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26 Jan 2007
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Good to be here!
Hi to all,
this seemed the most appropriate forum for a new member to say hello!
I found HU via Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook, which I bought to cheer myself up from winters gloom.
Well, what a discovery! A fantastic source of information and entertainment!
I've had loads of bikes over the years and covered thousands of miles here in Scotland(including seven winters in a row...brrr!)and a short Enfield trip in Southern India but the last few years have been spent buying a house, going to work etc etc. Now security is all very well but it sure ain't everything!
Between Chris's book and this site I feel inspired to get out there and start covering some miles! Well it might have too wait a little longer as I'm currently laid up with a hernia! All the more time to spend on the site!
Tell me if it's karma but first I find the AMH, then this site and now one of my neighbours has offered me his '98 Transalp, 20000mls, great condition for £1200.00 Maybe it's meant to be or am I missing something?
Comments and opinions welcomed!
I look forward to corresponding with you all.
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26 Jan 2007
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Welcome, buy the transalp and get yourself booked in to the Hubb meeting this year in Derbyshire. Guaranteed to further wet your appetite!
Good luck with the recovery!
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26 Jan 2007
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Sounds like serendipity is working for you - must have good karma or something!
Welcome and I look forward to seeing you in June on the new
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Hi
Welcome Crusty!
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14 Feb 2007
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Thanks for the welcome
Just wanted to say thanks for the welcome to the site.
I had a test ride on the Alp on Monday night. I was too impatient to put all my gear on and did I freeze? Oh yeah...! But I had a big grin frozen to my face! Tried it out two-up tonight and it seems pretty capable so I think it's a goer!
Hope to do the deal on Saturday which, by another karma like coincidence, happens to be my birthday. Not a bad present I reckon. And then I think I'll be signing up for the Hubb meeting.
Cheers again, Honda tech board here I come!
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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)
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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.
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