Dr350 mondo enduro book

If youre like me, youve worked your way fairly well though the netflix catalog and might be ready for some literary adventures. Simplistic, reliable, and easy to squeeze extra performance from, these bikes have been the weapon of choice for many dual sport and adv riders, including austin vince and the original mondo enduro team. There are 3 types of dr350, the dr350 enduro and dr350se plus a sp model with upside down forks which is quite rare. Mondo enduro is amongst the handful of books that was written with no intention. I first found out about mondo enduro when i happened to come across a mini series of the same on the tv during the 1990s. So there is a strange kind of reversal of time going on here. I wouldnt mind betting that most viewers come to this dvd by way of the far more popular and highly marketed long way rounddown and then perhaps ted simon books.

Around the world the hard way mondo enduro dvd these blokes were exhausted after their first solid week of riding. This is a rough cut book, clearly an amateur venture, but engaging and interesting nonetheless. Mike from manracks sent me a luggage rack for my 1993 dr350. These adventure motorcycle riders encounter some crazy terrain and motorcycle camp a good amount of time. That being said, it has a slightly small tank, 2 gallons, but i got an average of 6570 mpg out of my 350, and that was not going reserved on the throttle. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Mondo enduro was a roundtheworld adventure motorcycle expedition in 19951996. I would recommend this book to anyone who has ridden a motorcycle or gone camping. Mystery part in dr350 carb ontario dual sport club forum. Suzuki dr350 bored out to 385cc ive owned this bike for 14 years and a former work colleague engineer did the engine rebore before i brought the bike from him. Mighty mighty dual sport dirt bikes yamaha honda motorcycles wheels motorbikes dirtbikes. Nowadays, we favour the natural successor of the dr350, the honda crf250l.

Mondo enduro is the heartwarming story of a group of seven friends who took on a mammoth round the world motorcycle trip back in 1995. Sure he was wearing the trademark overalls, there was the globecircling suzuki dr350 parked nearby and with the legend mondo enduro hung over the ezup awning we were at the recent adventure bike festival in llandovery, wales it was almost certain this was the real vince. Tellingly, the mondo enduro adventures were likely one of the inspirations for ewan mcgregors and charlie boormans own global moto adventures. Todd buchersuzuki dr350 suzuki dr350 1995 dr 650, bike trails, dirt biking, enduro motorcycle.

An epic motorcycle overland adventure on suzuki dr350 dual sport motorcycles, 7 world riders tackle the longest way around the world, in the shortest time possible in this documentary movie. The adventures of the friends and brothers of mondo enduro on their global motorcycle adventure tour are compelling. Taken directly from the travel journals of the men who participated in the adventure, mondo enduro details their daily travels and this is a rough cut book, clearly an amateur venture, but engaging. As used by austin vince in his mondo enduro adventure. Mondo enduro is perhaps one of the most famous motorcycle expeditions to. Around the world adventure on two wheels 40 countries in 405 days. Pdf mondo enduro the ultimate adventure on two wheels 44000 miles in 400 days pdf book free. Its no exaggeration to say this is the granddaddy of all motorcycle adventure films. Mike has just recently begun creating luggage racks for the suzuki dr350 and he sent me and a few other folks the first prototypes for evaluation. I called, then a friend of mine called and actually set up the day to go get it.

The mondo enduro team rode an average of 100 miles a day to circle the globe via uzbekistan, kazakhstan, russia siberia, usa, chile, south africa, the middleeast and back through europe all on suzuki dr350s. Theres something funny about mondo enduro in both senses. This was the name given by dave greenhough to his around the world london to new york motorcycle venture as launched in may 2001. Watch the movie mondo enduro coolest dr350 movie ever.

Feb 19, 2014 backyard enduro extreme dualsport on a suzuki dr 350 s wmusic. Motorcycle travel books normally tell the tales of 2040 somethings. Our pickup options are very flexible contact us to arrange pickup from. This should be the contact information of the person who is organizing the tour. Ewan mcgregor certainly learnt from watching the mondo enduro dvd. Adventure motorcycle movies, tv, online series, documentaries. Austin vince has an action hero name, doncha think. Around the world adventure on two wheels 40 countries in 405 days at. Keep in mind that it is not unknown for the bottom cam drive sprocket to go, if you find nothing upstairs, as happened to austin vinces dr350 during mondo enduro mondo enduro which i heartily recommend readingviewing. This is perhaps one of the most famous motorcycle expeditions to have been caught on camera.

