I did UK to Spain via Germany/France a few times on the CBR 600. I remember getting laughed at by a couple of guys at the ferry when I was heading out, don't think they'd ever seen a CBR 600 with 3 weeks worth of camping gear on it before

I also actually moved from the UK to Spain on the CBR600, there was (probably in retrospect) too much weight on it really, but it carried everything I needed for the first few months here.

That was in December, so it was a bit snowy for the leg from Manchester down to the ferry!

ur20v wrote:

Boldor

My second last bike was a BMW R75/6 in Boldor red. Last one was a BMW 100/RS. Took that touring in France with, like you, three weeks camping gear.

Couldn't get on with the K100 series. Much preferred the boxer engine but then again I came from the old school of British bikes. My first "big" bike was a BSA A7 (500 cc) which I put an A10 (650cc). The frame was the same.

I look at all the bikes on here and have a pang of nostalgia and a little bit of envy.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

Current view in the garage

Red Merle, Looks like your Triumphs need to put their cloths back on or they will catch cold! 2010 Range Rover TDV8 Baltic Blue Autobiography (2011 MY) - SOLD
1960 Land Rover SII SWB SW
2020 BMW R1250 RT LE
2021 Triton ST-125 (Monkey Bike)

Running this for work at the moment as not much chance to get over to Austria for a spin.

Long term biker here....currently these are in the current stable

2020 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster


1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade

This was a very recent purchase (as in last week), its a 1 owner bike with only 5k miles and its immaculate...this one is a future investment.



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2016 L405 Vogue 3.0TDV6 (Sold)

Adding this old one to the list of bikes !
 Jon
2009 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE
Previous Land Rovers
Series 2 Land Rover petrol - loved it and want another
Range Rover classic v8 - loved it But glad i sold it
Series 3 Land Rover - Steering lottery But useful.
Land Rover v8 90 - Fast dirty & drank Fuel like a Boeing 737.

That looks interesting, is that a Virago motor and what is the frame? 2021 L405 Vogue D300
2016 L405 Vogue 3.0TDV6 (Sold)

Its similar to a virago but chain drive not shaft.
All standard TR1 frame. Jon
2009 3.6 TDV8 Vogue SE
Previous Land Rovers
Series 2 Land Rover petrol - loved it and want another
Range Rover classic v8 - loved it But glad i sold it
Series 3 Land Rover - Steering lottery But useful.
Land Rover v8 90 - Fast dirty & drank Fuel like a Boeing 737.

JamesD that blade looks lovely. Had one same colours for a while. Fabulous bike, but p/x for a new R1 when they came out in 97. Now I'm looking on Ebay.

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Rode bikes for 50 + years

Only been a FFRR owner for the last 15 years

Current bikes
2008 Moto Guzzi 1200 Breva
1980 Honda CB 900 Bol D'Or
1982 Honda XL 250 RC
2003 Polaris 500 Magnum 4x4
2010 Polaris 550 Sportsman 4x4 ESP

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archermav wrote:

JamesD that blade looks lovely. Had one same colours for a while. Fabulous bike, but p/x for a new R1 when they came out in 97. Now I'm looking on Ebay.

Not had a bike for about 15 years now but still look at them with envious eyes. I had bikes from about 6 year old until I was mid 30s. Tried most types from dirt bikes , supermoto to super bikes. Had a bad accident at 18 years old when I folded my leg the wrong way and ended up with pins and plates (that was on a RD350 ypvs)
Some of the bikes I had

Montesa trial bike (when age 6)
Suzuki TS50er (first road legal bike at 16)
Yamaha RXS100 to pass my test
Yamaha TZR 250
Yamaha RD350
Kawasaki KR1s
Suzuki RGV250
Kawasaki ZXR 400
Kawasaki zzr600
Kawasaki ZZR1100
Honda XR400
CCM 644 supermoto
Yamaha WR426
Honda Fireblade 900rr
Suzuki GSXR1100L
KTM supermoto
Suzuki Hayabusa

Still fancy another but don't think I would trust myself on one now I am almost 50  Paul

2014 Range Rover vogue se 4.4sdv8 Loire Blue
1992 Range Rover Vogue LSE 4.2 Ardennes green

Just having to part with one of mine :(

Had to check back, as I thought I'd answered this thread almost a decade ago!

I've only ever owned one model of motorcycle, ever....!!

Just one hour after passing the bike test, I got on my first ST1100 Pan Euro. I've never owned another model of bike in my life and after more than a quarter of a million miles, I still love it.

We were the last 'car' to traverse this particular route back in 2001, having witnessed a couple of GS riders turn round and refuse to complete the Col ahead of us. Who needs a Land Rover anyway!!!

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