Long Way Round on TV

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Gummiente · Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:21 am

CentralOzzy wrote:Perhaps there is more Meat in this longer version????

Yes, there is. This is the three DVD set that I referred to in this thread, the one my co-worker lent me. There's no extra content in the episodes but there's no editing of the cuss words, either. The 3rd disc has lots of extras, including "one year later" interviews, a couple extra scenes featuring Claudio and Jim the cameraman, and a few other interesting bits.

CentralOzzy · Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:56 am

I can't help but wonder how the Ulysses would have faried on this trip?

I still reckon the KTM would have been the best machine for where they rode.

scan · #23 Unread post by **scan** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:20 am

Agreed! The BMW seem to be a bit more show than go. When they had problems along the way it seemed to be bits and pieces breaking off. I think a bike like this should be super duty. I think the KTM is probably a tad more rugged. Also in that sand I don't think such a heavy bike is a great idea. The Dakar is run with much smaller bikes.

CentralOzzy · Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:30 am

Yes!

Makes you wonder WHY! did they go with the BM's...surely not just to get free bikes!!!!????

Those guys are well off & could've bought the bikes they wanted if need be.....go figure, one bad bike decision/choice ='s thousands of miles of struggle....NO THANKS!!!

ALSO....why didn't the support crew have 4 spare wheels on board fitted with Knobby Tyres, a quick wheel change when they hit the appropriate terrain & Shazzam! Sand & Mud? Not as many Probs!

scan · #25 Unread post by **scan** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:00 pm

And what about that Russian bike (or whatever country it was from)? When the one BMW was reduced to trash (the camera guy's bike) they replaced with a local bike. That thing was much better suited for the job than the BMWs. They could have bought 20 of those for the price of one BMW. What the heck was that thing anyway? Although once it broke they were rather out of luck. I don't think I could operate a vehicle that has a backward P, an 8 with dots, and a square shape for a name.

CentralOzzy · Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:20 pm

Ha Ha...Yeah that was hilarious!

& those Russian folk out in the wilderness fixed it for them!

UNREAL!

Still....BMW received their pound of flesh as far as Advertizing was concerned. That can't be all bad for them.

High_Side · Fri Jan 13, 2006 4:25 pm

Most world travellers used to ride beemers for the parts availability. They didn't change them often, the bikes were sold everywhere and the were dealers everywhere. Now it's possible (but not gauranteed) to ride qround the world on a bike reliable enough to make it with no mechanical problems. With a support crew behind you, it really doesnt matter what you ride...

MASHBY · #28 Unread post by **MASHBY** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:26 pm

High_Side wrote: With a support crew behind you, it really doesnt matter what you ride...

Your right Bruce never thought of it that way.Right who wants to be in my support crew I will riding one of these

BuzZz · #29 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:33 pm

Your support crew could just follow that thing around on foot, eh? Pretty clever of you Matt.

High_Side · Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:03 am

MASHBY wrote:
High_Side wrote: With a support crew behind you, it really doesnt matter what you ride...

Your right Bruce never thought of it that way.Right who wants to be in my support crew I will riding one of these

Smart "O Ring".

I'd need a support crew just pick me up from laughing when I saw you riding it.....