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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Huzo on May 17, 2017, 03:47:54 PM
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Hey to any blokes in the U.K. and regarding this years Nordkapp trip on the Norge. It's not too late if anyone wants to take a short ride from Dover to Nordkapp starting around August 7 or so. I'll be at Heathrow on the 2nd and visiting a bit then down to Dover. For any continental European members, I can arrange to meet under the clock tower in Calais at midday on the 7th or something like that and do a short ride to the tip of Norway. I guarantee if you're on time, I'll have your cappuccino waiting and hot !!! I'll be heading South after that down to Sicily for a look at Mount Etna and then thrash around in France, Spain and Italy etc. Hi to the guys around London who have offered hospitality, you may regret it...
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Hi hu
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Hi yourself mate, what are you doing on the forum at this odd hour !!
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Whoops hit the reply early. I could be up for that trip. Just finalised buying a B11 in the UK and planning that trip. Let's talk
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Just starting the day here
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Whoops hit the reply early. I could be up for that trip. Just finalised buying a B11 in the UK and planning that trip. Let's talk
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Nah just joking about the "odd hour". You wanna PM me your mobile and I'll call you between midnight and 5am Australian time, 3pm to 8pm for you I think. Sounds damn interesting. Where are you in U.K. ? Contact me here throughout the day though by all means. I'm heading out for a couple of hours to do a message but stay in touch.
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It's 7am in Creswick (near Melbourne), so you are in Oz also ?
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Im in Melbourne I get to the uk 27 June. I'll pm you.
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Im in Melbourne I get to the uk 27 June. I'll pm you.
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Yep got your cell # Will call you after your work
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Im in Melbourne I get to the uk 27 June. I'll pm you.
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Hi Ozzie. How's your plan going for Nordkapp ?
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Hi Ozzie. How's your plan going for Nordkapp ?
Hi huzzo going well. All packed fly out Monday week. Just have to sort out insurance for the bike in the UK. Easier said than done but I'll her there. Going up to Scotland till 20 July. Then service the bike and across to Europe. Thinking the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. Let's keep in touch
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Hi huzzo going well. All packed fly out Monday week. Just have to sort out insurance for the bike in the UK. Easier said than done but I'll her there. Going up to Scotland till 20 July. Then service the bike and across to Europe. Thinking the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. Let's keep in touch
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I use Tourinsure, easy to deal with and always answer their phone. Might hear from you when in U.K. I'm arriving Aug 2 and probably depart Calais around Aug 6 ish. You'll be a couple of weeks ahead of me but we'll see what occurs. Might catch you on your way back down, all do able with wi fi and Tom Tom or Garmin. See ya'
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Hi Ozzie. How's your plan going for Nordkapp ?
Huzzo, got my UK breva sorted, insured, taxed and on the go. I'm doing a shake down tour of Scotland to check I'd all out. Then back to the people looking after me in Stoke, service the bike and over to Europe. Around 27 July. Thinking ferry from Hull to Rotterdam rather than south to Dover. I'll be a little ahead of you,but let's plan a rendezvous
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Huzzo, got my UK breva sorted, insured, taxed and on the go. I'm doing a shake down tour of Scotland to check I'd all out. Then back to the people looking after me in Stoke, service the bike and over to Europe. Around 27 July. Thinking ferry from Hull to Rotterdam rather than south to Dover. I'll be a little ahead of you,but let's plan a rendezvous
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Will be interested to hear about the ferry alternative Hull to Rotterdam. I have always done the Dover /Calais thing, but some sense in your idea. Dunno....Have been told my Norge is on the floor ready to go in London so nearly there !
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Will be interested to hear about the ferry alternative Hull to Rotterdam. I have always done the Dover /Calais thing, but some sense in your idea. Dunno....Have been told my Norge is on the floor ready to go in London so nearly there !
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I haven't booked the ferry yet but look like about gbp 250 one way. Hull is close to Stoke. So I'm figuring I'm going to save Just on 2 days riding and fuel by doing the ferry. Any local knowledge appreciated though
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I haven't booked the ferry yet but look like about gbp 250 one way. Hull is close to Stoke. So I'm figuring I'm going to save Just on 2 days riding and fuel by doing the ferry. Any local knowledge appreciated though
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That's always a decision to make , but I guess you can make the case that you're there to ride your bike primarily. Soooooo.. I take the line that you've got 250 quid to put through the Breva and see that part of England, although having said that, ferries are exciting things too. Definitely a first world problem. Yeah look, the ride from Calais to Rotterdam isn't that great in itself, but stuff always happens to make it ok. I did look into Felixstowe to Hook of Holland but then thought... Nah. I just bloody love that descent down the hill into Dover and that first glimpse of the English Channel is always a slap in the face moment. That's what I 'm definitely gunna do.. Unless I change my mind, which I won't... or maybe I will.. or ?
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Huzzo, got my UK breva sorted, insured, taxed and on the go. I'm doing a shake down tour of Scotland to check I'd all out. Then back to the people looking after me in Stoke, service the bike and over to Europe. Around 27 July. Thinking ferry from Hull to Rotterdam rather than south to Dover. I'll be a little ahead of you,but let's plan a rendezvous
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Are you doing the Atlantic Road ? It's spectacular and the diversion to Lofoten is worth it. About 10 k before Svolvaer there's a camping ground on the left and the people are really cool. I'll forward an e mail of theirs to you so you'll have it for your information. Tell them I'm ok and may see them soon. Coming back down from the Nordkapp via East Coast of Sweden to Uppsala is boring as bat shit but it is faster if that's your desire. Of all the places you MUST see on the way up, Geiranger is the duck's guts and you drop from 4,000 odd feet, to sea level (it's a fjord) VERY VERY quickly, be bloody careful, I was there 4 days before the Summer solstice and the road was ICE !!!
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I haven't booked the ferry yet but look like about gbp 250 one way. Hull is close to Stoke. So I'm figuring I'm going to save Just on 2 days riding and fuel by doing the ferry. Any local knowledge appreciated though
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Are you on continental Europe yet Ozzie ?
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Are you on continental Europe yet Ozzie ?
No Huzo, I'm back in Stoke planning on getting the ferry across from Newcastle to Amsterdam on the 25th.
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No Huzo, I'm back in Stoke planning on getting the ferry across from Newcastle to Amsterdam on the 25th.
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Sorry Oz. If I'd checked back a bit I wouldn't have needed to be told again. Did you meet Old Jock in Glasgee ?
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No didn't meet up with him sort of had time occupied. Went the thing GB guzzi club uno cylindri day today met Selena and Paul amongst others
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No didn't meet up with him sort of had time occupied. Went the thing GB guzzi club uno cylindri day today met Selena and Paul amongst others
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Fantastic ! Paul's doing well by all accounts, not embarrassed to say, I love that bloke!
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Huzo, booked the ferry for the night. Cost GBP186. Not bad when you consider it's overnight accommodation, breakfast and for me being up north a few tanks of fuel to get down to Dover and the up to Holland from Calais. That's my reckoning anyway.
