Beer... Wine...

Faffing. (can't live without the luxury of an electronic ciggy lighter).
Find a ciggy lighter thingy off a 400 that don't need it no more.

Find some terminalz for it.

Bosh. (you can fit this whilst everything is running no bother, including disconnecting the battery)

Bad battery.

Avec revs.. Hmmm.. (this went above 15... And rising... wot regulation?)

Avec lumens and avec revs (bit low like)

Sod it, found another random other battery. Affixed:

Battery on...

Well it seems I have taken to motorbike camping... and I have a night pass for a night out this week.

Having ridden to the SW Devon Cornwall a couple of times this year, not having time to go back to Norfolk this time...
My plan had been Wales but gut feeling Wales might go damp and cold.

Where as Kent is looking drier and warmer and i have only ever been there to go some where or meet someone. So heading out the forest I am thinking of east camp and return. Not really intrested in anything...

I was going to go with Gerontious to Europe but due to Covid and a few health issues, I called it off. Very gutted but after risk assessing the situation it was right for me.

So, after booking a couple of weeks annual leave to use up and the bike fully serviced, I wanted to make the most of the situation. I'm heading off on Sunday 30th August for 10 days touring Wales, the Peak and Lake District then Scotland. I'm really excited as I've never really explored the UK, I'm really looking forward...

I believe I am not the only one who goes for Adhoc runs and over nighters in the UK. Sometimes camping, sometimes discount accommodation (when weather not so great, although struggling finding this at the moment COVID?).

I am predominantly South of England based and change my mind with the weather. Its all in the name of enjoyment, I am happy to ride and stay on my own how ever...

Its always nice to have a coffee/ beer with other like minded sorts. Chatting with my mate on my last run (I am...

Going on a family holiday next week with the two youngest grandsons to Cornwall and need to stop off somewhere on route on the M5 somewhere between Bristol and Exeter that isn't a motorway services?
Any suggestions?

anyone got a hotel , B&B ... preferably with secured parking .. to recommend ?

I was just looking through some of my saved bookmarks and saw this which i forgot about, well worth having a look through and bookmarking gives loads of useful info :thumb:

Hi guys, great site here.

Any recommendations for campsites around the Alps and Black Forrest area first weeks in September ....nothing fancy, prefer more basic to be honest, quieter the better too I could snore for England....

Cheers guys

Hey guys, I am tim, Last week i complete my tour of UK and now i am safely back to my home (US) with my bike. I came UK with my bike and i appreciate my decision to my bike with me.
In starting i am thinking to not tale it with me but i make my mind to it with me

I love the place and peoples. Our tour guider was very friendly and funny.

I visited :-

Edinburgh
Ancient Stonehenge
London
Wonderful Windsor
Canterbury

All these places are quiet amazing and i am able to get their full...

I live in leeds and am planning a two week trip in Sept along the west side of Scotland. Intending on finding a B & B somewhere fairly central to use as a Base. If anybody can recommend one that is reasonably priced but not in any of the main towns, being corvid aware. Please let me know. Also would like company either pilion or own bike. :cheers:

Hi all, every year 4 of us go away for a few days touring. This year there is obviously the coronavirus issue. We were going to France but cancelled, then Ireland but both may lock down while we are there. Next thought was Wales for 4/5 days, but we are up against multiple household rules / bubbles etc.
Any thoughts on how we can achieve 4 of us ( non related, separate households) going away and sharing accommodation. Looking at September maybe October.
Thanks for your thoughts.

Hi, I'm Planning on touring in France in Sept 2020 - mainly west to the south, but maybe all over with 2 others, seperate bikes.

Question is/are:

How easy is it to find somewhere to stay - B&B or camp - at about mid afternoon on the same day ?
What tools/apps/websites would be really good for this
and does anyone think it will be a problem to find somewhere to stay - especially with current pandemic ?

We will take lightweight camping gear

The idea is to be able to be free to travel...

For 4 years I have been promising myself a solo bike camping episode.
I have permission from she who must be obeyed.
It will be a Monday through Wednesday.

So now destination... Living near Southampton not able to escape to 0930 home by 1730 Wednesday...

Given my dislike off motorways I recon South of Manchester.

Fancying Norfolk way as I have not really been there.

Although really open to ideas...

After the 2019 aborted attempted due to an overheating bike with an F1 error light as well, this years plan buggered due to the Virus apocalypse, 2021 has got to be 3rd time lucky :scratch:
So the rough plan so far for the journey gets us to the Castle & back with one day spare that I haven't figured yet.
The pics are stock from google but just to give you the idea :thumb:
Many thanks to Gerontious for pointing me to It made a huge difference :cheers: :thumb:

Monday 10th May 2021

P&O...

