UK based riders for Elephant Rally 2013?

[djorob]

Is anyone thinking of doing the Elephant Treffen in 2013?
I believe the dates for the Solla meet are (1-3/2/2013).
Dave.

[backofbeyond]

I'm planning on going to the Solla version (isn't there another one at the Nurburgring a couple of weeks later?)

Unless you're planning on walking there though the bike I'm using is likely to be the slowest thing on the road - my schedule is 2 1/2 days each way and that's being optimistic. Might be worth keeping in touch so you can give me a tow when you see me at the side of the road

[djorob]

Hi.
Lol, yeah, towing no problem.
I believe the Nurburgring one is from the 15-17/2/2013.
It's the Solla meet I'm thinking of.
Will keep in touch mate.
Dave.

[palace15]

Originally Posted by backofbeyond

I'm planning on going to the Solla version (isn't there another one at the Nurburgring a couple of weeks later?)

Unless you're planning on walking there though the bike I'm using is likely to be the slowest thing on the road - my schedule is 2 1/2 days each way and that's being optimistic. Might be worth keeping in touch so you can give me a tow when you see me at the side of the road

What are you planning on using?

[backofbeyond]

This -





Old 70's Suzuki 125 smoker. 60mph flat out but 100mpg appeals to my bank balance. Someone gave it to me a couple of months back and I thought it would be perfect with a few mods. I'm hoping I won't go fast enough to get cold

[Trix]

I did it this year and walking is fast enough to get cold , great fun though .

[Threewheelbonnie]

I would have to say that the other advantage of a smaller, older bike is the narrow tyres and the fact that picking it up is a heck of a lot easier. You'll be thankful for that chain cover too.

Any plans for the electrics? I assume it has a kick starter, but if it's 6 volts you'll want everything to be like new and well greased up.

Most years the road from the autobahn to Solla is covered until they clear it for the day visitors on the Saturday. The outfits of course win for carrying capacity and stability, but I'll take this Suzuki over some of the fat tyred solo's you'll see. Twenty miles out, darkness falling, a mix of fresh snow and frozen slush on the road, a 1200cc touring bike two up is not the weapon of choice. We saw plenty turn back or resort to walking alongside, which having ridden all the boring Autobahn stuff is a real shame.

That said, coming back in 2010 I came through a blizzard near Frankfurt that was so bad the trucks had stopped because they didn't have enough traction to take any hill and the cars (and me on the outfit) were playing follow the lights in front at walking pace. If you meet this on any solo I'm afraid stopping and waiting is the only option.

Enjoy.

Andy

[palace15]

Originally Posted by backofbeyond

I'm planning on going to the Solla version (isn't there another one at the Nurburgring a couple of weeks later?)

Unless you're planning on walking there though the bike I'm using is likely to be the slowest thing on the road - my schedule is 2 1/2 days each way and that's being optimistic. Might be worth keeping in touch so you can give me a tow when you see me at the side of the road

How are plans coming along for this trip, I still can't commit as yet but if we decide to 'hook up' at least I have an idea of where and when you may be at.

[MEZ]

Hello all on this thread who are actually going in feb. I am organising a small posse of riders to head out there also, all first timers so input on here very important. One basic Q is do we have any booking to do to actually attend the rally or is it just a case of "if your stupid enough to turn up your most welcome to pitch up"....???
Spade and axe already sorted thnx..
Would be good to hook up with fellow brits on the thurs eve at one of the hotels mentioned and have some pre rally s etc

Mez

[Jim pedley]

No booking needed just turn up and pay your €20 ! just make sure u get there early on the Friday as it does get busy .I would still advise you to park your bikes on the road .and if you do when u book in just take you tent and spade no point struggling with all your gear on the ice until you've found a pitch !
I'm still debating on going again ? If I do il let you know and catch up with your guys on the Thursday

[mad_king_soup]

Hi, everyone!

I'm going to the 2013 Elefant (1st time) and have just booked my travel/accomodation;

I'm catching the 18:00 Dover - Dunkerque ferry on Wed 30th & staying that night in the nearby Premiere Classe Dunkerque Loon Plage.

Doing the 650 miles or so to Solla on Thur 31st and staying in the Panoramahotel Schollnach. (Only a few miles from the Rally and only 30 euros a night)

Getting there early Friday morning & camping Fri & Sat nights before going back to Dunkerque Sun, staying at the same place & catching the 12:00 ferry home on Mon.

I'll be riding a black 1200gs so it would be really great to meet up with some like-minded adventurers to help me pick it up in the snow!! Let me know if you want to meet along the way.

Cheers! Ben