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Huzo, booked the ferry for the night. Cost GBP186. Not bad when you consider it's overnight accommodation, breakfast and for me being up north a few tanks of fuel to get down to Dover and the up to Holland from Calais. That's my reckoning anyway.
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If you just wanna get started on the Denmark/ Norway thing with no more rooting around, there's no arguing with the logic. I just love that descent into Dover though, parking on the footpath and buying that ticket. "Thank you Sir, lane 186" ... 8 days to go !!!
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Well I'm sure I will do it one day. Let's make sure our paths cross somewhere in Scandinavia
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Well I'm sure I will do it one day. Let's make sure our paths cross somewhere in Scandinavia
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Damn right !
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Where are you Ozzie, and where to for you after Sweden etc...
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Huzo, in Hirtshals will catch the ferry to Oslo on Monday. Stop there for a few days the off again. I have some friends in southern Germany so that's the next destination after Scandinavia. To some Alps riding.
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Huzo, in Hirtshals will catch the ferry to Oslo on Monday. Stop there for a few days the off again. I have some friends in southern Germany so that's the next destination after Scandinavia. To some Alps riding.
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Good view from the lighthouse if memory serves. Ok, stay safe. 2 days.
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Good to hear mate good flight
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Good to hear mate good flight
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Yeah Qantas QF9 ex Melbourne had a diversion the other day, on board engine fire (of sorts). Could be a worry, if the other 3 stopped mid flight, I'd be stuck up there all night and never get down! Are you going over the Bridge to Nowhere in the province of Molde on the Atlantic Road?
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Hi Oz. I'm at Paul and Serena's and reckon I'll start toward the coast today. Likely cross at Dover in about 3 days. You are around half way up, yes?
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Keep us posted!
I'll be back at work now, might be able to "watch you pass through" south Norway in the afternoon or possibly during weekends (some family obligations have high priority)
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Keep us posted!
I'll be back at work now, might be able to "watch you pass through" south Norway in the afternoon or possibly during weekends (some family obligations have high priority)
Currently in UK, plan to cross channel Sunday or Monday.
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Do you have an approximate itinerary for your way up north?
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Do you have an approximate itinerary for your way up north?
Yeah, set the Tom Tom at Calais for Nordkapp and do about 600 or so k's a day. Will almost for sure go to Svolvaer, and then follow the instrument.
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Good to hear mate good flight
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Where's home today?
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Where's home today?
In just north of Oslo. Been to Geiranger and up past Trondheim.
It's been bucketing down here mate. Big storms most days. I think my time in the northern part of Europe is bone this trip. Between the Scotland and the riding here I reckon I've had 3 dry days riding. So I'm heading south to dry out lol. Safe travels
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ok mate. As you can see I'm in Dover and crossing today or tomorrow. Then NORTH!!
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Yeah, set the Tom Tom at Calais for Nordkapp and do about 600 or so k's a day. Will almost for sure go to Svolvaer, and then follow the instrument.
It's a shame to do 600 km per day after Trondheim!
Sounds like you're in a hurry, but I'll try to follow this thread.
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Whoops ! That's a bit embarrassing, in my original post, I said I'd make sure I was at the Calais clock tower @ Midday. I turned out to be 10 minutes early, you just cannot trust some blokes...
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Maybe we've passed. I'm on the border of Germany and Denmark. Tomorrow 500 k to Hirtshals by lunch, then over to Norway. Little trip up the west coast and bang!!!
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Whoops ! That's a bit embarrassing, in my original post, I said I'd make sure I was at the Calais clock tower @ Midday. I turned out to be 10 minutes early, you just cannot trust some blokes...
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Lol was anyone there to meet you then ???
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Hi Huzo,
You'll arrive in Kristiansand on Monday, then going north along the west coast, right?
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Lol was anyone there to meet you then ???
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i saw one guy, think he was French ???!
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Hi Huzo,
You'll arrive in Kristiansand on Monday, then going north along the west coast, right?
If the Guzzi doesn't crap itself, that's the plan, yes.
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In the unlikely case you should be passing through Bruges, Belgium, you are welcome. After confirmation in writing, weekdays only and between 9 -17 am/pm. We can discuss any fee later on :evil: Just kiddin' of course, any time, any place. You name it ;-)
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@Huzo. It would be great to see some pictures on your travels through Norway. I love that place.
You had a thread going about inserting pictures a while back. If you're travelling and have a smart phone, I find by far the easiest way is to use the Tapatalk app. It's a great tool for reading the forums of your choice and pasting pictures is a doddle! Just click on "+" while your writing your post and choose the picture from your photo library. Just a suggestion.
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In the unlikely case you should be passing through Bruges, Belgium, you are welcome. After confirmation in writing, weekdays only and between 9 -17 am/pm. We can discuss any fee later on :evil: Just kiddin' of course, any time, any place. You name it ;-)
Shit !!! I went past the sign on the way up. Thank you. You may regret the offer. Sometimes I scour the posts to see where the offers were. Currently in Mc Donald's on their Wi Fi near Hirtshals
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@Huzo. It would be great to see some pictures on your travels through Norway. I love that place.
You had a thread going about inserting pictures a while back. If you're travelling and have a smart phone, I find by far the easiest way is to use the Tapatalk app. It's a great tool for reading the forums of your choice and pasting pictures is a doddle! Just click on "+" while your writing your post and choose the picture from your photo library. Just a suggestion.
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Hmmmm. Thanks Exxie, it's never as easy as you guys make it look, I was born in 1958 remember, but I'll try. Anyway, there'll be heaps of shots from Norway since I've learned how, I take them on my I pad and post in the evening. Glad you're interested. Dunno where Ozrider went...
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Hmmmm. Thanks Exxie, it's never as easy as you guys make it look, I was born in 1958 remember, but I'll try. Anyway, there'll be heaps of shots from Norway since I've learned how, I take them on my I pad and post in the evening. Glad you're interested. Dunno where Ozrider went...
'62, so I'm not all that much younger!! [emoji16]. Try it, you'll like it. [emoji106]
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'62, so I'm not all that much younger!! [emoji16]. Try it, you'll like it. [emoji106]
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Keep your thumb in that position and I just might !!! :drool: You must be sleeping with that computer, I still haven't finished my small fries.. C U later...
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If the Guzzi doesn't crap itself, that's the plan, yes.
Well I'll be staying on the east side, but I'll be watching the weather forecast for the west coast and hope you're in luck and not washed away.
Am planning a getaway at the end of the month, hopefully to the west coast, but will try to avoid rain.
Have a nice trip, remember no speeding!
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The weather window is half open, so I'm going to get it in while I can (as it were).. Here's a bit of the goings on ferry wise from Hirtshals to Norway.
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Yeah, you're in a hurry all right if you took the fast ferry from Hirtshals?
An Australian built catamaran with a top speed of 48 knots, although probably not quite that fast in regular service.
2 1/4 hours trip now, when I was young I believe it took all day, or over night.....
