My trip to Albania

[Humber]

HI...

This year I made quite a big trip through the Balkans.. about 5000 km altogether....

enjoy....

http://picasaweb.google.pl/116660228555827413490

[Raj1988]

Oh awesome...

[fret not]

Hi Humber, are you an associate of Craig Hanson?  If so you may hold some information we have been looking for re Vision internal parts.

[h2olawyer]

Humber -

Great to hear from you again!  Looks like a wonderful trip.  Great roads & beautiful scenery.  Hope all is well in Poland!


For those who have found the ROV only in the past 2 or 3 years, Humber was a regular and insightful contributor here until he sold his V.  You can find it in the photo gallery - look for the light blue one with the full fairing & hard bags.  A really beautiful bike.  He had tons of great info on parts, fabrication and customization.

H₂O

[Rick G]

Last time I spoke to Humber (Paul)  he was restoring a Suzuki DR 800. They have big DR's over there. It looks as though he used it on his trip.

[YellowJacket!]

Humber,

Those are some great pictures.  Thank you for sharing them with us.

David

[Humber]

Hi guys.... thanks for your warm re-welcome  :) - as usual...  :D

I am lurking here all the time.. the same uncertainties and problems  ;D but after all these years I know the Vision is superb.. I tell you there is nothing worse than an old suzuki lump. During the trip I couldnt do Romania because the camshaft started to seize... when I got home it was almost gone.. happy it did not cost me towing or whatever else on the way..

As for the help on parts, you can always count on me, just drop me a line bc30se@o2.pl

Next trip? I think Kyrgystan and Tajikistan - Pamir higway and Tien Shan... just let me buy an XR650L...  ;)

My friends are regular goers there.... some reports http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=202624

[Raj1988]

In 2013, i would like to fly to Europe, purchase a bike and ride it along the Mediterranean thru Turkey and Iran, maybe Pakisthan and finally India...

Maybe i may Get in touch with your for advice :)

[Re-Vision]

Humber,Thanks for posting these pictures, they are really nice and I will likely never see them as you have (from a bike). Very enjoyable.  BDC

[Humber]

In 2013, i would like to fly to Europe, purchase a bike and ride it along the Mediterranean thru Turkey and Iran, maybe Pakisthan and finally India...

Maybe i may Get in touch with your for advice :)

Sure, but I doubt I can help you with formal requirements as you are an American... you must learn it for yourself - visas, documents, insurance etc.

As for the routes I have done, you are welcome

[Raj1988]

I sir am an Canadian born in India... Hopefully a little easier with Visas than the Americans...Would love to know what you think would be a good bike for the trip, affordability and ease of maintainance wise....

Its still 2.5 yrs awas so there is time to work out the kinks

[Humber]

bike choice is an individual question but...

after the trip I realised I need something much lighter so I will go for an XR650L with an Acerbis tank.. KTM LC4 ADVENTURE is also a nice bike but... their engines are fussy beasts so they can let you stranded...

as for the bigger bikes... nothing can match Africa Twin.. the Kyrgystan guys rely on it all the time... and much heavier - gs1150

each of them has its purpose, but the final dicesion is dictated by the "roads" you are going to use...