Preparing the KLR before my Latin America trip

[inagod]

chances are you will have a safe trip with no problems,but just in case you make the wrong turn,a really good GPS,no cheapo's.

[n8tureboy]

I like the way those Pelican cases look . The way you mounted them was ingenious using the wires to hold the cases was smart. I have some 50mm ammo cans mounted on my DR with a frame that I welded myself, it works fairly well, but I like your setup much better. Less bulky and better aesthetics.

Nice job and good planning. If you ever get back into WV give me a shout and we'll go trail riding.

[KATOMATE01]

looks very uncomfortable and way over packed...I just dont think I would enjoy taking that piece of crap, overloaded, unstable two wheeler to the grocery store....let alone 6 months through the Americas

[aparatoso1]

i'm in south america what is your route? also you might wan to consider to put a padlock in your cases cause there is no way peolple won't steal your stuff if you don't have any locks

[rodeliinc]

You have big ba.....s

Wish you luck and keep us posted!!

[adoniscomplex]

What year is the KLR?

How many miles are on the KLR now?

[laquerHead99]

Have fun, Atlas. I can't wait to see the vids from the trip. Apologies if you addressed this in another vid or comment, but do you speak any Spanish?

[safaripacific]

Hey, good luck on your trip. Don't worry about setting a date too much. I ended up leaving 6 months after my original date. Looks like you have everything in order. Have fun and stay safe!

If you need any info on Mexico feel free to ask, I returned recently from mainland Mexico. Also, stay out of Mexico City. Long story but police are stopping non-Mexican's. They got Scott Brady, a few others and myself. $5000 pesos fine...no bueno.

[saviour82jv]

Hey Atlasrider im excited to see your updates as me and a friend want to use the klr650 for our ghengis khan trek from mongolia to russia, i wish you a safe trip have fun and most of all keep your head up and take care.

[psypc3]

are you riding alone ? and do you think that the KLR will hold,have change consumable parts like oil filters etc?

[halfbuck]

Putting the "Atlas" in AtlasRider.

[crzygutrsnobrdr]

do you have any power adders? i noticed the exhaust looked kind of big.are you worried at all about having all that weight and mabye not enough power to get up a steep hill?

[AtlasRider]

@solimiansky Funding is from my own savings, and I quit my job to make time.

[JohnG11000]

stay safe & good luck from from hear in England Atlas

[tjmick1992]

Well, Goodluck in in Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, as some parts of those countries are as bad as Iraq, etc

[cashstore1]

I think you are going to enjoy the trip. 

[zoeedarshad]

good luck brother!

Don't worry too much of getting robbed as long as you have your stuff locked in your tent before going to bed and pitch tent a bit further away from the highway if you ever plan to do that, though i would strongly recommend never to do a camp night alone. Humans may be only on of the problems when camping in the wilderness, animals may also pose threats specially when there ain't a companion to help you out in case of emergencies. try pitching nearer to or inside cities.

[danmoto73]

good luck and have fun :)

[navythomas8]

did you cut your kick stand down yet? I think when you have weight in the box on the right side and open it it may want to pull your bike over. experience talking. other than that, Nice set up!!!

[rebelyell91]

Very exciting stuff man, I wish you the best. Make sure to eat rice. and be safe :)

[Petersworld518]

Sweet idea on the pelican cases my friend!! Hope all goes well!

[yurkia360]

Treat her well and she will treat you well. Love to see this kind of adventure trip coming together on a KLR. Have fun and ride safe my friend.

[shagg90125]

Good luck Bill Ride Safe and set up a face book page its easier to maintain on the fly with stills and little video clips..... When you do your Australian adventure you can join me on my fromdawn2dusk com trip Take care my friend.... Martin

[AtlasRider]

@shagg90125 Thanks, I do have a Facebook page that consolidates all my updates from the road. You can "Like" my page and follow. Go to my profile page and click the Facebook icon in my banner.

[simon44]

Best of luck man I will be thinking about you ya lucky cunt lol ;D

[kd4ysi]

hey bro nice trip planned i see wished i could go on a long trip like that look forward to the viedos

[HybridSprinter08]

How many miles do you currently have on the KLR? And the best of luck to you on the trip.

[AtlasRider]

@HybridSprinter08 20,000

[dprider02]

I'm jealous as well, but maybe not quite as much as svengalie! Are you gonna be able to carry a bit of emergency fuel? I'm kinda surprised that you didn't install a larger tank. Hope you manage to get away soon, and good luck to you.  :)

[AtlasRider]

@dprider02 The red canister on the back is fuel for my stove, which can run regular gasoline. So I have a liter of emergency fuel.

[NodnarbRS]

mexico is a war-zone... i would not go there... but good luck :)

[pulse0000]

Nice mods to the bike.Good luck on your journey & ride safe.

[davids251]

congrats atlas rider

[TheHappyThought]

You are doing an awesome job with the mods. I hope you have tons of great adventures on your trip.

[onejillion]

I would need to tow a trailor with all that I'd want to take.

I'm wishing you a safe journey my friend. I can't wait to see the vids!

[svengalie]

jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous jealous

[davids251]

@svengalie agree!!!!

[choopdewoot]

what about maintainence gear? Also make sure you have a dark tent. bright tents will make you a target for robbery when your in a poorer country

[AtlasRider]

@choopdewoot I forgot to point it out, but I installed a tool tube in between the engine and front wheel.

[britex3186]

oooh broke down and got the VIO!

[AtlasRider]

@britex3186 I know :)

[oogeer]

There should be a Live-server up showing your whole adventure

[kryten]

Good luck!

[NoGo90]

You should have gotten the pelican top loaders like regular panniers. They may have been recently released though.

[karlosdajackal]

great idea with the cases

[IlluminusQ]

dude. . .im really excited to see how this trip unfolds :) i hope it all goes well for you

[pch0mey]

That seat looks so uncomfortable for this long trip you're planning.

[AtlasRider]

@pch0mey It's comfy for me. Was fine for a 5,000 trip I took last year.

[hondascoot]

@pch0mey It would be uncomfortable for me, I think Atlas is young enough to pull it off.

[dbauernf]

@pch0mey That's exactly what I was gonna comment! I'd add at least a bead cover or something. Anywhu, good luck Atlas, we're watching!