Itchyboots

[Eric Hahl]

There was a 2020 300 Rally on Portland, OR craigslist the other day. 383 miles on the clock, listed for $5750 or something like that. Went back to look a few hours later and it was not listed. Either sold very quick or someone told the seller they could get much more for it.

[stevej37]

It seems to be about the perfect bike for what she is riding through.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by stevej37

It seems to be about the perfect bike for what she is riding through.

For sure. Low maintenance, great reliability, decent power for cruising speed on road, much better than the previous 250 model.

[Eric Hahl]

She probably has to tippy toe it though, it's tall and well, she's not.

[stevej37]

And the low end torque of a single cylinder.
Whenever she was down to a slow walk speed.....the bike just didn't mind it at all.

[stevej37]

Not one of her latest episodes....but a very interesting one.

[stevej37]

I give her a lot of credit for her riding skills. She went through a lot on this episode.

[stevej37]

I'm skipping all over as I watch these.
This one, dealing with the Darien Gap, is esp interesting to me. The next two, in the series, follow the whole ordeal.

[Eric Hahl]

She's in Idaho now.

[stevej37]

^^^ In the episode I posted above...she passes lines of trucks/vehicles with about a two foot clearance. (starts at about the 11:00 mark)
I don't think there are many women (or men) that would have tried some of those narrow spots.
I was surprised she never caught a handlebar.

[Eric Hahl]

I think the field of view on the camera makes it harder to judge the space we are seeing. Watch some of her earlier India footage. Crazy traffic!

[stevej37]

^^^ I don't think I've seen the India ones yet. It's hard to get a handle on how Youtube sorts them out.

[Eric Hahl]

Yeah, it's a pain. I clicked the playlist and found this. Made it easier.

[stevej37]

^^^ That helps...I never tried that button.

Thanks!

[Eric Hahl]

You betcha!

[Billiam 911 2.8]

All I can say is that she has titanium ovaries to travel in some of the most dangerous and unstable places in the world. Do you think she may have negotiated with the local powers before attempting to enter these places?

[stevej37]

I don't know...but she sure has my respect. And she appears to never lose her cool.
Hard to tell how many are supporting her along the way. The overhead drone shots are great also.

[Eric Hahl]

Originally Posted by Billiam 911 2.8

All I can say is that she has titanium ovaries to travel in some of the most dangerous and unstable places in the world. Do you think she may have negotiated with the local powers before attempting to enter these places?

She states in one video about letting the cartel know she is just traveling through. Apparently you just tell a few people here and there what you are doing and where you are going and the cartel will hear about it. She was waved through a few areas by guys with guns and no uniforms. Although, one guy kept checking her camera to see if it was recording.

[Eric Hahl]

She also stopped at a local police station to ask about a certain road that had reported bandits. The police gave her an escort through that area. She has also avoided certain areas she hears reports of from other friends, riders in the area.

So yes, she plans ahead as much as one can.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

She probably has to tippy toe it though, it's tall and well, she's not.

35" seat height! I'd need a step stool!