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Forum: Europe 04-02-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 378
Posted By Montford
Have used www.mynetmoto.com for quite a few...

Have used www.mynetmoto.com for quite a few years without any problems.
Forum: Europe 01-20-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,220
Posted By Montford
Looks like great fun,hardly a flake of the stuff...

Looks like great fun,hardly a flake of the stuff up here in the frozen North !
Forum: Equipment 11-23-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 646
Posted By Montford
Did not find their European customer service to...

Did not find their European customer service to be any good at all.

I had a problem with a jacket liner that kept shorting out and sent several emails to them requesting a postal address to return...
Forum: Europe 10-18-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,237
Posted By Montford
Hi there!

Hi there!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-02-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 648
Views: 111,567
Posted By Montford
Walesby Nottinghamshire England ...

Walesby Nottinghamshire England

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/HPIM1549.jpg

Lake District England

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/SAM_0608.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-26-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 210,962
Posted By Montford
Inveraray,Argyll,Scotland ...

Inveraray,Argyll,Scotland
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/summer08059.jpg
Strachur,Argyll,Scotland
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/GSStrachur.jpg
Juno...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-04-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,107
Posted By Montford
Some quality parts coming together there! ...

Some quality parts coming together there!
Should be a nice build, looking forward to the next installment.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-30-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,989
Posted By Montford
This one is still made in the UK and at a good...

This one is still made in the UK and at a good price too.


http://www.campbellcooper.com/#/vincent/4541042557
Forum: Old's Cool 11-29-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,107
Posted By Montford
Lookin good! ]Here's a couple of pics from the...

Lookin good!
]Here's a couple of pics from the original 80's Harris brochure for the Magnum 2.
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/11-29-2011025459PM-1.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors 09-13-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 114,146
Posted By Montford
Don't know if you can call this a Street Fighter...

Don't know if you can call this a Street Fighter as its looked the same since 1986 (apart from the Givi's) and I don't think the term was coined then.:D
...
Forum: EMEA 02-08-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By Montford
Motorcycle loft Hotel in Belgium close to Ostend ...

Motorcycle loft Hotel in Belgium close to Ostend
http://www.grd.be/bikersloft/eng/default.htm
Forum: Trip Planning 05-01-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,462
Posted By Montford
Insurance can be a problem,in the UK at least. ...

Insurance can be a problem,in the UK at least.

I have been having great difficulty finding an insurer who will cover my Harris Suzuki with my friend from Australia as a named rider for 2 weeks...
Forum: Europe 04-08-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,405
Posted By Montford
There is a similar site at...

There is a similar site at http://motohost.org/search.php

I think I found the link on ADV Rider somewhere
Forum: Equipment 03-21-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,475
Posted By Montford
In the days when I used to tour on a chain drive...

In the days when I used to tour on a chain drive bike I never bothered to carry any lube with me,it always seems to get in a mess.

At pretty much any fuel stop you can guarantee that in one of...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-25-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,844
Posted By Montford
The biggest difficulty you will have on the road...

The biggest difficulty you will have on the road is breaking the bead on the old tyres,especially if you are travelling alone.

It might be worth investing in one of the small take-apart breakers...
Forum: Equipment 02-13-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,686
Posted By Montford
From over in Old's Cool ...

From over in Old's Cool
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v631/mr-lj35/Adventure%20Rider%20Pics/camonetonM21.jpg
Forum: EMEA 01-26-2010, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By Montford
The Rentamotorcyle web site gives their address...

The Rentamotorcyle web site gives their address as Motorrad Central, the BMW Franchise just North of Glasgow city centre,this dealership was taken over quite recently by a guy that used to be a...
Forum: EMEA 01-25-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 598
Posted By Montford
Hi You could try West Coast Harley Davidson in...

Hi You could try West Coast Harley Davidson in Glasgow,they certainly used to hire.
And I am sure there is an outfit on the Isle of Skye which hires BMW GS's.
Forum: Australia 12-31-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 882
Posted By Montford
Hi DavO If you are not too bothered what bike...

Hi DavO
If you are not too bothered what bike you could end up with I would say buy something,its got to work out cheaper than hiring.

It might be worth contacting some dealers in the UK and see...
Forum: Europe 12-25-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,278
Posted By Montford
Let me know when you finalise your plans, I may...

Let me know when you finalise your plans, I may be able to help you out.

The weather in late March early April can be really nice but it won't be warm !!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-22-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,116
Views: 751,057
Posted By Montford
En Route to 'The Wallace' rally in Stirling this...

En Route to 'The Wallace' rally in Stirling this summer
http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/harley006.jpg"]...
Forum: EMEA 12-17-2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,216
Posted By Montford
Th Rosyth ferry is a good route but now that...