Anyone got any UK tours planned in what remains of this Summer ? I'm seriously thinking of doing the NC500 once and for all . I've been visiting the best bits on and off for years but I've never actually done the whole thing . The Harley is all fettled with new tyres and a new clutch and I've ironed out all the little bugs that come with a second hand bike so there are no excuses . Let's just prey that Covid19 is on its way out and there are no further lockdown measures.

Hi,

I am Stuck in Spain for about 4 months now. I own a place here so it is not as bad as it might sounds but i am from The Netherlands.
The borders will open on the 1st of July the problem is if you fly to the Canary island you might not be allowed back in unless you have a valid reason having a 2nd home here doesn't count.

So, instead I plan to drive home.

Here is the plan:
2 days from Huelva to the Frensh Border:
A week to Drive home:

I'm working on the way back for later.

I am have...

Hello!

I'm Roxy, 24 years old girl. I moved to Scotland (from Poland) in 2011. When I was 19 I wanted to go and visit my family. I had my A2 licence by then and didn't want to leave my bike behind, so I decided to ride. 1200 miles each way, no problems at all.

After that I wanted more and over the following 3 years I got my full cat A licence and rode to almost every European country on my bikes (2 trips on GSX 650f and 3 trips on 98 Fireblade 900rr).

Eventually I started running out of...

I'm thinking of hiring a bike and touring NZ South Island for maybe three weeks. The roads and scenery look superb. I am however rather put off by my internet research which suggests that speed traps are frequent , especially round the main tourist areas. Apparently this includes unmarked cars and vans. Also it seems the police have pretty much a zero tolerance to speeding. Finally fines are hefty !

I already ride a lot less in the UK due to the proliferation of speed cameras, but at least...

Not because I'm from there...

This guy should be named ambassador :)

I'll let others do the talking ;)

Hey guys as you can see by the title, I have been looking for some of the hardest or technically challenging motorcycle routes in Wales. I am from South Wales and enjoy riding some route that are challenging like the abergwesin pass (sorry if that's the wrong spelling) but after this lock down I would like to start challenging myself on the bike and get more miles down.
So if you have a route (bearing in mind anywhere in Wales as I would still have to travel there) that you think is technically...

I’m heading down to Le Mans for the 24hr race in June and my mate and I are taking our bikes over to Amsterdam from Newcastle on the ferry.

I’ve ridden in Europe a few times and have always been very well organised and known what are good routes and areas to play in because it’s been a “bike” holiday to the usual well known bike friendly areas.
This time the journey is more about getting from A to B but I really don’t want to simply head down a motorway for 7.5hrs so I’m reaching out to see...

Hi all! A bit cliched I know, but I am looking into this trip. From what I have been told, there isn't much of the old road left starting from Chicago down to around Oklahoma City so I am thinking about doing the trip westbound from either Oklahoma City or Albuquerque. Has anyone out there done this trip? I am looking to rent a Harley out there for the one way trip. Ideally as part of a guided group, around September/October time. (weather being more to my liking and Corona Virus hopefully...

Hi all, just bought a mint low mileage Yam Fazer fzs 600 from 2003.
I was thinking I might tour parts of France and Spain later this year.
Can anybody suggest a company that covers bikes as old as this for breakdown.
I am with Green Flag for my cars but they seem to cut off at 15 yrs old.
Should I just go without and wing it? Thanks john.

PS the bike has only done 12000 miles.

I am looking at going to Germany with a mate in May

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for accommodation?

I am looking at going to Cochem area for a few days

It was always stupid.

Anyway.. a news article.

Not just stupid, but also a money making scam for the producers of these things.

Quelle surprise (as they say)

So, the Mrs is looking to go away with a friend during may half term. I am looking at a possible bike trip to cover the same period. It's early days but looked at a trip to a warmer country (ie Portugal) and hiring a bike for 5 or so days. However this is very expensive so I might look to use my own bike and start at Calais.

Does anyone have any ideas? Have you done it before? Any recommendations? Advise etc?

Looking at about 7 days in may. Would be good to do it relatively cheaply and catch...

Hi Mates,

I have been receiving invites to do a motorbike tour in Kenya. Anyone in the forum who has done a trip in Kenya, could you share your experience?

So guys and gals let's have your recommendations

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: woohoo, just 7 more shifts at work then I am off to spain :cheers:
Matlock to overnight at the daughters in horsham, then early ish start to catch the morning ferry to bilboa from Portsmouth.
Thrash down Spain to my apartment in cap salou, meet up with the missus in the evening who is flying down to reus.

I have a space available for our annual week away in the Eifel Mountains and North Luxembourg. This for the week Saturday 7 to Saturday 14th September.

