First Small Taste of Touring :)

[dazza]

I'm based in Kent Nick so bit of a trek for me. Was visiting my dad near Hereford but next time I'm down that way, will have to have a meet up.

[Yamazer-92]

We were pretty lucky with the weather, my Dad had heard that is was bad for rain too from mates at his work who used to be in the army. But out of the 5 days we were only caught in proper heavy rain once and other than some cloud here and there it was mostly dry and sunny. I think we would consider scotland in the future even though it is a fair bit further. Definitely the best mix of roads and scenery I've ever ridden though, only thing near me that compares is dartmoor and it's nothing in comparison. Good to see some other peoples photos and hear that you like to visit there as well. I would definitely go back, might go with some mates in the future although a few of them own bandits so would have to account for a few break down stops  :lol

[lew600fazer]

Can it, Carlos! :rollin

Never thought of that, can it?? ummm!!
Before I moved to Spain , I lived on the Wirral and that is like a 20 minute ride to North Wales, I have spent many a happy hour riding around the Welsh country side. Regular run for me was Horseshoe pass stop for a brew at the Ponderosa chew the fat with some of the old farts , I was the young fella in that group and I am 64. Have ridden all over the area and love it, still wet or dry it is a bikers dream.
Lew

[Buzz]

Hey dazza, what top-box/pannier setup have you got?

[dazza]

Hi Buzz, I use a simply givi 45L top box and 21L panniers. Seems to be enough room if you pack right and don't take stuff that you don't use. (which I usually do) If I take a tent, I'll bungee it on.

[ChristoT]

Or...




A trailer!!  :lol :lol :lol

[JZS 600]

Ah god,,,  makes me want to get out for a weekend before the summer goes south

[Buzz]

Cheers, Dazza, looks great, I've got a 45L Givi monokey but not the panniers...can you remember which rack you have for those as I can't find a Wingrack anywhere...it's driving me crazy  :rolleyes

[Mattsplat]

I got the touring bug a few years ago, little blasts just dont do it for me anymore.

2008 - London to China (3 months on the road) on a modified 20 year old CB1000F with 200,000kms on the clock!
2009 - Eastern Europe (GS1200ADV)
2011 - Western Europe (GS1200ADV)
2013 - Himalayas in India to Nepal (2 months on the road) on an Indian bought Hero Honda Karizma 220cc.
Next year - I think Norway as I have family there.(on the Fazer)

To do - Bolivia's death road and the Ho Chi Minh trail in Vietnam.

[nick crisp]

Hey Mattsplat, have you got any links where we can read about your travels, London to China especially sounds pretty epic! Or maybe you could put a new thread up and tell us a bit. With loads of piccies of course, we loves piccies! 

[JZS 600]

My god, sounds more exciting than the A2,,,

[Mattsplat]

Hey Mattsplat, have you got any links where we can read about your travels, London to China especially sounds pretty epic! Or maybe you could put a new thread up and tell us a bit. With loads of piccies of course, we loves piccies! 

Will get around to starting a thread when I have a few hours free 

[midden]

Great pics.  Surprrised no turned down wellies made it in shot tho

[JZS 600]

I've booked myself a trip to the Vosges Mountains next year