Nice video, I like seeing the difference of other countries. I think if I had found myself in Argentina I would be fairly stressed. You also seemed to speak the language pretty well. How did you learn, just being down there or did you study before your trip?
@lowlypawn I didn't know any Spanish before I left. I spend two weeks studying in Guatemala which really helped. After that it was mainly exposure and a dictionary. I don't speak very well. I'm REALLY good at gas station conversations though, lol
Okay I know this isn't the right place to ask, but I'll ask anyways - After your trip South, are you planning to or be open to another long journey? Say to Alaska? Maybe after your book... Or have you had enough of adventure touring?
I rode 3 states one time and I had enough of touring, when I got back, I was ecstatic to be sleeping on my bed again instead of a sleeping bag.
My plans are for a ride to Alaska, but thats just a pipedream for now...
@macfahad I got done with this journal about a year ago, and now I'm already planning for another one. Should take two years of saving. Thinking of eastern Europe and Asia this time.
@ivecocamper It took months of perfecting the setup. Use velcro if anything is connected to yourself so it comes off easily int he event of a tipover or crash. I learned that many times :)
@imoAndy Not in many countries, they're all full-service stations. I didn't know that Oregon is also has all full-service stations, I went up there and this guy came over trying to pump gas in my tank, I thought hes some bum trying to skim money from me so I got out and said no no, I got it..he goes..sir, its full-service.Filled the tank, cleaned the windshield, he asked if Id like to have car fluids looked at.. I again thought hes gonna try to squeeze some oil change service out of me. Said no
You're just like me getting ready to go. I take an age too. I prefer to make sure I have everything before I go anywhere.
simon44 2 weeks ago
Can you not pump it yourself?
simon44 2 weeks ago
I hate how they have to put gas on for you, i been to Mexico and Brazil.
YoungMoney835 3 weeks ago
....To be continu...
flimluvr 1 month ago
Cool! Glad I discovered your channel! Take care, Roger
dadsvintageads 1 month ago
That took a while ... they could better hired more employees.
bakker46 1 month ago
Nice video, I like seeing the difference of other countries. I think if I had found myself in Argentina I would be fairly stressed. You also seemed to speak the language pretty well. How did you learn, just being down there or did you study before your trip?
lowlypawn 1 month ago
@lowlypawn I didn't know any Spanish before I left. I spend two weeks studying in Guatemala which really helped. After that it was mainly exposure and a dictionary. I don't speak very well. I'm REALLY good at gas station conversations though, lol
AtlasRider 1 month ago
Okay I know this isn't the right place to ask, but I'll ask anyways - After your trip South, are you planning to or be open to another long journey? Say to Alaska? Maybe after your book... Or have you had enough of adventure touring?
I rode 3 states one time and I had enough of touring, when I got back, I was ecstatic to be sleeping on my bed again instead of a sleeping bag.
My plans are for a ride to Alaska, but thats just a pipedream for now...
macfahad 1 month ago
@macfahad I got done with this journal about a year ago, and now I'm already planning for another one. Should take two years of saving. Thinking of eastern Europe and Asia this time.
AtlasRider 1 month ago
Can you not just pump it yourself?
simon44 1 month ago
Your setup looks pretty comfortable with the tunes and all the gear!
ivecocamper 1 month ago
@ivecocamper It took months of perfecting the setup. Use velcro if anything is connected to yourself so it comes off easily int he event of a tipover or crash. I learned that many times :)
AtlasRider 1 month ago
ammm what happened to the left rear view mirror? LOL lost it in a crash?
macfahad 1 month ago
@macfahad The left rear view got smashed in a really minor spin out on some dirt. Some rock must have hit it just right.
AtlasRider 1 month ago
No tip? Or is that just US.
macfahad 1 month ago
@macfahad Thats really just a US thing. Its not that common elsewhere.
simon44 1 month ago
Whats the deal? They only have one pump that works?
Are there not any self serve places or is this how they do it in south america?
imoAndy 1 month ago
@imoAndy Yea, gas attendents pump your gas for you in Central and South America
AtlasRider 1 month ago
@imoAndy Not in many countries, they're all full-service stations. I didn't know that Oregon is also has all full-service stations, I went up there and this guy came over trying to pump gas in my tank, I thought hes some bum trying to skim money from me so I got out and said no no, I got it..he goes..sir, its full-service.Filled the tank, cleaned the windshield, he asked if Id like to have car fluids looked at.. I again thought hes gonna try to squeeze some oil change service out of me. Said no
macfahad 1 month ago
looks like a good time!
lwkleijn 1 month ago
:)
mrpoopmarker 1 month ago