Here you can find out about these travelling adventures and if the mood takes you, buy the dvds. Vince and 5 pals set out in 1995 to ride motorcycles around the world. At least pete had already owned a dr350 in the past and he had nothing but good things to say about the model, so that helped ease my worries a bit. If you need something from the dr350, please inform. Luggage rack by manracks suzuki parts suzuki dr350. They called themselves mondo enduro and this book is the trip log they kept. In 1995, seven young british chaps set off from london on suzuki dr350 motorcycles for a journey that would take them across europe and asia to the far eastern edge of siberia, then from anchorage, alaska to santiago, chile, followed by south africa, and finally back home to london. His redheaded wife lois gets in on the action, too, with lois on the loose. Im after something that can cart me to work each day, take me out at the weekends, mainly road riding but maybe a bit of green laning. The best models is the dr350 which is often used for traveling such as by nath and mondeo enduro. Kick start only, no clocks or warning lights only a simple speedo, no battery and lights run straight of the stator plus a plastic fuel tank but they are much lighter and have better supension and a pumper carb, they are not hard to kick start at. I watched the movie mondo enduro where they rode 350s around the world. Back in the saddle, by aerosmith backyard enduro extreme dualsport on a suzuki dr 350 s more.

The three mainstays of the first ever road of bones crew are out for one last hurrah. Plenty of people have done more ambitious trips on smaller bikes and found them completely suitable. Simple reliable machine that is quite capable see mondo enduro. This suzuki dr350s from 1991 still looks good, but is sold only in parts. Our sales office suite 1, 154 lytton rd bulimba the storage king box shop 6 days at 49 taylor street bulimba out of hours from carina or, ask if this product can be shipped to your. Around the world adventure on two wheels 40 countries in 405 days by austin vince isbn. Order the dvd andor book on this and other adventures from. This section will help you to stay connected to your friends and loved ones, and make new friends along the way tell your travel story blog on hu. Christopher luis 1996 suzuki dr350 dual sport alchemy.

I had seen it for months, and finally developed enough interest to try to see about acquiring it. With an hu blog, youll get a lot more readers than in some obscure corner of the web, its all set to go, no setup required, and its free. We eagerly await the publishing of the terra circa book. The mondo enduro team is getting back together with a few. Austin vinces editing of this manuscript was excellent and you can hear his voice inserted throughout. They had all the comfort they could pack on a dr350, and nothing more. All the protagonists chose suzuki dr350 s, each personalised with their own adhoc luggage systems, some of which, it transpired, even proved suitable. By the end of the movie the riders that were still pushing forward were all using simple straps and some homemade dry bags. And his mondo enduro is an action movie that wears its cult stripes proudly. Mondo enduro is an amazing book because it tells the story of a group of guys with regular jobs who decided to take the brave step to travel around the world on motorbikes. Doctor enduro light kit experiences avoid them general.

The definitive lightweight adventure motorcycle of the nineties. You can also contact austin vince for talks and presentations. Backyard enduro extreme dualsport on a suzuki dr 350 s w. Feb 09, 2006 this is a rough cut book, clearly an amateur venture, but engaging and interesting nonetheless. The only reason i am considering this is because i just got done re watching mondo enduro and terra circa. History of the isle of man tt race, 1999 27 mins in 1998 and 99 i had the privilege of making 30 shows for the. I thought to myself, if they can go around the world on one, a short jaunt to ne should be a piece of cake. Team members austin vince, gerald vince, chas penty, bill penty, clive greenhough, nick stubley and mark friend set off to go round the world by the longest route possible in the shortest time on suzuki dr350 dual sport bikes. This is a brand new premium quality battery, sold with a tax invoice and covered by the full manufacturer warranty. Welcome to the official website of mondo enduro, terra circa, roadside usa. Southern enduro organises mountain bike racing in the south of the uk. Please fill out all fields, and be sure the email address and phone number you submit are both valid.

I was bitten by the adventure riding bug a long time ago. Downside heavy, incredibly slow wouldnt go over 55mph with a headwind and slight hill, very old now. Dave had been a keen motorcyclist as a child and was understandably jealous when aged only 18 he had to wave off elder brother clive on mondo enduro. No sponsors, living on the cheap, wildrough camping all the way. Using suzuki dr350 dual sport bikes, they documented their epic journey. For the trip i fitted the headlamp unit and three phase alternator off an s model bike along with a battery, regrec and wiring to go with it. Two years on a dr350 part 1 this story has its roots in 2012 when, due to budget contraints, i resurected an old dr350 and spent the next two years riding at all opportunites and loving it.

