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garth
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PostPosted: 13:00 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Right, I'm off. UK - Africa by Chinese Moped Reply with quote

And I've set up a blog. There's not a lot on there at present, but a little bit of info atleast.

https://noodleadventure.blogspot.co.uk/

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PostPosted: 13:14 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck buddy. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:21 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Enjoy yourself! Reply with quote

If you're interested in others that have had a crack at Africa on a small bike, this chap attempted London to Johannesburg on a VanVan.

https://anidiotgotbored.blogspot.co.uk/
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PostPosted: 13:22 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll die. I predict Southern Europe before you need rescuing.

Nah...good luck! Sounds epic.
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PostPosted: 13:28 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you bringing back a brown baby as a souvenir like the celebs do?

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PostPosted: 13:28 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

don't forget a million arse wipes
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PostPosted: 13:32 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

All the best, but am disapoint. It's not real unless there's a paint diagram somewhere

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PostPosted: 15:35 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

I won't read your blog..... Sad

I will look at pictures..... Dance!

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PostPosted: 23:19 - 11 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

EBOLA.












Good luck chief, have an amazing time, bookmarked the site for updates.
That bike is a work of art, stunning what you've done.
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PostPosted: 00:04 - 12 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent! You have some very large balls fella. My only question is where the hell you gonna keep 'em?
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PostPosted: 12:35 - 12 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good for you.
You must be mad in your heeead!

Pics or it didn't happen!

You did check to make sure your sub-frame was twisted didn't you?
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PostPosted: 02:18 - 14 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bookmarked. Goodluck!
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PostPosted: 15:18 - 14 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is he there yet?
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 14 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not yet, Mongman's still organising the route.
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PostPosted: 19:17 - 14 Aug 2014    Post subject: africa Reply with quote

I need to have your bank account details before you go. Just in case you need me to send you some cash if you get short.

I need:

Account #
Sort Code#
Password
Username

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PostPosted: 15:09 - 15 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Funnily enough the subframe is twisted Laughing or the mudguard doesn't sit central atleast.



The Shaggy D.A. wrote:
Not yet, Mongman's still organising the route.


Ain't nothin' wrong with my route!


pepperami wrote:
Is he there yet?


Not left yet..!

alexknight2000 wrote:
Bank detail stuff


I was considering putting up a paypal donate button on the blog, but I hate reading blogs of people begging for money, or doing something for charity that they want to do regardless. Ho hum.


mjn51 wrote:
don't forget a million arse wipes


Hell no, might just pack a jetwasher for the dingleberries.

I'll update again soon.
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PostPosted: 15:19 - 15 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best of luck crash causer Wink
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 15 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:
Best of luck crash causer Wink


Pfft.

Cheers mate. Almost ready. Got some sheep through the post to sit on today!
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 15 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd love to do something like this but up to the furthest tip of Norway. Keep the posts updated on the reg if you can Thumbs Up
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garth
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 15 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Paddy. wrote:
I'd love to do something like this but up to the furthest tip of Norway. Keep the posts updated on the reg if you can Thumbs Up


Will do whenever I can. Just updated again now. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 22:32 - 17 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best of luck with this. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:15 - 26 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the route on your blog - with that standard of fuckwittedness, I shall be watching with enjoyment as various parts of your bike and/or body fall off...good luck Smile
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PostPosted: 12:20 - 26 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 12:23 - 26 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck & safe travels Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 26 Aug 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

you'll need a whacking stick for the stray dogs that will try and mount you at every opportunity. Black Eye
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