- My wife Katya for her support, understanding and shouldering the domestic burden when I'm gone.
- Andy for teaching me how to ride in the dirt.
- Chris for helping me get started on farkling my KLR.
- Doug for your support and encouragement, even though you don't have a dual sport.
- Craig for the tire changing and the loan of the great bag.
- Henry for encouragement and technical assistance over the many months it took to get the bike ready.
- Joe for the use of your garage and your suspension know-how. You pushed me into making the best upgrades to the KLR.
- Scott for the doohickey guidance and being a great riding partner.
- Erik for help with the brakes and assistance at the KLR Tech Day. I want to hear all about your upcoming Trans-Lab trip.
- Andrei for giving me the inspiration and nudge to start planning this trip. Wish you could join me.
- Mr. Fix and Mike at All Cycles (508-335-8142) for diagnosing and fixing my bent valve.
- Sara for the gift card at Sam's to get my camping kit rounded out.
- All the folks from Ebay and Craigslist who financed the trip!
- My father-in-law, Jeff, for his excitement and support at a time when I needed it.
- To my late father who gave me most of my tools (including the toolpack I'm taking with me) and the knowledge of how to use them.
I'm a long-time motorcyclist from S. Deerfield, Massachusetts. I enjoy all kinds of riding: sport, sport-touring, touring and dual sport. My current rides are a 2002 Honda VFR800 and a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Giving Thanks
Craig's generosity tonight with the seat bag and tire changing made me realize that I have a lot of people to thank for helping making this trip possible:
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