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Old 19-05-09, 04:24 PM   #51
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It alawys makes me laugh when Americans say that things from the 1940s (or there abouts) are old. lol. that isnt old. lol
Its old in context to them i guess. Dont forget that less than 200yrs ago they were still riding about on horses and shooting each other in the back over a game of cards, so its pretty relative.

Over 3,000yrs ago my ancestors were sitting on beaches and studying the night sky and stars to try and undersatnd the passing of time

Sorry for the derail there... the other option if you're worried about leaving gear on your bike is to pack as light as possible and take it off the bike when you do stop. Bit more faffing about but at least you know when you wake up in the morning the stuff will still be there.

Touching on Demonz post, i make sure i have a small waterproof bag with me. In this goes passport, mobile and emergency stash of cash and a credit card. My gear is well waterproof but no good if i go and fall in a lake with the bike is it? I keep those vital items on me at all times so if god forbid the absolute worst should happen, i KNOW i have these vital things no matter what.

I know its not nice to think the worst may happen but my attitude is that by planning for it at least i'm readier than if i didnt plan for it. My worst scenario is parking up the bike to go in somewhere and ask directions or something and come out and find no bike at all. All the well thought out packing and securing in the world wont help you then, lol. But that bag of vitals just might mean you can get home and sort it out rather than being stranded for a few days trying to sort it out in a country who's language you may not speak.
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Old 19-05-09, 10:21 PM   #52
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Some good advice here

I'm joining my friends on a 5 day trip to France. Hoping to make Switzerland, before i head for home on day 5. They are carrying on for another 2 weeks but I can't get the holiday from work, so gotta come back by myself. Probably straightline the way home to save time (Switz to Calais in 1 day, with ferry home, easy enough?).

220 mile tank range will come in handy
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Old 19-05-09, 10:24 PM   #53
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Here's a much better picture of my setup.




I have a full set of camping equipment, all my stuff, and a whole spare set of leathers and a spare helmet there.
Loads of room!
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Old 20-05-09, 02:37 AM   #54
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It alawys makes me laugh when Americans
say that things from the 1940s (or there abouts) are old. lol. that isnt old. lol
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Its old in context to them i guess.
Dont forget that less than 200yrs ago they were still riding about on horses


Not to mention this is the land of no architectual style.
Sure they've had some at times but they've torn down nearly every buliding ever built.
Any building over 150 years old is probably a national monument. LOL
It's very rare to see an example of the style buildings they had in the 1940's.




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Dont forget that less than 200yrs ago they were still riding about on horses
and shooting each other in the back over a game of cards, so its pretty relative.

Over 3,000yrs ago my ancestors were sitting on beaches and studying
the night sky and stars to try and undersatnd the passing of time

I'll have you know 200 years ago my entire family was living in Wiltshire.
It was less than 100 years ago we were shooting up courthouses in Virigina.

The most accurate version of which is here.
http://www.theroanoker.com/favoritearticles/hillsvillemassacre.cfm


Ouch ....you got me there Spiderman.
Dang...I am a typical feking american.







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Here's a much better picture of my setup.




I have a full set of camping equipment, all my stuff, and a whole spare set of leathers and a spare helmet there.
Loads of room!





Looks ace!!!
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Old 20-05-09, 02:56 PM   #55
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Ouch ....you got me there Spiderman.
Dang...I am a typical feking american.
PMSL! I think you're safe. To know that there is such a thing as a "typical" american...and not wanna be classed as one is your saving grace.

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Old 21-05-09, 03:30 AM   #56
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PMSL! I think you're safe. To know that there is such a thing as a "typical" american...and not wanna be classed as one is your saving grace.

Saying that if you ever voted for GWB then all that goes out the window of course




NO NEVER!!!

GWB should be on trial for war crimes and for nearly collapsing the entire world economy....
But his IQ isn't high enough to be classified mentally competent to stand trial.
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Old 21-05-09, 03:50 AM   #57
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Here's a much better picture of my setup.

I have a full set of camping equipment, all my stuff, and a whole spare set of leathers and a spare helmet there.
Loads of room!
You have both the single best touring layout ever, and also the single worst tyre choice, at least on your front end.

(sorry to offtopic)

How is handling affected with all that stuff?
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Old 11-06-09, 10:50 PM   #58
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You have both the single best touring layout ever, and also the single worst tyre choice, at least on your front end.

(sorry to offtopic)

How is handling affected with all that stuff?
It's fine like that. Even with a (light) pillion, the thing handles just like it should. With the front sprocket down a tooth, and all that weight on the back makes it hard not to wheelie off every roundabout. You get some looks pulling a huge wheelie whilst two-up and luggage!

I'm currently building some big tin panniers from two huge ammo crates I've got. That setup will be perfect... who needs a GS eh
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Old 12-06-09, 09:15 AM   #59
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It alawys makes me laugh when Americans say that things from the 1940s (or there abouts) are old. lol. that isnt old. lol
I'm from 1940 and I don't feel old at all.
Planning another trip to France and maybe Germany.
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Im off next Friday Can't wait......


Stint from Geneva to Calais will be undertaken on my own as i've got to come back early due to holiday... The other 2 will carry on for another 2 weeks

Still, got 5 days with them at least. Lake Geneva here we come

Serviced, valves checked, new rubber coming saturday, check the chain, load up and ready to rock n roll
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