As an adopted Northerner it is my ambition never to travelsouth of the Watford Gap again.
Using the Hull ferries is a very small price to pay for the privelege of living in the North.

Got a tag linked to my bank account. Used it in the car last year - lovely to sail through the 30kph lane with zero fannying about. Off to France next week end. Will use it on the bike. Putting it in the top pocket of my jacket. If that doesnt work, I will let the wife wave it about from the pillion...

Apparently the poor guy has died from his injuries.
http://www.itv.com/news/border/2018-05- ... rash-dies/

Alan29 wrote: ↑Tue May 01, 2018 9:02 pm ..... just off to check my travel insurance!

Does it cover big bikes? Check. Thank you Post Office.
Does the breakdown insurance cover repatriation of the bike in case of accidents, air ambulance home if needed, and all hotel/.travel/medical expenses for pillion if needed? Check. Thank you ADAC.

..... just off to check my travel insurance!

Another one with a Varadero. Its about the only bike that is big enough for me at 6 foot 3, and low enough for my 5 foot 2 wife to climb on. Great comfort, great tourer. Good presence on the road. And can shift a bit when you want to do some miles. But bloody heavy. Dropped it up the Grossglockener ...

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