XTreme Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 21/04/2022 at 16:11, Motobiker said: Back in the day we all met on another, long departed forum and joined the other one when the previous forum closed down. Expand What forum was that? And if there was sufficient interest we could do a Touring Section on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I like the detail. For me thinking about the varying possibilities and having the freedom to abandon any of it at any point and choosing to do something else is part of the joy. I do also enjoy not thinking, winging it and seeing what happens. That approach is far more exciting, its yielded me as much pain as it has happiness though. Decisions are always weightier when you're organising a group, other people are looking to you for knowledge of an area and possible solutions. You kinda feel responsible for making sure they have a good time, or at least the best time possible in whatever circumstances you find yourself in and thats when having plan A to X is useful. Knowing where theres a supermarket that doesnt shut til 10pm or where the accommodation in the sunshine will be and the roads are good makes the difference between happy people and wet, tired, hungry people. Folk who get kicks from braving the elements or rolling with whatever happens (I confess I'm partial to that) are definitely the minority. @Motobiker sharing his covering all the bases is a useful DIY guide, I appreciate it, I read it and think hmm maybe the alps should be next and if they are I know just the man to ask for advice! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePezza Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Nevermind the weather, it's normally these that put paid to the plan. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePezza Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Do they do paniers for these things? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob M Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 On 07/05/2022 at 16:04, ReggiePezza said: Do they do paniers for these things? Expand No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 07/05/2022 at 16:04, ReggiePezza said: Do they do paniers for these things? Expand Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 07/05/2022 at 16:04, ReggiePezza said: Do they do paniers for these things? Expand Oh @ReggiePezza pannier wise they dont do anything as cool as that jacket, never have, never will. Thats an awesome 80’s mix only Pete and the under 20’s can dig 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 17:25, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Oh @ReggiePezza pannier wise they dont do anything as cool as that jacket, never have, never will. Thats an awesome 80’s mix only Pete and the under 20’s can dig Expand yes they could see him coming in that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 On 08/05/2022 at 20:08, skyrider said: yes they could see him coming in that Expand Think bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePezza Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Been doin a reccy. Not the dollies though, just the Alpy bits. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 12/05/2022 at 18:16, ReggiePezza said: Been doin a reccy. Not the dollies though, just the Alpy bits. Expand Wow! What a shot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePezza Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 If you zoom in really close you can see them setting up the speed cameras for hooligans 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Austria. As of next Monday 16.05.2022 there is no longer a 3G requirement to enter Austria so no proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test is required. FFP2 masks are still required in supermarkets, pharmacy, doctors, banks, public transport etc. basically places that people are obliged to use. This is likely to remain in place until July. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 03:43, Motobiker said: Austria. As of next Monday 16.05.2022 there is no longer a 3G requirement to enter Austria so no proof of vaccination, recovery or negative test is required. FFP2 masks are still required in supermarkets, pharmacy, doctors, banks, public transport etc. basically places that people are obliged to use. This is likely to remain in place until July. Expand Getting a bit simpler now then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 07:30, XTreme said: Getting a bit simpler now then? Expand Much. there was always a very small risk that some campsite owner might be awkward and insist on seeing vaccination proof and choose not to recognise the NHS app. but that's no longer a concern after Monday. The countdown is well under way now. 28 days to go!! Im having a new front tyre fitted week after next. ordered and booked. current tyre has about a 1000 miles left on it which won't do at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 13:26, Motobiker said: Much. there was always a very small risk that some campsite owner might be awkward and insist on seeing vaccination proof and choose not to recognise the NHS app. but that's no longer a concern after Monday. The countdown is well under way now. 28 days to go!! Im having a new front tyre fitted week after next. ordered and booked. current tyre has about a 1000 miles left on it which won't do at all. Expand Question for you Tony.....how heavy is your AT with the DCT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 14:13, XTreme said: Question for you Tony.....how heavy is your AT with the DCT? Expand You're such a troll https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_crf 1000l africa twin 16.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 14:13, XTreme said: Question for you Tony.....how heavy is your AT with the DCT? Expand 253KG with. 243KG without. and that includes a full tank. (300 mile range) by comparison my GS was 248. Bike feels a lot lighter to me though, that was immediately apparent when I got it. as the weight is carried low. I think they managed to shave off a few KGs on the latest bike, the 1100. But, its mostly designed to be a tourer and you expect weight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 14:21, Pedro said: You're such a troll https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_crf 1000l africa twin 16.htm Expand I'm really not.......cos there's different configurations of the AT and I'm not sure which one Tony has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 14:21, Pedro said: You're such a troll https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_crf 1000l africa twin 16.htm Expand Thats the standard bike, with a smaller fuel tank. also they used a few steel parts on my bike that were plastic on that one. like the rear grab rails/rack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 15:04, Motobiker said: 253KG with. 243KG without. and that includes a full tank. (300 mile range) by comparison my GS was 248. Bike feels a lot lighter to me though, that was immediately apparent when I got it. as the weight is carried low. I think they managed to shave off a few KGs on the latest bike, the 1100. But, its mostly designed to be a tourer and you expect weight. Expand It doesn't look that heavy though......whereas mine looks heavy but in comparison to others it actually isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 15:11, XTreme said: It doesn't look that heavy though......whereas mine looks heavy but in comparison to others it actually isn't. Expand The weight the 1100/1150 and especially the 1150 ADV was a huge issue.. and so reducing the weight was a really big priority for BMW when they were designing the 1200. especially the standard 1200. which was aimed predominantly at riders with an average inside leg.. and also women. who could never really manage the huge ADV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 15:10, Motobiker said: Thats the standard bike, with a smaller fuel tank. also they used a few steel parts on my bike that were plastic on that one. like the rear grab rails/rack. Expand It's Pedro trolling me here Tony! I can't ask a question without being accused of trolling in this place! I even post up a thread saying I'm changing the bike and apparently that's trolling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Im happy with mine.. the newer 1100 version was made shorter (seat height) which doesn't really suit me. I like/need a tall bike. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 14/05/2022 at 15:25, Motobiker said: Im happy with mine.. the newer 1100 version was made shorter (seat height) which doesn't really suit me. I like/need a tall bike. Expand Love the wheels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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