France for beginners. - Page 2 - SV650.org

14-04-09, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by embee

stuff

Very comprehensive that

But I need to take issue with this:

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Originally Posted by embee

Alcohol limit for driving is lower than in the UK, not that you would.

It's France! It's the rules! Half a bottle of wine is minimum

fizzwheel · 14-04-09, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by embee

OK there are quite a few places around there to visit, Normandy beaches (WW2), Pegasus Bridge etc. if you're interested.

Did that last year, was a cracking few days. But I didnt really rate the roads that much was a bit dull TBH.

14-04-09, 04:22 PM

There is a country wide speed/checking thingy going on just now.
If you don't have the cash to pay the fine, you will be made to walk to the closeist money machine and walk back. And the cops will not give you a ride.

embee · 14-04-09, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Did that last year, was a cracking few days. But I didnt really rate the roads that much was a bit dull TBH.

Exactly. Much better once you get inland a bit, Suisse Normande and into Brittany. Of course the really good roads tend to be a lot further away, Massif Central etc, but not much use for a 3 day visit.

15-04-09, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by embee

... Much better once you get inland a bit,....

Have to agree with you on this one...

16-04-09, 05:41 PM

ok ive been looking a bit and dont no where i want to stay now. i want to stay on the cost in a hotel that i can walk to some pubs or restuarants etc.

any ides.
graham

G · 16-04-09, 06:05 PM

One thing, gt caught much more than 30kph over the speed limits and its a massive fine for you.....if you cant pay it on the spot your vehicle gets taken and you get given a caught date where you need to reyurn to france.

The is a post on pistonheads at the moment where several people had cars/bikes taken during the lemans week last year.

dizzyblonde · 16-04-09, 06:11 PM

all I'll say is don't ride like a kn0b and you'll be fine. Ridden over there, its great. My best mates live over in Tonnay. If you get pulled, do as your told, the gendarmes don't take any **** full stop.

I've only been the once, rode to see her, its down Bordeaux way, the coast is lovely and I recommend heading down to Fort Boyard, if you feel confident. You can't get onto the fort, but the roads and scenery is absolutely wonderful, as is the local seafood....a must! mmmmmmmm

timwilky · 16-04-09, 06:32 PM

one tip, we all know to ride on the right. but do not make my mistake on the first french roundabout I met and went round it clockwise. Turn to the right

Nicky S · 16-04-09, 06:41 PM

is there any age limits to ridding in france ?

14-04-09, 04:22 PM	#13
redbouy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: France for beginners. There is a country wide speed/checking thingy going on just now. If you don't have the cash to pay the fine, you will be made to walk to the closeist money machine and walk back. And the cops will not give you a ride.

16-04-09, 05:41 PM	#16
ging6996 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: France for beginners. ok ive been looking a bit and dont no where i want to stay now. i want to stay on the cost in a hotel that i can walk to some pubs or restuarants etc. any ides. graham

16-04-09, 06:05 PM	#17
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: France for beginners. One thing, gt caught much more than 30kph over the speed limits and its a massive fine for you.....if you cant pay it on the spot your vehicle gets taken and you get given a caught date where you need to reyurn to france. The is a post on pistonheads at the moment where several people had cars/bikes taken during the lemans week last year. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

16-04-09, 06:11 PM	#18
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: France for beginners. all I'll say is don't ride like a kn0b and you'll be fine. Ridden over there, its great. My best mates live over in Tonnay. If you get pulled, do as your told, the gendarmes don't take any **** full stop. I've only been the once, rode to see her, its down Bordeaux way, the coast is lovely and I recommend heading down to Fort Boyard, if you feel confident. You can't get onto the fort, but the roads and scenery is absolutely wonderful, as is the local seafood....a must! mmmmmmmm __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

16-04-09, 06:32 PM	#19
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: France for beginners. one tip, we all know to ride on the right. but do not make my mistake on the first french roundabout I met and went round it clockwise. Turn to the right __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

16-04-09, 06:41 PM	#20
Nicky S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: crowborough, East Sussex Posts: 1,061	Re: France for beginners. is there any age limits to ridding in france ? __________________ Curvy With Lots Of Bits ... But Still More To Come

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