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Welcome to the Horizons Unlimited Bulletin Board - The HUBB!
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ and the HU website Intro. The HU website Intro page will give you a great - and quick - introduction to the many features of the site - it's not just the HUBB/Bulletin Board, there's LOADS more!

You have to register before you can post. It's VERY worthwhile to register - you get many more privileges as a Registered User! You can use Private Messaging and send email to other users, choose your own Avatar and view other users Personal Profiles. You can also subscribe to threads you're interested in and receive email notification of updates, and much more. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

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Advisories and Urgent Information
Recent News, political or military events, which may affect trip plans or routes. Personal and vehicle security, tips and questions.
687 5,182
Ride Tales, Trip Reports and Stories
Ride Tales (2 Viewing)
You've asked for it, so here you go - an easy way to post your ride reports, whether it's a weekend ride or around the world. Please make the first words of the title WHERE the ride is. See the announcement in the forum for details on posting. Please do NOT just post a link to elsewhere. For a link, see Get a Link.
113 885
 
Major trips in blog format. NO limit on number of pictures.
If you're heading off for a major trip, this is a good way to keep family and friends in touch.
NOTE: There aren't any counts displayed on the right, as they're in a different system - there's over 125 major travellers stories posted, some 10 years long!
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Planning, Trip
For Travellers who want to meet up with other travellers on the road
2,545 13,813
 
Route Planning (2 Viewing)
Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
1,930 10,688
Trip Transport (5 Viewing)
Shipping the bike and yourself.
1,526 5,488
 
Trip Paperwork (2 Viewing)
Covers all documentation, carnets, customs and country requirements, how to deal with insurance etc.
1,934 8,687
 
Medical info, e.g. malaria, vaccinations, travel medical tips, medical insurance, where to find a doctor.
250 1,801
 
Post your TIPS to travellers - all the interesting little tidbits you learned on the road about packing, where to get stuff, and how to cope with problems. Please make sure the subject describes the tip clearly!
324 2,905
 
Have you 'made a difference' while travelling, by fundraising or donating time and energy to a worthwhile cause such as wildlife conservation or tsunami reconstruction efforts? Tell us how you did it, what the experience was like, and how others can help. Are you a non-profit organisation or individual who knows of an opportunity for travellers to help out in a less developed country? Tell us about it and provide contact details here.
119 474
 
Events
UK Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
170 2,759
Canada / USA / Mexico and Central America Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
85 824
 
Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
68 741
 
Post any motorcycle event of interest to motorcycle travellers here - please put the location country in the subject!
250 1,108
Regional Forums
Sahara Travel Forum (9 Viewing)
Topics specific to North Africa and the Sahara down to the 17th parallel (Nouakchott, Timbuktu, Agadez, northern Sudan)
3,214 18,963
sub-Saharan Africa (3 Viewing)
Topics specific to sub-Saharan Africa. (Includes all countries South of 17 degrees latitude)
by brend
1 Day Ago Go to last post
1,169 6,126
Topics specific to Latin America - South and Central America and Mexico only.
2,316 13,965
Topics specific to Australia and New Zealand only.
425 2,987
Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
517 3,152
Northern Asia (1 Viewing)
Topics specific to Russia, Central Asia (also known as "the 'stans"), Mongolia, Japan and Korea
647 4,665
Southern Asia (5 Viewing)
Topics specific to Southern Asia, from Iran and Armenia east through Pakistan and India to China / Vietnam / Indonesia.
955 5,491
Europe (2 Viewing)
Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
1,125 8,298
Middle East (7 Viewing)
Topics specific to the Middle East countries, from Syria south to Yemen
20 Hours Ago Go to last post
414 2,684
Iceland is a great place to ride, but seems to get missed a lot! Jakob our moderator has also written a book on it, and is happy to help with anything you could want to know.
53 365
Equipment, Travel
Equipment Reviews (1 Viewing)
Post YOUR REVIEWS of ANY Motorcycle, Camping or Travel Equipment and accessories. Tell us what worked and didn't work for you!
589 5,211
Photo Forum (1 Viewing)
Everything on Travel Photography, from what kind of equipment to how to light a subject, moderated by Stuart (Reggie) Martindale, a pro English photographer
221 1,724
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
499 4,778
How to find your way - traditional map, compass and road signs, or GPS and more
592 3,308
 
Connecting - internet cafes, laptops, Palm devices, cell phones - how to connect, use, which one, and Bike to Bike and passenger intercoms.
208 1,339
 
Technical, Bike forums
Which Bike? (3 Viewing)
Comments and Questions on what is the best bike for YOU, for YOUR trip. Note that we believe that ANY bike will do, so please remember that it's all down to PERSONAL OPINION. Technical Questions for all brands go in their own forum.
1,104 10,151
ALL bikes: "Generic" tech questions and answers. Maintenance, general discussions etc.
102 715
Anything to do with the bikes equipment, saddlebags, etc. Questions on repairs and maintenance of the bike itself belong in the Brand Specific Tech Forums.
721 4,800
Yamaha Tech (6 Viewing)
Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.
by elv73
1 Hour Ago Go to last post
3,177 18,385
 
BMW Tech (6 Viewing)
BMW Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to BMW riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
1,255 7,969
Suzuki Tech (4 Viewing)
Suzuki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Suzuki riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
382 2,400
Honda Tech (4 Viewing)
Honda Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Honda riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
872 4,900
Kawasaki (2 Viewing)
Kawasaki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Kawasaki riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
548 3,803
 
KTM Tech (7 Viewing)
KTM Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to KTM riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
by Sirakor
21 Hours Ago Go to last post
397 2,317
 
Triumph Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Triumph riders only. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
by ourade
3 Weeks Ago Go to last post
90 578
 
