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Still trying to decide whether you are extremely brave or completely mad!!! A bit of both maybe….lol!
its crazy man, i didnt realsie how long it was till i seen the map, best of luck man
il be following ya all the way
Good man Aaron… it only down the road sure!!
well sean, your actually gonna do it ya mad bas#ard!!!! best of luck with everything dude! stay safe!
we will all be following ya back home, so keep us updated dude, looking forward to seeing photos and vids.
oh and dont try and stroke the bears, apparently they are quite dangerous! (i know and they look so cute)…..:)
when u heading off”
Just keep that oil checked !
http://www.mildhogs.8m.com
Thanks for the tips mate. The oil will be the most important point alright. Might even consider a cooler!
Best of luck! it will be great to see how the little bike holds up.
Thanks mate,
How are you doing Sean? I’m fallowing you… Keep on a biking ,your doing good.. Luv Ya !!
Thanks Maggie!!
Sean, How’s it goin? Just read about you in the papers and had to check out your progress. Watch out for those bears. When I was a teenager I used to get spins on my neighbours Honda 50, it’s a mean machine. I don’t see any Wexford flags strapped to the back tho. Keep her lit
Hi Joan, I have the Wexford jersey packed and all…
gotta love those 50s!
Make sure you follow on Facebook too!!
Thanks!
Sean
Wow ……what an adventure, the very best of luck…..
I’m really looking forward to this ! x Gael
Thanks Gael!!! Make sure y
Ou add on ga book for all the latest photos etc
Hope you enjoy,,
SEAN
Just a lowly 1981 C70 owner wondering if you’ll tour Vancouver Island on your way through?
Hey Phil, I would love to meet up. Someone else contacted me from Vancouver island also, I’ll be in touch when I get closer, or else remind me!, I’m losing track of all my emails atm..
Thanks
Sean
best of luck Sean, im going to follow you all the way,
Thanks Brian.. Make sure you add on Facebook for all the latest info
Sean
Hi Sean,
Wish we were taking that trip too !! We’ll be tracking you all the way. It’s not settlement ponds you’re thinking of now !! Best of luck from the Corrib QS’s TK/TC/PF. Wroom wroom beep beep !!
Saw your bike in Smithers on Sunday Sept 25 12:00ish at Tim Hortons. That is one heck of a piece of the trip completed but it pales by comparison to the one ahead of you. Good luck. There is a lot of scenery and very little else in northern BC. Hope the civilized world in the south treats you nice.
hi Louis… Thanks for the comment…BC is great so far, loving it… But have to say I’m look forward to the sun now.. I’m still in my tent frozen!!!
Take care and thanks
Sean
Hi Sean…… we seen you yesterday at the Spiral Tunnels (Oct.7-2011) and I took a lovely picture of you and wanted to send it but having a problem to find where to send it too…….. I see you made it to Revelstoke…. we live in the Okanagan… hope you make it through BC before the snow,,,, we had some just above us at 5000 feet here last night…. good luck on your journey… will be following your site now and watching the SPOT to see how you are getting on… was great to have run into you, so best of Luck… Louise and Dale- on crutches…
hey Louise!
Sorry for the late reply!! thanks for co at ting me,
To ne honest I’m not sure how you upload to the website, but are you on Facebook? If you click the facebook link and Like the page you can upload it there!
I’m in Vancouver now… Greta spot
Thanks again
Seán
Hey Sean
We met at Hungry Herbie’s in Cache Creek. No doubt you enjoyed your trip to Lillooet and down to Pemberton/Whistler. Besides Ireland, the Chilcotin one of my fave parts of the planet.
The cook here led me to your blog and I’ll follow it. I’m most interested to see how you will cross the Darien Gap. I failed in my attempt in 1999.
I have been on part of your route – from the Colombia/Ecuador border to Iquique, Chile. I have been on various routes through Ecuador – coastal, Andean, and Amazonian – many times. Maybe I’ll have some tips for you when you get there.
Que la vaya bien
Bryan
Hey Brian
Thanks for your mail… I’ve made it to Vancouver anyways, beautiful drive to Whistler… so that is one step towards central America.
Hope you keep following!!
Thanks!!
Sean
Hi Sean
My name is glen and I was the cyclist with the yellow jacket who talked with you in Stanley park.Great website and an even greater adventure ahead of you.Too bad about the weather ,but your going to love the coast ride down and San Francisco -the greatest city on the west coast.I hope the wind is at your back .glen
PS just north of San Diego is La Jolla. – my second favourite place on the coast
Hey Glen, great to meet you ! And thanks for dropping me a line!
Lucky with the weather so, and I’m used to this kind of weather so it doesn’t really bother me!!
Can’t wait to go the coast road, but I’ll spend a bit of time here, sorting stuff out!
