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Title: Signing off
Post by: Spud on April 25, 2013, 02:50:40 PM
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  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: threepot on April 25, 2013, 07:45:38 PM
Taking the bike? Have a good trip :wave
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Sin_Tiger on April 26, 2013, 04:31:01 AM
Hope you get some decent weather, ride safe  : :wave
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Spud on April 26, 2013, 08:46:30 AM
Yes on the bike, hoping to do at least 3000 miles. Over night ferry tonight

cheers Spud  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Sin_Tiger on April 26, 2013, 01:30:13 PM
Don't forget the pictures :hat10
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Spud on April 27, 2013, 06:31:40 PM
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.  :doubt  So I'm getting mate to check it out tomorrow before going back

cheers Spud  :thumbsup 
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Dutch on April 27, 2013, 06:43:25 PM
That's what you get from meaking us all jealous  :pottytrain2




Nevertheless, hope it's nothing serious and that you can continue soon  :wave
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: iansoady on April 28, 2013, 11:44:01 AM
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.....
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Spud on April 28, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: vince on April 28, 2013, 08:40:45 PM
sorry to hear of your dilemma  if your desperate I've got a new rectifier in the garage. :thumbsup
give us a shout if your stuck and i'll pm you my phone number :XXcomputer

what company is this ??

Quote from: Spud on April 28, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Sin_Tiger on April 29, 2013, 03:06:24 AM
Quote from: Spud on April 28, 2013, 07:11:34 PM
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!
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Spud on April 29, 2013, 09:10:49 AM
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  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: Spud on May 02, 2013, 09:26:59 AM
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  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Signing off
Post by: NKL on May 10, 2013, 08:36:09 PM
I think they all have that in their terms and conditions.
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