Pictures and ride reports will follow when we get back to the UK next week.
Edited by Hartside Man, 11 June 2011 - 07:35 pm.
Bonjour From France * Picture Heavy*
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 11:05 am
If carlsberg did biking holidays this would be it
Pictures and ride reports will follow when we get back to the UK next week.
Pictures and ride reports will follow when we get back to the UK next week.
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I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
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"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 12:07 pm
Mick not managed to break any bones yet then?
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 06:56 pm
Cool !
look forward to seeing the piccies on Monday evening
look forward to seeing the piccies on Monday evening
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Posted 03 June 2011 - 07:35 pm
You should have called in, your beds still made up from last year.
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Posted 06 June 2011 - 08:00 pm
QUOTE(dannyboy @ Fri 3rd Jun 2011, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You should have called in, your beds still made up from last year.
What ! You haven't allowed Megan her room back in a whole year ?
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I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 07:20 pm
but you left it so tidy! 
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 08:30 pm
Think he's still washing his tigger !
Got back to my place ad midnight last night after a 900 mile trip up through France
Then Hartside & son rode up to Carlisle - got text from him saying he got home at 4.15 am - there's a dedicated tourer for you
Got back to my place ad midnight last night after a 900 mile trip up through France
Then Hartside & son rode up to Carlisle - got text from him saying he got home at 4.15 am - there's a dedicated tourer for you
Edited by sidestand, 07 June 2011 - 08:31 pm.
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 08:45 pm
QUOTE(sidestand @ Tue 7th Jun 2011, 08:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Think he's still washing his tigger !
Got back to my place ad midnight last night after a 900 mile trip up through France
Then Hartside & son rode up to Carlisle - got text from him saying he got home at 4.15 am - there's a dedicated tourer for you
Got back to my place ad midnight last night after a 900 mile trip up through France
Then Hartside & son rode up to Carlisle - got text from him saying he got home at 4.15 am - there's a dedicated tourer for you
we left yours at 01:10 had a 40min or so warm up and coffee stop then got home as reported at 4:15 not one drop of rain till 5 miles from home lol
just been sorting out washing , removing paniers / racks etc , watching moto gp and f1 that had taped, then washed tiger and cleaned chain, lubed sideplates etc.
A Great time was had yet again, courtesy of my riding buddy / good friend mr Sidey
eating fine food, drinking fine wine and beer
and having great company and a great place to stay. 
= Carlsberg as stated.
giving some attention to my good lady but hopefully will post some pics / text later.
and Danny , i cant remember being that tidy
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I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 08:53 pm
QUOTE(Hartside Man @ Tue 7th Jun 2011, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
giving some attention to my good lady and hopefully will post some pics later.
1992 Mk1, 76k miles, Hagon springs, MTC exhaust, 4½ gears Gone now
2009 900 abs, 42k miles, Yamaha heated grips, double bubble screen, R&G crash bungs, scottoiler, Autocom, 1500 lumen LED spotlights.
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 09:15 pm
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 09:24 pm
Did she appreciate what you were packing in yer panniers Mark ?
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 09:31 pm
QUOTE(sidestand @ Tue 7th Jun 2011, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did she appreciate what you were packing in yer panniers Mark ?
we haven't cracked them open yet, but yes the contents will be enjoyed , (when i cook a decent meal) LOL
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I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 07 June 2011 - 11:52 pm
just some tasters
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I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 08 June 2011 - 12:12 am
If thats just the tasters!!
I cant wait to see the rest
I cant wait to see the rest
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Posted 08 June 2011 - 09:21 pm
Bikes in France
The older I get, the better I was96 MkII in yellow & silver with bluespots, braided lines, Remus 2 into 1, Hagon rear shock & fork springs, bashplate, heated grips,Motech pannier racks, Road Attacks, Jockoiler, Baglux tank cover & bag. Gone to a far better place - hasn't it Remo?
Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
'76 Suzuki GT500 Stroker in need of a rebuild
'80 Yamaha XT250 mudplugger
another '81 XT250
'91 BMW R80GS - this one really will do a RTW trip
'05 BMW K1200S - inline four with a shaft
'10 BMW R1200GSA Anniversary Edition
'02 Fazer 1000 - 4 carbs are better than 2 ! - water pump rebuilt by Mr Ramrod Engineering
'00 Triumph Adventurer - Cruiser with a difference - British & a tripleGary's Bathtub - '99 BMW K1200RS in luvverly pillarbox red . Now been Waspycycled to Nuneaton
And the Latest Addition - a nice BMW G650 XCountry greenlaner - on long term loan to Boy Wonder
1996 Kawasaki KH125 Stroker
2000 TDM Mk2A - nicely Studleyfied - Modified by Masterbrewer, but we've fixed that now !
BMW K1300R
2004 TDM 900 in Silver/Blue - heated grips, MRA vary screen, Wilbers rear shock & engine bars to fit
BMW S1000XR in white
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Posted 08 June 2011 - 09:30 pm
its slow loading them up to buckets of photo's tonight , maybe its sun spot interference LOl
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 08 June 2011 - 10:12 pm
never did get to go over the Millau bridge, looking at that piccy I might just aim for it next trip.