Thanks for the tip!
All the best!
Seán
Hey there Sean. Thought I would drop you a note now that I got to my computer. Hope all is well. Have you made it out of Canada yet? Just a reminder for you……we met on the way to Stewart BC at the road block. Remamber how you cut in line???? Haha. Sat in my Semi for a break from the rain and cold. Manage to find a Tim Hortons yet? All the best. Doug
Ah Doug… I do indeed !!! And I was just thinking about the meeting the other day, I was saying ” I better use that Tim Hortons card so Doug knows I had a warm meal on him!! I’ve actually been in twice but each time I forgot to pay with the card!!
Tadayis a good day for a coffee!!!!
I’m in Van cover and enjoying a break from the road! Big milestone for me! Bike is going goos , no major issues!! Hope all is real good with you mate.
Keep in touch!!
Seán
had a nice coffee the other day Doug!!
cheers!!!
Hi Sean We talked to you outside of a store in Denali Park as we were emailing there, and you gave me your address there. We are from Vancouver Island and we are leaving for Palm Springs California this Wed the 26th, We may take 6 to 7 days to get there as we are going to do some touring in the lower part of the state of Utah as it is so beautiful there. I had mislaid your address and found it today and after reading some of your trip we were sorry we missed Chicken, we were going to go that way but a Canadian cannot take an american RV into Canada and we wanted to see Dawson City, Oh Well. If you are going through that Part of southern California after Nov.7th let us know and we can have a beer or 2 Good luck on your Ride Ron Neil.
Hey there
apologies for the late response! thanks for dropping me a line!!
ah yes chicken.. great spot!
Im still in Vancouver and moving on south soon…
Ill be that way in a month or so id say!
Thenkas!
Sean
Hey Sean,
What a fantastic adventure! Nice stories, beautiful pictures.
Not many people dare follow their dreams. Respect.
Keep on going!
Cheers,
Joost (in Iraq)
Heeeeeeeyyy Joost!!
How are you mate?
The Journey so far has been pretty amazing, im chilling in Vancouver at the moment. With Ernest Hemingways grandson none the less, he also has a little honda.
So you are in Iaq now… woooo… good for you … you got balls !… im sure you well protected.
Tell Tom I said hello when you see him… he probably doesnt even know my name! haha
Keep in touch!!!
Whats happened to your Spot Sean. Haven’t been able to track you for a while. Keep on with the Blogs – great suff and fantastic pics. All the best, St.J.
Hey St John,
My SPOT has packed it in. I think it froze a few weeks ago. But I’ve just received my new one so it should be up and running soon again!
Glad you are liking the blog and photos,
cheers!
Sean
Hi Sean, beautiful autumn morning here in south west Cork and I have read your blogs again. They are great, so glad you are enjoying the journey which is turning out to be such an adventure. Enjoy the next part of the passage and keep posting the blogs, so we can keep travelling with you. Stay warm and bon voyage
Hi Agnes!
Thanks for the message! Its nearly time to start moving on again. Going to hit the road on Monday I think down towards Seattle. Looking forward to it now, had a nice break her in Vancouver. The North West is a great place and well worth a visit.
Hope things are all well back at home! gotta love Autumn..
Take care!
Sean,
Noticed you are you are on the move again – well done on reaching the US and your tracker up and running. Your ears must be burning a lot – one of the bright spots in an atmosphere of a lot of work and approaching winter. Happy hondaing
I’l be looking in every now and then and take care.
Make time to service the bike.
Good luck
Hey Thanks Richard!!!
she’s been looked after well!!.. 7 oil changes, well oiled chain, tryes in good nick, all axels greased up!!!
cheers!
Sean
Hello Sean, I see you are making great progress. Smart move taking the PCH. You are in for some great senery. I love the Redwood Trees. I have never seen the ones north of San Fran. but Big Sur and Santa Cruz is fantastic. There is a steam train from Santa Cruz to the Big Trees in Felton, Ca. that is pretty cool. I hope you still plan to make it by when you get to LA. Veronica and I have the spare room ready, Becks in the fridg. and those Michelins I plan to mount up for you. Stay Safe, Timaahhh ( tfford@bemis.com) (714) 907-7565
On your way through California you are welcome to stop at my motorcycle machine shop in Santa Clara. for any repairs or service you might need. (San Francisco Bay area) Tom
I see no post after November 26. Is all ok? Where are you? Near LA?
Sean, it was great to meet you and break bread at Timmy Ford’s last week. I can report to all of your followers that you looked great – of course, it’s only been about 3,000 miles into your journey – and I’m glad that you and Tim got your bike sorted out. Be well, my Irish friend, and godspeed!
Thanks Ken, it was great to meet you too!!