I have the suzuki factory service manual if you need it. Join austin, gerald and the team as they set out without technology or maps on dr350 s to ride around the globe. When they set out on their world trip they had hard luggage on their bikes. Farkling the dr350 for fun and pleasure read 18040 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic. Using suzuki dr350 dualsport motos the brandmodel isn.

In 1995, seven young british chaps set off from london on suzuki dr350. They had a real talent for getting folks, both locals and bitish embassy types, to extend winderful help and hospitality to the group. London, through central asia, kazakhstan and siberia to magadan across the road of bones to magadan, then from alaska to chile, and finally from cape town through africa and the middle east back to london 65,000 km 40,000 mi unsupported, filmed tv series and book. Mondo enduro is the heartwarming story of a group of seven friends who. After much debate between the doctor enduro x2 kit, enduro engineering, and sicass racing light kits for my 08 ktm 450 xcf, i choose doctor enduro because they offered the unique x2 light kit with dual 35w lights. Suzuki dr350 extreme enduro offroad meeting onboard gopro. Buy and read or watch austin vinces books and dvds, about their trip around the world on 6 dr350 suzukis, called mondo enduro. The suzuki dr350 has a longstanding reputation as one of the best dual sport motorcycles available. If you are reading this then you probably know my name or are a bewildered wwf fan searching for the latest news from texan wrestling musclebox vince austin. Feel free to ask questions nine1eight5two03five7seven.

All the protagonists chose suzuki dr350s, each personalised with their own adhoc luggage systems, some of which, it transpired, even proved suitable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He avoided the zilov gap the 392 mile section of siberian tundra and swamp where mondo enduro ended up manhauling their bikes. Join austin, gerald and the team as they set out without technology or maps on dr350s to ride around the globe. If you like this stuff and want more then check out the links. It seems that you and are in the same boat, bring a dr350 back to life after a decades long sleep. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. I think the detective work you have done means the top end is the place to start. Backyard enduro extreme dualsport on a suzuki dr 350 s wmusic. Its like long way around only better and with 110 the money. The british have a long history of embarking on wild adventures to explore the unknown, and mondo enduro ranks right up there with the best of them. These adventure motorcycle riders encounter some crazy terrain and.

I would say that if treated sympathetically and maintained regularly the dr350 will be as reliable as anything mondo enduro did 40,000 miles in just over a year on them through some of the harshest terrain with basic maintenance and much abuse that is a testament gary get some platform boots as i reckon you desire one i reckon. All the protagonists chose suzuki dr350s, each personalised with. Between 1995 and 1996, a team of 7 experienced longdistance riders decided to travel the longest way round the world in the shortest time possible. Welcome to the official website of mondo enduro, terra circa, roadside usa and austin vince productions. Swapping the cv carb for a pumper carb from a dr350 dirt model will wake up the street. It all started back in 2003 after reading a book called mondo enduro. Christopher luis talked to me about why he loves the dr350 and doesnt miss. Those seven brits pulled off a real feat considering that prior to the trip not one of them had ever changed a flat tire. Apr, 2010 suzuki dr350 extreme enduro offroad meeting onboard gopro hd on hard, rocky, mountains and crash.

This is the expedition that has inspired hundreds of others. By the second week they were missing their girlfriends and homes. May 24, 2019 austin vince didnt look like austin vince. I am far from being an expert, but i can tell you what i have done so far. Mine are both dr350se models e was for electric start, introduced in 1994. The first recorded crossing of the caucasus, central asia. Mondo straps are named after the classic motorcycle movie, mondo enduro. Good news, fans of classic adv film mondo endurofour members of. Mar 04, 2020 mondo enduro is the heartwarming story of a group of seven friends who took on a mammoth round the world motorcycle trip back in 1995. Mondo enduro was a roundtheworld adventure motorcycle expedition in 1995 1996. The simple fact is soft luggage is more durable off road than hard luggage. Not particularly noteworthy on paper it, by chance, featured several interesting features that together, would go to make it one of the better known of the thousands of roundtheworld trips of the last fifty years. Best used 400cc dualsport adventure motorcycles bike guide.