Author Topic: France here we come (Read 5040 times)

anparkinson · « **on:** October 11, 2012, 10:25:27 AM »

Taking the 550K3 to France tomorrow for a few days with my brother on his ZX6R and my Uncle on his Triumph twin. Staying on the Somme and checking out the WW1 battlefields which should be good.

Weather forecast not good. Cool with rain a lot of the time....

singedebile · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:30:41 AM »

wow im jealous! I was just there this past summer and the roads are phenomenal in quality and shape, plus people actually know how to drive and use their turn signals... its a motorcycle heaven.

anparkinson · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:34:37 AM »

Yeah, the roads are fantastic. Even more fun when I go on my R6 in the summer. Keep off the highways and cruise along at 100 - 120 MPH. A lot of fun..

70CB750 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:56:36 AM »

I was always fascinated by the west front, enjoy your trip.

Viktor.J · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2012, 01:58:49 PM »

How is The temperature there now and The following days ? In south Sweden it starting to near The 0 !

Stormer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2012, 02:25:00 PM »

Have a good and safe trip my friend!
Oh, and post some pics....

Bailgang · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2012, 02:32:00 PM »

I'm just plain jealous period!! I'd love to go across the "pond" or any where for that matter, I'd just like to check this world of ours out. Enjoy yourself and have a safe trip.

yesteryear · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2012, 03:23:41 AM »

Hi,
I am further south from the Somme and here its sunny and dry about 18 degrees.Safe journey and enjoy yourselves.
Yesteryear

millerza · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2012, 08:18:40 AM »

makes me think about that ewan mcgregor video called "around the world" or something. How cool would that be!

Duanob · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:21:46 AM »

Quote from: Viktor.J on October 11, 2012, 01:58:49 PM

How is The temperature there now and The following days ? In south Sweden it starting to near The 0 !

C or F? There's a big difference.

70CB750 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:27:59 AM »

They are metric for sure - makes it Celsius.

LOL or maybe Kelvin?

Deltarider · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2012, 10:29:07 AM »

Quote

C or F? There's a big difference.

Not to mention 100 - 120 MPH or KM/H.

lone*X · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2012, 01:10:40 PM »

Quote from: Bailgang on October 11, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

I'm just plain jealous period!! I'd love to go across the "pond" or any where for that matter, I'd just like to check this world of ours out. Enjoy yourself and have a safe trip.

How about riding your SOHC4 to France? This is on my list of things to do in a few years following retirement. I have wanted to make this ride for years. Check it out. From Texas north to the Great Lakes, cross into Canada and head east. See all the sights along the way. All the way to Newfoundland, then grab the ferry in Fortune and on to St. Pierre, France. You can really ride your bike "to" France from anywhere in North America (well, as close as you can get to it anyway).

http://www.canada.com/topics/travel/story.html?id=2c1df813-2d30-48a9-8937-e18c906664fb
http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/english/questions.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon

mono · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2012, 01:47:41 PM »

Quote from: lone*X on October 12, 2012, 01:10:40 PM

Quote from: Bailgang on October 11, 2012, 02:32:00 PM
I'm just plain jealous period!! I'd love to go across the "pond" or any where for that matter, I'd just like to check this world of ours out. Enjoy yourself and have a safe trip.

How about riding your SOHC4 to France? This is on my list of things to do in a few years following retirement. I have wanted to make this ride for years. Check it out. From Texas north to the Great Lakes, cross into Canada and head east. See all the sights along the way. All the way to Newfoundland, then grab the ferry in Fortune and on to St. Pierre, France. You can really ride your bike "to" France from anywhere in North America (well, as close as you can get to it anyway).

If you do, I'd suggest you cross at Niagra Falls. The crossing in Detroit isn't much of an experience lol.

http://www.canada.com/topics/travel/story.html?id=2c1df813-2d30-48a9-8937-e18c906664fb
http://www.st-pierre-et-miquelon.com/english/questions.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon

mono · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2012, 01:48:17 PM »

Quote from: anparkinson on October 11, 2012, 10:25:27 AM

Taking the 550K3 to France tomorrow for a few days with my brother on his ZX6R and my Uncle on his Triumph twin. Staying on the Somme and checking out the WW1 battlefields which should be good.

Weather forecast not good. Cool with rain a lot of the time....

enjoy the trip!

Bailgang · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2012, 04:12:19 PM »

Quote from: lone*X on October 12, 2012, 01:10:40 PM

How about riding your SOHC4 to France? This is on my list of things to do in a few years following retirement. I have wanted to make this ride for years. Check it out. From Texas north to the Great Lakes, cross into Canada and head east. See all the sights along the way. All the way to Newfoundland, then grab the ferry in Fortune and on to St. Pierre, France. You can really ride your bike "to" France from anywhere in North America (well, as close as you can get to it anyway).

