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15 Posts | Latest reply on 22/06/2013 14:08:49 by Rykoshay | Go to original / last post

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Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

Hi, I'm new to this site and I'm still funding my way about. I want to tour some European countries on my BMW R1150GS and would like some advice on the requirements of each country for motorcyclists.
The countries I want to visit are France, Spain inc. Andorra, Germany and Italy. I doubt I'll be doing them all in one go but the info I get may sway me as to which I do first. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Ryk

Message posted by Rykoshay on 20 June 2013 at 21:08

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Rykoshay @ 20/06/2013 21:08:20

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

Just done france and spain
..wot do u want to know exactly?

Message posted by kwakgirl on 20 June 2013 at 22:34

kwakgirl @ 20/06/2013 22:34:43

justjerry

In: The Lizard
Posts: 2505

Best advice?....
Don't get knicked for speeding... it's expensive!!
And allow yourself a free and easy timetable to explore, etc...
Just relax and go with it and you'll enjoy it more than ever Smile

Message posted by justjerry on 20 June 2013 at 23:18

justjerry @ 20/06/2013 23:18:27

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

The distances are huge. But the roads are superb. Got breathalysed onemmorning in spain. Cops were very nice about it oh and neg of course coz im not locked up. You need to carry all ur docs at all times...but they only asked for my licence. Toll rds are good to get from A to B quickly...can be a bit pricey 35 euro zaragoza to bilbao about 150mls.

Message posted by kwakgirl on 21 June 2013 at 00:20

kwakgirl @ 21/06/2013 00:20:18

bikerken

In: newport shropshi
Posts: 51

you got to carry 2 french breathalysers in France,high vis,triangle,bulb kit,first aid kit and GB Sticker.then just go enjoy it I just been Belgium and Germany a great time included German party come rally

Message posted by bikerken on 21 June 2013 at 00:37

bikerken @ 21/06/2013 00:37:02

Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

Cheers guys n gals, all good stuff n good to know. Can't wait to just go for it. Thinking about taking my tent n having best of both worlds in tents and hotels in equal measure if the sun does or doesn't shine. I think the Black Forest is a real possibility, lake Garda n Florence, west n south coast of France and Bilbao to Valencia via Pyrenees and Barcelona. Any thoughts?

Message posted by Rykoshay on 21 June 2013 at 00:54

Rykoshay @ 21/06/2013 00:54:58

bikerken

In: newport shropshi
Posts: 51

I just had appartment for 4 for 370euro for 10 days 2 of witch I put tent up at party and 1 night hotel in Dunkerk 25 pound for 2 I spent more on fuel did nearly 2000miles

Message posted by bikerken on 21 June 2013 at 01:02

bikerken @ 21/06/2013 01:02:13

Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

Just wanting to know any tips to do with legalities, cultures, dangers, safety or anything else I may need to be aware of? It's my first tour abroad. Bit of a novice. Did Scotland last year which was superb n learnt a lot. But being abroad would be harder to change things.
Already found out about requirements in France from Bikerken (cheers) and tolls from kwakgirl (ta). So all going into the memory bank. Cheers

Message posted by Rykoshay on 21 June 2013 at 01:02

Rykoshay @ 21/06/2013 01:02:23

bikerken

In: newport shropshi
Posts: 51

if you can get yourself a sat nav its easer than stopping to look at maps the only thing you got to watch you don't get stopped in France with speed camera warning switched on

Message posted by bikerken on 21 June 2013 at 01:11

bikerken @ 21/06/2013 01:11:32

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

Sat nav! Pfffftttt. ....much more fun to get lost occassionally . Lol.....I though I wud have problems Riding on the right but that was easy....just want to go back now :)

Message posted by kwakgirl on 21 June 2013 at 04:46

kwakgirl @ 21/06/2013 04:46:02

Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

I have the sat Nav n intercom stuff and I'm sure that will come in useful for planning my routes but I agree, sometimes by getting lost we come across the pleasant unexpected. But thank god for maps n sat nabs too. Didn't know the French took offence to speed camera warnings! But then again they seem to take offence to everything, don't they? Lol
I just can't wait. Thinking of doing Poland too, I've got relatives there n I can speak the lingo! Anybody been there?

Message posted by Rykoshay on 21 June 2013 at 09:04

Rykoshay @ 21/06/2013 09:04:52

kwakgirl

In: Kilmarnock
Posts: 1402

you must have a lot of time and money on your hands Ryko if you can afford to do half of Europe lol......I take it the plan is more than one trip? :/

Message posted by kwakgirl on 21 June 2013 at 10:52

kwakgirl @ 21/06/2013 10:52:05

Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

Yep... Just retired from work...n now it's me time!! Lol
Before I get back into the real world, I wanna have some fun!! And yes I plan on doing it more than once :-))

Message posted by Rykoshay on 21 June 2013 at 11:46

Rykoshay @ 21/06/2013 11:46:58

bikerken

In: newport shropshi
Posts: 51

do why your fit I know I did Austria,Germany,Belgium and a day in Italy great time last year and again this year.back to Belgium end of August an looking at Netherlands for a week as well.I might not have license next year so I'm doing what I can

Message posted by bikerken on 21 June 2013 at 12:44

bikerken @ 21/06/2013 12:44:55

Rykoshay

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6

Is anyone else looking to do some trips to Europe this year?

Message posted by Rykoshay on 22 June 2013 at 14:08

Rykoshay @ 22/06/2013 14:08:49

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