Th Rosyth ferry is a good route but now that Norfolk line has taken over the service it has become very expensive.

A good option is to take DFDS Ferries from Amsterdam to Newcastle they are way...
Forum: Europe 12-15-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By Montford
How about going for something old enough to...

How about going for something old enough to qualify for 'Classic' insurance,plenty of late 80 's superbikes out there!
Forum: Europe 12-15-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,278
Posted By Montford
Sounds like a good plan! I started a...

Sounds like a good plan!

I started a similar thread earlier this year but did not really get much of a response.

But I am sure it can work,I have a guy from Australia coming over next year to...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-28-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,511
Posted By Montford
Hi Rok I run an 84 XS250 which I spend a couple...

Hi Rok
I run an 84 XS250 which I spend a couple of months sorting out this year.

I had trouble getting new air filter elements for the standard housings,the original foam just crumbled into...
Forum: Trip Planning 08-24-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,462
Posted By Montford
I asked a similar question recently but did not...

I asked a similar question recently but did not get a great response.
I am sure it could work though.
Forum: Old's Cool 08-03-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 44,454
Posted By Montford
1982 Suzuki GSX1100 in a Harris frame. ...

1982 Suzuki GSX1100 in a Harris frame.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/roadkillvespa/Harriswithboxes2.jpg
Forum: Trip Planning 08-03-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Montford
It just seems to me that I read so many posts...

It just seems to me that I read so many posts about the difficulties of renting or shipping a bike to ride on another continent that a bikeshare scheme would make a lot of sense.

I have loaned...
Forum: Trip Planning 08-02-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Montford
Anyone use Bikeshare?

Has anyone had experience of Bikeshare or a similar setup either as a borrower or lender ? how did it work out ? would you do it again ?.

Has there ever been something like it set up in ADV rider...
Forum: EMEA 08-01-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By Montford
Hi Mark For Highland games have a look at...

Hi Mark

For Highland games have a look at http://www.cowalgathering.com/ Sat 29 Aug, one of the biggest in the world or http://www.butehighlandgames.org.uk/ Sat 22nd Aug, smaller, but my local...
Forum: EMEA 07-30-2009, 05:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By Montford
Hi Yes the weather this summer has been pretty...

Hi
Yes the weather this summer has been pretty much the same as usual,starts of well then goes rapidly downhill!.

It will be bearable if you have decent kit but might not be that pleasant if...
Forum: EMEA 07-30-2009, 02:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,255
Posted By Montford
Hi Dualie If your planning a trip up the...

Hi Dualie

If your planning a trip up the West Coast of Scotland drop me a line I would be happy to show you around.

Have a good trip

Ian
Forum: EMEA 07-27-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By Montford
Hi Soapy,Welcome. I'm afraid that unless...

Hi Soapy,Welcome.

I'm afraid that unless things have changed in the last few years its not possible to transport your bike by train in the UK.

It was possible at one time,maybe 20 years ago...
Forum: Road warriors 07-26-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,185
Posted By Montford
Hi How's things going in Diversion land? and...

Hi How's things going in Diversion land? and further views on the bike,any problems?

I have just been offered a 98 model with only 6000 miles for £750 is in good condition and seems to start and...
Forum: Road warriors 07-23-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 23,837
Posted By Montford
Good luck with your project you will have a great...

Good luck with your project you will have a great bike at the end of it.

Here's my 2007 Street Bob modded with longer Hagon adjustable Gas shocks,forks stiffened with heavier oil and ride height...
Forum: Europe 07-20-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By Montford
If you are sensible where you set up you should...

If you are sensible where you set up you should have no problems.
http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/default.asp?nPageID=324&nSubContentID=0

Where I live you see people wild camping in the...
Forum: Europe 07-20-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By Montford
Hi Maat As far as I know you should have no...

Hi Maat
As far as I know you should have no problems buying and registering a bike in the UK if you have a UK postal address.

I don't think there are any restrictions for foreign visitors and...
Forum: EMEA 07-19-2009, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By Montford
The Harley would do the job as well as a GS,just...

The Harley would do the job as well as a GS,just a bit differently!

Have a look at www.thetrainline.com (http://www.thetrainline.com) for rail tickets or www.easyjet.com (http://www.easyjet.com)...
Forum: Equipment 07-17-2009, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By Montford
I have used a Snugpak kestrel for about 12 years...

I have used a Snugpak kestrel for about 12 years and it still has plenty of life left,its comfortable and packs up small.
For me it is warm enough from April to October (in the UK) if supplemented...
Forum: Equipment 06-18-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,870
Posted By Montford
Got my Rebel Grill today!:clap Looks like...

Got my Rebel Grill today!:clap

Looks like a great bit of kit,just as soon as it stops raining I will give it a try.
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