Only up front cost is a tunnel crossing and a room for the overnight stay (sat 7th) at Ashford Premier inn. Both of which you book yourself. Very simple.

It's week of fairly relaxed, stress free rides. In a fantastic environment. Part of a friendly, welcoming group. German roads have to be seen to be believed.

Absolutely perfect for a new...

Hi All.

Planning on taking the gf across to France for a couple of days in a couple of weeks. I'm looking for an roads/ routes of note around Calais and surround areas as not going too far.

Any hints or tips greatly appreciated!

Has anyone done this?

I am planning to start around the 10th October on the eastern end and riding west towards Santander and probably get the ferry back to Portsmouth.

I have sourced an Aprilia 650 Pegaso - the original GA model (more off road focused), given it a service, and equipped it with a new set of Bridgestone Ax41. Don’t plan on any camping this time of the year so will be travelling light with minimal luggage, staying in inexpensive (cheap) little hotels / B&B.

Your personal...

Hi Guys,

Going on my own to Isle of Man in few weeks, staying at the new Premier Inn nr Douglas, does anyone have any bike parking advice in and around Douglas, quick google seems to suggest bike crime / vandalism is low and plenty of on street options.

Any other tips / hints would be good, first non mainland tour since we did France / Austria / Germany about 10 years ago and then just let the ferry guys strap / realease my bike.

Thanks

Paul

I'd like to offer people the chance to ride pillion on my GS1200 in nice places - maybe starting with UK but then including Alps, Vosges, Picos etc -
for a day or two.
I'm in the process of researching.
So, Questions are:
Is there a market for this ?
ie Would people be willing to get on a 'strangers' bike - I've been riding for 17years continally since returning to biking. I've toured Europe every year for the last 7 years. I am IAM Advanced rider with Clean Licence, no Points, mid fifties,...

What with work, lots of other stuff going on, not doing the challenge this year and no rally, I was facing no trip on the bike at all. But a short gap has appeared and so off to Ireland in a few weeks.

The plan is home to Co Down and stay with relatives, then an overnighter in Westport, Co Mayo, back to Co Down and then home. Four days of about 6 hours a day riding, so quite leisurely. I have done the coast roads before, all round Northern Ireland and Donegal, so decided to stay in land and...

I last rode the RDGA back in 2006, and back then I took my CBR600. However I can't remember how frequent the manned fuel stations were, there must have been enough :shock: . I'm planning to go back in 2020 on the MT07, now the RDGA is approx 420mls so I will need to fill up at least twice, I'm sure petrol stations will be a plenty, but will they most probably be automated/unmanned. I'm unsure if the UK credit or switch card would work, anyone been and had the pleasure recently :?

Planning on going back home this weekend manchester to essex and its around 200 miles. Im on L plates and obviously have to avoid motorways. Im a pretty confident rider. Am i bonkers to do this 😂

Hi all,

I am planning 10 days in Andalusia with an Africa Twin in August. How tough is the heat for riders over there in that period? I am interested in anyone's first-hand opinion. I am considering the north as well, from Barcelona to Santander. Would love to hear suggestions

My first tour

6 in total - my mt10, triumph Street triple, bonneville, Thruxton, monster 1200s, and 600 hornet

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Friday rode from Sussex to Cheddar, then to Pontsticill near Merthyr Tydfil, Saturday rode to Dolgellau in Snowdonia, and back, then Sunday from Pontsticill back to Sussex.

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Much fun - amazing roads and views. Food and coffee leave a little to be desired. A470 is my new favourite road in the world....

I am looking for somewhere decent with secure parking for a night before getting in the Chunnel.

Any suggestions ?

Around £50-70 b&b for 2 would be ok

Thanks

Btw heading from Cairnryan to Folkstone - Ghent - Luxembourg - Stuttgart - Triberg - Bern - then ???

Hopefully on an Electra Glide I'm getting next weekend

Hi all, this might make some good entertainment for the forum but I had an idea to take my solo camping gear to Spain this year.
To cut down on riding I have been looking at taking the ferry to Santander and riding across to Roses on the east coast.
But wait for it I ride a YBR 125 on learner plates, should I even consider it? john.

Going g to Spain later in the year and looking for breakdown cover. Anybody got any good recommendations who to go with? I am an AA member, for vehicles not booze, so I thought ide contact them first but any suggestions would be appreciated. :cheers:

Hi I am going on holiday to the Pyrenees and then up France along the alps I intend to spend about 5 weeks any suggestions as to routes would be welcome I intend to stay in hostels along the way so if you know of any it would also be useful . I have just bought a 09 BMW f800st it should be a good test for it. I don't think any body would be interested but anybody wants to come along for part or all of the trip they would be very welcome . I intend setting off the second week of june