BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Barry.  The difference will cover any tolls we find on the way.

John, thanks for the link.
All sorted at £13.59 a lot better than the CSMA.
That's a couple of bevvies paid for.

Cover wise certainly is as cheap as chips, but comparing it with LV doesn't seem to be a realistic comparison? LV annual multi trip (covering Europe) policy for 2 adults with comprehensive cover (all permutations of cancellation cover included, generous baggage cover, delays etc etc). What exactly does cover wise give you (& partner?) policy wise for £13 odd premium.....???? ???

We did a 3 day tour from South Yorkshire to the Cotswold's in Early March and have a 5 day tour of western south and central Scotland planned for August.  8)

Steve F,
We have found that the "coverwise" cover was sufficient for our needs.
With the CSMA and others we werepaying for levels of cover we didn't need.
e.g. £2000 baggage cover, way over the top for the amount e can carry on the bike etc etc.
We made sure that there is £10million medical cover and repatriation.

South West Peninsula Rally this weekend - should be fun as usual...


http://www.somersetadvancedmotorcyclist ... k/swpr.htm

In two weeks were doing a couple day desert ride to Anza Borrego state park (California) wild flowers are expected to start blooming, well worth the ride
June, providing passes are open, hit the Sierra Nevada passes, up through back roads of Oregon and Washington then back down the coast, a must ride for anyone is California 1 top to bottom. This trip takes 8-10 days and about 3500 miles

California 1...oh yes, fond memories! Not on a bike unfortunately, but the wife and I drove up from Cambria to Santa Cruz on our way up to San Fran. Stunning in all respects, especially where the road literally hugs the coastal cliffs! Sounds like the entire length of California 1 has to go on the bucket list then...!!

barryj wrote: Steve F,
We have found that the "coverwise" cover was sufficient for our needs.
With the CSMA and others we werepaying for levels of cover we didn't need.
e.g. £2000 baggage cover, way over the top for the amount e can carry on the bike etc etc.
We made sure that there is £10million medical cover and repatriation.

Yes Barry, horses for courses as they say. However, when it comes to travel insurance or most other insurance types for that matter, you "gets what you pays for". I had to claim on an LV travel insurance policy a couple of years ago, and was very pleasantly surprised at how efficient and quibble-free the whole process was. That's my reason for sticking with a known quantity and paying a bit more for the peace of mind. Each to their own....

My plans for this year and most of next are all up in the air now due to work.  I'm sure I'll get a few trips in, but missing the Haltwhistle weekend is a right bummer...

Planning few days in Normandy at end of May with missus as pillion.does anybody know of any good roads or ride outs.Will be based in Arromanche?

I just bought a new to me RT.  2013 90th anniversary edition.


Planning lots of 100 to 250 mile weekend jaunts from Cambridge.  Already did my first to Warwickshire. 


In September planning a multi-week trip through Northern Spain, Portugal and back. 

Going to Belgium and France on a bit of a pilgrimage, 3 nights Ypres, 3 nights Verdun, 3 nights, Albert, visiting memorial sights from the 1914 -18 conflict.
A few of us going camping, and over via Hull Zeebrugge late May.


Then a few long weekend camping trips in UK, as and when. Happy days be

Chadders wrote: Planning few days in Normandy at end of May with missus as pillion.does anybody know of any good roads or ride outs.Will be based in Arromanche?

Four of us had a Brittany Ferries day trip a couple of weeks ago  (brilliant value into St. Malo overnight  and out of Caen next night) and rode the D999 from St. Hilaire du Harcouet then the D39 to Vire. You have to visit Pegasus Bridge and speak to Mdm. Gondree in the cafe. The coast road to Honfleur (D514) is a nice ride through seaside towns.
If your Missus is into fashion take a trip to the Musee Christian Dior in Granville. Perhaps they'll make some recommendations for stylish Bike Gear?
Mac J

Cheers Mac j. Thanks for suggestions,will have to get map out and have a look.