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Hmmm. Primary goal is to operate within the weather window. No rush, will savour whatever comes up but have just set Tom Tom for Svolvaer and will obey that. Want to take a little trip to Sicily after Nordkapp then France and Spain.
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I warmly recommend, instead of taking the E39 from Kristiansand towards Stavanger, take the 9 north until you reach Rysstad, then westwards over the mountains towards Stavanger.
Lovely roads, and you get the chance to go down to Lysebotn at the bottom of the Lysefjord. Possible to take the ferry on one of the most spectacular fjords, going past Pulpit Rock, and in any case plenty of hairpins down to Lysebotn!
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I warmly recommend, instead of taking the E39 from Kristiansand towards Stavanger, take the 9 north until you reach Rysstad, then westwards over the mountains towards Stavanger.
Lovely roads, and you get the chance to go down to Lysebotn at the bottom of the Lysefjord. Possible to take the ferry on one of the most spectacular fjords, going past Pulpit Rock, and in any case plenty of hairpins down to Lysebotn!
Ok bugger it, I will ! Thanks very much. Just stuffing my face with a beautiful bread roll outside Kristin sad. After I guts myself, I'll jam that into Tom Tom
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Just checked the schedule for the ferry (I'm at work), seems only relevant departure from Lysebotn is 07.20 tomorrow morning.
And I forgot to tell you to watch out for sheep!
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Just checked the schedule for the ferry (I'm at work), seems only relevant departure from Lysebotn is 07.20 tomorrow morning.
And I forgot to tell you to watch out for sheep!
He's an Aussie, they know what to do with them
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I warmly recommend, instead of taking the E39 from Kristiansand towards Stavanger, take the 9 north until you reach Rysstad, then westwards over the mountains towards Stavanger.
Lovely roads, and you get the chance to go down to Lysebotn at the bottom of the Lysefjord. Possible to take the ferry on one of the most spectacular fjords, going past Pulpit Rock, and in any case plenty of hairpins down to Lysebotn!
@Huzo. That road down to Lysebotn is something special! [emoji3]. Not much there when you arrive, but that's not the point is it? That road.....
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He's an Aussie, they know what to do with them
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Are you insinuating that I should have warned the sheep?
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Just checked the schedule for the ferry (I'm at work), seems only relevant departure from Lysebotn is 07.20 tomorrow morning.
And I forgot to tell you to watch out for sheep!
Yes you did ! BOM!!! Actually there were some fairly good looking ones as it got a bit darker :drool:
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Dark? With your speed i was certain you would have passed the sheep in broad daylight?!
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Yes ! Was a great suggestion to take those roads, they are spectacular! However now I am going to just get there. Have entered Nordkapp via Svolvaer and following it. Weather may not last..
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Yes ! Was a great suggestion to take those roads, they are spectacular! However now I am going to just get there. Have entered Nordkapp via Svolvaer and following it. Weather may not last..
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Don't think for one second mate that your idea wasn't great, it was and still is... However I just want to get my photo at the top and then down to Sicily this time.
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Some funny stuff...
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The bastard's going in the blue bin if it "CARC's" itself !!!
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Top little spot for an AGM or gathering :drool:
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Somewhere near Trondheim (I think)!!!
A local asked me today how I was gunna' get to Svolvaer, he didn't believe me when I told him I didn't know... I just put in the destination to the Tom Tom and follow what I'm told.
Just like being at home :thewife: I've actually forgotten what day it is :wink:
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Top little spot for an AGM or gathering :drool:
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Somewhere near Trondheim (I think)!!!
A local asked me today how I was gunna' get to Svolvaer, he didn't believe me when I told him I didn't know... I just put in the destination to the Tom Tom and follow what I'm told.
Just like being at home :thewife: I've actually forgotten what day it is :wink:
I guess you know this because it isn't your first time in that part of the world, but going via Svolvaer on the way up only really makes sense if you take the ferry from Bodo and ride north through the Lofoten. It would be a pity if you just followed the Tom Tom and ended up in Svolvaer having to turn around! [emoji23]
Don't forget to enjoy the ride!
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I guess you know this because it isn't your first time in that part of the world, but going via Svolvaer on the way up only really makes sense if you take the ferry from Bodo and ride north through the Lofoten. It would be a pity if you just followed the Tom Tom and ended up in Svolvaer having to turn around! [emoji23]
Don't forget to enjoy the ride!
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Yeah that's the advice I got of another bloke, but I didn't want to get to Bodo and find the ferry was either just left or way too dear or had a hole in it or, or, .... Bugger it ! I'll take the bike. That's the good thing about Alzheimer's, even though I'm backtracking, I get to see new and interesting places !
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Well Ok, but it's a pretty inconvenient detour if you're trying to make time. Maybe this will help you decide. Here are the ferry times from Bodo to Moskenes (Lofoten). Sailing time is 3 to 4 hours. Price seems to be NOK 444. (EUR 47)
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I'm at Moi Rana, when I get to Fauske, I'll decide whether or not to go to Bodo.
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Thanks Ex, I've had a look at that and it'd seem silly not to...
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Peter , mate , looks like you are having fun :bow: More pics please .
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If you do cross over, it might be wise to take a very early ferry and make as much use of the morning as possible. From 1400 onwards it's looking wet! (On the mainland too by the way!)
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Your friendly neighborhood Guzzi travel service! [emoji16]
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You're a helpful bugger !!! Thank you, I wish you were here to tuck me in... :drool:
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Sorry sir, we don't offer that service! [emoji15]
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I didn't get a shot, but there I was today filling up with Bli Frie or whatever they call the stuff that makes the Guzzi go, and I happened to look across at the door of the servo. Well bugger me ! There as large as life was a promotional poster of the most fantastic American country music singer Norway has ever vomited forth.
He had a ten gallon hat on a five gallon head, and looked like he'd just come from the moose wrangling semi finals or similar... The thing I couldn't figure was, if you're trying to imitate Alan Jackson, do you really need the bright red beard encircling your entire head?? He'd have been more at home on a Tuna boat on the Arctic Ocean in a force four gale. The poster said, "Tonight, for one night only" thank bloody goodness for that. It was the most cringeworthy thing you could imagine, he had the same cheesy grin as Troy Mc Lure on the Simpsons, and was clutching an acoustic guitar that big it'd make a Gretch Falcon look like a Ukelele, I expected Tucker Mc Elroy and the good old boys to come lurching around the corner in a Winnebago any second.. Priceless !!!
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Sorry sir, we don't offer that service! [emoji15]
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Unlike you not to " lend a hand", and we were getting on so well :thumb:
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Leaving Moi Rana. Raining incessantly, so direct to the Nordkapp and IF it seems like a good idea and the weather comes good, I'll do the Svolvanger thing when heading South. Thanks for the assistance Xlratr, I may well still use it.
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And this...
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Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.
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Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.
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Good to hear Oz! My plans for Italy are a bit half baked at the moment, but around there is second to none. Spending some time in Germany later, visiting the Mohne dam and Eagles Nest (Hitler's retreat)... Now a tea room. Will stay in touch .
