South America in 125 – South America in 125: life, the real one! –

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South America in 125: life, the real !

South America in 125 - South America in 125: life, the real one! -

One month after completing their last kilometer and selling their motorcycles, now looking for an internship in France or still enjoying the waves of Brazil, our two friends PE and Beru take stock of their adventure: South America in 125 !

We have to face the facts: it’s already almost a month since we sold our motorcycles in Buenos Aires and we parted ways. Beru left to enjoy the French summer and look for his final internship, while PE enjoys two more months windsurfing in the north of Brazil….

After 21 articles published during the last six months, here is a first assessment of our trip.

Personal assessment, first. Indeed, what to answer to the curious who find us and say to us: "So, it was good?" ?

When we both left, we had a certain idea of ​​the spirit we wanted to give to our trip. In this regard, we are very satisfied to have found what we wanted to live: life, the real one! It was, as Beru would say "six months during which we woke up without really knowing what was going to happen", without knowing where we were going to sleep at night but only with the conviction that the day would be great, the landscapes incredible, and that we would share very good moments with two or more.

Undeniably, our friendship emerges even more united, if only around this passion for discovery, escape and “traveling” adventure..

But making a direct personal assessment is both difficult and still a little premature. The benefits are numerous – more or less fragile (open-mindedness, in particular) – but above all it is the realization of a friends dream that began four years ago..

Beyond the magnificent landscapes full of heads, superb roads, idyllic bivouacs, we made unforgettable encounters, from the baker in her small Chilean village to the mechanic of a concession in Brazil. Their hospitality was amazing, their help so invaluable. Our European societies should take seed, mutual aid is so simple…

So let’s look at an analysis from a biker point of view, about our motorcycles and our main equipment..

First of all, the Yamaha 125 YBR is an exceptional motorcycle. Our choice had been carefully considered and we are really satisfied with it. Both robust and easy to handle, it has never been a brake or a handicap, whatever the type of terrain. Although it is a "roadster", therefore rather city-dweller, it had no trouble crossing 4800m passes, wandering in the sand, or moving in muddy – even impassable terrain. !

Economical, easy to handle (should we remind you that we had never ridden on a bike before this adventure?), It has a rare range (400 km) and very useful. We really have little to reproach him with and the rare problems we encountered were linked to our mistakes, not to the bike’s faults. Some statistics of various problems: two punctures (PE), five spokes changed, the front transmission axle worn and therefore changed (Beru), the traction arm (Beru) and five chains consumed in all.

On the gear side, we were fully equipped by Tucano Urbano, the Italian brand of motorcycle equipment. Usually intended for rather urban use, we roughed them for six months in the dirt and dust.

The saddlebags and tank are spacious, easy to place and remove from the motorcycle.

The rain gear is impeccable and takes up little space (nano version). Winter equipment (gloves, fleeces and balaclavas) are very effective against wind and cold.

The main defect observed, whether on the bags or on the jackets, concerns the not very resistant zippers: with a little dust, they wear out very quickly..

Here is the complete list of our Tucano Urbano equipment. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need details on a particular reference. !

  • 2 Gauchos (motorcycle aprons), code 118
  • 2 Neoprene sleeves, Tucano Urbano model, code 360
  • 2 Road tank bags (small model), code 459
  • 2 Tank kits, code 450 (418)
  • 2 side bags (large model), code 453
  • 2 fire retardant cork kits (large model), code 447-2
  • 2 waterproof bags (small model), code 471
  • 2 Aero backpacks (large model), code 436
  • 2 Urbis T, (sizes L and XL, brown), code 842T
  • 2 Rocky, (sizes L and XL, black), code 887
  • 2 Canvas pants, (sizes L and XL, beige), code 833
  • 2 Nano Rain Jacket (sizes L and XL, black), code 760
  • 2 Nano pants (sizes L and XL, black), code 733
  • 2 Nano overboots (sizes 42/43 and 44/45, black), code 718
  • 2 pairs of MRK winter gloves, black, code 905
  • 2 pairs of Nero di Seppia summer gloves, black, code 950
  • 2 Nord polo shirts (sizes L and XL, lead gray), code 670
  • 2 Polo Sud (sizes L and XL, lead gray), code 671
  • 2 Hublot Jet WB and silk balaclavas (one size), code 618 WB
  • Adhesives

As for the Givi top cases, they are perfect, nothing to say: they were very well suited to this bike and this adventure. Nolan’s N43 helmet is also great, although at times we regretted not having a removable one. Be careful though with the visor fixings which can fly off !

So, if it’s really time to take stock, it’s also the moment for us to say a big THANK YOU, GRACIAS, OBRIGADO to all those who have supported us !

A word from the editor

So ends the soap opera Bornes in America, this crossing of South America undertaken six months ago and nearly 24,000 km by two young people barely out of their business school, with equipment kindly lent. by Tucano Urbano, Givi and Nolan.

The editorial staff of Site, as well as the entire site team, would like to salute the two heroes of this adventure: PE and Beru, aka Pierre-Emmanuel Loncan-Rigoir and Hubert Hamy.

Their thirst for discovery and their vision of things immediately seduced us this winter, when they presented their project to us on a corner of a bistro table. Their courage, the quality of their texts and their photos, their punctuality, their will and their "demerditude" in general particularly convinced us.

Well done guys, and thank you! A new life awaits you now and given your great qualities, we do not doubt for a single moment that you will know how to make yourself a sunny place. !

Eric, Alexandre and the entire Site team for their partnership, their kindness and their professionalism. The Bornes In America adventure could never have been the same without a Site. We also thank you, readers, for following us for six months! We have always had great pleasure in reading your comments and know that we took great pleasure in writing and sharing our adventure with you. !

The adventure would not have been the same without our technical partners: Tucano Urbano, represented by Patricia, who fitted us "bodily", let’s say, and who also fitted the bike. Givi, Michel Piotton and the whole Givi France team (particularly Gege) who provided us with a great top case and Nolan with Therèse, who protected our heads with the N 43 helmet.

We also very much thank Manuel and Alfonso Balaguer for their welcome, Adrian from Avant Moto in Buenos Aires for his help, all the people we met and who brought us help, fuel, laughter , great moments…

Thank you to our parents, our friends and our relatives for their trust.

Thanks to the big biker family for our adoption.

Although active life stretches out its arms to us, Bornes In America dreams of other medium-term projects, just to roll out its bump in the job market and perhaps set out again on new Asian tracks … but everything has its own time ! A photo exhibition is under study in Paris and Lille as well as a DVD. We will keep you posted and it will be a great pleasure to meet you over a drink !

"Make the dream devour your life so that life does not devour your dream" (Antoine de Saint Exupery)

PE and Beru

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