Monthly Archives: July 2009

Almost done

Posted on July 30, 2009 by George Burgyan

I drove home today with the intent of finally getting the throttle-body balance taken care of. The bike was already running a lot smoother since I did the valves, but I wanted to get one of the last things done. … Continue reading →

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T minus 1 week and counting

Posted on July 29, 2009 by George Burgyan

I’m leaving in one week. At this point I have everything on the bike done except for a few small jobs (final drive oil, air filter and throttle-body balance). Everything I need for the trip has been acquired… except the … Continue reading →

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Printing and packing

Posted on July 22, 2009 by George Burgyan

Another day down, another problem solved. The biggest issue I was having with my camera gear is I don’t want to bring along my camera backpack since I don’t need all my gear. I don’t want to bring my camera … Continue reading →

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Labrador Packing List

Posted on July 21, 2009 by George Burgyan

(Any indenting shows nesting) Gear – motorcycle 2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure Sidi Discovery boots Aerostich Roadmaster 2-piece suit BMW Tankbag Garmin Zūmo GPS Cycra handguards Michelin Anakee 2 tires Gear – misc SPOT Satellite Messenger (+ spare Lithium AA bateries … Continue reading →

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Beaches

Posted on July 19, 2009 by George Burgyan

I’m here writing this sitting on a Lake Erie beach. (Huntington Beach in case you’re interested) I know it must be a common thought, but sitting on a beach is somewhat odd. We’re in a culture where showing almost any … Continue reading →

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Party, Google voice, tires and an adapter

Posted on July 16, 2009 by George Burgyan

Lots of updates in this post! Tomorrow we’re heading over to a co-worker’s house to have a blow-out party. A party to end other parties. If things work out well, I’ll pitch my tent (the one that I’m taking to … Continue reading →

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Remember…

Posted on July 15, 2009 by George Burgyan

Found in a forum: Remember: Adventures are only great in the retelling – while they’re actually happening, they pretty much suck.

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Last bits of kit ordered

Posted on July 15, 2009 by George Burgyan

The last couple things I need got ordered in the past two days: tires and riding suit. Tires For the tires I went with a pair of Michelin Anakee 2‘s. Their thread seems more aggressive than the Continental TrailAttack tires … Continue reading →

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Another new computer

Posted on July 11, 2009 by George Burgyan

The computer in question is an Asus Eee PC 1005HA that I picked up from Amazon. Already I’ve been asked why I got yet another computer. The reason is a simple one: it’s cheap and “disposable.” On my trip to … Continue reading →

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X-Day 12 Pictures!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by George Burgyan

Well, the pictures are up! Just go over to my SmugMug site to see them all! If anyone wants to have the original bits (the ones posted have been compressed, resized and cropped from the originals) just let me know. … Continue reading →

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