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Looks like it's pretty damp up there above the Arctic circle. That's a pity! Although it may not get *sunny* it does at least look like it might be less wet the further north you go. Here's the current rain radar picture for where you're headed.
Hang in there [emoji3]
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Thanks you guys. I won't be put off no matter what. Anyway I know it won't be wet @ the Nordkapp, someone told me it's 71 and a bit degrees and has been since records began! I will take more shots when the light comes good.
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Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.
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Ummm. Just a rough as guts guess, adding it up on my thumbs. I'm in Svolvaer right now, 2 days to the top then 4 back into Germany, then a couple into Italy makes around 8, so add a couple and I'd could be in Como around the 20th, so might set a date??? Wanna' come down to Sicily for a lap of Mt Etna?
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Left Svolvaer and lunching at Londigen ( I think!). Nothing to photo but wet roads, but looks a bit promising ahead. Currently 4 deg on the passes,but at least the rain is close to freezing, so should bounce right off!
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Left Svolvaer and lunching at Londigen ( I think!). Nothing to photo but wet roads, but looks a bit promising ahead. Currently 4 deg on the passes,but at least the rain is close to freezing, so should bounce right off!
I don't doubt that your TomTom has sent you via Lødingen, but I think it's a detour if you're still heading north.
If TomTom also put you on the ferry from Lødingen to get you back on the E6, it would lose most of my respect.
I hope the weather improves!
You might as well know that I haven't even been to Trondheim on motorbike. One day though........ But I won't be in a hurry when riding up there!
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I don't doubt that your TomTom has sent you via Lødingen, but I think it's a detour if you're still heading north.
If TomTom also put you on the ferry from Lødingen to get you back on the E6, it would lose most of my respect.
I hope the weather improves!
You might as well know that I haven't even been to Trondheim on motorbike. One day though........ But I won't be in a hurry when riding up there!
No mate, I did the ferry on advice (I think!) honestly I'm starting to forget. Also I've been before on the bike, but forgot to take photo's so that's why I'm nicking up there before heading South. I don't plan much, just let it hit me in the face.
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@Huzo, what are you doing for accommodation? Are you camping in that weather?
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.Not much photo action today. Torrential rain for the most part. Tomorrow lunch time I'll be there.
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@Huzo, what are you doing for accommodation? Are you camping in that weather?
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Yes mostly, but not tonight. Want an easy get away without the buggerising around in the morning. To be honest I'd say 'cos of the weather, rooming 20-30% of the time. That'll change when I get South more. It's just a chance to dry everything out each day in the room, with the heater set to HOT!!!
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Cop an optic on this!
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He just hired the rig and went and jagged the big bugger. He didn't even seem that chuffed !
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You probably know this, but many camp sites in Norway have huts to rent. Nothing luxurious, but the cost is often not much more than camping. It saves having to put a tent up (or even worse, pack if away!) in the rain. Look for a sign saying "Hytter"
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Okay! I'd seen the signs and the huts at seperate times but had not sort of joined the dots there. Thanks for the tip. I will be looking for that.
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Gildtun. 350 k to go...
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Hmmm, 'Thought it would be warmer given the prediction of 71 degrees. Feels more like 5 !
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Not much happened today. Splashed my way down to the border of Finland and about 150 k past there heading South. Gunna go to Helsinki and cross to Estonia (I think it is !). Anyway here's a sample of the action...
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Pretty much at Helsinki ready to cross into Estonia. Roadside reindeer VERY hard to see until they move!
Here's a little something, (not much I know), looking forward to Germany again and ummm, that other place, Ummm ...Oh yes, Italy !! :drool:
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Heading down through Estonia. Got off the ferry in TORRENTIAL rain ! Positively dangerous leaving the confines of the city but all ended up ok. Tomorrow, Lithuania and stuff.
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Chez Huzo...
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Boarding ferry for Estonia. (There'll be better stuff soon from Germany etc...)
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Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.
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Hi Oz. It's a couple of thousand quiet k's from where I am to Salzburg, which is a destination on this trip. I'll probably be there in 3 days or so. Therefore could swing by your area if you're hanging around. I just checked, the actual location is Berchtesgaden, I think it's in Austria.
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Not far from the border but Berchtesgaden is actually in Germany.
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Not far from the border but Berchtesgaden is actually in Germany.
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Whoops :embarrassed:
Thanks for that Ex. I would have probably twigged, but then again... I'm a bit of a bugger for putting things in the Tom Tom and then forgetting where the place was I visited !
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Great trip :grin:
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Great trip :grin:
Yeah Moz it is. Not much to get excited about over the last couple of days coming down through Eastern Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and all that..but you've gotta go through there to get to the good bit(s). Either Sweden or Finland. I just smashed the k's out, that's sorta ok too, feeling shagged at the end of the day on a bike is still a good way to go. It was a fair ride from Calais up to Nordkapp, but it was worth it, I forgot to take photo's last year, my mate in Australia said when I got home last year that I'd buggered things up and who knows when I'd ever get the chance again. Well I guess that kind of solved that one. Very much looking forward to seeing the Mosson Dam in Switzerland. (Google it!)
Surprising how the k's rack up though, just that little lot so far adds up to 7,000. I don't think there'll be much change out of 17,000 by the finish. :bike-037:
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How's the trye tread goin' then? Keep the pix coming..
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How's the trye tread goin' then? Keep the pix coming..
There's bugger all worth photo'ing in This part of the place, but soon in Germany, Italy etc. that'll be different story.
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There's bugger all worth photo'ing in This part of the place, but soon in Germany, Italy etc. that'll be different story.
Some flatlanders enjoy seeing other countries flat lands. Fields and homes are different, and interesting.
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Some flatlanders enjoy seeing other countries flat lands. Fields and homes are different, and interesting.
Okay then if you like...
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Okay then if you like...
Thanks!
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There's a kind of sadness that pervades everything around this part of Poland. The signs in and around the cities are cheap and garish. It seems stuck in the 50's with a static looking hopelessness that hangs in the air.
Young pouting girls, stand around with i phones the size of a phone book, and young (also some not so young) guys, hover around aimlessly with a sneering, accusing looking stare. It seems the normal thing for the guys, is to pump iron all day and end up with arms the size of my upper thigh, and get juiced up to the eyeballs on the gear, and set off the look with an ill fitting "EVERLAST" T-shirt.
A tip of the hat by most toward fashion conformity though, is the matching colour of fingertips with teeth.... Yellow :sad:
Here's a couple of shots of a new development going up in a nice part of town, and a guy who's been waiting since WW 2 for the Pub to open!
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How's the trye tread goin' then? Keep the pix coming..
Looks a bit pox in the photo, but no real flat spot forming yet. At 7,500 k's that's ok, I reckon it'll do 16,000...
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Hi Oz. It's a couple of thousand quiet k's from where I am to Salzburg, which is a destination on this trip. I'll probably be there in 3 days or so. Therefore could swing by your area if you're hanging around. I just checked, the actual location is Berchtesgaden, I think it's in Austria.
