Karakoram Highway/ No Thank You

**Top Cat** · 11-22-2017, 05:37 PM

This is a trip...

Karakoram Highway
This is the 1300 km Karakoram highway passing from Pakistan to China - now recognized as 8th wonder of the world.
The Karakoram Highway (known informally as the KKH) is said to be the highest paved international road in the world, but at its peak at the China-Pakistan border it is only paved on the Chinese side. It's the road to paradise – if you like exploring the mountains, that is. It's regarded as one of the world's hardest alpine climbs.
The Karakorum Highway connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above the sea level. The road is one of the scariest and hair raising jeep trip in the world. 810 Pakistani and 82 Chinese workers lost their lives, mostly in landslides and falls, while building the highway. The route of the KKH traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road.The road has a length of 1,300 km (800 mi): Pakistan: 887 km (551 mi) and China: 413 km (257 mi). it was started in 1959 and was completed in 1986 after 27 years of construction

I don't know why the link will not work, if you copy and paste it in your browser it will take you there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rZJdbBPXak

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**BudMan** · 11-24-2017, 11:19 AM

I'm sure the scenery is fantastic. But I'm with you on this one Tim.
It doesn't appear to be the type of place I would want to go.

**Framer** · 11-24-2017, 06:21 PM

Here you go Tim

**BudMan** · 11-24-2017, 07:47 PM

That’s amazing.

**Top Cat** · 11-24-2017, 08:04 PM

Did you see that bridge that goes out of the mountain and then back in?
How the hell do you build something like that

**buckey1313** · 11-25-2017, 04:53 AM

I never could drive that highway I have such a fear of cliffs

**Framer** · 11-25-2017, 07:37 AM

Don’t worry guys I’m sure it’s safe after all it’s “Made in China”

The Black Knight · 11-25-2017, 02:05 PM

Not for me, my friends!

Ridefree · 11-25-2017, 07:44 PM

I've gone three month's without putting on a single mile and approx 5 more month's before I can .

Right now I'd give anything , even on those roads !!!

**Top Cat** · 11-25-2017, 08:17 PM

I gotta ask, 8 months without riding

Ridefree · 11-26-2017, 10:17 AM

Sorry Tim , I should have mentioned that . On Sept long weekend my wife and I were out for a nice day trip and then we decided to make a stop for a break . I was about to park when a vehicle backed out in front of us . Long story short , the bike went down on some gravel . My wife was ok and there was no damage to the bike . I ended up with torn muscles/tendons in my knee and a broken tibia .

Now that it's winter I've got at least 5 more months to heal .

After 10 years of riding this is my first incident . I guess it could have been a lot worse . I've got a lot of miles to make up for next season .

**nomadtom69** · 11-26-2017, 12:15 PM

looks like with my shoulder surgery I will not be riding until next spring be 14 months off bike last Sept was the last time I got to ride will be spring (hopefully) before back on bike

**Jared** · 11-26-2017, 02:59 PM

Where's your adventurous spirit? LOL! Definitely not my top choice of roads either.

**Top Cat** · 11-26-2017, 07:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident.
I thought it must have been accident related at some point Ridefree.

Ridefree · 11-26-2017, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Sorry to hear about your accident.
I thought it must have been accident related at some point Ridefree.

Appreciate it Tim . All is good my friend, just letting the bone heal up then I can get back to doing some hard core physio . I told all the Docs I'd be back out riding by spring . NO MATTER WHAT !!!

11-22-2017, 05:37 PM	#1
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Karakoram Highway/ No Thank You This is a trip... Karakoram Highway This is the 1300 km Karakoram highway passing from Pakistan to China - now recognized as 8th wonder of the world. The Karakoram Highway (known informally as the KKH) is said to be the highest paved international road in the world, but at its peak at the China-Pakistan border it is only paved on the Chinese side. It's the road to paradise – if you like exploring the mountains, that is. It's regarded as one of the world's hardest alpine climbs. The Karakorum Highway connects China and Pakistan across the Karakoram mountain range, through the Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,693 metres (15,397 ft) above the sea level. The road is one of the scariest and hair raising jeep trip in the world. 810 Pakistani and 82 Chinese workers lost their lives, mostly in landslides and falls, while building the highway. The route of the KKH traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road.The road has a length of 1,300 km (800 mi): Pakistan: 887 km (551 mi) and China: 413 km (257 mi). it was started in 1959 and was completed in 1986 after 27 years of construction I don't know why the link will not work, if you copy and paste it in your browser it will take you there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rZJdbBPXak Attachments area __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Top Cat; 11-22-2017 at 05:48 PM.
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11-24-2017, 11:19 AM	#2
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I'm sure the scenery is fantastic. But I'm with you on this one Tim. It doesn't appear to be the type of place I would want to go. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers Last edited by BudMan; 11-24-2017 at 11:22 AM.
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11-24-2017, 06:21 PM	#3
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Here you go Tim __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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11-24-2017, 07:47 PM	#4
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	That’s amazing. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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11-24-2017, 08:04 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Did you see that bridge that goes out of the mountain and then back in? How the hell do you build something like that __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-25-2017, 04:53 AM	#6
buckey1313 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westlock, Alberta Posts: 442	I never could drive that highway I have such a fear of cliffs __________________ Dave Leyh Edmonton, Alberta 2009 Kawasaki 1700 Vulcan Nomad
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11-25-2017, 07:37 AM	#7
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	Don’t worry guys I’m sure it’s safe after all it’s “Made in China” __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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11-25-2017, 02:05 PM	#8
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,242	Not for me, my friends! __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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11-25-2017, 07:44 PM	#9
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	I've gone three month's without putting on a single mile and approx 5 more month's before I can . Right now I'd give anything , even on those roads !!!
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11-25-2017, 08:17 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I gotta ask, 8 months without riding __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-26-2017, 10:17 AM	#11
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Sorry Tim , I should have mentioned that . On Sept long weekend my wife and I were out for a nice day trip and then we decided to make a stop for a break . I was about to park when a vehicle backed out in front of us . Long story short , the bike went down on some gravel . My wife was ok and there was no damage to the bike . I ended up with torn muscles/tendons in my knee and a broken tibia . Now that it's winter I've got at least 5 more months to heal . After 10 years of riding this is my first incident . I guess it could have been a lot worse . I've got a lot of miles to make up for next season .
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11-26-2017, 12:15 PM	#12
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	looks like with my shoulder surgery I will not be riding until next spring be 14 months off bike last Sept was the last time I got to ride will be spring (hopefully) before back on bike __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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11-26-2017, 02:59 PM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Where's your adventurous spirit? LOL! Definitely not my top choice of roads either. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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11-26-2017, 07:00 PM	#14
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Sorry to hear about your accident. I thought it must have been accident related at some point Ridefree. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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