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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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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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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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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. Quote:
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 ![]() Dang...I am a typical feking american. ![]() Quote:
Looks ace!!! ![]()
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Saying that if you ever voted for GWB then all that goes out the window of course ![]()
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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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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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Im off next Friday
![]() 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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