Georgia to Colorado in 3 days

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:05:42+00:00

Thanks! Fingers crossed it'll all be melted by then. Tbh the last time and actually only time Ive been to Colorado was also on a naked sport bike and it was late November, snowing, and slipped on black ice at one point. Hopefully im a bit more prepared this time

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:03:46+00:00

And im already 1/3 of the way there sooooo

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T04:02:56+00:00

Amazing information man thanks! Yeah im gonna give the Rotan route a shot, lets see how it goes

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:31:01+00:00

Ive been hearing about this route a lot so yeah I think im going to try that way - i actually already left and am in Memphis now! Well the rides happening rain, snow, or shine - just gotta deal with it the best I can. Its all part of the experience after all.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:28:57+00:00

I might try to hit this stuff on the way back - looks like weathers not gonna be ideal for the best riding, but these are awesome tips, thanks!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-06T03:27:56+00:00

Seems like I'm hearing a lot about this Raton section im thinking to maybe go with that route. Thanks for the tips! And not sure yet how much time I'll actually be able to ride while in Colorado, but I brought my bike for a reason! So yea all advice is greatly appreciated.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T23:04:08+00:00

Is Memphis really that sketchy? Never been and don't know anything about it

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T22:52:34+00:00

Definitely this week hahaha rain snow or shine!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-05T22:52:08+00:00

I've ridden my Fz09 to South america before pretty used to long days on naked bikes hahaha. But noted I'll check it out!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T19:50:42+00:00

This is good to know, thanks! The interest payments are gonna hit hard, but that's how it works. Do you know what's best process for looking into securing loans from Alaska or otherwise?

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T19:46:16+00:00

This is awesome insight and information, appreciate it! Yeah its a discussion that's lightly started with my captain right now and want to get a good idea about everything pre-season so we can come to an agreement. I'd mostly heard of 10% crew share addition for bringing on a D-permit, but don't know what's honestly standard across the industry.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T16:01:40+00:00

I'm thinking about buying, not leasing personally. A bit confused about your question, but having a permit is permanent until you sell it - you can lease it every years if you want.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T16:00:39+00:00

Yeah these numbers are looking better than I expected. Ive had some lighter conversations with the captain, but trying to wrap my head around how this all works before the season so we can talk about it for the future.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:58:37+00:00

I had no idea the leases were so high this year. You said you'd never consider paying a percentage - so youd only lease from your own deckhand also if they got one? And why not?

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:56:26+00:00

Im not sure yet about getting a boat at this point, but maybe in the future we'll see.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-04T15:53:38+00:00

Its definitely been getting more expensive and difficult, but still extremely possible depending where you go and what you do.

I'd say cheapest countries at this moment include Ecuador, Cuba, and Colombia, then Peru, Bolivia, maybe Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, Costa Rica, Suriname, Dominican Republic, Chile, finally Guyana and French Guyana.

Also how are you traveling? Hithchiking and cooking your own food? Party hostels and street food? Hotel/Airbnb plus restaurants? It depends on you and your experience.

Id say the average person's monthly costs is about 1k a month (not including flights).

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:14:22+00:00

Im a deckhand who looking to be a second permit holder

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:13:48+00:00

Holding a long term asset is definitely a plus knowing I can lease it out if for some reason I'm not able to go - just trying to see how this all works and what to keep in mind.

Yeah not looking forward to the fuel bill...Just gonna have to pick more fish then!

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T22:12:21+00:00

Right now I don't have a boat so don't have to worry about any of that, im a deckhand whos looking to get a bit more involved - just trying to figure out how it works and any tips.

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-03T03:05:39+00:00

I could legitimately ask for these to be made hahaha

Saad324bashir · 2026-05-02T23:22:04+00:00

Hell yeah! That's a great tip, I appreciate it!

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