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Where did you get to in 2015

Last post by paynes1 « Mon May 23, 2016 10:51 am
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by David. » Tue Sep 22, 2015 7:03 pm

Although the Season may not be coming to an end for some, my bike will probably be getting SORN'ed at the end of October for 5 months, until April...

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Mon May 23, 2016 10:51 am
What to wear in Southern Spain

Last post by Levisp « Sun May 15, 2016 9:36 am
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by Liverpool Brick » Sat May 14, 2016 2:54 pm

Hi Guys,

I'm planning a trip to the south of Spain hoping to finish just north of Ronda and I'm wondering what to wear given the heat. I saw some...

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Last post by Levisp
Sun May 15, 2016 9:36 am
NE mini jolly

Last post by guest3074 « Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:07 pm
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by k9doc » Mon Apr 18, 2016 4:37 pm
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Strictly not touring but can't find a more appropriate thread.
Anyways as there seem to be 3 decent days ahead, I am treating myself to a mini trip...
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Last post by guest3074
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:07 pm
Pre planning holiday for 2017

Last post by Tango « Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:11 pm
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by stayingupright » Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:44 am

Looking to do the "Ride" magazine tour of Spain next year. I'm going to stretch it to three or four weeks though to make it a little bit more...

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Last post by Tango
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:11 pm
Swiss passes 2016

Last post by Steve F « Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:37 pm
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by Jimbeem » Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:31 pm
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Hi all, anyone have experience of riding the main Swiss passes, Furka, Grimsel etc. Am going to incorporate them in a trip mid July next year which...
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Last post by Steve F
Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:37 pm
New to The Forum

Last post by guest2360 « Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:45 pm
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by Orso62 » Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:56 am

Hello, New to The forum AND to RTs. I am Italian but have been living in London for the last 16 years. 2 1150 gs in my past life, along a few other...

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Last post by guest2360
Sun Feb 14, 2016 3:45 pm
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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Last post by guest3074
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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Last post by David.
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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Last post by smooth
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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Last post by richardbd
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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Last post by Catfunt
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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Last post by Spencert231
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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Last post by BMjoe64
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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Last post by steve.sharkey
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

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