Missed this Huzo. I'm camping up around andermatt in the Swiss Alps. Will be back in Aarau Switzerland Sunday Tues and Wed the bike is off the road for some TLC. Over 10000k since 21 June then Austria will you still be around this area then?
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Missed this Huzo. I'm camping up around andermatt in the Swiss Alps. Will be back in Aarau Switzerland Sunday Tues and Wed the bike is off the road for some TLC. Over 10000k since 21 June then Austria will you still be around this area then?
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Looking at Berchtesgaden tomorrow. Won't be far away !
Also, not the first time I've said this, but, your's are bigger than mine. Photo's that is !
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We'll be bloody lucky not to crash into each other ! Also, have you seen how close to the Emmosson Dam you are? Check this...
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Splashing my way down the ??? Motorway/freeway/highway/interstate/.... TRACK!! I decided to have another go at getting breakfast on a Sunday morning in Poland. Stopped at a servo that looked like it was selling distilled cat piss for use in modern Italian motorbicycles.
I passed on the "offer" of petroleum but (for some reason) decided to ask for some breakfast, I figured that I could always stop and wrench my guys out in a roadside ditch, but if the Norge welded itself together I'd be rooted !
The recently released Polish penitentiary inmate said...."FOR SURE YOU WAANT BREAKFAST? I MAAKE YOU BREAKFAST !!!" SHOULD BE NO PRRROBLEM!" You bloody little beauty Sergei, thought I, as he butted out his used Marlboro and wiped his hands on his "apron". The last thing I wanted for breakfast was "BIG PRRROBLEMB" :food:
I gutsed the bowl of Syccyzzlyccxz soup and it was (as usual) bloody lovely, I wanted to apologise to the young lady waitress for making her put her mobile 'phone down to make my "cappuccino", but when I saw her chuck half a teaspoon of coffee in a plastic cup and added WATER!, I thought maybe she didn't find it too much trouble after all...
Still, there'll be something I'll miss when I leave Poland for Germany... I'm gunna spend the next few hours wondering what it is!
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Noice !!!
BTW. What's the deal with old songs in Poland et al. While scoffing my soup, I heard David Dundas' "When I wake up" and Katrina and the Waves' " Walking on Sunshine", dunno where she was walking, but it sure as shit wasn't bloody Poland! :angry: Copya'later...
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We'll be bloody lucky not to crash into each other ! Also, have you seen how close to the Emmosson Dam you are? Check this...
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Guess my images are bigger because of the camera. Need good images for my blog.
Didn't get over to the French side of the Alps. So not close to Emosson. The central Alps have kept me busy. Poland sounds interesting mate!
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We'll be bloody lucky not to crash into each other ! Also, have you seen how close to the Emmosson Dam you are? Check this...
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This is helping me find my way around the Alps and some local advice
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Yeah, but still ok, in a highly affordable WW2 sort of way..
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And the rain fell upon the Earth for 20 days and 20 nights,
And the intrepid foreign traveller on his way to Italy, looked to the Heavens and exclaimed !
Lord, if this truly is the wayeth to Mandello, the promised land
Why have you apparently forsaken me ?
Truly if this is the righteous path, send me a sign, like that one (pointing to a small roadside offering)
And the Lord looked down upon Huzo and said, (rather intimidatingly and unnecessarily volumously)
(Admittedly feeling a bit sorry for him)
"THAT'S NOT A SIGN" and reached into his white robe, "THAT'S A SIGN"
Sorta' like a heavenly Crocodile Dundee
"IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YA ?" (Correct English was not his first language as you may recall)
Producing a suitably impressive piece of kit 50' high !
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and our insignificant little friend had to admit that it probably was....
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And the rain fell upon the Earth for 20 days and 20 nights,
And the intrepid foreign traveller on his way to Italy, looked to the Heavens and exclaimed !
Lord, if this truly is the wayeth to Mandello, the promised land
Why have you apparently forsaken me ?
Truly if this is the righteous path, send me a sign, like that one (pointing to a small roadside offering)
And the Lord looked down upon Huzo and said, (rather intimidatingly and unnecessarily volumously)
(Admittedly feeling a bit sorry for him)
"THAT'S NOT A SIGN" and reached into his white robe, "THAT'S A SIGN"
Sorta' like a heavenly Crocodile Dundee
"IS THAT GOOD ENOUGH FOR YA ?" (Correct English was not his first language as you may recall)
Producing a suitably impressive piece of kit 50' high !
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and our insignificant little friend had to admit that it probably was....
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Hi Ozrider. Currently a couple or three hours from Brerchsgaden. Looking at it, I reckon Berky tonite, tour Eagles Nest Tuesday and can shit Andermat in Wednesday, so how would that work for you ? Could maybe do the tour early Tues and scarper over to Andermat in the arvo. Then off South to Milan etc...What say you ?
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Hi Ozrider. Currently a couple or three hours from Brerchsgaden. Looking at it, I reckon Berky tonite, tour Eagles Nest Tuesday and can shit Andermat in Wednesday, so how would that work for you ? Could maybe do the tour early Tues and scarper over to Andermat in the arvo. Then off South to Milan etc...What say you ?
Hi Huzo, I'm out of action today and tomorrow (Wed) and so it the bike. Doing some service work. Thurs I will be on the move again. I'm now staying in a little village near Aarau. Thurs will be heading back up into Germany. If your still around Thurs that's great but if you have moved on that's OK.
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Hi Huzo, I'm out of action today and tomorrow (Wed) and so it the bike. Doing some service work. Thurs I will be on the move again. I'm now staying in a little village near Aarau. Thurs will be heading back up into Germany. If your still around Thurs that's great but if you have moved on that's OK.
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Yeah mate. I've just done the Eagle's Nest tour and will be moving in about an hour. It's 500 k from here to Arau, if you had the kettle on, I could whiz down there this afternoon and have a Vegemite sandwich and an iced vo vo! If you respond before I close the pad I'll see what's up, but will enter that destination anyway and have a look in a couple of hours.
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Will be there for tea Oz.
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Ok Oz. Got there as predicted. Don't know where you are, so going to find camping, getting dark 8.28 pm
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This place.
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Giz an e mail or forum post, and I'll see you for brekky!
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Hi Huzo, I'm out of action today and tomorrow (Wed) and so it the bike. Doing some service work. Thurs I will be on the move again. I'm now staying in a little village near Aarau. Thurs will be heading back up into Germany. If your still around Thurs that's great but if you have moved on that's OK.
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But Oz.... WHAT'S THE NAME OF THE "LITTLE VILLAGE" and maybe an address and I would have ridden to the door... Anyway I'm in Blick at the camping.
