(Baonghean.vn) -For those who love backpacking, choosing a vehicle that is suitable for traveling a lot in different harsh environments is very important.
Nowadays, most of the travelers choose modern, strong, durable and easy to repair vehicles such as Wave, Dream, Win, Exciter… even big-block motorcycles. But there are still many people who choose old vehicles such as Simson, Minsk as their companions.
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| Minsk motorbikes originated from the Republic of Belarus, were first introduced in 1951 and appeared in Vietnam in the late 1960s. Previously, this type of vehicle was mainly popular in mountainous areas, especially in the northern mountainous provinces and used for transporting livestock and goods on winding mountain passes. Recently, when the tourism movement increased, the image of Minsk with its owner and a lot of luggage on the vehicle traveling across all types of terrain across the country made Minsk "hot" again. |
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| Because Minsk motorbikes are old, plus they are often used in mountainous terrain and carry heavy loads, traveling by Minsk motorbike requires the traveler to have knowledge and skills in maintaining and repairing motorbikes, because the motorbikes often have minor problems such as problems with the electrical system, clutch, chain, etc. |
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| That's why, before each trip, backpackers always prepare replacement parts such as semiconductor ICs, coils, spark plugs... along with a bunch of other common vehicle repair tools. |
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| And often the Minsk-ers also act as car mechanics for the group on each trip. |
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| As a two-stroke vehicle, the Minsk must mix oil with gasoline for lubrication, so every time it moves, the Minsk leaves a characteristic white smoke behind. Minsk enthusiasts have a saying, "a thousand words are not worth the smoke of a Minsk." |
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| With the advantage of high chassis and the ability to withstand heavy loads, Minsks are often assigned to transport equipment for discovery trips in travel groups. In the photo, a Minsk is conquering snow-covered roads in Western Nghe An in January 2016. |
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| Talking about Minsk is talking about the dusty, rugged look and "rebellious" hobbies of Minsk-ers. |
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| For minsk players in Nghe An, western Nghe An is a whole world full of mysteries and challenges waiting to be discovered and conquered. |
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| No need for much money, just enough to fill up gas, eat along the way and a little extra for backup, Minsk-ers are ready to conquer any road. In the picture is a moment of rest for young people who love Minsk at Muong Long intersection (Ky Son). |
Thanh Cuong
