Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Using small cc bikes for touring Using small cc bikes for touring
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
Page 4 of 4 123 4
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #46  
Old 30 Oct 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Finland
Posts: 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by pebble35 View Post
No firm dates yet - plan is to be up at Nordkapp around 25 June, so probably leaving the UK about 10 June and returning a month or so later.
So you are planning a quite long trip with 125cc scooter, nice.
I haven't decide yet, do I drive in Norway on next year.. Norway is so beautiful country, where you want to go over and over again.
I make attention in North-Norway, that those trucks drive fast even on uphills, so be aver of those and let them pass! Hard to keep distance with a small engine..
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 9 Dec 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: london
Posts: 66
Its been so long since i first posted on here!
Life as usual got in the way and the missus as well,,,so i never did get to Europe on the smaller bike.
The 250 dream was too sluggish for the size of the engine and eventually i ended up with a Burgman 400 scooter,,,which was fabulous ,Enjoyed a good time around the Scottish Islands till coming over the rise in Arran the wheels slipped on loose gravel on the road and i kaputted on the road.
Despite the massive bruising on shoulders and hips( good job i had my own layers of cushioning) the bike kept going.........
Lovely cottage hospital in Arran!
Headed for home and 350 miles later the bike decided it had enough,stopped on the motorway having travelled for 20 miles through rain which can only be described as someone tipping a bath out over you!
So end of story but while i cant get to the big bike i have now got an old Yamaha Townmate, 80,,that should get me out and about.Who knows where i might go.....and neatly brings me back to the start of the thread! LOL
Thank you for all the advice and for carrying on the thread.i have enjoyed reading your experiences,
Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 20 Dec 2013
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Orpington, London, UK
Posts: 13
Quote:
Originally Posted by oldsomeman View Post
Its been so long since i first posted on here!
Life as usual got in the way and the missus as well,,,so i never did get to Europe on the smaller bike.
The 250 dream was too sluggish for the size of the engine and eventually i ended up with a Burgman 400 scooter,,,which was fabulous ,Enjoyed a good time around the Scottish Islands till coming over the rise in Arran the wheels slipped on loose gravel on the road and i kaputted on the road.
Despite the massive bruising on shoulders and hips( good job i had my own layers of cushioning) the bike kept going.........
Lovely cottage hospital in Arran!
Headed for home and 350 miles later the bike decided it had enough,stopped on the motorway having travelled for 20 miles through rain which can only be described as someone tipping a bath out over you!
So end of story but while i cant get to the big bike i have now got an old Yamaha Townmate, 80,,that should get me out and about.Who knows where i might go.....and neatly brings me back to the start of the thread! LOL
Thank you for all the advice and for carrying on the thread.i have enjoyed reading your experiences,
Looks like you have been through a similar experience to me !! Had the Kawasaki 1500, too big and unwieldy (sold), then a Piaggio X9 Evo 500 maxi scoot (now for sale at a bargain price), then a 2000 CB250 (which i love). During all this time i have kept the C90 and always will
Want to do some longer stuff in 2014 and would also like to go back up to Scotland and to do North Wales again.
Might be worth you popping over to the C90 Club Forum 'cos there are quite a few Townmate owners there.
Reply With Quote
  #49  
Old 20 Jan 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 13
Quote:
Originally Posted by TDMalcolm View Post
Hi All, thats why many choose the KLE500..same engine, basic mechanics etc,
I'm happy with mine
TDMalcolm
i m debating a kle too , for much the same reasons
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 4 of 4 123 4

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

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
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
shipping bikes Panama to Colombia chrisandlori Trip Transport 21 8 Mar 2017 18:36
Leaving Bikes in Mexico Normanmags Central America and Mexico 4 12 Oct 2005 02:08
Two bikes in one crate customs problem? Dirk Taalman Trip Transport 1 14 May 2005 19:03
Two bikes in one crate customs problem? Dirk Taalman South America 4 12 May 2005 21:55

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
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...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

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.

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!



Five books by Graham Field!

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!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

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.

Susan and Grant Johnson 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.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 14:41.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top