Ive actually cover 7000 miles so far! but who is counting
Thanks for the comment, all the best for 2012!!!
SEan
I hope your new VENICE BEACH shirt will keep clean a long time. So don’t do dirty things…. Thank you for the common night – even when some thoughts seemed to been thought twice. I think it was the right decision not to take the female lead singer in black leather jeans instead of some golden pitchers. I wish you the best…please take some greetings from ger to south america!
Hey Ralph, Someone stole my Venice Beach hoody..
Its was a good, beer or girls- its always a difficult decision !
safe travels back to Germany!!
cheers for the message!
Sean
Sean,
Are you headed south through Tiajuna or coming through Phoenix/Tucson and then south?
David
Hi David,
thanks for the comment!!
I’m heading through Tijuana and down Baja!!
cheers
Sean
Can’t believe I just found out about your adventure! Thanks for sharing a brew with us tonight here in San Diego,Ca. My budds and I were seriouse, if you can stay for the mods vs rockers ride , we will buy you a big fat steak dinner at the Riviera, at the pre-ride get together! If you split, ride safe and catch you on th way back.
Hey Marco!
Thanks for the email, it was great to you all.
Who knows if i get delayed I might just show up there!!
thanks for the offer!!
Cheers
Sean
Right on Sean! Thanks for gracing me garage with your presence! I’m sure the clutch will be fine – maybe for another 30-some-odd thousand miles…
Cheers Araron!!!… appreciate your help man, and a pleasure hanging out and drinking your beers
I just spoke with you at SouthBay Motorsports In Chula Vista, California. Bike sounds 100% and wish you the BEST! I was on my XR650R with black & red vest on. If you need anything… http://www.bajastarz.com since i stay in Baja and have tools, garage, shelter…
Thanks George!!!
Hi, Sean. Coming towards half way! Well done. You’re well out of this country at this time. Very best of luck.
Hey Seamus..yes I hear its all doom and gloom. If i was there I would be very angry with whats happening and I’d be organising a revolution.. ha
I’m glad Im traveling!
All is going well so far. Looking forward getting down Baja into the desert and doing a bit of swimming and whale watching. The whales calf in a couple of places down Baja, while the males wait for their chance again outside, so there is plenty of activity. Glad to move on from north america, was great but Mexico brings loads of new challenges..
Hope you and the family are well!
Hasta leugo amigo
Sean
Sean!! if you need something in the baja south, send me a mail and i can give to you some friends phone numbers
… and, if you back to Ensenada i see you again in Hussongs 
-Jorge
Hey Jorge!!!
Thanks! it was good meeting you. If I am back this way I will look you up!
Hasta luego amigo..mantenerse en contacto
Sean
Good Morning Sean;
I see you are finding your way fine in Baja. Are you enjoying the good food and the warm waters?. And I just want to reiterate that if you need help we are a phone call away…………….take care
loving the deset Alicia, ahve reached the Mar de Cortez side now. Going to stay a while in Mulege..
hope you and Duke and well!!!
……………just checking on your progress. Seems like today was a long one…………….you already pass half of the peninsula……….still enjoying the desert?
Hi Sean, I´m at Queretaro now, i hope you are fine, if you want to know the state of Queretaro youre welcome, goooooo!!!!
Hola Humberto.
estoy in San Jose del Cabo ahorita. Voy a ir a La Paz y Mazatlan pronto. Graic por su invitatcion!
te voy a llamar quando decido.
muchas gracia amigo
Sean
Hey Sean, if you drive around the cape the beach at los Frailles is fantastic. Free camping in the arroyo and great snorkeling right from the beach, bring food , no amenities but there is a well for water. Looks like your in la Paz. My pals and I are in Todos Santos for a few days then heading back into the bush. ps…. Be sure and go to the hot spings in the Bioreserve at Aguas Caliente near Santiago. Free hot springs with free campiung and not many people.
Cheers Georje… thanks for the advice!.. ill be pushing on from San Jose tomorrow.!
keep in touch!!
Sean
Hello Sean i am following all your progress all the way from Waterford Ireland.What a trip so far i’m telling any bikers i know of your trip and passing on your web address.I have a honda c90 and honda st1300 that little bike will get you there for sure stay safe best of luck and keep on posting
Hola Sean;
Acabo de regresar de vacaciones (Dillon Beach), solo para decirte que tome tanto vino que creo que me tengo que internar en un centro de rehabilitacion. Espero estes disfrutando Mexico, mi pais favorito……….
Sean,
We met your brother tonight in Greenwich CT and he was kind enough to provide us with an update of your travels. We took a look at your blog and admire what your doing. Now that your in warmer climes make sure to secure adequate sunscreen. We’re sure there are more roadside taco stands now to choose from. Safe travels!
