Signing off

[Spud]

Signing off for a 10 day break in not so sunny central France, story of my life head towards the sun and the rain follows

cheers Spud 

[threepot]

Taking the bike? Have a good trip

[Sin_Tiger]

Hope you get some decent weather, ride safe  :

[Spud]

Yes on the bike, hoping to do at least 3000 miles. Over night ferry tonight

cheers Spud 

[Sin_Tiger]

Don't forget the pictures

[Spud]

Did not make the ferry yesterday, going down the motorway the bike felt really "fluffy" on acceleration and when it had gone dark the lights were pretty dim. I started fearing a stator/rectifier problem as last time they went in scotland a year or so back the engine lacked humph. Tested battery this morning and that seems ok, so I'm not sure what's gone on.    So I'm getting mate to check it out tomorrow before going back

cheers Spud   

[Dutch]

That's what you get from meaking us all jealous 




Nevertheless, hope it's nothing serious and that you can continue soon 

[iansoady]

I think I'd have been tempted to get the ferry anyway - at least if it broke down in France you could enjoy good food & wine while you fixed it / waited for the breakdown people to bring you home.....

[Spud]

was tempting but as I understand it, if recovery costs more than the value of your bike they make you an offer rather than recover it cheers Spud

[vince]

sorry to hear of your dilemma  if your desperate I've got a new rectifier in the garage.
give us a shout if your stuck and i'll pm you my phone number

what company is this ??

was tempting but as I understand it, if recovery costs more than the value of your bike they make you an offer rather than recover it cheers Spud

[Sin_Tiger]

was tempting but as I understand it, if recovery costs more than the value of your bike they make you an offer rather than recover it cheers Spud

That's a scarry thought!

[Spud]

RAC it's in the fine print, but worth checking with all recovery firms. They will recover you to a local garage but not home if the costs of recovery exceeds the value of your bike. That's my understanding.

cheers Spud 

[Spud]

http://www.adventurebikerider.com/forum/26-travel/226130-recommended-travel-insurance-for-euro-trip.html#226742

This thread may be worth a read cheers Spud 

[NKL]

I think they all have that in their terms and conditions.