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The trip:
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July 31- August 17 2001. 18 days.
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Countries visited: 2. States and provinces: 14
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Continents visited: 1
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Kilometers: 8,851
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Gasoline: 430 litres
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Ferries: 4 substantial, 2 small.
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Motorbikes used: Honda Interceptor VF500. Greg - 1984, Jacek - 1986.
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Equipment failures/problems 1984 (Greg's)
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broken chain - fixed up on the spot in Newfoundland, bought a new one in Sydney,
Nova Scotia.
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failure of the speedometer
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rear break needed installation adjustment
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numerous problems with CB Radio connections
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one screw lost
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Equipment failures/problems 1986 (Jacek's)
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rear break needed installation adjustment
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one screws lost
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Pictures taken: around 200
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Money per person (estimated):
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gasoline: $CAD 340 ($US 218)
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ferries and toll: $CAD 340 ($US 218)
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other: $CAD 750 ($US 500)
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Total: $CAD 1450 ($US 950)
- Conclusion: travel, travel cheap, do it often.