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Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 25th, '13, 18:25
by TLS-Moose
kawasakiracer wrote:does any one need breathalyser can order bulk buy £3.23 for two need to order ten plus let me know :8o)):
Two things about this .....
1. I thought the requirement for thisfor bikers had been revoked
2. Those wonderful Frenchies, even though it was made a legal requirement for motorists to carry them, there isno penalty for not having them :))

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 25th, '13, 19:02
by DaveH
P'raps I won't bother then :?

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 25th, '13, 19:17
by TLS-Moose
http://www.therevcounter.co.uk/uk-motor ... ooray.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

There you go, knew I'd seen it somewhere .... Was wrong about no fine though ....

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 25th, '13, 21:54
by Tractorwackyracer
oh well i am not going to bother !!!

just need high vis ?? bulb kit warning triangle now then lol :8o)):

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 25th, '13, 22:53
by TLS-Moose
No need for triangle - once again bikes exempt ...... Not sure about the hi-viz jacket either - will check :D

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Apr 26th, '13, 06:06
by cobrabuilder
They have retracted the hi viz law aswell you just need one on you if you breakdown :D

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Jul 10th, '13, 21:47
by goatpants
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ Any last minute places going for the b&b???? I am lusting after a little more euro action :|

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Jul 11th, '13, 06:13
by billinom8s
We have taken over the b&b I'm afraid.

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 12:19
by Tractorwackyracer
RIGHT ONLY 43 DAYS TO GO (yes I am shouting) I am so not excited but who do I have to nudge for TEE SHIRTS or something (thongs hot pants mankini !!!!!!! :80: )

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 17:00
by Jimred
Could we have a list of everything a clueless euro-travelling bike rider will want/need to get there and back in one piece? Figured its about time to get things sorted... :?

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 17:32
by TLS-Moose
A working motorbike (!)
Passport - yours should be OK
EHIC (Formerly E101) - check, but I think yours is out of date (mine is)
Insurance cover (possibly green card depending on company)
European breakdown recovery - about £45 from RAC
Euro's - Eur115 for balance of B&B plus whatever spending money you think you need .....
Evening clothing & footwear
Spare bulbs for bike
Chainlube
Hi-Vis vest (I have the odd spare one .....)
Panniers &/or tankbag
Space for my bag :wink:
Bike lock - mine will do both bikes

Oooh, an ickle bit of insulating tape for your headlight .....

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 18:54
by Tractorwackyracer
Who wants a tee shirt if so what should we put on it !!!!! (OMG this will open up the flood gates) to commemorate celebrate and to say we are the chosen few !!! :8o)):

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 19:32
by Smiler
For the sake of all others going, I think I'll pass on the hot pants :shock: =))

Tee Shirts though...YES!

Can we get our heads together for some ideas?

Sud Ouest.....somethingorother?

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 19:59
by goatpants
We went to Germany with Bomber Harris tour polo shirts :))

Re: Brittany 2013, Euro 'friendly' trip

Posted: Aug 6th, '13, 20:03
by cobrabuilder
One of the years I went with a Karl "bomber" Harris helmet