just looking at all the pics of who's going and it looks like we will all be old uns , so shouldn't worry about being left behind - I dont do SATNAV - it will be a folding map for me LOL!!
This will be my first run into Europe on a bike, so are there any specific requirements for riding over there that I need to be aware of?
For example
1) Noise restrictions? (My bike is not quiet, but is MOT legal) 2) Do we have to wear Hi Vis while in France? 3) Anything else that we need to be aware of?
Madscots Crimmy DaveN KWSIDEB AdsGS bikerpete123 Highwayman128 Edinburgh Saffie Noddy1&Hellsgranny berniepan Ducati Ed Brit Single buxton Will be going solo as my girlfriend and I ended today.
Hi Viz Vest - Compulsory in France Warning Triangle - Compulsory in France Spare Bulbs - Compulsory First Aid Kit - Compulsory Fire Extinguisher GB/UK Badge/Sticker Driving Licence Bike Insurance V5 Doc & MOT Cert. Breakdown Cover
Have to wear Hi Viz in France now, Dont need triangle, need bulb kits. You will need a copy ( i take 2 copys of each) V5, Ins, Mot, driving lic, its better to give them a copy, than the real doc. I also have travel Ins for motorcycle, Passport, money
Things I take
Cable ties
duck tape
Chain lube
Tolet roll
puncher kit
There are some more little things but I think of them when packing.
I may be wrong here ( I am not a French lawyer). But the law in France of wearing Hi-Viz doesn't come into force until next year and according to some sources this has become so unpopular with the masses that the authorities may even scrap the idea . However i think you still have to carry one somewhere. With regard to warning triangles,fire extinguishers, first aid kits etc ; I have no idea. A Ducati Monster isn't exactly a big bike and the thought of having having a 'ton' of gear on board is a bit of a nonsense . Breakdown cover,insurance and all the relevent docs are of course paramount and will be taken + copies !
1) Noise restrictions? (My bike is not quiet, but is MOT legal) None as long as it's not stupid but Nurburgring check if needed and you would be barred from going on. If it's MOT you'll be fine I have done 6 tours with Blue flame tri ovals with plugs removed 2) Do we have to wear Hi Vis while in France? No 3) Anything else that we need to be aware of? Don't eat yellow snow
For Bikers this trip Hi Viz Vest - Compulsory in France NOPE Warning Triangle - Compulsory in France NOPE
Spare Bulbs - Compulsory NOPE
First Aid Kit - Compulsory NOPE
Fire Extinguisher NOPE
GB/UK Badge/Sticker Yes but doesn't have to be a permanent/large
Driving Licence Yep Original not copies Bike Insurance YEP Original not copies V5 Doc & MOT Cert. YEP Original not copies
Breakdown Cover Optional but ur mad if u don't These mostly relate to cars as general agreement in EU is bikers have nowhere to carry all that
The hi viz comes into being
next year and will apply to French nationals. We will also only be in
France for 25 mins and we get straight onto motorway for all of it
I will have with me and free for u to use Large first aid kit puncture repair tyre weld tyre pump small tool kit
I will also carry a hi viz but only wear it in certain circumstances.
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Madscots Crimmy DaveN KWSIDEB AdsGS bikerpete123 Highwayman128 Edinburgh Saffie Noddy1&Hellsgranny berniepan Ducati Ed Brit Single buxton
Ok so Ive been shot down again by trying to provide some useful info
I carry all the items I have listed because I would rather be safe than sorry, and I do wear my hi viz vest.. The items I listed as compulsory were taken from the website I listed..
It is up to each individual to whether they want to carry anything at all... I was just trying to help..
Hi ya, its good to have these details from everyone so thank you , also for info have booked Medway M2 travel lodge, its a family room so if anyones needs to share give me a buzz
Any info is good info KWSIDEB I was a Euro truck driver, and I go over 3-4 times a year on the bike. in the truck I was forever beeing stopped, but never been stopped on the bike.
Madscots Is right just take what you need, but with the V5, Mot, Ins,Lic sometimes they wont them so they look at the origanl but you then give them a copy if they want one. Chq with your Ins that you have euro cover and breakdown cover, I have both on my Ins it's with Adran Flux
Here you go Pan Man... this is looking great, you're all going to have a blast, I know cos I did it last year with Chris. Excellent trip for sure
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AdsGS
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Highwayman128
Edinburgh Saffie
Noddy1&Hellsgranny
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