Hey all, I'm 28, currently living in Dublin. Have a Tiger 800, which is touring-ready, and a Ninja 250. No wife, no kids, no house.

I've never really done a motorbike tour, apart from Ireland, but I've toured various countries by bicycle/tent/etc., and I'm no stranger to being dirty, hungry, lost, scared, wet, stranded, etc, etc...

I'm itching for some motorbike tours and to meet some like-minded people to do them with. I have very few biker friends, and most "bikers" I meet (randomly) are usually not really into the touring idea, because either their bikes don't suit, they have no interest, or they don't have the time/money.

Currently I'm trying to get a few of my lifelong friends into biking with some European tours in mind, but whether that'll transpire or not, I don't yet know.

I can easily take leave (unpaid), and I have some savings, so I'm keen to plan a tour or two. Maybe one or two shorter ones (2-3 weeks) to begin with.

I love motorbikes, but not necessarily for the speed or as a sport, but more for the engineering, simplicity, and usefulness as a practical and fun tool. Can't see myself every owning a pure sports bike, for example. I know the basic mechanics (sparks, oil, oil/air filters, sprockets/chains, brake pads, lights/fuses, etc.), but I still have a lot to learn (change clutch, check/set valves, manually change tyres, etc.)...

I'm fairly easy when it comes to styles of a trip...though there is something more satisfying with a trip which is fairly hotel-independent and inexpensive (regular camping/cooking, etc). But I'm open to anything really...

Msg me if anyone is in a similar boat to me. By the way, I don't care if you're 16 or 55...

Hi there credmond,

I saw your post and felt like I had to drop down some words. Im also in Ireland (though I came here just some months ago), even if my bikes are unfortunately in my country and will not bring them here.

I am in the early planning of a trip that I've been dreaming about for long, going to Siberia on bike.

It's not something that I really want to do alone, and I might look for some teammates to join me, so if ever it sounds great to you we can talk about it

Cheers

I hope that's not how you have been trying to sell it to your mates !

You have excluded most people who are most likely to go by setting your cut off at 55 !

Seriously though, it's a familiar problem and I'm sure many travellers on here will say the same. Of the people you find who say they "would go" ......... most drop out as it gets nearer to departure for various reasons. Mostly genuinely understandable ones. It is not an easy thing for a lot of people. Recently back myself so no slots for a trip for a while for me ( not a long one)

My advice? If no one comes up trumps and you are desperate to go..... GO. I would pretty much guarantee you will meet other bikers on your travels and some civilians too.

Dirty that's just not good - find a river!
Take some food so you don't get hungry.
You might not know where you are at times, but you will never be lost.
There are a hell of a lot more non-scary things and people about.
Wet, have a look at your kit ??
Stranded - mobile phone & RAC ( or similar )

Hi credmond, i'm Irish but live in Holland, know the feeling, but people drive bikes cos they want to so selling your thing to yer friends???? mmmnnn. Go for short tours, england, scotland is brill, wales is a howl, from there Europe. Go to bike meetings like the HU ones, I have never been yet . But they sound brill, will get to one yet There is one in Germany in Oct. but I will be en route for Delhi & Kathmandu When you ride a bike you will never be alone that is for sure. Some of the best places I have been have been when I was lost, bye the bye always carry energy bars, water & a good map, if you still have room then a bar of soap and you will never be dirty, lost etc. A journey of a million miles begins with a push on the start button. Being on this site seems also to be a step in the right direction. Also gonna put 55 as a lotto number Last year meet up with English bloke on ural outfit, he is 83, he was at a rally in south england camping, laughing, partying with the rest of us.... Credmond, go for it and have fun, stay open for new friends, people, cultures & U gonna be oke Vince

Thanks for the responses all. And by the way, there is no cut off age, they were just examples!

cocozz, I will msg you!

