The Dumb Way Round

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:22 pm

Anyone else following these guy's exploits, riding their two 1930's Nimbus sidehacks around the world ?

They left Norway in April 2009, and have driven across Russia arriving in North America mid-November - then across the mountains and mid-west in the winter !! Definitely are having an adventure - check out the blog. Looks like they have made it to Chicago. I bought a T-shirt to offer a bit of support from here.

Pretty amazing

elbert · Post by **elbert** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:59 pm

I would love to do a trip like that, anyone with a 1972 T350 who wants to join? If it has std. bore 305 cyllinders it would be perfect...
Actually the younger of the two guys works at the same place as my brother.

diamondj · Post by **diamondj** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:05 pm

They've been in contact with the NYC Vinmoto guys and plan on being in NYC the weekend of January 22-24 for the Cycle World show.....

tz375 · Post by **tz375** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:21 pm

Now that's ballsy. Talk about the adventure of a lifetime.

rngdng · Post by **rngdng** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:22 pm

tz375 wrote:Now that's ballsy. Talk about the adventure of a lifetime.

Talk about an adventure I can't afford.......... more power to them.

Lane

durgam · Post by **durgam** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:56 pm

Im with Lane, But it would make for a great set of tales to pass around the garage.

two-stroke-brit · Post by **two-stroke-brit** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:53 pm

if you live tell the tales.
i fancied doing the continental divide on a suzy dual sport.
but it pails by comparision.
mark

h2thief · Post by **h2thief** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:22 pm

I got the series with Ewan Mcgregor and Charlie Boorman for Christmas... a great look at a long ride... I am watching long way round right now... I think I would have been hanging it up about the 2nd day in mongolia... but it would be a great adventure...

muzza · Post by **muzza** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:03 am

well ewan and charlie did it with 3 support vehicles a doctor and god knows what else....I reckon even I could do it with their support and sponsorship.

These Nimbus guys are doing far more on old machinery.

I've ridden a Nimbus...great old straight fours....very innovative frame and smooth motor.

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:30 am

Based on the latest photos, the bikes have really taken a beating but they are in Vermont after taking a loop up from Chicago into Ontario. Both engines need to be rebuilt over the next couple of weeks before they head out again.

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:13 am

diamondj wrote:They've been in contact with the NYC Vinmoto guys and plan on being in NYC the weekend of January 22-24 for the Cycle World show.....

Here's a link with more info for those who happen to be in the area. They will be giving insights 'from the best in class how bad planning, even worse execution, and low budget can be defeated by stubbornness and ignorance of common sense.' Sounds like a few IT projects I can recall being involved with before I retired !

H2RICK · Post by **H2RICK** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:00 pm

Muzza ++++1.

Those Nimbus riders have my deep respect and admiration for what they're doing. Big cojones, for sure.

However, those two TV wankers are a whole 'nother story.....Grrrrrrrr

h2thief · Post by **h2thief** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:05 pm

So I've been thinkin'... Long Way to the Gap... All I need is all of you to send me say... 30 Dollars each for sponsorship and I will ride the buffalo to the Gap.... and I will need a chase vehicle... LOL

rngdng · Post by **rngdng** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:46 am

h2thief wrote:So I've been thinkin'... Long Way to the Gap... All I need is all of you to send me say... 30 Dollars each for sponsorship and I will ride the buffalo to the Gap.... and I will need a chase vehicle... LOL

I might be up for that, but you don't need no stinkin' chase vehicle. We'll just send IB Allen up to escort you.

Lane

h2thief · Post by **h2thief** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 1:14 pm

rngdng wrote:
h2thief wrote:So I've been thinkin'... Long Way to the Gap... All I need is all of you to send me say... 30 Dollars each for sponsorship and I will ride the buffalo to the Gap.... and I will need a chase vehicle... LOL

I might be up for that, but you don't need no stinkin' chase vehicle. We'll just send IB Allen up to escort you.

Lane

You're right about the chase vehicle Lane.... I was just thinkin' it might be able to carry the beer....

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