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German Fling 2012

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madscots
In: Edinburgh
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He's not that far wrong

I trashed a brand new FJR a few years back on the ring and cost me a few hundred euros. They have set charges for damage and time that is caused by your accident. It is why I said right at start you go on the ring off your own back

And for the record I have a speeding ticket from being on the ring which is why I'm Madscots

madscots @ 16/04/2012 17:59

Noddy1
In: Halifax
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Just re-posting this from Madscots (posted earlier for info) 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? No3) Anything else that we need to be aware of? Don't eat yellow snow For Bikers this tripHi 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'tThese 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 useLarge first aid kitpuncture repairtyre weldtyre pumpsmall tool kitI will also carry a hi viz but only wear it in certain circumstances.

Just re-posting this from Madscots (posted earlier for info)  
 
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?  No3)  Anything else that we need to be aware of?  Don't eat yellow snow For Bikers this tripHi 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'tThese 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 useLarge first aid kitpuncture repairtyre weldtyre pumpsmall tool kitI will also carry a hi viz but only wear it in certain circumstances.

Noddy1 @ 16/04/2012 21:17

madscots
In: Edinburgh
Posts: 1319
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Everyone ok ?

I can't get the trip outa me head is it not time to go yet

I'm watching the hi viz planed for France with interest see how it will affect everyone, might mean next year got to wear the damn thing for 25 mins maybe

madscots @ 16/04/2012 22:48

Noddy1
In: Halifax
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I think we shud all do fancy dress........Chris to wear his kilt

Noddy1 @ 16/04/2012 23:10

britsingle
In: Bideford
Posts: 35
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its not just you Chris - its me as well. defo on count down now, gonna start packing soon - maybe even tomorrow

britsingle @ 16/04/2012 23:43

bikerpete123
In: Nottingham/Derby
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Chris, will you be stopping between Pontefract and South Mimms? I am trying to decide where to tag onto the back of your ever growing convoy.

Also I have acquired an old inner tube which I am cutting up to make front brake grabs for use on the ferry, anybody want one?

bikerpete123 @ 17/04/2012 10:21

madscots
In: Edinburgh
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Best way is to meet you at South Mimms Pete if that's ok or I could text you when leaving Ponterfract so u know we're heading down.

I tend to leave bike on side stand and in gear with out any issues. It has held on every occasion including a severe storm that took us 3.5 to cross as it was that bad. How ever that shouldn't stop anyone taking up the offer as each bike is different

That's my bike back from Yamaha with new tyres and service so all ready to hit the road

madscots @ 17/04/2012 18:16

johnpurse
In: Perranporth Corn
Posts: 31
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Allready packed....
1 pair of pants
1 pair of socks
Tooth brush
Lots of euros

ave I missed anything?

johnpurse @ 17/04/2012 23:41

Deleted User
In: NA
Posts: 6852
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Yes John... You havn't yet packed yourself

Deleted User @ 18/04/2012 00:50

Ducati Ed
In: Buckingham
Posts: 31
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Hi all I am back ! only on this forum this time but not sadly on this years trip I just wanted to add. To everyone going this year; to have fun and ride safe. And i hope to see you on next years trip ps. looking forward to seeing some pics. Best wishes Ed

Ducati Ed @ 18/04/2012 21:13

britsingle
In: Bideford
Posts: 35
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if this weather keeps up, i will be getting wellies and an aqualung for this trip. come on Chris, sort it out - you promised heat!! I am still waiting for the snow to melt here....

britsingle @ 19/04/2012 09:54

madscots
In: Edinburgh
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well the weather has to break sometime so hope we get it dry while over there

About the only thing I can't control

madscots @ 19/04/2012 17:48

johnpurse
In: Perranporth Corn
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I think that the suede seat on my bike = wet arse.

Why did KTM think that it was a good idea to have an absorbent seat?

johnpurse @ 19/04/2012 19:01

madscots
In: Edinburgh
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Shoulda got a proper trailie like an S10

madscots @ 19/04/2012 23:25

Noddy1
In: Halifax
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I'm not comin out to play if its raining!

Noddy1 @ 19/04/2012 23:35

rossoandy21
In: ashford
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oooh I soooo woulda loved to go on this but WMF has the kids an we can get away fer a week.

Still. I see you guys doing a stop at the M2 Medway Hotel overnight and out fer a meal locally perhaps we can come find U all?
I woulda put a few of u up if u had wanted....I only 20mins from Dover.
Andy

rossoandy21 @ 19/04/2012 23:47

Noddy1
In: Halifax
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New rubber, serviced, mot'd & ready to go.......now that's the misses sorted best get the bike done now haha

Noddy1 @ 20/04/2012 08:20

madscots
In: Edinburgh
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Arf Arf

Andy just down from Medway there is a local pub with a restaurant attached planing on taking guys down there.

madscots @ 20/04/2012 08:52

madscots
In: Edinburgh
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A note on towels folks

Germany is a proper hotel so fresh towels provided how ever Biker loft I'm not sure about. I have stayed only in rooms before which had towels how ever I don't know about Dorms.

madscots @ 20/04/2012 19:30

highwayman128
In: oxfordshire
Posts: 113
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Realy p****ed that I can't be with you all , Im still counting down the days ! how sad is that, I hope you all have a grate time, ride safe and enjoy it...

highwayman128 @ 20/04/2012 19:50

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