Im planning journey to south-east asia via north-africa, middle-east, china maybe India.
Could be forced to change route via few europe countries, turkey, iran cause situation in egypt and cross sinai. Original route asks lot of visas too. Answer if interested. Im plan buy my bike from germany 1200gsa.
cheers Harri

Hi credmond!

I'm 25, live in Salzburg, Austria and currently I work on a project until mid 2014 to save money for my RTW. My plan is to be jobless, homeless and free for a year and if I like it, may be two
I also plan to stay longer at places I like, for instance spending the winter in California or somewhere where the sun is shining If I don't do this trip I will regret it for my whole life.

I still haven't found any motorcycling friends around who would like to do something big. I'm into couchsurfing, hosting people and also plan to take advantage of some couches for my trip.
Mechanics are no problem, I'm an engineer and do all the repairs on my own bike.

Finding likeminded people is hard and thats why I've started my research early enough. We could stay in touch and maybe do a short trip here in Europe.

Hi credmond, I'm trying to find people interested in going to S.E.Asia from the UK. Ideally I would like to go via E. India, Bhutan and Myanmar but I think it's a no no at present. The option is via China but you need to be escorted so the more the cheaper. I've ridden on my own before in Africa and various places but I'm now 62 and don't fancy the long journey alone. So I'm interested. I live in Oxford. If this doesn't work I intend to buy a Lifan 200 GY5 in Thailand for £1000 brand new. You don't need a huge bike. At the Overland show today in Stratford I met a guy who went from Sydney to London then the States on a 110cc postal bike. Ever tried picking up a fully loaded 1200. or putting it on an upcountry river ferry? I'll see how many are interested and keep my eye on this thread. Regards Thomyam

Hi Credmond. I'm starting to plan to cross Canada in summer 2014 on either a Tiger Explorer or Tiger 800 on the gravel trails. Take 3 months 9000 miles, maybe work in some charity fund raising to make it even more worthwhile. I'm a novice at off roading so that makes it more of a challenge. But it's not a trip I will do on my own so looking for others to join me.
Tigertom

Hi,
Ride to German HU fall meeting.
There are many bikers from UK, so you can hook up with them.
Just a warning, after going to that meeting, there is no way back... Soon you want to go further and further...
Greetings from Timor-Leste, tomorrow to Australia

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Hi folks,

Same story here, i'm a 30 year old bloke from Southern England, have done a few trips on the bike around Germany, France and Italy, nothing further afield than that. I ride a KTM 990 Adventure, looking for new potential travel buddies, I work offshore so usually have 4 weeks off when i'm on my downtime. Currently planning a trip to ride to the Arctic Circle in Sweden or Finland next summer, prepared to do it solo but it's more fun with others to share the experience.

Andy

Hey CodingRobot,

I am also working until mid-2014 to save money for my RTW. I am 24, live in Quebec, Canada and also an engineer.
I feel the same way about finding likeminded people who are willing to leave for a year.
I am interested in travelling through North/Central/South America, South-East Asia, Middle East... My route is not defined yet and I am willing to adapt to someone else.
I am looking for a good friend with who I can really live the experience to the maximum.
Please let me know if you are interested!

Hi all,
My names Simon most people call me Sy and I've just joined after chancing this site, reading some threads, and gaining inspiration from you all.
After ten years of owning a bike licence and never actually owning a bike, I thought I'd do something about it, therefor looking to do a tour to Scotland,the Lake District then go on to the Hubb Meeting next Year.
I've started buying some gear, be prepared dib dib dib, as yet still in the process of buying the bike.
I would like to share this experience with fellow riders for 2-3 weeks.
Thanks
Sy http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...es/mchappy.gif

Hi Credmond.

Just noticed your thread. Im a 26 year old lad from N.Ireland (Armagh). I am keen to take off somewhere and have a bit of an adventure and even more craic.

If you ever get round to making plans or you get the notion of being spontaneous and heading off somewhere let me know. I would be up for heading off.

Let me know if you're interesting in organising something sometime.

Stefan