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mjohnston
Cager in Training
Posts: 8
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Turkey motorbiking !
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19 January 2013, 10:57:20 am »
Going to Icemeler for 2 weeks in May - Cant wait !
Fancy hiring a motorbike for a few days - Believe the Turks are a bit of a nightmare on the roads
Still fancy big time though in some nice sunny weather
Anybody hired there or any other sunny experiences in warmer climes !
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BBROWN1664
Administrator
GP Hero
Posts: 13,074
Should get out more!
Main bike:
FZS600 00-01
- Tracer 900
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #1 on:
19 January 2013, 12:06:01 pm »
Rather you than me.
Been to turkey a few times and considered hiring a bike but gave up on the idea every time. Tarmac isn't always great and not enough protective equipment provided by rental shops.
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red98
GP Hero
Posts: 6,567
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
- FZS600,CB400/4,X7,CB250
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #2 on:
19 January 2013, 12:35:54 pm »
dont like the idea of a rented helmet
.....could always take your own
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BBROWN1664
Administrator
GP Hero
Posts: 13,074
Should get out more!
Main bike:
FZS600 00-01
- Tracer 900
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #3 on:
19 January 2013, 12:50:22 pm »
The helmet is one thing but the main thing for me was the lack of jacket and gloves.
Whilst the tarmac may be nice and warm, it is also very differrnt to the tarmac we get here. It is almost slippery because of the mix it has to not melt in the heat. Far too easy to slide off on a bend especially with the pot holes they have.
Turkish drivers are not particularly good either. It is not uncommon to see a bus overtaking an overladern car and being overtaken by a car all on the same hairpin bend causing oncoming traffic to have to stop. imagine that when you are leant over preparing to go round the bend!!!!
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fazed600
GP Hero
Posts: 1,122
Main bike:
Other
- Suzuki GSXR1000 K7
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #4 on:
19 January 2013, 01:17:01 pm »
I'm with BBROWN on this one. Fancied it but the poor condition of the road and driving puts me off.
Last time I was there, near Ephesus, I saw a Yamaha XT660 on UK plates, so he must have been having quite a good adventure.
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fazed600
GP Hero
Posts: 1,122
Main bike:
Other
- Suzuki GSXR1000 K7
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #5 on:
19 January 2013, 01:18:09 pm »
If you do try it make sure your travel insurance covers you in full i.e. for bikes and not just scooters.
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mjohnston
Cager in Training
Posts: 8
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #6 on:
19 January 2013, 06:28:29 pm »
Thanks for your replies - Will probably just bide my time and suss it out when i get there ?
I can always just content myself on the beach looking at some bikini clad beauties sipping a pint !
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Tori
Tent Pole Erector / Truck Hunter
GP Hero
Posts: 3,955
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #7 on:
19 January 2013, 07:44:02 pm »
Don't do it. When I was there, some years ago, a lady came off a bike and crashed through a shop front. Not a soul would help her as she was bleeding profusely. They just stood watching, no one even called an ambulance. I did try to help her. The shop would not even bring clean water to her. It's horrible.
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mjohnston
Cager in Training
Posts: 8
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #8 on:
19 January 2013, 07:56:21 pm »
Ok Tori thats done it
Looks like I will be sticking with my two legs rather two wheels!
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Tori
Tent Pole Erector / Truck Hunter
GP Hero
Posts: 3,955
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #9 on:
20 January 2013, 10:31:29 am »
It's sad but true
I think onlookers just didn't want to get involved
Hire a car with air con for a couple of days
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Lambo
Cager in Training
Posts: 3
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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23 January 2013, 07:08:59 pm »
Hi, don't miss the opportunity, relax, enjoy motorcycling in Turkey, just take responsibility for your own safety!
Sure the roads are slippery, drivers a bit wild, but in the right area, it's truly stunning, Lambo.
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mjohnston
Cager in Training
Posts: 8
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #11 on:
24 January 2013, 02:34:51 pm »
did u hire a bike and if you did how much did it cost and what did u get ?
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Lambo
Cager in Training
Posts: 3
Main bike:
FZS 1000 Gen1
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #12 on:
24 January 2013, 10:40:11 pm »
Hi, I rode my own bike there, ferry from Ancona in Italy to Cesme in Turkey, Lambo.
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alan sherman
FOC-U Pimp Daddy and
Sick Note
GP Hero
Posts: 9,812
Main bike:
FZS600 00-01
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #13 on:
25 January 2013, 12:55:34 am »
That's the way to do it! Ride there. Sounds cool, an alternative to Morocco with better roads on the way!
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ChristoT
Alleged Foc-u Daphnis & Chloe expert
GP Hero
Posts: 5,207
Fluent in English, French and bullshit!
Main bike:
FZS600 98-99
- Saab 9-3, caravan, hang glider
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #14 on:
27 January 2013, 11:34:58 pm »
Riding in Turkey? No thanks, I value my life!!
The roads in the West of Turkey (the tourist end, and therefore richer / better infrastructure) are horrendous. Apparently, it's worse in the East. The Dolmus busses are maniacs, as are all the drivers. The roads have very crumbly edges, the consensus is drive in the middle and play chicken. The fact that half the busses have signs at the back saying "Allah korusun" (Allah Saves) and "InshAllah" (If Allah is willing) gives a fair idea of what it's like.
Get a car. Have a lovely time. Come home alive.
(And don't get me wrong. I love Turkey, it's a brilliant country. I've spent 2 / 3 years out there, had the time of my life. Recommended sites: Fethiye and Ephesus)
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mjohnston
Cager in Training
Posts: 8
Main bike:
FZ6 04-06
Re: Turkey motorbiking !
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Reply #15 on:
28 January 2013, 09:21:23 pm »
Thanks for the replies, since im a bit of a chicken I may just hire a car or jeep or maybe just a river taxi !!
Cheers
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