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Hi Huzo, hope you are having a ball over there. Great scenery and windy roads. Re the oil sensor issue , I have a spare nailhead one new if you want it when you return. I have converted mine to the upgraded one. Can post it to you or you may want the upgraded one. Enjoy your time over there. Get lost in Italia time. Ian
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Hi Huzo, hope you are having a ball over there. Great scenery and windy roads. Re the oil sensor issue , I have a spare nailhead one new if you want it when you return. I have converted mine to the upgraded one. Can post it to you or you may want the upgraded one. Enjoy your time over there. Get lost in Italia time. Ian
Jeez Ian, that's a good offer. Mine is the coarse threaded one so if that's the go, I'll ride over and get it. It'd be at least $6.00 to post it, I'll go broke! Leaving for the Emmosson Dam in Switzerland, then down to Mandello del Lario to get the oil changed (as one does!). Wonder if I can find a bike shop near the factory with a famous name? Thanx again, will talk at home (or before)
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Well Oz, it's brekky now then off.. Woulda' been good but giz a shout if you can in next hour, then it's..........!
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Don`t miss out on visiting Norge now you`re entering Italy ! Maybe spend a night at Hotel Norge ? Not the cheapest accommodation you can find, but if you tell the staff that you`ve been riding all the way from Nordkapp to Norge on your Norge - maybe you can charme them to give you a discount ?
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Today so far.
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Today so far.
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Hi Huzo, sorry we didn't connect. But for me it worked out. Rear brake problem was at the brake pedal end. Inside plugs I don't think had ever been replaced nor the fuel filter. Outcome the bike is running a hell of a lot better. I'm up in Germany. Great pictures mate
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Okay then. Now 10,000 k's rolled around so got the oil changed at Agostini's. As usual just walked in and at 4.45 in the afternoon the guy on the desk tells me that tomorrow is "for sure very full up", so being a Thursday thought , I'm gunna be "stuck" in Mandello.. Bastard !!!
But then as if on cue, he says "is no big problem", you give key to (mechanic) and he do now for you, bloody fantastic ! Funny how an Italian can say to you in Agostini's, is no problem" and it sounds different to a Lithuanian/ Latvian/ Estonian saying "OKAAAY, IS NO PRROBBLEMMMB".... Perception I guess.
So today might do a lap of the Lago, (Lake).
Here's some stuff, better to come later.
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Sorta' better when you're there.
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Well goodness me, I thought I'd been on some beautiful (hazardous) roads, but Como to Bellagio is IT !
There just wasn't anything I could have conceived that would have made it more....."right".
Check this out..
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The two old men made me an awffer I couldn't refuse !
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If you get a chance to ride Mandello, Lecco, Bellaggio and then to Onno and back, you'd be in for a treat!
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If you get a chance to ride Mandello, Lecco, Bellaggio and then to Onno and back, you'd be in for a treat!
Yeah mate I don't doubt that for one moment...
But just to lower the tone for a second, what's the deal with Italian riders, they CANNOT see someone in front and not pass, and although their skills seem good in the main, they are SUICIDAL ! Most times it works out but sheesh!
Reality is that I probably won't, and I tend to ride pretty conservatively being alone and in a foreign country. The consequences of a crash would be severe..
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Driving is a "fluid" exercise...open spaces must be filled in naturally. Lanes painted on the ground are merely suggestions...
Forget the "rules" and drive with the flow and you'll feel liberated!
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Driving is a "fluid" exercise...open spaces must be filled in naturally. Lanes painted on the ground are merely suggestions...
Forget the "rules" and drive with the flow and you'll feel liberated!
Yes mate but often that "flow" is in the opposite direction to you and on your side of the road ! :bike-037:
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So much for the legend that Ozzies can find each other anywhere anytime :grin:
Dusty
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So much for the legend that Ozzies can find each other anywhere anytime :grin:
Dusty
Ummm, Dusty. I was there as predicted by the Tom Tom within 8 minutes...
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Hey Oz. I've given Sicily the arse and have crossed into France. Staying at Grenoble tonite with a pretty flexible schedule. Do you know where you'll be tomorrow (Sunday) night or Monday etc...?
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The new Guzzi riders are a different bunch. I was leaving a town somewhere on my way to somewhere and stopped at some lights.
A young perfumed guy with immaculately clean shorts and white socks and runners, on a new looking V7 something or other pulled up next to me with a GIRL on the back wearing bugger all, he didn't put his feet down because her legs reached the road and still had 90 deg bend in them !!! :drool: (joke)
Anyway I digress, (understandably). I didn't expect any acknowledgement but it's odds on that with the plate and the general look and being a Guzzi, it would not have been a big surprise to get a nod in return.
The guy did not even look sideways from 2' away and the opposite light was still green as he whipped the clutch in, and within a microsecond, CRASHED the poor thing into gear. Realising he still had to wait some time he began to get a bit jumpy and started dragging the clutch to hold the bike on the hill, not content with that, as the latent aggression built and the need to appear dominant in front of his girl grew greater, he HELD ON SOME MORE FRONT BRAKE AND UPPED THE REVS WHILE LETTING OUT SOME CLUTCH!!! Eventually the torture session was over for the poor thing and the light went green. A gut full of revs and an uncoordinated release of the clutch, saw the whole she-bang launch off down the road with him casting furtive glances in the mirror to see if I was "in pursuit"....
Why the bloody hell didn't he just buy a damn R1 and order would have been restored. Why do they want these bikes if they're gunna indulge in drags at stop lights? Although, I gotta say, that considering it had his weight and the little "prize" on the back, it was none too tardy getting away...
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Lol was anyone there to meet you then ???
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Sorry Kev, missed your post.
Nah, and I was so sure I'd have to buy 8 cappuccino's.
Boy was that ever a relief !!! Was worried sick !
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Sorry Kev, missed your post.
Nah, and I was so sure I'd have to buy 8 cappuccino's.
Boy was that ever a relief !!! Was worried sick !
Lol, sounds like you're having a great time anyway mate. We are all jealous and following your progress with interest.
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Crossing through France toward Toulouse, maybe tour Airbus factory, wanted to stay in Como.
Here's something...
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Have not seen a Griso since I got off the plane in Heathrow...
Don't know where they all are ??? Bugger it....I'm Going to the Eiffel Tower...
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Now, about this GPS thing..
Yesterday I took a call 400 k from Paris from a guy I'd met in Gothenburg on another Nordkapp trip on the Guzzi. We'd arranged that I would get on and just smash it out, but the ETA said it would be finishing in near dark. Leaving the last peage the traffic was doing 130 and (way) above. I set the GPS and must have taken 15 changes of direction at non descript and otherwise unremarkable intersections.
With impending lane changes being forecast 500 metres in advance it was a tense but relatively painless exercise, the Tom Tom took me 10 metres from the door.
Now, to sing the praises of a map is probably justifiable if you already have half an ounce of a clue where you're going, but in the situation I described??? Forget abaarrt it ! The roads sweep around and change direction subtly such that I defy ANYONE to find 146 Rue de la Saussiere in the inner city district of Billancourt in Paris at 1 hr after dark within 10 minutes of the ETA.
Here's some stuff. I know I've seen this thing but can't quite place it's name...
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Crossing through France toward Toulouse, maybe tour Airbus factory, wanted to stay in Como.
Here's something...
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Been in Italy Bormio, Mandello and surrounds been off the internet. Currently in Nauders heading back to Germany. But it looks like you are well gone. Cheers mate
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Been in Italy Bormio, Mandello and surrounds been off the internet. Currently in Nauders heading back to Germany. But it looks like you are well gone. Cheers mate
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I won't stalk you (much), but where in Germany?