Cool idea. When I was a kid my parents traveled all over the US on vacations so I've been fortunate to have already seen a lot however the farthest I've been out of the US is Montreal Canada and Tijuana Mexico. So much more out there to see.

Magilla · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2012, 05:59:03 AM »

While in France you should see if you can get one of the most rare and elusive photos in the world. Try to get a picture of a French man that is facing you. History tells us that most of them are always running the other way with their hands up.

Deltarider · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2012, 08:16:30 AM »

Here is a tip that maybe has more value than the one above. Buy and use Michelin maps only! They are the best. Not only do they give the best information, scenic routes are marked with a green line. Over 35 years of experience has learned me that wherever Michelin draws a green line, it is indeed beautiful. Wherever that line stops, immediately the scenery becomes less interesting. That's why I choose Michelin maps for all destinations. Even in faraway countries like Marocco it was true: green is stunningly beautiful. You can count on it.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2012, 11:48:51 AM »

Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 05:59:03 AM

While in France you should see if you can get one of the most rare and elusive photos in the world. Try to get a picture of a French man that is facing you. History tells us that most of them are always running the other way with their hands up.

I wonder....with 1.35 million soldiers killed, 4.4 million wounded in WWI. In WWII they had 217,000 killed....as a percentage of the total population it was a higher rate than the U.S. suffered. Along with 350,000 civilians killed.

Schnell · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2012, 12:03:03 PM »

Just wondering, roughly how much is it to ship a motorcycle overseas? Is there registration paperwork that is a big hassle?

Magilla · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2012, 03:39:31 PM »

Quote from: srust58 on October 13, 2012, 11:48:51 AM

Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 05:59:03 AM
While in France you should see if you can get one of the most rare and elusive photos in the world. Try to get a picture of a French man that is facing you. History tells us that most of them are always running the other way with their hands up.

I wonder....with 1.35 million soldiers killed, 4.4 million wounded in WWI. In WWII they had 217,000 killed....as a percentage of the total population it was a higher rate than the U.S. suffered. Along with 350,000 civilians killed.

I think your missing the joke. It's just that, a joke. The French resistance fighters were brave brave people. They played a very important role in the war and we all know it. Also this country would not have gained its independence if it were not for the French.

With that said I still think the Beret is gay.

liPPy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2012, 04:16:04 PM »

Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 03:39:31 PM

Quote from: srust58 on October 13, 2012, 11:48:51 AM
Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 05:59:03 AM
While in France you should see if you can get one of the most rare and elusive photos in the world. Try to get a picture of a French man that is facing you. History tells us that most of them are always running the other way with their hands up.

I wonder....with 1.35 million soldiers killed, 4.4 million wounded in WWI. In WWII they had 217,000 killed....as a percentage of the total population it was a higher rate than the U.S. suffered. Along with 350,000 civilians killed.

I think your missing the joke. It's just that, a joke. The French resistance fighters were brave brave people. They played a very important role in the war and we all know it. Also this country would not have gained its independence if it were not for the French.

With that said I still think the Beret is gay.

Try telling that to a member of the US Special Forces.

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2012, 04:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 03:39:31 PM

Quote from: srust58 on October 13, 2012, 11:48:51 AM
Quote from: Magilla on October 13, 2012, 05:59:03 AM
While in France you should see if you can get one of the most rare and elusive photos in the world. Try to get a picture of a French man that is facing you. History tells us that most of them are always running the other way with their hands up.

I wonder....with 1.35 million soldiers killed, 4.4 million wounded in WWI. In WWII they had 217,000 killed....as a percentage of the total population it was a higher rate than the U.S. suffered. Along with 350,000 civilians killed.

I think your missing the joke. It's just that, a joke. The French resistance fighters were brave brave people. They played a very important role in the war and we all know it. Also this country would not have gained its independence if it were not for the French.

With that said I still think the Beret is gay.

If you use this

or this

then we will know.

Now this guy thought it was a great place to hide out from the draft in the 60's

Deltarider · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2012, 03:30:37 AM »

That's a great picture, Srust58.
Must confess that I like any picture that shows a candidate bringing up a bicycle before a car.

Magilla · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2012, 06:33:56 AM »

I watch the Tour De France every year and every year I think it would be great to ride a motorcycle on those roads. Europe has some great roads and scenery.

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Author Topic: France here we come (Read 5040 times)