Sgt Bilco's great Alaska Adventure 2016
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Shhh, I like to keep the Teslin Bridge as a nice surprise
10mph speed restriction on it today
Not much happenng yesterday as I spent most of it in US customs clearing the bikes which is simplicity itself. We will be picking them up tomorrow.
Mad Mike Murdoch rocked up on his Africa Twin and he's been over here 3 weeks already. The biek gets more attention than anything else and just to upset Engineer and a few others, Mike reports it to be a brilliant all round bike and why would you have anything else? More on this as the trip progresses I suspect.
A Spanish lad came into the motel a couple of days ago on a Suzuki GSXR1000 and he's trying to get around the world in 60 days. His spanish said it would be no problem getting his bike across to Russia or South Korea from here but it is next to impossible. Me and Mike have spent a few hours trying to help him as his English is not good and it's not looking good. The only people who could do it want around 7000 euro which is unbelievable. The best option seems a 4 day blast down to Vancouver and to go from there. Bloody shame because he's a really good guy and only has a limited budget.
Still, fair play to him for attempting it and as adventure bikes go, the GSXR seems to be no problem although he sufferes a bit on the gravel on loose stuff up here!
Had a pleasant couple of hours riding round last night seeing what's happening locally.
Mad Mike Murdoch rocked up on his Africa Twin and he's been over here 3 weeks already. The biek gets more attention than anything else and just to upset Engineer and a few others, Mike reports it to be a brilliant all round bike and why would you have anything else? More on this as the trip progresses I suspect.
A Spanish lad came into the motel a couple of days ago on a Suzuki GSXR1000 and he's trying to get around the world in 60 days. His spanish said it would be no problem getting his bike across to Russia or South Korea from here but it is next to impossible. Me and Mike have spent a few hours trying to help him as his English is not good and it's not looking good. The only people who could do it want around 7000 euro which is unbelievable. The best option seems a 4 day blast down to Vancouver and to go from there. Bloody shame because he's a really good guy and only has a limited budget.
Still, fair play to him for attempting it and as adventure bikes go, the GSXR seems to be no problem although he sufferes a bit on the gravel on loose stuff up here!
Had a pleasant couple of hours riding round last night seeing what's happening locally.
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Still looks moist out there
Sent from SYDland...
Sent from SYDland...
Gixer not everyone's idea of an "adventure" bike but what an engine and, ultra reliable i would say. Good luck to the guy 
Barrow, Alaska, 4th July weekend...
No - I didn't take the pic, but beware of the mozzies - they mate with helicopters...
No - I didn't take the pic, but beware of the mozzies - they mate with helicopters...
Jesus!
They are fucking horrible and will no doubt be posting something similar next week
Despite spending many hours calling freight agents, shippers etc our poor Spanish GSXR riding friend called it quits and ios now heading for Vancouver to get his bike across to Russia. It's a 31/2 run if he's lucky and as diversions go, that is right up there. Hope he gets round teh world in 60 days and it was good to try and help another biker out on the road.
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After clearing all teh bikes yesterday, we collected them from Fedex at the airport. It couldn't be easier as everyone up here is helpful and just want no hassle.
We shipped out with Motofreight and I have ti say they are an impressive company to deal with. Paperwork is spot on, bikes packed perfectly and the whole prcess was easy and as described from the outset. If you are airfreighting your bike anywhere, give Roddy from Motofreight http://www.motofreight.com a shout and you wll be dealing with the best in the business in my humble opinion.
Lisa at Fedex reckoned we had teh most bikes she has ever seen at Anchorage. The procedure is is they truck them out to you in the carpark, you uncrate them and then they take the rubbish away and all done with a smile.
We were helped by a local chap called Bill Ness who ferried me and Mike to teh airport to get the bikes, lent us power tools and generally got a sweat on helping us out. This is very typical of Americans in general but Bill went above and beyond the call. His truck is fucking awesome and referred to as the Texas Cadillac.....6.8 litre Cummins diesel engine banging out 350bhp and 800lb/ft torque and would probably pull a house down.
Bikes all at base and none the worse for their transatlantic trip apart from the plastic key indecent......
We shipped out with Motofreight and I have ti say they are an impressive company to deal with. Paperwork is spot on, bikes packed perfectly and the whole prcess was easy and as described from the outset. If you are airfreighting your bike anywhere, give Roddy from Motofreight http://www.motofreight.com a shout and you wll be dealing with the best in the business in my humble opinion.
Lisa at Fedex reckoned we had teh most bikes she has ever seen at Anchorage. The procedure is is they truck them out to you in the carpark, you uncrate them and then they take the rubbish away and all done with a smile.
We were helped by a local chap called Bill Ness who ferried me and Mike to teh airport to get the bikes, lent us power tools and generally got a sweat on helping us out. This is very typical of Americans in general but Bill went above and beyond the call. His truck is fucking awesome and referred to as the Texas Cadillac.....6.8 litre Cummins diesel engine banging out 350bhp and 800lb/ft torque and would probably pull a house down.
Bikes all at base and none the worse for their transatlantic trip apart from the plastic key indecent......
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On previous form Chris will leave that as a surprise and a workout for the adrenal glands
The mozzies up there can bite you through a riding suit 
They are fucking horrible and will no doubt be posting something similar next week
They're the state bird of Alaska!
Stumbled upon these guys up from Texas which is a f*****g long way away! One on a beemer 1200LC (I think and his buddy on a Canam which are popular over here. They are having a great time and note the rubber ring to cosset his ass on the long hauls. He reckoned it works perfectly and no need for airhawks.........!
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Great report as always Chris
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