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I won't stalk you (much), but where in Germany?
I'll be in Augsburg for 2days till the weather clears then to the dordogne region of southern france
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I'll be in Augsburg for 2days till the weather clears then to the dordogne region of southern france
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Enjoy!
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FANTASTIC! Thank you for sharing. :drool:
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FANTASTIC! Thank you for sharing. :drool:
No worries GG.
Aways happy to talk about myself !! :laugh:
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Going to Mohne Dam this morning. Google "bouncing bomb" WW2 history.
Nice street in Bastogne, Belgium. I've never been to New Orleans but it reminds me of stuff I've seen on telly. French influence perhaps ?
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Going to Mohne Dam this morning. Google "bouncing bomb" WW2 history.
Nice street in Bastogne, Belgium. I've never been to New Orleans but it reminds me of stuff I've seen on telly. French influence perhaps ?
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Dambusters ahoy, great movie that was - I guess they fixed the dam up by now.
Ingenious and simple method of judging the aircraft's height over water on the night bombing run.
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Yeah, was good Kev.
They had the bugger fixed in no time.. Clever sods.
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Went for a squiz at the Mohne Dam today. The repair isn't VISIBLE but isn't INVISIBLE either !
I'd reckon that if you had a photo of today's wall and drew a line where you reckon the repair was, then superimposed a shot from '42, you'd go damn close !
Some images if you like..
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When I lived in Germany (Bielefeld) back in the 80s you could still see where the breech had been repaired.
30 plus years on I guess nature takes its course.
Nip over to Detmold if you get a moment and take a look at Hermannsdenkmal quite impressive but suffers from a bit of strafing IIRC
The railway viaduct at Bielefeld is also worth a look at as it was targeted at one point courtesy of a grand slam/tall boy bomb (can't remember which)
Cheerio and have fun
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Went for a squiz at the Mohne Dam today. The repair isn't VISIBLE but isn't INVISIBLE either !
I'd reckon that if you had a photo of today's wall and drew a line where you reckon the repair was, then superimposed a shot from '42, you'd go damn close !
Some images if you like..
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Hey Huzo, I'm about to leave Germany, back to Switzerland for a couple of days, a taste of southern France for future reference. Plan to be at Calais 12 September and cross back to England. If any of that fits with you plans our paths may cross yet. In France I'll be camping near Montignac at St Leon on the Vezere with some other bikers from 8-10 sept. Cheers
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Think I'll be back in the Dart by 6th or so, but will be thrashing around England and Scotland 'till 23rd.
We'll see what's up..
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Think I'll be back in the Dart by 6th or so, but will be thrashing around England and Scotland 'till 23rd.
We'll see what's up..
OK I'll be in Stoke from about the 13th. Have to set up the bike for storage. Clean oil etc before I fly home on the 20th
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OK I'll be in Stoke from about the 13th. Have to set up the bike for storage. Clean oil etc before I fly home on the 20th
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Ooooo! Stoke eh? Hmmmmmm....
That's probably the best idea yet Oz. I'll texta that one in!
Ya' got an address on that one mate. I'll put if in the Tom Tom...( PM if you're more comfortable)
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All good Huzo. Couple of passes round Andermatt to do tomorrow to round out the set of high altitude passes. A little bit of food and wine in France before England. Pack the bike into storage then fly home.
Pics at the factory and atop Stelvio Pass (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/acb0dbb12233444cfa0b4900531f4f03.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170903/2a469c5594b7dc86dd63c8e7c7aad2b4.jpg)
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Yep, gotta be done..
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Left a friends place in Tilburg (Netherlands), I had every intention of moving down the coast towards Calais and onto a couple of other things.
However, a combination of atrocious weather ahead and a desire to cross channel and (maybe) get to Glasgow, saw me on the P&O ferry for Dover.
As if on cue, the clouds fell down around me and sat 40' above my head as I rolled off the ferry, so I knew I was back in the UK. I've got 13,000 up so far on this trip and the bike's been faultless. (Yeah I don't get it either)....
Anyway, there'll be something better ahead, but for now..
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Yeah well...
I know it's not Mandello or Norway or Transfagarasan et al. but what do you look at in London.
Tomorrow off to Wales with Paul Harris and Serena Powis (Cosa Italiana). Been invited to a Guzzi do up there, so "whatd'ya gunna do? Forget abaarrt it!" I said yes.
Maybe something good up there, but it is decidedly not Italy...
Got you pencilled in Oz for 13th or so in Stoke.
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Currently buggerising around in Wales heading to Guzzi Club GB rally.
Here's some stuff along the way.
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Great pictures! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. I have enjoyed it very much.
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Great pictures! Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. I have enjoyed it very much.
Very welcome.
Hope you guys are not getting tired of it.
Just ignore the post if so.
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great trip - keep 'em coming :grin:
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Great to finally catch up in Stoke huza
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Great to finally catch up in Stoke huza
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The mighty breva in front of a bottle chimney in Stoke(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170913/17ab99b269b698242ed2a40fe9677df7.jpg)
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Yeah. Was a good evening, we'll try our luck in the Southern Hemisphere next time !
BTW, I rang that bloke you went to school with who flies planes. R.I. He was well pleased to hear of the circumstances of our meeting.
I'm currently in Felixstowe.
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Yeah. Was a good evening, we'll try our luck in the Southern Hemisphere next time !
BTW, I rang that bloke you went to school with who flies planes. R.I. He was well pleased to hear of the circumstances of our meeting.
I'm currently in Felixstowe.
Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!
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Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!
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It's a big continent Europe. GB is more contained lol
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It's a big continent Europe. GB is more contained lol
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While you're there have a gander at the National Motorcycle Museum if you haven't seen it already. Amazing collection of mainly Brit bikes, up in the middle somewhere
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Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!
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Yeah we consummated our relationship at last!
I videoed the whole thing, you should watch it, it only goes for 2 minutes.. :embarrassed:
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While you're there have a gander at the National Motorcycle Museum if you haven't seen it already. Amazing collection of mainly Brit bikes, up in the middle somewhere
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Too late mate, I'm on the East Coast now..
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Yeah we consummated our relationship at last!
I videoed the whole thing, you should watch it, it only goes for 2 minutes.. :embarrassed:
Send me the link unless it's X rated
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Send me the link unless it's X rated
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C'mon, they're the best ones !
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C'mon, they're the best ones !
True but the thought of watching two ageing Aussie males
doesn't appeal much. No offense intended of course:-)
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True but the thought of watching two ageing Aussie males
doesn't appeal much. No offense intended of course:-)
Many a good tune been played on an old fiddle
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You been watching The worlds fastest Indian [emoji23]
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You been watching The worlds fastest Indian [emoji23]
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I always play a nice song during such activities.
The minute waltz is a personal favourite ! :wink:
Now come on guys, for heaven's sake...
