|
24 Jan 2007
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Colchester, UK
Posts: 149
|
|
Want to use a bike in Europe ?
This is not a fully formed idea yet, but I can't match my 8 week 05 trip any more due to work. But 2 weeks is not enough to get far....
So - maybe I ride somewhere in Europe and either leave it there and fly back later to continue, or I lend it to someone else so that it ends up somewhere completely different for my next leg.....
All ideas considered. I've got several bikes, but it would probably be a Blackbird or a faired Trident 900 - both with full hard luggage.
__________________
Honda CBR 1100 XX, Yamaha XTZ 660, Harris Special
|
24 Jan 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,598
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheelspin
This is not a fully formed idea yet, but I can't match my 8 week 05 trip any more due to work. But 2 weeks is not enough to get far....
So - maybe I ride somewhere in Europe and either leave it there and fly back later to continue, or I lend it to someone else so that it ends up somewhere completely different for my next leg.....
All ideas considered. I've got several bikes, but it would probably be a Blackbird or a faired Trident 900 - both with full hard luggage.
|
Why not fly to india and rent a bike for the two weeks.. surely somethig different, and you can walk away when its time to come home. Or anywher else for that matter. what you save on shipping your bike would pay for flying somewhere special and the rental
|
26 Jan 2007
|
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Colchester, UK
Posts: 149
|
|
I'm not going to be shipping the bike anywhere...... Not too bothered about India anyway, but thanks for the thought.
__________________
Honda CBR 1100 XX, Yamaha XTZ 660, Harris Special
|
20 Feb 2007
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Denmark
Posts: 166
|
|
Leave it with us
If you want to leave a Trident 900 with us you are welcome as long as you dont mind it being looked after and ran out in the sun occasionally, we try not to ride in the rain. My bike doesnt know what rain feels like.
We live about an hour from the North German border in Denmark, very close to Haderslev, just off the E45. The bike would be stored indoors and there are very cheap flights with Ryanair from Esjberg which is an hour away from our house, the flights are to Stansted Stansted.
If you come in to the hook of Holland you can take a gentle ride up, Holland and Germany into Denmark, maybe then into Sweden and then fly home from Esjberg. When you come to collect it fly to Esbjerg, get the bike and ride south.
We are all bike owners and have access to workshop and tools, plus a lot of knowledge from friends and family.
|
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.
|
|
|