Author Archives: George Burgyan

Day 1: Cleveland, OH to Bath, NY

I left after work today and headed out shortly after I got home. En helped verify that I had everything that needed and off I went. I was on the road by around 6:15 making good time. A funny realization … Continue reading

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Tracking is live!

First track of the trip is out. Bike is packed. Leaving in

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Done!

All ready to go! Packed. Zumo GPS loaded with campgrounds. All that’s left is to strap the bags on and hit the road. I do have to call the ferry services to see if I have to do anything special … Continue reading

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Packing just about done

All the tools are packed… the clothes are laid out… everything is just about ready to go. All I have left is to pick up some freeze-dried food and some water-flavoring. Beyond that I just need to strap everything on … Continue reading

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Almost done

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

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

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

(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

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

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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