How about 12 months to get our s**t together and meet UNDER THE CLOCK TOWER IN CALAIS AT MIDDAY, on a date to be fixed in 2018, as a primer for a trip back in 2021 for the 100th !
I resolve to have in excess of 200,000 on the Norge by then and (again), the first cappuccino is on me and I'll shout the Pizzas in Mandello.
For heaven's sake guys.... Come on !!!
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In the unlikely case you should be passing through Bruges, Belgium, you are welcome. After confirmation in writing, weekdays only and between 9 -17 am/pm. We can discuss any fee later on :evil: Just kiddin' of course, any time, any place. You name it ;-)
Just trawling through some stuff Frans.
I did go through Belgium but I lost track of who was where, but thank you indeed for your offer.
I stopped in a lovely place in a valley and was made welcome by some wonderful local guys. Back in London now after 16,000 k's and the Guzzi was perfect, I think I'll check the tappets when it gets home.
I want to re iterate that your offer was generous and I'll factor it in next year if still open.
Thanks again.
Huzo.
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Geez you guys finally managed to hook up - the suspense was killing me !!
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It just made it all the more passionate. We ran toward each other, arms outstretched in slow motion... hair flying behind, etc......( you'll have to see the video)
Here's some stuff. There's something about that pub that reminds me of the "incident"
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There's more stuff but not yet sent to me.
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Lol, one thing I enjoyed in the UK was pub names. I started writing them down in my notebook but lost it eventually along with some of my marbles.
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Lol, one thing I enjoyed in the UK was pub names. I started writing them down in my notebook but lost it eventually along with some of my marbles.
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Yeah, that great philosopher Ozzie Osborne put it best when he said
"Of all the fings I've far'in lost, it's me mind I miss the most"
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Is this a Roamer ? It looks like one but with the attractiveness of a V7..
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Is this a Roamer ? It looks like one but with the attractiveness of a V7..
(http://thumb.ibb.co/fzLTG5/IMG_0468.jpg) (http://ibb.co/fzLTG5)
Looks like a Roamer with a V7 tank, like Todd at Guzzitech made some time back.
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Well....
It's kinda' all over now. Back in London and have washed the bike and will be in the depot for return to Oz in a couple of days. The Norge did NOTHING wrong over 17,000 k's and I really do feel more enamoured than ever with it. Looking at it, you can't tell that it's even been, and when washing the dirt off it in it's filthy state, I looked at the muddy mess on the ground and wondered how the dirt from 6 weeks and 17,000 km can run together and look like there was never a distance between them...I think the whole world is made of the same stuff.
The rough description is London, Calais, Hirtshals, Kristiansand, Bodo, (Ferry) Lofoten, Nordkapp, Helsinki, Brno, Geneva, Mandello, Rome, Paris, Rotterdam, Calais, London. (and a bit in between)...
Oil changed at Agostini's and otherwise never saw the spanners...
Riding back from the car wash without the heavy panniers and top box, she felt like what you guys on 8 valvers
feel everyday, you'd reckon you had a rocket up your arse! But it's all relative I guess, I still wouldn't change it for anything.
I'll have it back by end of November and then ride it 'round in the Aussie summer before starting preps for 2018.. I'll have to get cracking 'cos before you know it, it'll be "Almost That Time Again", I'll save up for the cappuccinos that I'll doubtless have to buy for the assembled throng under the clock tower in Calais :wink:.
Just a look at how well (I think) she's stood up to Europe for the fourth time, and thanks to any or all that have taken an interest. :thumb:
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Nicely done - travel safe back home....
Mark
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Oh....
and I forgot this one. Like to try to get you to believe it's a testament to how well she's stood up to 72,000 km on Europe trips, but we all know it's just a gratuitous bit of self indulgence, but part of me doesn't care..(the important part !)
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Nicely done - travel safe back home....
Mark
Thanks Mark...( Especially the second bit. ) Hope they've done the service properly on the A 380 !
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Sad to see this thread come to a close, I have enjoyed your updates and pictures.
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Sad to see this thread come to a close, I have enjoyed your updates and pictures.
Sort of had to mate.
The way I tend to rave on, if I had my way I'd still be talking about this one as I'm heading of for next years...
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Sort of had to mate.
The way I tend to rave on, if I had my way I'd still be talking about this one as I'm heading of for next years...
See you back in Australia Huzo. I fly out Wednesday. Mighty breva 1, is waiting back home and mighty breva 2, is in winter hibernation lol
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See you back in Australia Huzo. I fly out Wednesday. Mighty breva 1, is waiting back home and mighty breva 2, is in winter hibernation lol
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Damn right! Thanx for the evening.
Next time, can I sleep on the right ?
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See you back in Australia Huzo. I fly out Wednesday. Mighty breva 1, is waiting back home and mighty breva 2, is in winter hibernation lol
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Don't come back through Auckland, some knob head digger driver cut the fuel pipe coming from the Marsden point refinery so no avgas for the planes.
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Don't come back through Auckland, some knob head digger driver cut the fuel pipe coming from the Marsden point refinery so no avgas for the planes.
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Jeez, that's no bloody good KK !
I might get away with it though. I've got a couple of thousand hours in gliders, so I'll be ok if it runs out of fuel !
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Lol, I don't think them jumbo jets glide that well mate
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Lol, I don't think them jumbo jets glide that well mate
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Interestingly enough, I think their best L/D is around 15:1 which is not terribly bad for an A 380, although like all gliders, you only get one go at the approach.
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Thanks for all the updates and pics Pete. We'll have to catch up when you're back and you can talk my ear off with all your adventures LOL.
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Darn it - my subtle plan to lure you up to Lincolnshire and ply you with drinks, drugs and loose women while I got the wheels off it and onto my B11 has failed :sad:
Have a safe trip home
Tris
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Darn it - my subtle plan to lure you up to Lincolnshire and ply you with drinks, drugs and loose women while I got the wheels off it and onto my B11 has failed :sad:
Have a safe trip home
Tris
Remember I said I'd leave the wire ones at the local bike shop for you....Webb's or something I think it was...
I rang them the other day and they said someone left in a lorry with them.
Wasn't that you ???
'Chucked a set of old cast ones on for the trip home.My original back one is currently being used as a hose reel in Australia. (Actually, that's the truth !)
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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 :bow:) next door
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 :angry:
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 ! :wink:)
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.
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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?
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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.
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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 ! :rolleyes:
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[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..
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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...?
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It's hard to keep some people down on the farm!!! :smiley:
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It's hard to keep some people down on the farm!!! :smiley:
I just go to the overseas farm...!
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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..!
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Huzo
how do you get your bike to UK?
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Huzo
how do you get your bike to UK?
Boat.
Ring 0429 494401
No I'm not on the take.
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How much if you don't mind me asskin?
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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.
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That's not bad if return. Does that include insurance or do you organize that separate?
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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...!
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Sorry for the root up on the above post, but you get the idea I'm sure..
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Thanks just thinking at the moment.
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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. :sad:
PS.
I paid my deposit today for Russia 2019 on the Norge..
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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.
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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..
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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... :clock:
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Ye next week.
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Ye next week.
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