|
3 Aug 2006
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: alassio
Posts: 1
|
|
Italian Riviera DL1000 ... Looking for WEST COAST AMERICA
This is just a feeler ... I live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world .. ALASSIO on the Italian Riviera ... Nice and Monaco in France are ONE HOUR away in ONE Direction and Genova is an hour away in the other. Milan is 2 and a half hours. Turin is 1 and a half hours. Rome would be 6 hours south of where I live.
I own a much loved 2003 Suzuki DL1000 V-strom with Givi box and Panniers. GPS. PERFECT condition ...
My wife and I would love to visit San Fransisco and the West Coast and have been tempted to HIRE a touring bike .. The Bike Swap seems a good idea ...
Other places we would love to visit is NEW SOUTH WALES in Australia ..
We would consider a swap with another TOURING type Bike family .. We would arrange insurance cover HERE for any rider and would ask the same in return ...
Just interested in any responses .... THIS would not be before SUMMER 2007 so still 12 months away ....
Martin
|
4 Aug 2006
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 992
|
|
I suggest also posting this at advrider.com under Upcoming Events (for lack of a proper category).
It's a popular USA based and populated site.
|
8 Oct 2006
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ladysmith BC Canada
Posts: 41
|
|
consider a swap
Hi,
We have aSuzuki GSX1100F Katana with full bags sets including a GIVI V46 top case.
We would definitely consider a bike swap with your DL1000 on the Italian Riveria.
We wouldn't be able to take advantage of our part of the swap until 2008 however as we are moving from Calgary Alberta Canada to Vancouver Island BC, Canada.
Only a 2-3 day ride from San Fransciso on some gorgeous roads.
Let us know we can send pics on our bike.
It is immaculately maintained.
This is a great idea!
|
10 Oct 2006
|
|
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Posts: 798
|
|
Bike Share
You can also have a look at this website. I have been a member for about 5 years now. I have met a great bunch of people through it.
www.bikeshareworld.com
Regards
Nigel in NZ
__________________
The mouth of a perfectly contented man is filled with . -- 2200 BC Egyptian inscription
|
23 Dec 2006
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Nor.Cal and LaPaz, BSC
Posts: 42
|
|
Sounds like a great fit. I'm located in Sacramento, Ca. Aprox 100 kil from San Francisco. An easy 1.15 hour ride. I have a fully loaded BMW 1100GS with bags, heated grips, corbin seat, etc. (the bike may be upgraded by the summer to a new 1200GS)
We are looking to travel to a little over a week this summer.
I’m a licensed motorcycle safety instructor here and teach riding for the California Highway Patrol (your bike would be in good hands).
Sounds like a interesting ideal. Drop me a line if you are still interested.
Thanks,
Kevin
|
23 Dec 2006
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Otago, New Zealand
Posts: 63
|
|
Bike Swap
Have you considered the South Island of New Zealand ?
I have a couple of 650 Vstroms fully kitted for touring with givi panniers, hand-warmers etc and would be open to the idea of a swap.
Have a look at New Zealand options and let me know your thoughts.
A lap of the South Island would be about 2500 - 3500 km and would require 2 weeks to do it justice - I could help with planning if required.
Cheers
H
__________________
Howie
V-strom 650, Transalp 650, DR-Z250
|
7 Feb 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Aussie expat in Switzerland half way RTW
Posts: 611
|
|
Dead and burried
Quote:
Originally Posted by patandbin
How about swapping your bike in Canada or the US for our Yamaha Super Tenere XTZ750 in Capetown, South Africa!
Check it out on www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/peck
Let us know if you are keen!
Cheers, Patrick and Belinda Peck and Miss Adventure II
|
Talk about thread resurrection, I think 4+ years is a new record!!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|