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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Would be interested GeeKay, thats if I can come aboard to the "iinner circle"
Still want Libya/Morocco/Egypt also to finish the Med off? |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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yep - N Africa still to do in the future. Next year will (hopefully) see me reach Athens, or Istanbul if I can get the extra time off work. Planning already under way and contact made with the extremely helpful Istanbul cycling and motorcycling club. _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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morebhp
Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 302 Location: Marbella, Spain
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:08 pm Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
Now - do I know anyone in Spain......................... |
No problem - I have just the place for you - http://www.marbpent.com - biker friendly, private underground parking and just an hour from Tarifa where you can get the ferry across to Tangiers, do Morocco and tick off another continent _________________ Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Paul - that looks great!!
except -
1) I think I may have to sell a bike to fund a week there.
2) Its a bit on the large side for a single traveller (Billy no mates) _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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morebhp
Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 302 Location: Marbella, Spain
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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No problem - you can pitch you tent in the parking space then _________________ Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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tent? whats that then?
If it hasn't got 3 stars or more above the door, I don't go in.......... _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
tent? whats that then?
If it hasn't got 3 stars or more above the door, I don't go in.......... |
Yeh but thats only because you like to park your bike in the room and sleep in the car park
Billy No mates, Billy never phones anyone more like . You'll have to get a daytime job dude, but then you'd have less time off for your trips.
I have a mate that does nightshifts and gets time off in lieu at double time. He has to have 5 sets of different mates so that theres always at least one available for Holidays |
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2bims
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Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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morebhp wrote: |
GeeKay wrote: |
Now - do I know anyone in Spain......................... |
No problem - I have just the place for you - http://www.marbpent.com - biker friendly, private underground parking and just an hour from Tarifa where you can get the ferry across to Tangiers, do Morocco and tick off another continent |
Looks very nice, presumably its your place? I notice the lift travels from the underground carpark all the way to the top flat that sits on its own. Is it big enough to fit a motorbike in? GeeKay would be booking straight away |
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morebhp
Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 302 Location: Marbella, Spain
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:03 am Post subject: |
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MMmm not sure about getting a Bimota into the lift - I have carried a few weird things up like a 3 man kayak which needed to be put out of the windows at each end of the corridor, but I've not tried a motorbike - yet
I did used to carry my TZ250 upstairs into my office over the winter months - but I think the TZ was probably about 100kg! _________________ Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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the Mantra has slept rough on more occasions than it has been garaged. Being left out in the Spanish sun wouldn't bother it at all. Apart from losing the clock in Switzerland, who's gonna nick it anyway?
The fact that it would, and could yet, get me to Spain, Portugal and beyond, rather than being locked away in a garage all year, is what pleases me most. _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:41 am Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
The fact that it would, and could yet, get me to Spain, Portugal and beyond, rather than being locked away in a garage all year, is what pleases me most. |
No denying it Garry, testament to both yourself and the Mantra
I'm waiting for retirement to sunnier climes, and then its offski with a large transporter, a bed and a microwave, and me bikes, what more does a man need? |
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GeeKay
Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 1767 Location: West Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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well - you've got the added complication of the girlie, for a start.
Then your choice of Bimotas - hence having to have Katy M and the big Kwak in the fold to do your "mega-mileage" trips on.
Can you do me a big favour and retire to Turkey - could do with a transit point down that way. _________________ Bimota SB6 and Benelli TNT 899S road bikes.
Beta Techno trials iron. Project bikes:- Suzuki V4 500, TS185 cafe racer, XR11/71, Kettle/Katana, TDRGV250, OR50, Gag125,Triumph T595 and a Triumph X75 Hurricane replica.
Too many projects............... |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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GeeKay wrote: |
well - you've got the added complication of the girlie, for a start.
Then your choice of Bimotas - hence having to have Katy M and the big Kwak in the fold to do your "mega-mileage" trips on.
Can you do me a big favour and retire to Turkey - could do with a transit point down that way. |
I'll do my best Garry, and certainly will be sending you a postcard
At least there would be more oppurtunities to let you have a ride of whatever, weather wise, rather than waiting for the hailstones and floods to recede
Free all next weekend from Friday onwards, so could have a run out, DB2 and Db4 and play swopsies, your shout? Still owe you a turn on "your" DB2 |
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morebhp
Joined: 02 May 2012 Posts: 302 Location: Marbella, Spain
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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2bims wrote: |
GeeKay wrote: |
The fact that it would, and could yet, get me to Spain, Portugal and beyond, rather than being locked away in a garage all year, is what pleases me most. |
No denying it Garry, testament to both yourself and the Mantra
I'm waiting for retirement to sunnier climes, and then its offski with a large transporter, a bed and a microwave, and me bikes, what more does a man need? |
Can highly recommend it. Avoids this happening while waiting for the rain to stop
_________________ Now - SB6R, GSX1400, KTM 990 SuperDuke
Then - H2A Trip, GSX1000R , EXC400, TZ250, R1, TL1000S, 1100 Kat, RG500, RD500, GPZ 900R GPZ1100 UniT, GSX1100, Z650
It was like that when I got here |
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2bims
Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289
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Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Like that one, and theres not much that can make me laugh whilst sat on a computer
I consider the potential move good for creaking bones and joints, as well as that for the bikes and Italian electrics |
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