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Gorn 
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 06:34 pm
ok here we go
DAY 0 Travelling down to Mick's
well what can i say i finished work at 12 midday on thursday, got all the packing done, panniers topbox and tankbag, and had everything strapped on the bike awaiting my son returning from school ( he had an exam that day)
anyhow adam arrives at 3:55 pm and starts with , what have you packed i don't want this, that, the other.
so after much reshuffling and re stuffing of panniers off we set for the near 200 mile to Micks house. left carlisle and headed for the M6, not more than 1 mile from home and it's time to stop and put on the waterproofs
and for the next 120 miles it pisses down with considderable force , reaching monsoon proportions near york ( that heavy i had to open visor and slow to 10 mph on the MOTORWAY ( just to see) ) anyway managed to get off the motorway into a services.
in the services (sheltering as we were from the monsoon) was a couple with a modern scooter (vespa) each , heading for a rally up at kelso in scotchland, we conversed and i made them both really happy with the monsoon they were heading into all the way for the next 120 miles at least.
I think i upset them when i said "it must be hairy on a scooter on the motorway , like struggling to get to 70" reply was you cheeky sod these are 300 cc fuel injected and can cruise fully loaded all day at 90
anyway after a coffee and a big sausage roll , we continue to Mick's . weahter is more kind to us and we do the remaining 80 miles in showers on and off, to be greeted at Micks house by Chris and Anne ( mick was out getting our superb chinese meal) anyway a bit of chinwag and a look at the carlsberg garage contents
we went to bed with the intention of an early getaway on the friday morn.
DAY 0 Travelling down to Mick's
well what can i say i finished work at 12 midday on thursday, got all the packing done, panniers topbox and tankbag, and had everything strapped on the bike awaiting my son returning from school ( he had an exam that day)
anyhow adam arrives at 3:55 pm and starts with , what have you packed i don't want this, that, the other.
so after much reshuffling and re stuffing of panniers off we set for the near 200 mile to Micks house. left carlisle and headed for the M6, not more than 1 mile from home and it's time to stop and put on the waterproofs
and for the next 120 miles it pisses down with considderable force , reaching monsoon proportions near york ( that heavy i had to open visor and slow to 10 mph on the MOTORWAY ( just to see) ) anyway managed to get off the motorway into a services.
in the services (sheltering as we were from the monsoon) was a couple with a modern scooter (vespa) each , heading for a rally up at kelso in scotchland, we conversed and i made them both really happy with the monsoon they were heading into all the way for the next 120 miles at least.
I think i upset them when i said "it must be hairy on a scooter on the motorway , like struggling to get to 70" reply was you cheeky sod these are 300 cc fuel injected and can cruise fully loaded all day at 90
anyway after a coffee and a big sausage roll , we continue to Mick's . weahter is more kind to us and we do the remaining 80 miles in showers on and off, to be greeted at Micks house by Chris and Anne ( mick was out getting our superb chinese meal) anyway a bit of chinwag and a look at the carlsberg garage contents
we went to bed with the intention of an early getaway on the friday morn. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 06:57 pm
Day One Travelling to France
Up with the Larks 5:30 ish , load bikes onto the trailer, hitch it up and away's we go, heading south for a 10 oclock chunnel, I am sitting in the car as we near stanstead airport when my son Adam asks " why do you have your keys around your neck" , this prompts a very sheepish look from the Driver Mick, who then reveals " shit ive left the bike keys at home"
, so begins a mad dash back for said keys.
Mick rings the chunnel to explain and the nice lady reschedules us for 12:00 Mich then swings the car Northwards stopping at cambridge services to drop me ann chris and adam + a Trailer with 2 bikes sat on it.
Then heads off supersonic to get the keys from home, 2 hours and 200 miles later Mick reappears with the keys , then we hitch up and set off again
ring the Chunnel again as we aint gonna make 12:00 they re schedule us for 2 and Mick makes real good time so onto the train we go.
Doing 140mph with the engines off
Scary bikes travelling WAY TOO CLOSE
the boys Relaxed
anyway after a 90 min jam around the periferique at paris we made it to our overnight stop at the campanile in clemont ferand about 11pm, and then straight out for a meal in the bistro / brewery next door.
another good nights kip and looking forward to day 2
Up with the Larks 5:30 ish , load bikes onto the trailer, hitch it up and away's we go, heading south for a 10 oclock chunnel, I am sitting in the car as we near stanstead airport when my son Adam asks " why do you have your keys around your neck" , this prompts a very sheepish look from the Driver Mick, who then reveals " shit ive left the bike keys at home"
, so begins a mad dash back for said keys. Mick rings the chunnel to explain and the nice lady reschedules us for 12:00 Mich then swings the car Northwards stopping at cambridge services to drop me ann chris and adam + a Trailer with 2 bikes sat on it.
Then heads off supersonic to get the keys from home, 2 hours and 200 miles later
Mick reappears with the keys , then we hitch up and set off again ring the Chunnel again as we aint gonna make 12:00 they re schedule us for 2 and Mick makes real good time so onto the train we go.
Doing 140mph with the engines off
Scary bikes travelling WAY TOO CLOSE
the boys Relaxed
anyway after a 90 min jam around the periferique at paris we made it to our overnight stop at the campanile in clemont ferand about 11pm, and then straight out for a meal in the bistro / brewery next door.
another good nights kip and looking forward to day 2
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I have a Ghost S and i'm not afraid to use it !
A Beast in Orange Called KaTie eM
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul".
"So you just ride somewhere, eat cake and then ride back".
"Normal people believe that if it ain't broken, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough features yet."
" I We're Ridin so Fast , I we're sucking Rabbits from the Hedges " {Guy Martin}
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 07:05 pm
Bit confused by this interesting story with good pictures, both bikes are on a trailer? Are you taking them somewhere to sell, so you can both afford to buy TDM's
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