Through the Andes recently
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Through the Andes recently
Hey guys, here's a brief look at a recent trip through the Andes. Perhaps some of you would like to see what the area is like (in part). Yesterday I was actually able to stop and take a couple of pictures with no worries about getting run over in doing so as there is a trucker's strike going on and very few big rigs were to be seen on the road.
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Paul - in Pereira
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Weird, the pics show up in reverse order.
Just run the reel in reverse!
Just run the reel in reverse!
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Beautiful country....
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Nice lookin trip
When a person hadn't ever seen such a place (me ) the line up of the pics don't matter I would have never known the difference
Mine use to line up backards so I post them backards now and they line up correctly
When a person hadn't ever seen such a place (me ) the line up of the pics don't matter I would have never known the difference
Mine use to line up backards so I post them backards now and they line up correctly
Re: Through the Andes recently
Paul, that's fantastic. It's like it's a jungle out there
What kind of wild life do you see in your travels? I was expecting a panther to pounce on me from one of the cliffs.
Would you mind putting a pin on a map so we can see the road and terrain?
I like your bike. What about just putting some cubes in that cylinder and a stroker kit, on the theory that there's no replacement for displacement? That gets around everything but the utility of a bigger machine...
Don't know if your connection can stream video, but here's a corollary to your pictures.
http://www.andiesisle.com/creation/magnificent.html
video came from http://whofirst.com/
good site to peruse,
Grizz
What kind of wild life do you see in your travels? I was expecting a panther to pounce on me from one of the cliffs.
Would you mind putting a pin on a map so we can see the road and terrain?
I like your bike. What about just putting some cubes in that cylinder and a stroker kit, on the theory that there's no replacement for displacement? That gets around everything but the utility of a bigger machine...
Don't know if your connection can stream video, but here's a corollary to your pictures.
http://www.andiesisle.com/creation/magnificent.html
video came from http://whofirst.com/
good site to peruse,
Grizz
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Hey, Grizz.Grizz wrote:Paul, that's fantastic. It's like it's a jungle out there
What kind of wild life do you see in your travels? I was expecting a panther to pounce on me from one of the cliffs.
Would you mind putting a pin on a map so we can see the road and terrain?
I like your bike. What about just putting some cubes in that cylinder and a stroker kit, on the theory that there's no replacement for displacement? That gets around everything but the utility of a bigger machine...
Don't know if your connection can stream video, but here's a corollary to your pictures.
http://www.andiesisle.com/creation/magnificent.html
video came from http://whofirst.com/
good site to peruse,
Grizz
The only "wildlife" that is typically seen on my routes (other than miscellaneous birds) are the drivers. Most of the region is shot out, yea these many years ago. Road kill is usually some dog, cat or unlucky pedestrian or incautious driver/rider.
My problem with my current bike is not displacement/power so much as it is lack of riding comfort. Yesterday after nearly 6 hours in the saddle it took me a few hours to stretch out and even this morning when I had to climb back on to run some errands my body was saying "Give me a break!" That dip in the saddle may work for a small/short person, but I've not been accused of being such a one in at least 4 decades, if ever. The other thing is, I've never heard of anyone down here doing such a conversion to a bike. We're doing good to find run of the mill factory parts to do a regular rebuild. To get more displacement/power is not something any mechanic 'round here would have an idea about doing, nor would I be likely to trust them to do it right. Every used vehicle I've purchased has had numerous issues from faulty mechanical work and has taken a while to straighten out. That's one reason I'm hoping to buy new this time, to be on top of it from the beginning to ensure proper maintenance and repair. The XL200 has been a good bike for the most part, but these longer trips take a toll on this rider.
Attached is a map that shows approximately the route I rode yesterday (and going the other way too) The twisty turney nature of the road is not evident from this scale on the map. It's got to be experienced to be fully comprehended! Also, the steady, steep grade the road follows up and down hill in both directions (depending on the section) is not as easily seen on this map. And the traffic is usually incredible, but yesterday (other than the first hour and a half) it was really not bad at all. I managed a moving average of 58 kph (36 mph) which is almost 20% higher than my usual average of 50 kph (31 mph). This includes stretches of 50-60 mph on the "flat" areas in the Magdalena valley along with a lot of 10-20 mph on the upgrades and downgrades in the curves.
The arrow in the picture points roughly to the "high point" of the ride, "La Linea" Pass between Ibagué and Armenia, roughly 10,750 ft above sea level.
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Re: Through the Andes recently
For the curious, here are a few places that I need to visit for ministry reasons in the not too distant future.
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Paul - in Pereira
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http://www.pistolpackingpreachers.us
http://www.precisionandina.com
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http://www.pistolpackingpreachers.us
http://www.precisionandina.com
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Some great photos thanks for sharing. Good luck with the replacement bike would be a easy fix if the import tax was different.
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Paladin wrote:Some great photos thanks for sharing. Good luck with the replacement bike would be a easy fix if the import tax was different.
Tell me about it! And then OI goes and shows off his Maxx...
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Re: Through the Andes recently
thanks so much for the maps. that helps quantify it. it's only 4000 miles to your town, it has me thinking. ouch. ow.
yeah, I'm all for the new ride for you. I hope that comes together. your flock deserves it too.
Grizz
yeah, I'm all for the new ride for you. I hope that comes together. your flock deserves it too.
Grizz
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Grizz wrote:thanks so much for the maps. that helps quantify it. it's only 4000 miles to your town, it has me thinking. ouch. ow.
yeah, I'm all for the new ride for you. I hope that comes together. your flock deserves it too.
Grizz
Yeah, I keep eyeing the trail north. Crossing Mexico, however, is what keeps me from being very interested in giving it a try. Still, riding up to Barranquilla or Cartagena, ferrying a bike to Panama City then heading north up the isthmus sounds like a real hoot. Of course, if I COULD get a bike from the U.S. legalized down here, riding the other way could be quite entertaining as well. Shucks, I know folks along the way that it'd be great to visit. My cousin who is serving up in Nicaragua has driven north with her husband several times over the years.
Paul - in Pereira
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Heck you just need one of these:
http://www.bobsclassicbikes.com/1964Cus ... index.html
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harry wrote:Heck you just need one of these:
http://www.bobsclassicbikes.com/1964Cus ... index.html
Cool looking old bike. Those tiny tires would be murder on our rough roads!
Paul - in Pereira
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Re: Through the Andes recently
harry wrote:Heck you just need one of these:
http://www.bobsclassicbikes.com/1964Cus ... index.html
That would make a nice hood ornament for one of those truck drivers.
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Rusty wrote:harry wrote:Heck you just need one of these:
http://www.bobsclassicbikes.com/1964Cus ... index.html
That would make a nice hood ornament for one of those truck drivers.
Paul - in Pereira
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Thanks for sharing your trip! Sounds like there are some adventures down there. "Wild and wooly" in different ways than here!!!
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Looks like the trip linked below is a go in the next month/six weeks or so. Just got an email that my presence is requested/required up in that neck of the woods. It will be the longest haul yet for this bike. Hopefully I can still walk once I get there! We'll see if the trip allows for pics along the way. Part of it has been traveled before by yours truly, but in a four wheeled vehicle. The rest will be new exploration. The first part, from Pereira to Manizales then over Alto de Letras, we've seen twice. From Honda on north we shall see what we shall see.
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Re: Through the Andes recently
Nothing better than a good bike adventure.