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European Travel Requirements

Last post by guest3074 « Sun Feb 14, 2016 2:17 pm
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by guest3074 » Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:14 am

Well after a 5 year break from travelling abroad this is about to be put right :) I'm going away with my new wife on her first trip abroad and...

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Sun Feb 14, 2016 2:17 pm
Balklans documentation

Last post by stelyn « Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:48 pm
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by chrismckay » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:53 am

Can you Guys keep me rite on some travel info for Bosnia and Montenegro.

Do I need to acquire and international driving permit?What is this green...

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Last post by stelyn
Tue Jan 05, 2016 12:48 pm
Where did you get to in 2014?

Last post by David. « Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:44 am
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by David. » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:29 pm

Living in the NE of England, approximately halfway between Lands End & John O'Groats allowed me to take two separate 4 day trips to LE & JOG.

Had a...

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Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:44 am
Autumn blue skies in Scotland

Last post by BMjoe64 « Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:31 pm
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by guest2368 » Fri Oct 02, 2015 8:37 pm

Here is a quick write up and some snaps from a wee overnight trip the wife and I took earlier in the week...

John

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Last post by BMjoe64
Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:31 pm
Touring advice wanted

Last post by smooth « Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:50 pm
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by smooth » Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:18 am

Myself and 4 or 5 friends are trying to plan a 5-7 day motorcycle tour of France for July 2016. Problem is, none of us has ever done anything like...

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Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:50 pm
Accommodation in Germany

Last post by richardbd « Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:22 pm
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by David. » Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:26 am
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Heading to Germany for 2 weeks, including Harz Mountains, Romantic Road & Black Forest/B500.

Looking to stay in the following places:-
Arnsberg -...
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Wed Jul 22, 2015 9:22 pm
WW1 & WW2 sites

Last post by Catfunt « Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:03 am
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by stayingupright » Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:28 pm

Doing a one week trip next month staying in Lille and Caen (3 days in each).

Looking for some honest advice on the best places to visit.

Getting a...

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Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:03 am
What have you got planned for 2015?

Last post by Spencert231 « Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:07 am
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by David. » Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:32 pm
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Looking at the possibility of a 2 week trip to Germany.

What have you got planned for 2015?
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Last post by Spencert231
Thu Jul 16, 2015 6:07 am
Off to Spain soon

Last post by Spencert231 « Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:21 pm
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by MEM62 » Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:43 am

We sail for Spain on August 4th and already I can't wait. We are going to stay in the north this time so will probably plan a loop from...

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Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:21 pm
Discounted Travel Arrangements

Last post by Zebedee « Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:29 am
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by David. » Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:48 am

When heading across the water, I normally book my ferries directly through the ferry company website.

What do you do, have you used any discounted...

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Last post by Zebedee
Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:29 am
Iberian Peninsula

Last post by BMjoe64 « Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:21 pm
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by SwartGevaar » Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:21 pm

I’ve got a germ of an idea to do a solo tour of the Iberian Peninsula this September. My initial thoughts are, starting from Santander to hug the...

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Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:21 pm
RT in France and Alps

Last post by Spencert231 « Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:13 pm
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by BMjoe64 » Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:55 pm

Took my LC for trip 19th to 27th June, via Chunnel, taking in Aix les Bain, Route Napoleon, Castellane, Verdon Gorge, St Maxime (for a swim), back up...

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Last post by Spencert231
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:13 pm
Breakdown Assistance & Personal Travel Insurance

Last post by David. « Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:02 pm
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by David. » Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:12 am

When travelling by motorcycle outside of the UK, does your Breakdown Assistance & Personal Travel Insurance cover all eventualities?

The following...

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Last post by David.
Wed Jun 24, 2015 8:02 pm
Wales 3 day mini tour

Last post by steve.sharkey « Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:31 pm
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by steve.sharkey » Mon May 11, 2015 8:38 pm
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Just back from the 3 day mini tour (my wife's birthday treat!) great fun, maps and pics when I'm home on wifi but there was a section with single...
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:31 pm
Experience Riding in The Gaspésie?

Last post by Spencert231 « Tue May 12, 2015 5:59 am
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by jhandfield » Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:23 am

Good evening all,

I'm planning a my big summer trip this year from my home north of Boston, Massachusetts up to Gaspé, Quebec with some friends. As...

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Last post by Spencert231
Tue May 12, 2015 5:59 am
KEYLESS REMOTE USE on the RT1200R 2015

Last post by guest2360 « Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:47 pm
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by szpinner » Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:56 pm

Just wondering how many others have had delivery of 2015 RT1200 with keyless remote...I have security paranoias !!!

I just had my riding buddy get...

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Last post by guest2360
Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:47 pm
Problem

Last post by szpinner « Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:12 pm
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by Chad » Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:41 pm

Advice needed please... Just this afternoon I came home from work earlier than expected, and getting off my bike I saw a strange man in the window of...

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Last post by szpinner
Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:12 pm
Accommodation Sought

Last post by Ricwolt « Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:46 am
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by beemerbaz » Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:43 pm

I am seeking recommendations for an overnight stay in Belgium in early May for 4 bikers travelling to Ypres for a rally.

On the list so far is The...

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Last post by Ricwolt
Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:46 am
Roll on Thursday

Last post by Mick c « Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:18 am
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by beemerbaz » Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:18 pm

Good weather or bad the bike will be rolling out of the garage for the first time in 4 months. After the pre flight checks I will be heading to the...

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Last post by Mick c
Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:18 am
Motorcycle Annual Travel Insurance

Last post by David. « Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:12 pm
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by Bertie » Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:58 pm

Hi - My Wife and I have been travelling in Europe for many years and have used different companies for Travel / Medical cover over that time.
Last...

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Last post by David.
Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:12 pm
Essential Kit List

Last post by guest2360 « Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:22 pm
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by David. » Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:07 am
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With a Spare set of Keys for the Bike being mentioned, what other Essential Kit do you carry.

As a starter for 10, this is the check list I use,...
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Last post by guest2360
Fri Jan 30, 2015 12:22 pm
Euro Travel Document Pack

Last post by stelyn « Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:29 pm
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by David. » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:12 pm

Having changed my bike since my last Euro trip & the start of a new year, decided to update my Document Pack for 2015.

Bike Documents
UK/European...

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Last post by stelyn
Mon Jan 05, 2015 7:29 pm
Spain 2014

Last post by David. « Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:56 pm

by David. » Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:56 pm

A few shots from our 2014 trip.

Bilbao - Transporter Bridge, (the oldest working bridge in the world).

Great road surfaces, smooth, no cat's...

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Last post by David.
Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:56 pm
Austria 2013

Last post by David. « Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:44 pm

by David. » Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:44 pm

Day 1 – Ferry Hull to Zeebrugge
Met up and set off from the Blue Bell Acklam to Hull, it was absolutely lashing it down, full wets were the order of...

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Last post by David.
Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:44 pm
Not quite Touring

Last post by guest2360 « Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:02 pm
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by beemerbaz » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:46 pm

Having recently spend a couple of weeks in Austria and surrounding countries tomorrow I am going touring on........

The Isle of Wight !!

Not quite...

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Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:02 pm

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