New Member - thinking about Patagonia

[christopherdpayne]

Hi all! I'm Chris and I'm riding a 2022 GSA. So far I've ridden the Colorado and New Mexico BDRs (solo) and now I'm toying with the idea of riding Patagonia in January or February. To be honest I have no clue about shipping my bike or planning the route yet but...that's part of the adventure! I'd appreciate any insights anyone has on either item. Thanks!

 

[skibum69]

Welcome from Newfoundland.

There are a number of shipping options, what are you thinking? Just the Darien Gap or other sections?

I would suggest that the forum ADVrider.com will have answers to many if not all your questions. There are many ride reports on there of people doing the same trip. It's a great forum with many excellent people, I have been on there mostly daily for over 15 years. I warn you it is a very deep rabbit hole!

 

[mikegalbicka]

Welcome from central Florida.

 

[robsryder]

There are some interesting reads about embarking on such an adventure. Ed Culberson's book "Obsessions Die Hard" is very good -
https://www.amazon.com/Obsessions-Die-Hard-Motorcycle-Pan-American/dp/1642340529


There is a nice ride report on ADV of a couple that started a journey in 2005. Sadly, it appears that many of the images from this journey are no longer available [This is why I favor uploading images rather than linking them] -
https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/south-american-adventure-2-up-on-a-r100gs.94531/

 

[HSVPhil]

Just welcoming U, Christopher...

U might notice that many successful ADVenturers are riding old-fashioned GS Airheads. They were built to be maintained on the local economy.

Tis up to you if ya want to venture forth on a nearly new GSA?

It all depends on your stamina, backbone, and bank account’s density!

Whatever Rocks Your Boat!

Happy Trails whenever U can - Ciao!
HSV-Phil & HSV-Karen
USAF-Ret'd — & — USN-Ret’d
'75 R90S ————— '82 R100CS
’09 KLX250S ——— ’08 CRF230L
'14 K-GT ————— '16 R1200RS
’05 Vespa 200L

 

[ebell]

https://www.horizonsunlimited.com

 

[skibum69]

HUBB is a good resource, especially if you are looking for a riding partner.

 

[langoptc]

Welcome Chris! Good luck on your adventure. Pictures are always appreciated.

 

[adrinow]

Hi Christopher, welcome from Italy, Lake Como. And good luck on your adventure in Patagonia! Adriano