Other Bikes Tech (2 Viewing)
For Technical Questions on bikes not listed in the other forums. Questions comparing which bike is best etc go in the "Which Bike" forum.
121 882
 
Bicycles
Overlanding questions for two wheels, no motor!
30 198
 
4 wheels
4WD / 4 Wheel Travel Reports, stories etc.
An easy way to post your Travel Reports, whether it's a weekend trip or around the world.
See the Announcement in the forum for details on posting.
10 34
4WD Overland TRAVEL (1 Viewing)
NON-technical 4WD TRAVEL forum, for subjects specific to TRAVEL with FOUR wheeled vehicles.
410 2,930
4WD Overland Tech (2 Viewing)
GENERIC 4WD / 4 wheel TECH discussions and info that is valid for ALL brands. See brand specific forums.
992 8,150
Land Rover TECH discussions and info.
24 303
All Toyota's TECH discussions and info.
28 175
Brand specific 4WD / 4 wheel, 2WD and Trucks
TECH discussions and info for NON-Land Rover or Toyota.
31 276
4WD for Sale / Wanted (7 Viewing)
Post your TRAVELLING 4 wheeler or 4 wheel TRAVEL equipment - winches, shocks tires etc. - for sale here.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, (e.g. 89 Land Rover for sale, CA USA) and include currency in the post ;-)
Please DELETE your post when the vehicle is sold.
230 891
All Miscellaneous questions
This is an opportunity to ask any question, and post any notice you wish that doesn't fit into one of the other sections.
873 7,111
 
For questions which are specific to women, including travel-related challenges to do with menstruation, contraception, she-wees, and any other questions that 'women don't dare to ask', pros and cons of riding pillion, women travelling solo, safety concerns, etc. This is not a Ladies Bar, this forum is open to all, including guys who would like information for their significant other.
Please post questions which are of interest to both genders in the relevant forum, where they will be more likely to get a quick response.
by pheonix
1 Week Ago Go to last post
15 200
Chat Forum
Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
290 4,119
 
Welcome to HU (1 Viewing)
New to the HUBB and Horizons Unlimited? Introduce yourself here! Get to know the denizens.
230 1,116
 
After the big trip (1 Viewing)
They came, went... and did it! But where are they now? DID that big trip change their lives? What to do with all the travel experience and how to use it? How to get a job afterwards! Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
10 90
 
Want ads
Post your Bike TRAVEL equipment - Panniers, large tanks etc. - for sale here.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, (e.g. Touratech panniers for sale, UK) and include currency in the post ;-)
Please DELETE your post when the item is sold.
934 2,036
Post your TRAVELLING bike for sale here. INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, (e.g. 89 Transalp for sale, CA USA) and include currency in the post ;-) Please DELETE your post when the bike is sold.
1,458 4,062
Shipping too expensive for a short trip? Try Swapping bikes with someone, or Renting / Hiring! Rented a bike? Post your Review of bike rental companies. Note we have nothing to do with anything offered or accepted here.
120 290
Want work to supplement your travel funds? Looking for staff for your MC tour company or? Got an idea to make a little money? Have some work you want done? Post it here!
42 301
 
Recommend - Sleep and Eat spots
Sleep: Hotels, B&B, rest stops, wild / free / bush / organised camping, rest stops etc.
Eat: Restaurants, markets anywhere to get fed.
Please add your post by listing Country state/province) in the subject FIRST, then SLEEP or EAT.
There should be ONE thread for EACH COUNTRY, (Country then Province or State for USA and Canada and other large countries) with the first message/post creating the thread for the Country, and all additions will be as REPLIES to that thread.
You should then be able to find the appropriate region, and country and area quickly.
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
49 133
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST then STATE, then CITY.
3 Weeks Ago Go to last post
16 29
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
34 74
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
by Paul64
14th October 2009 Go to last post
111 248
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
Topics specific to the Middle East countries, from Syria south to Yemen.
by AliBaba
30th September 2009 Go to last post
13 21
Please add your post by writing Country then Province or State for Canada and USA in the subject, then CITY, and all additions to that thread will be as REPLIES to that thread.
37 77
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
Topics specific to Russia, Central Asia (also known as "the 'stans"), Mongolia, Japan and Korea
25th August 2009 Go to last post
11 22
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
Southern Asia, from Iran and Armenia east through Pakistan and India to China / Vietnam / Indonesia.
33 82
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST, then CITY.
57 209
If it doesn't fit anywhere above, post it here. That'll be islands and Antarctica then...
by TT-Kira
10th April 2007 Go to last post
3 9
Recommend - Repair Shops
Please add your post by listing Country (state/province) in the subject FIRST.
There should be ONE thread for EACH COUNTRY, (Country then Province or State for USA and Canada and other large countries) with the first message/post creating the thread for the Country, and all additions will be as REPLIES to that thread.
You should then be able to find the appropriate region, and country and area quickly.
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
36 70
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST then STATE.
by Bigfoot
24th September 2009 Go to last post
19 37
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
24 57
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
59 117
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
Topics specific to the Middle East countries, from Syria south to Yemen.
26th January 2009 Go to last post
14 26
Please add your post by writing Country then Province or State for Canada and USA in the subject, and all additions to that State/Province will be as REPLIES to that thread.
13 19
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
Topics specific to Russia, Central Asia (also known as "the 'stans"), Mongolia, Japan and Korea
8 30
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
Southern Asia, from Iran and Armenia east through Pakistan and India to China / Vietnam / Indonesia.
26 64
Please add your post by listing Country in the subject FIRST.
76 196
If it doesn't fit anywhere above, post it here. That'll be islands and Antarctica then...
6 20
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