Thread: BMW R1200GS Adv - LWD

Just finished LWD.

I am so friggin' amped I can't sleep.

I want to start LWR, except that I just got back from Japan yesterday, and if I stay up late, my clock will get all f'ed up.

Edit: Oh yeah, and I want an Akra slip on now (at least I think that's what they had).

It might be Arrow.

They definitely started out with Ohlins. Two failed, both rears, and near the same spot. They replaced them with stockers.

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Just finished LWD.

I am so friggin' amped I can't sleep.

I want to start LWR, except that I just got back from Japan yesterday, and if I stay up late, my clock will get all f'ed up.

Edit: Oh yeah, and I want an Akra slip on now (at least I think that's what they had).

If you liked LWD, you'll LOVE LWR. I preferred LWR - there seems to be a pureness of the "first journey" that was lost on LWD. LWD had a touch of BTDT with regards to support, etc.

Originally Posted by DUX

It was cool to see the "fixes" though.

You referring to those awesome tire iron's that were zip tied until they could be welded?

Purpdust, you need one to do a Canada-to-Mexico (or further) run. While you're at it, get a video camera and document the trip!

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Just finished LWD.

I am so friggin' amped I can't sleep.

I want to start LWR, except that I just got back from Japan yesterday, and if I stay up late, my clock will get all f'ed up.

Edit: Oh yeah, and I want an Akra slip on now (at least I think that's what they had).

Look on advrider for a used Akra, everyone parts with their slipons after a short time. Most go back to stock, or move to a full Remus system (.).

I don't know who said it best, but someone related our exhaust note to sound rather 'agricultural' in nature . I think on LWD, some of the noise was just how the camera picks up the bike audio. I've noticed a few times I've had my GS on film (box stock pipe) it sounds relatively tricked, even though it's anything but, in person.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

I want to start LWR, except that I just got back from Japan yesterday, and if I stay up late, my clock will get all f'ed up)

I believe the missus and me watched LWR in two nights, I cannot recall...because once we were done we watched LWD again, then flipped to LWR. It was a few weeks of practically memorizing the things

Charlie Boorman also did a show on BBC afterwards with Russ Malkin (no Ewan though he does Cameo once or twice) on transportation in general...its more of a non-Motorcyclists version of LWD. They are trying to go somewhere in another land and seeing how many different methods of transportation they can take to get there. Granted, they start out with Motorcycles, and Charley has a custom built for him that is pretty interesting

Can't find the name quickly but Im sure one of the UK mates on here will know it.

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

Look on advrider for a used Akra, everyone parts with their slipons after a short time. Most go back to stock, or move to a full Remus system (.).

I don't know who said it best, but someone related our exhaust note to sound rather 'agricultural' in nature .

It's a feckin' boxer twin, in a big dirtbike, basically designed 8 decades ago, of course it sounds agricultural.

I want to keep the cat...

Watched the bits with the KTM denial a bit ago, brutal! That looked so terrible on-screen. I liked Ewan's face with an intense resolve, "They don't think we can do it."

Originally Posted by Crash

You referring to those awesome tire iron's that were zip tied until they could be welded?

I love "in the field" fixes. Kinda adds to the adventure aspect.

I read about a fix for a mountain bike tire once. My bud and I were miles from the nearest road. He hit a huge rock and his wheel bent in half due to the tension from the spokes (none of them broke.)

Figuring there was nothing to lose, I took the wheel off his bike and performed the "fix" which was to find a bigger rock and smash the wheel against it. In two strikes, the wheel made a huge "pop" and returned surprisingly close to true. At first all we could do was , then we were laughing almost too hard to ride back.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

Just finished LWD.

I am so friggin' amped I can't sleep.

I want to start LWR, except that I just got back from Japan yesterday, and if I stay up late, my clock will get all f'ed up.

Like BizJet said, LWR will definitely keep you up. It's MUCH better than LWD.

Originally Posted by DUX

Like BizJet said, LWR will definitely keep you up. It's MUCH better than LWD.

The river crossings in eastern Siberia were epic.

Originally Posted by DUX

Like BizJet said, LWR will definitely keep you up. It's MUCH better than LWD.

I started with LWD as I read LWR the book.

After a few episodes, already it is one of the few times where the film blows away the book. Stunning stuff.

The Mrs. called earlier and was upset I was watching without her...and oh yeah, I have clearnace to head out for a few months if I have a friend with me.

So, who's going? G-Force, let's start studying our Espanol!

This has been posted before but it's worth watching again, especially for the new(er) GS enthusiasts.

YouTube - Hitler's got the wrong bike.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

I started with LWD as I read LWR the book.

After a few episodes, already it is one of the few times where the film blows away the book. Stunning stuff.

The Mrs. called earlier and was upset I was watching without her...and oh yeah, I have clearnace to head out for a few months if I have a friend with me.

So, who's going? G-Force, let's start studying our Espanol!

The SPOT Satt. messenger is onsale till 12/31 at Costco for 149$ after rebate

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

The SPOT Satt. messenger is onsale till 12/31 at Costco for 149$ after rebate

And I believe AMA members get a service plan discount.

I've had my SPOT since May 2007 and like it for what it does. I especially like the tracking feature.

Beer, bathroom and petrol, that is about the necessities...other than the taco truck Spanish any self-respecting Californian knows of course.

Sort out that second-income part would ya?

BizJetGuy, did the 8 DVD set you posted last month become available yet?

Originally Posted by SerialThriller

BizJetGuy, did the 8 DVD set you posted last month become available yet?

Looks to be available but temporarily out of stock:

Amazon.com: Long Way Round (Deluxe) Long Way Down (Deluxe) Race To Dakar - Complete 8 DVD Box Set: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman: Movies & TV

Originally Posted by SerialThriller

BizJetGuy, did the 8 DVD set you posted last month become available yet?

My Bimmer dealer has them in stock; if you have one nearby, you could call them up.

Originally Posted by luvtolean

My Bimmer dealer has them in stock; if you have one nearby, you could call them up.

Why are you going to a car dealer?

Bimmer VS Beemer, Do you know the difference??? - Motor Trend The General Forum Forum

Originally Posted by proto

"I might as well go and buy myself a Harley fucking Davidson"

"Don't worry, things really aren't that bad yet"

Originally Posted by proto

BTW loved the bit in LWD when somewhere in Sudan or Kenya (dunno), bogged down in sand, when round the corner comes a fellow travelling the world by bicycle. Just pedalling away. Charlie and Ewan were suitably humbled.

Agreed - Ewan's response was classic. "How big of a pussy do you feel like now, Charlie?"