Riding in France... anything to watch out for?

[harvy]

Going to go for a ride infrance next weekend, just wandered what if anything needs to be changed on the bike?

only going for 2 days (tunnel across on sunday and back on monday).

Already aware of them being hot on speeding, anythin else to watch out for?

i was told........ if caught speeding they can ban you for 3 days, and fine you 1000+ euros

40kph+ and you're in a real jackpot.

Otherwise, I think there's some French laws about carrying spare bulbs (including a headlight bulb), and if you wear corrective lens, you must have a pair of glasses w/you.

Might not be a bad idea to carry copies of all important docs, and make sure your insurance is current and that you've got Euro-wide coverage if you are in an accident. And double-check your travel insurance too, and obviously carry phone numbers for all these things.

Enjoy!

[pmapp]

Yup - docs and copies of are advisable. A few simple tools to patch things up should you have any little accidents.

I didn't make any changes to the bike other than an EU\GB sticker thingy on the plate.

Their speed cameras are mounted on the floor - but there's really big helpful signs to tell ya they are coming up.

The French drivers are really bike aware and practically put their cars in the hedges for you to get past (well, most of 'em).

Have a nosey in teh Euro tour section, theres a fair bit of info in there. Hope you have a good time - and get lots of piccies.

Patisseries. They're a bit like "Greggs" only nicer

side roads have priority in places...

[harvy]

Do i need to cover up part of the headlights to beam adjustment?

Originally Posted by harvy

Do i need to cover up part of the headlights to beam adjustment?

No.

Between some toll's, they can measure your speed from the time it takes, although a quick stop for fuel can sort this.

Speed cameras, mobiles, they will hide behined bridges and jump out on you, so be weary.

Always thanks people by dropping a foot, they will all move out the way as fast as they can.

You can sit in 3 figures happily, if your good with your observation although we were doing 85-90 when 2 PC plods jumped out. We were worried when we got to the next tolll, but happy when they pulled a UK porsche behined us instead of us lot

Be respectfull of village speed limits, the police hate speeding in villages and will have you instantly for it.

Otherwise, FAR FAR FAR bette than riding in the UK, more relaxed.

[the_lone_wolf]

they drive on the wrong side of the road

hth...