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Post by starider on Dec 4, 2011 0:04:01 GMT
:)Hi, I don't know if anyone is interested, but our son Edwin[the one with the 44]has just arrived in Malaysia,collected his Honda C90 from the importers and is about to spend the next 8 months riding it back to the UK.He is collecting money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.He is self sponsored and is travelling alone.If you are interested in his progress you can track him at:- www.c90adventures.co.uk starider. |
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Post by spunkymonkey on Dec 4, 2011 15:28:46 GMT
That's outstanding, Tony! The very best of luck to him and please bump this thread now and then to remind us to keep up to date (I have bookmarked it but my bookmarks are a bit unmanageable right now  ). Will also try to find some spare cash to donate before he gets back but I'm afraid that'll be into the New Year now - another reason to keep bumping it  |
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Post by Nick the man with a daf.... on Dec 4, 2011 19:49:47 GMT
cool stuff. and good choice of machine.. love my c70 and they are actually surprisingly comfortable
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Post by 33grinder on Dec 4, 2011 21:25:44 GMT
Good luck to him, that's great and yes, do bump this thread. Great little bikes and if they are good enough for the Hardknot Pass they are good enough for Malaysia. |
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Post by starider on Dec 5, 2011 0:36:18 GMT
:Dhi, thanks for your interest,if you look on his web site as above,you can see some of his other adventures on his C90!! Edwin is 23 and a bit of a free spirit,amongst his vehicles he has a Bedford CF Camper,a DAF 44,a hovercraft,jet ski,Huskvana 400,Yamaha 900 with side car a quad bike,which he pursuaded me to modify to take a 4 cylinder 600cc Kawasaki[apparently goes like s*** off a stick],several other bits of kit/bikes in bits and a power boat.He's not rich but not married!!! and a lot of his "stuff" is extremely second hand.His first love is his C90 which, when in this country,is his main form of transport.I hope you enjoy his adventures. starider |
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Post by v8gasser on Dec 5, 2011 11:25:52 GMT
Yep good luck Edwin , sounds like a fantastic adventure !
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Post by starider on Dec 18, 2011 23:51:11 GMT
Hi, Edwins on his way,some great video on the web site already,what comes across is how great the Malaysians are and how hospitable everyone is.If you watch and listen you will soon realise what a free spirit Edwin is!!Of course we are somewhat worried,but he is his own person and we know his personality will help him win through. starider
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Post by starider on Dec 26, 2011 11:50:01 GMT
Hi,an update from Edwin,he is in Thailand now and his C90 engine blew a piston ring and was smoking really badly, no problem apparantly,he quickly found a local Honda Dealer and is booked in for a re-build and overhaul,total cost £25 !!!
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Post by Patrick on Dec 26, 2011 12:47:23 GMT
Good thing about the Honda C-series, they were truly "World Bikes". I wouldn't be surprised they're probably still being made somewhere too.
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Post by starider on Dec 26, 2011 19:05:57 GMT
Hi,again,if you want to see a Honda powered Christmas tree have a look on :-www.c90adventures.co.uk under "Happy Christmas" starider
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Post by kenr on Dec 26, 2011 22:08:09 GMT
Fabulous stuff. I am sure he will be fine and what a brilliant thing to do.
Ken
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Post by starider on Jan 23, 2012 0:36:56 GMT
Hi,the latest post from Edwin should raise a smile or three["the ultimate accessory"] starider
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Post by starider on Mar 6, 2012 0:13:58 GMT
Hi,I don't know how many of you are following Edwin's adventures,he's just"done" North and South Vietnam and yesterday rang me from the Base Camp on Everest on his way through Nepal.His video clips are quite amusing!! starider.
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Post by mariatjones on Feb 4, 2013 19:43:41 GMT
Hi,the latest post from Edwin should raise a smile or three["the ultimate accessory"] starider Its just awesome starider, looks just like a great adventure... |
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Post by rebel75 on Feb 13, 2014 3:49:23 GMT
I wish your son Edwin all the luck in the world. I would hope he has a fantastic adventure, but there is little doubt in my mind that it will be an amazing experience he won't soon forget. I have always wanted to take a road trip like this, but have to admit that I have never considered doing such a thing for such a worthy cause. I commend your son for his efforts and determination, and I commend you for raising a son who is willing to do such incredible things in order to help other people. I will keep him in my prayers that he reaches his goal, and his home safely.
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Post by starider on Mar 18, 2014 17:50:33 GMT
Hi,Edwin had a great time on his Malaysian journey.His latest "adventure" is to try and cross the Channel on the C90,a friend has given him a couple of Wind Surfers!!.Time will tell if this journey happens.His next trip is later this year[with girl friend]with two C90s will be from Alaska to Argentina.All the money he raises goes to Devon Air Ambulance. starider |
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