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willf 04-09-15 03:55 PM

SV made it through the Apls
 
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Got as far as Florence before turning back to London :)

http://forums.sv650.org/attachment.p...1&d=1441382077

Bibio 04-09-15 04:06 PM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
one day i will make it over to Europe.

i like the way you pack, nice and light.. perfect :-)

willf 04-09-15 04:52 PM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
Ha yes the bag even includes running kit. It's hard to run after riding all day though.

I decided to wing it, check tyre pressures and strap on a rucksack.

I wasn't camping (obviously) but booking.com app on smartphone is ideal for flexible accommodation according to your budget. Near Lake Garda I was paying €25 a night :)

Did Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Austria, Italy and back through France.

Highlights were Romantic Road in Germany (took 2 days but could spend much longer) and Napoleonic way coming back through France. And Rombo Pass over the Alps obviously.

Everyone else was on GSes. Everyone.

Toooldtodie 04-09-15 05:22 PM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
Nice one!
Would it better in Talk and Issues? Then post more pictures please, those views are epic.

Of course, if the bike has developed a fault as a result of the trip or is suffering from altitude sickness then crack on!!

bs8c 05-09-15 12:20 AM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
What helmet is that? Crivit? xD

L3nny 05-09-15 06:31 AM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
Heading to alps next week, wish I was only taking that amount of stuff though, I think my bike will need a HGV license the amount I've go to strap to it.

willf 05-09-15 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bs8c (Post 3024798)
What helmet is that? Crivit? xD

That's correct, bs8c, you're a man of taste clearly.

willf 05-09-15 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by L3nny (Post 3024799)
Heading to alps next week, wish I was only taking that amount of stuff though, I think my bike will need a HGV license the amount I've go to strap to it.

When you get back make note of what you didn't use and leave it behind next time. Can't over preach joy of travelling light. Try onebag.com for inspiration!

willf 05-09-15 09:44 AM

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L3nny 05-09-15 01:59 PM

Re: SV made it through the Apls
 
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Originally Posted by willf (Post 3024808)
When you get back make note of what you didn't use and leave it behind next time. Can't over preach joy of travelling light. Try onebag.com for inspiration!

I hear ya, problem is the people I am going with are tight and want to camp rather than stay in hotels.

This is what I pack like when I choose the accommodation, 12 day's worth of stuff, even managed to carry a laptop for route planning.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...a6&oe=567E481C


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