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#1 apw99

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Posted 19 March 2011 - 07:23 pm

In preparation for the German trip in June I was wondering what special requirments I might have for the trip. Any suggestions welcome.
I'm thinking of stuff like:
- Hi Viz?
- Can I use a dark visor?
- Do i need International identifier (IRL stickers or whatever)?

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#2 SteveK

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Posted 19 March 2011 - 09:30 pm

QUOTE(apw99 @ Sat 19th Mar 2011, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In preparation for the German trip in June I was wondering what special requirments I might have for the trip. Any suggestions welcome.
I'm thinking of stuff like:
- Hi Viz?
- Can I use a dark visor?
- Do i need International identifier (IRL stickers or whatever)?

Thanks
APW


This should tell you all you need to know.

http://www.theaa.com...ips/germany.pdf

Enjoy your trip and post some photos when you get back.
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Posted 19 March 2011 - 09:37 pm

And make sure you have decent medical insurance cover

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Another 96 Mk2 in yellow & silver - absolutely standard & pristine ( apart from a butchered rear mudguard - but I'm looking for a new one
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Posted 19 March 2011 - 09:39 pm

E11 Medical card. Vital.

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Posted 19 March 2011 - 10:33 pm

QUOTE(sidestand @ Sat 19th Mar 2011, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And make sure you have decent medical insurance cover


DON'T just buy medical cover - most WILL NOT cover travel by motorcycle. Buy specific cover for you to travel on your own bike as some only cover up to 125 cc and then only if hired.
EHIC (was E111) available from HMG online, takes about a week
Practice left turns in your head, cos they is the ones wot gets you dead.
I also take
Passport
Spare bulbs
spare wallet for interesting encounters
swiss knife
First aid kit
Warning triangle
GB (or whatever) sticker
Money
Credit card(s)
Breakdown insurance
Oil in 250 ml bottles & filler spout
plastic tube (petrol syphoning)
Spare keys
Tools (your choice)
map (cos most garages don't have those enamel Michelin maps on the wall anymore)
cheapo helmet /cycle cable locks cos they keep honest folk honest (never had owt stolen unless you count both wheels from my mates Z1R - not our best breakfast)
palm size multimeter - only if you know how to use it? (I had rectifier die near Dijon)
OKO/Slime in tyres
Spare levers (always under the seat)
clutch & throttle cables (had both snap)
35mm film canister with wet sponge for visor cleaning
Torch
AND if you don't speeka da lingo get a phrase book or try single serving dot com

a more comprehensive list is available on request

Happy motoring
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Posted 20 March 2011 - 07:47 am

QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sat 19th Mar 2011, 11:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
E11 Medical card. Vital.


Its worth checking your EHIC (was E111) cards as they only last 5 years, just had to renew mine (didn't realise they were time bound)


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Posted 20 March 2011 - 08:15 am

QUOTE(apw99 @ Sat 19th Mar 2011, 08:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In preparation for the German trip in June I was wondering what special requirments I might have for the trip. Any suggestions welcome.
I'm thinking of stuff like:
- Hi Viz?
- Can I use a dark visor?
- Do i need International identifier (IRL stickers or whatever)?

Thanks
APW



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Posted 20 March 2011 - 08:40 am

QUOTE(OF.uk @ Sun 20th Mar 2011, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My 1st thought was " a bike" blush.gif


Mine was of me mate chubby when he burst into the pub and announced he was gonna do the whole of Europe in a campervan. The rest of evenin was spent singin "The Final Countdown", various mullet discussions and lube preferences. I felt it inappropriate to post here....but since YOU started it OF.uk. tongue.gif




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Posted 20 March 2011 - 09:27 pm

QUOTE(apw99 @ Sat 19th Mar 2011, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In preparation for the German trip in June I was wondering what special requirments I might have for the trip. Any suggestions welcome.
I'm thinking of stuff like:
- Hi Viz?
- Can I use a dark visor?
- Do i need International identifier (IRL stickers or whatever)?

Thanks
APW



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Posted 20 March 2011 - 09:44 pm

Alex you are starting to worry me by your worrying!

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Posted 20 March 2011 - 10:22 pm

Loads of € for beer and cake rotflmmfao.gif rotflmmfao.gif
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Posted 20 March 2011 - 10:57 pm

According to the AA pdf you get from the link:

QUOTE
In bad weather conditions, when visibility is below 50mm, the maximum speed limit is 50km/h.


Which seems a bit quick if you can't see beyond the end of your nose!

You may need to take a little care, a mate was stopped in some small town by the cops. They pointed at a sign he couldn't read and explained in German what he'd done wrong. One on the spot fine, which was explained in English, and he was poor but none the wiser.

I'm off to Germany in June. I've been before without travel insurance but it is worth getting as your EHIC seemingly only overs you once your at the hospital, not getting there and not if you need to get home. It should also cover recovery of the bike if you do yourself a mischief that means you can't ride. I'll pack my reg document and a copy of the Insurance doc that confirms European cover. You might want to put a bit of black tape on the dipped beam but most don't bother - the headlights not that good!

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 09:40 am

if you do venture into switzerland dont forget to buy a Vignette

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 10:44 am

QUOTE(ChrisH @ Mon 21st Mar 2011, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you do venture into switzerland dont forget to buy a Vignette


Austria also it's a must,,,and Poland i think also,,not sure on that one.

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 11:11 am

QUOTE(dablik @ Mon 21st Mar 2011, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Austria also it's a must


Its a must? I have never has use for a vinegarette in any country including Swiss and Austria...but normally the interesting roads don't need emmm. The only slight toll road problem was when they starting charging for err Timmels or one of the ace passes.....so oi went up one arf....and back doon.....roond t'other side ooop and back dooon...jobs a carrot badger.

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 11:33 am

Don't know about Suisse, but Austria, you only need the vinaigrette for motorways

As for EHIC cards & insurance - the EHIC only covers 80% or so of your treatment - so make sure you have got insurance cover

I just got a bill this morning from the French hospital that treated me - 58 euros - that was for X-rays & plaster cast for me busted ankle
I'm going to forward it on to my insurance for payment - but just imagine what it would be for a couple of days in hospital & an operation ohmy.gif

post-1-1150550726.gifpost-1-1150559830.gifpost-1-1152402501.jpgThe older I get, the better I was

96 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 triple
Gary'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 21 March 2011 - 03:44 pm

Yea sorry chaps it's only needed for the m/ways,, but be mindful cos if ya need a short detour and use the M/way without and get caught you WILL be paying an on the spot fine,,, Austrian polizei wont waver.

Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.

Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead   Gone to Heaven  :sorry: 

 

1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space   :) Sorted and on the Road Mick  :P  :P it's the bike that Jack built  ;) Gone to Heaven  :wub: 

 


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Posted 21 March 2011 - 05:11 pm

QUOTE(ChrisH @ Mon 21st Mar 2011, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if you do venture into switzerland dont forget to buy a Vignette


Thought you had that on a salad! I don't do salads!! cake eating.gif

Edited by Matt101, 21 March 2011 - 05:11 pm.


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Posted 21 March 2011 - 05:26 pm

QUOTE(DazzerB @ Sun 20th Mar 2011, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its worth checking your EHIC (was E111) cards as they only last 5 years, just had to renew mine (didn't realise they were time bound)


Thanks for that Dazzer. Mine ran out last November.

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Posted 21 March 2011 - 08:05 pm

I quite fancy a trip to Prague on the Saturday or Sunday, never been there & have heard very mixed reports so would be good to make my own mind up if anyone else is interested?



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