Doug and Lisa
Hey Doug,
Thanks for writing, I see my brother is doing a good job promoting my antics!.
If you see him again say Hi for me..
The weather is definitely better and enjoying Mexico at the moment!
Thanks again
Sean
sitting in my room in leeds west yorkshire thinkin what a hero!! I have A KEEWAY partner 110 (innova clone) thats begging for mileage. Ive been wanting to do a trip like this for ages, probably uk coast through ireland scotland and wales. If nothing else, you’ve convinced a 41 year old commuter to go for it. True heroes ride HORIZONTAL, if you know what i mean! GOOD LUCK MAN AND GOD SPEED er SLOW. ta ta
Hey Geoff..
Thanks for writing, as I ve said before Im just a dumbass on a bike chasing a dream! No regrets yet on my decisio to leave as I’m enjoying the life on the road and the challenges.
Actually as I write I am getting over a bout of the squits and I’m not not in too great form but getting there… nice haha
Your tip around the Uk and Ireland would be a great jaunt.. and a good few thousand miles I’d say. Break the 9 to 5 and do something extraordinary, or even just different !!
Thanks for writing Geoff!
Sean
Dear Sean,
Where have you reached so far? When are you expecting to reach South American tip?
Regards
Ali
Lahore, Pakistan
Hey Ali,
Its been a whie, I am iin Guadalajara Mexico. I’m not really sure when I will hit South america or indeed Tierra del Feugo. I’m not in a rush to get home. But I do need to put some thought into thta pretty soon.
you should sick a picture of your cun up on Facebook.
Thanks for the email!
SEan
Nice to hear from you Sean.
I tried a risky experiment on my 70. Added Ceratec by liqui moly 42cc 6% to my engine oil 0.7 liter, despite warnings that it would slip my wet clutch. It did not slip the clutch. Soon I will measure if Im getting more km/liter. Initially when new I got 70km/liter.
Best wishes for safe completion of your historic journey.
mi querido sean apodado “chon” espero te hayas llevado un buen recuerdo de tus nuevos amigos san juanenses te deseo mucha suerte en tu viaje y no chupes mucho!! jaja un fuerte abrazo!!
haha gracias amigo… chon!
Tango mucho buen recuerdos de San Juan de Rio. y no chupes mucho..? hmm no intiendo.. perro no quiero intender.. ha
Got 70 km/ltr this morning
mi querido sean, lo que quize decir es que no bebas mucho “don´t drink much alcohol!!!!!” lo decia por el tequila que llevas o llevabas para ti solito! jaja suerte en tu viaje y que sigas sembrando muchas amistades, eres un gran ejemplo de “libertad” un fuerte abrazo!!!!
Hi Sean!
I pretty sure you don’t remember me, we met each other in Playa Del Carmen, you asked me some details about the hostel where I was staying, no trascendental chat at all. After that I was looking at your motorbike and I saw the internet address of your adventure, and here I am.
Best luck, be careful and enjoy life, Sean.
Ah Fernando.. i sure do…
I stayed there just for one night.. the guy charged me 50 pesos more than other people in my room. but I got it back the next day!
Had a great time in Mexico, I am in Belize now… nearly in Guatemala now!!!
Thanks for the email!!!
Sean
Sean – just saw your Barton Creek post. If you make it to Antigua, Guatemala (definitely a popular spot to relax a few days), be sure to come by Moto Cafe and share some stories with fellow motorcyclists, join us for a ride, or just have a beer!
Always great to meet fellow riders.
Moto Cafe
6a Calle Oriente #14
Antigua, Guatemala
14°33’19.50″N
90°43’52.43″W
Safe travels!
Hi Chris,
Well I´ll definitly be stopping in there for a beer of two. I should be there in a few days!!
ANy good nights to arrive?
Hi Sean, I will follow you on your journey to Tierra del Fuego, It was a pleasure to meet you Semuc Champey in Guatemala, a lot of luck and encourage you on your journey!
Hola Sean, te seguire en tu viaje hasta Tierra del Fuego, fue un gusto haberte conocido en Semuc Champey Guatemala, mucha suerte y mucho animo en tu viaje!
Hey Enrique,
Nice to have met you too. Glad to have you aboard for the journey, it great to be able to share the journey somehow asd i travel alone. be in touch!!!
Graicas
Sean
Fanstic stuff!!! True adventure on the perfect bike to do a nice slow see all trip. All the best…
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the mail!!! shes a great little bike alright!!!
thanks for reading!!!
cheers
Seán
si pasa por uruguay trataremos de recibirlo
Hola Miguel…!! muchas gracias amigo..
si me voy allá te llmaré.
Hasta luego
Seán
hi mate, good stuff. I did most of south america on yamaha 125. Maybe it´s possible to do this on a honda, too. But I am not confident about that. good luck.