Author Topic: Almost that time again ! (Read 39011 times)

tris · « **Reply #210 on:** September 20, 2017, 12:27:48 AM »

Aha I see the problem I went to Italia Moto (who know Guzzi speak) and "The Other Bike Shop" ( and yes that's its real name

) next door

Huzo · « **Reply #211 on:** September 23, 2017, 02:09:38 AM »

I'll be back next year.
I'll drop them off then. Although this thread has probably more than run it's course, I thought I'd post this, it's the cliffs at Seaford on the English South Coast.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #212 on:** September 23, 2017, 02:09:54 PM »

Good pics this time around Huzo! Now we could see all the fun places you've been!

Where's the one with you in front of the gate at Mandello?

Now you can string them all together into one video of a few minutes with some cool music and post it on Youtube for folks to enjoy!

Huzo · « **Reply #213 on:** September 23, 2017, 05:42:10 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on September 23, 2017, 02:09:54 PM

Good pics this time around Huzo! Now we could see all the fun places you've been!

Where's the one with you in front of the gate at Mandello?

Now you can string them all together into one video of a few minutes with some cool music and post it on Youtube for folks to enjoy!

Both 2015 and 2016 are on you tube.
They run for 3 hrs each but were taken off because of copyright infringements.
I'll get my young bloke to re doctor them and PM you when they're up.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #213 on:** September 23, 2017, 05:42:10 PM »

Huzo · « **Reply #214 on:** September 26, 2017, 05:52:06 AM »

Jeez !
Just when I thought there'd be nowhere else I could go where I could see lots of different nationalities and exotic machinery, up comes this joint !
Heathrow Terminal 3

Everyone speaks a different language and stares at their "devices" so they won't have to endure the discomfort of a conversation.. I dunno why they were worried, having a conversation with me doesn't actually involve having to say anything. Just listen... and listen... and...and...
Now seriously, thanks to all who offered accommodation, damn good advice around Norway, special thanks to Oz Rider in Stoke on Trent for holding me close at night when I thought we had an intruder! My right arm and hand went numb with you laying on it! (Although that wasn't a total disadvantage !

)
I would have felt more comfortable sleeping on the right...
But mostly to the guys who showed genuine interest in my welfare and progress heading around the "loop". As I mentioned in one of the posts (I think), I sometimes cop a sort of benevolent criticism for too much freeway blasting and not enough "rose smelling". I guess I'm just enamoured with the connectivity that exists between the touch of throttle and the immediate bark that 1200 Italian cc's gives, as it throws you relentlessly toward the horizon and the next two wheeled experience.
The sights, sounds, fragrances, feelings and (occasionally) tastes, combine together to gel into a memory of 6 weeks and 17,000 km that become seamless as you re live them.
It's the only thing I ever want to do...
Thanks to all who took an interest and cared.
Huzo.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #215 on:** September 26, 2017, 10:34:04 AM »

Ok...time for a 5 minute video when you get back of the highlights...looks like a fun time indeed!

All 17K on 1 set of tires or did you change somewhere along the way?

Huzo · « **Reply #216 on:** September 26, 2017, 03:17:34 PM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on September 26, 2017, 10:34:04 AM

Ok...time for a 5 minute video when you get back of the highlights...looks like a fun time indeed!

All 17K on 1 set of tires or did you change somewhere along the way?

No mate, dead set truth, no BS I promise! A major amount was in the rain, but that sort of mileage seems fairly usual for those longish trips.
The cooler wet conditions, seem to extrapolate out to longer tyre life and a fairly low powered bike ridden gently.

Huzo · « **Reply #217 on:** September 30, 2017, 09:48:43 AM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on September 23, 2017, 02:09:54 PM

Good pics this time around Huzo! Now we could see all the fun places you've been!

Where's the one with you in front of the gate at Mandello?

I don't like to draw attention to myself PJ !

Huzo · « **Reply #218 on:** September 22, 2018, 03:24:45 PM »

[quote author=PJPR01 link=topic=90205.msg1460647#msg1460647 date=1506440044 .time for a 5 minute video when you get back of the highlights...looks like a fun time indeed!
Ok, you asked for it..!

All 17K on 1 set of tires or did you change somewhere along the way?
[/quote]Ok.
https://youtu.be/b_dfQxbGk-0
https://youtu.be/Eq4lzfPxvKw
https://youtu.be/hvPPh4q_qgY
A bit of a favourite is 2015 part two @ 58 mins in to the end...
Stelvio climb on the BMW GS1200
, 2016 on the Guzzi is not available on You Tube, it got pulled due to copyright infringements..

