A forum community dedicated to BMW R 1200 RT/R 1250 RT motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion.
http://mail.1200rt.com/
Have a word with the tour leader and ask for a refund.k9doc wrote:No chance of T or anything else up that 'goat track', except maybe exposure.
k9doc wrote:Have put together a mini tour of Wales.
Can't remember who put that 'extra' stop in but I think it was the dude on the blue (rather mucky if I may be so bold) TC.David. wrote: Have a word with the tour leader and ask for a refund.
I can remember it was agreed by mutual consent.k9doc wrote:Can't remember who put that 'extra' stop in but I think it was the dude on the blue TC.
Really! Was that after 'beer' o' clock?David. wrote: I can remember it was agreed by mutual consent.
I can't remember.k9doc wrote:Was that after 'beer' o' clock?
Well, k9doc & David have had their heads together & come up with a splendid alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders should the Lakeland ride on day 2 not go ahead.k9doc wrote:An alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders will be planned in the unlikely event that Lakeland should prove wet.
Might have to go back and do that one as well.David. wrote: Well, k9doc & David have had their heads together & come up with a splendid alternative ride into Northumberland/Borders should the Lakeland ride on day 2 not go ahead.
Stay an extra night & do both.k9doc wrote:Might have to go back and do that one as well.
Good idea but commitments on the 9th. Also have to spread the quota of Permits. Can't blow too many on one trip. Prefer (and only capable of) 'little and often'.David. wrote: Stay an extra night & do both.
I feel the same, did it two up on a fjr, if I were to do it again (hardnott) it'd be on a much lighter bikek9doc wrote: Agree with that and especially the once bit. I did it West to East on an FJR1300. Not bothered about doing it again on a heavy tourer. Maybe a smaller capacity GS or a 3 wheeler, 8) , I'd give it another go.
An eternal optimist's view, flavoured with a heavy pinch of reality! And let's face it, it is the height of summer so only a dreamer would travel without either.scunny1 wrote: Waterproofs and thermals to cover all bases.
Should the weather prove to be favourable, what would be an ETA at Ripley.David. wrote:The ETA & departure time from Ripley would be determined by k9doc's itinerary, TBC.
1030-1045 should cover it. Latest weather ok until Tuesday morning when it is forecasting some rain in Cumbria and North Yorkshire.David. wrote: Should the weather prove to be favourable, what would be an ETA at Ripley.