Huzo · « **Reply #219 on:** September 22, 2018, 04:06:15 PM »

Anyway, here's the thing...
2018 Europe will (or can be), London to Calais then directly East to Greece and as far towards Turkey as my documentation will allow.
I have a friend who is doing an enduro in Albania and I'm going to arrange my arrival to meet up for a day or so, but other than that it's open.
Anyone who wants to rendezvous at one or more places for a bit of a jaunt would be welcome to come along.
It will be too soon for the V85, that is planned for Melbourne to London 2020 with Paul Brooking if all goes ahead, so next year is Norge (again).
Anyone keen...?

malik · « **Reply #220 on:** September 22, 2018, 06:54:06 PM »

It's hard to keep some people down on the farm!!!

Huzo · « **Reply #221 on:** September 22, 2018, 07:35:14 PM »

Quote from: malik on September 22, 2018, 06:54:06 PM

It's hard to keep some people down on the farm!!!

I just go to the overseas farm...!

Huzo · « **Reply #222 on:** November 19, 2018, 06:45:58 AM »

Almost that time again...(again).
This time I'm thinking to go from France to Russia then over to Turkey and down to Sicily..
And a couple of bits in between..
Anyone interested..?
The €10 is still on the counter for the free cappucino's if you're under the Calais clock tower on the appointed date..!

stubbie · « **Reply #223 on:** November 21, 2018, 12:15:55 AM »

Huzo
how do you get your bike to UK?

Huzo · « **Reply #224 on:** November 21, 2018, 01:25:28 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 21, 2018, 12:15:55 AM

Huzo
how do you get your bike to UK?

Boat.
Ring 0429 494401
No I'm not on the take.

stubbie · « **Reply #225 on:** November 21, 2018, 03:03:06 AM »

How much if you don't mind me asskin?

Huzo · « **Reply #226 on:** November 21, 2018, 05:10:22 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 21, 2018, 03:03:06 AM

How much if you don't mind me asskin?

Not at all mate..
AUD 3 and a bit K (3,200) give or take return.
Last year $3,080 if memory serves.

stubbie · « **Reply #227 on:** November 21, 2018, 09:57:39 PM »

That's not bad if return. Does that include insurance or do you organize that separate?

Huzo · « **Reply #228 on:** November 22, 2018, 01:34:06 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 21, 2018, 09:57:39 PM

Yes, that is return.
Best thing is phone Brent on 0429 494401.
He is Brent's bikes abroad, I used him last year. He collects you from Heathrow and takes you around to South London, makes you a coffee while you connect your battery, the off to Dover/Calais...!
That's not bad if return. Does that include insurance or do you organize that separate?

That includes transit insurance, but you get your own third party which is compulsory and comprehensive if you wish (optional)
I use Tourinsure, you can do the whole lot over the phone with an English speaking operator.
If you want to send your number, I'll tell you how to do it all.
Mine is 0437 070946
I'm sending my deposit for Russia 2019 tomorrow.
Easy as...!

Huzo · « **Reply #229 on:** November 22, 2018, 01:38:44 AM »

Sorry for the root up on the above post, but you get the idea I'm sure..

stubbie · « **Reply #230 on:** November 22, 2018, 08:38:49 PM »

Thanks just thinking at the moment.

Huzo · « **Reply #231 on:** November 23, 2018, 02:35:25 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 22, 2018, 08:38:49 PM

Thanks just thinking at the moment.

Probably a good idea mate..
I try not to do much of that if at all possible.
How did your brother's ride go..?
I didn't see him.

PS.
I paid my deposit today for Russia 2019 on the Norge..

stubbie · « **Reply #232 on:** November 23, 2018, 08:30:06 PM »

Yes went ok. It's a hard slog that race. Yes I need to wait till January before I can make any decisions on riding long distances. I'm taking to much medication at the moment.

Huzo · « **Reply #233 on:** November 23, 2018, 09:14:51 PM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 23, 2018, 08:30:06 PM

Yes went ok. It's a hard slog that race. Yes I need to wait till January before I can make any decisions on riding long distances. I'm taking to much medication at the moment.

Ok mate..
It's a precious gift this health thing.
We take it for granted too much I'm sure, all the best..

Huzo · « **Reply #234 on:** January 02, 2019, 02:37:38 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on November 23, 2018, 08:30:06 PM

Yes went ok. It's a hard slog that race. Yes I need to wait till January before I can make any decisions on riding long distances. I'm taking to much medication at the moment.

It's January mate...

stubbie · « **Reply #235 on:** January 02, 2019, 07:09:59 PM »

Ye next week.

Huzo · « **Reply #236 on:** January 03, 2019, 01:34:22 AM »

Quote from: stubbie on January 02, 2019, 07:09:59 PM

Ye next week.

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