Tuscany 2023 - 12 - 28 May

[Lowflyer]

Sorry to hear this Nick, was looking forward to hooking up.
Maybe see you in Dent for " the old git's birthday bash"
Cheeky little whipersnapper Hudders

 

[soho]

Thanks folks, I've at least got the 4 wheeler to fall back on. I'm determined to be at Dent whichever way !

 

[Lowflyer]

Thanks folks, I've at least got the 4 wheeler to fall back on. I'm determined to be at Dent whichever way !

Good stuff Nick, be good to catch up again. Been a while

 

[Steve T]

TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK goes the holiday clock

Just over 4 months to go before the off - are you guys packed yet?

Steve T

 

[Ian Porter]

just about to start packing

 

[Ian Porter]

Now, the dilemma is which tent do I take?

Choice of 3

1, little 2 man job that I can’t sit up in which may not be a good idea for my back but it will fit in my top box

2, khyam biker, quick to pitch but packs big and heavy and will have to be strapped to the back of the bike

3, Terra Nova 4 birth, nice and roomy, takes a bit longer to pitch but packs smaller and lighter than the Khyam and still needs to live on the back seat

At the moment I’m favouring the Terra Nova for a bit of extra room when we’re pitched for a few days at our destination - just a shame I can’t fit it in the top box

 

[Hamster]

Now, the dilemma is which tent do I take?

Choice of 3

1, little 2 man job that I can’t sit up in which may not be a good idea for my back but it will fit in my top box

2, khyam biker, quick to pitch but packs big and heavy and will have to be strapped to the back of the bike

3, Terra Nova 4 birth, nice and roomy, takes a bit longer to pitch but packs smaller and lighter than the Khyam and still needs to live on the back seat

At the moment I’m favouring the Terra Nova for a bit of extra room when we’re pitched for a few days at our destination - just a shame I can’t fit it in the top box

Go for the extra room ian if you can.
Think i need some gas canisters otherwise pretty sorted.

 

[The Don]

if anyone needs a tent, I have a spare Omega 350

 

[Lowflyer]

TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK goes the holiday clock

Just over 4 months to go before the off - are you guys packed yet?

Steve T

If I didn't know you any better I would say that you have already done a dry run test with all your gear, and possibly packed and re packed, just to make sure 4 months ain't that far away chappies

 

[Ian Porter]

Just treated myself to a new Exped mat for the trip

going to dig the camping gear out over the next few days and see what else I may need to replace

temped to get a new stove too

 

[Steve T]

If I didn't know you any better I would say that you have already done a dry run test . . . .

Fraid not just yet - bike is still in bits as I farkle it for the trip

Stevet T

 

[Alba]

Fraid not just yet - bike is still in bits as I farkle it for the trip

Stevet T

What are you up to now Mr T, adding toys?

 

[Steve T]

I'm adding highly practical & useful stuff Rob, to help me capture the carnage in Hi Def along wiv some more fings wot will get me seen by the Johnny Foreigner cage drivers (does not include our illustrious Tour Guide of course )

Steve T

 

[Alba]

I'm adding highly practical & useful stuff Rob, to help me capture the carnage in Hi Def along wiv some more fings wot will get me seen by the Johnny Foreigner cage drivers (does not include our illustrious Tour Guide of course )

Steve T

You upping the anti with a wee video setup?

I have an old VIO POV (bullet camera) I was hoping to take but I'm struggling in getting a mount setup

 

[Steve T]

Well I did try!

Eldest donated a Garmin VIRB camera for me to try out. Having tried the bespoke mounting kit I was not impressed with the vibes that were showing up on the video, so my plan was to use a ram ball mount.
All going swimmingly in that I managed to get a ram ball centrally mounted. Yesterday the extra spcial mounting bit that bolts to the camera mount arrived . . . HURRAH.
Then I attempted to mount the whole shabang onto the bike . . . only to find that it doesn't clear the top of the screen - BUMMOCKS.

Dust has been blown off of the drawing board, pencils sharpened in anticipation of a solution finding session.
Watch this space -> SPACE <-

 

[Steve T]

1 month to go . . .

 

[Steve T]

Took a spin out on the fully laden NC on a “shake-down” camping trip to see if:-


A – I’d forgotten to pack something

B – I’d packed too much (as if )

C – Would the little bike manage to carry me & my sh1te


A view back to Lochend

We settled in for the evening at Cannich camping site. What a wonderfully clean & quiet location and not too busy at this time of year.

Next morning we wander to the end of the road that takes you into Glen Affric

Conclusion after the shake down trip in reverse order;-


C – The bike coped just fine . . . as I thought it would

B – Didn’t come across anything that I didn’t / wouldn’t have a use for (inflatable dolls are essential company on long trips away from home . . . allegedly)

A – Only the one thing and that was some lube – for the bikes chain you perverts

Popped in to pester the Grouse tester - apparently he was at a prolonged tasting session yesterday and was a tad "fragile" when we knoccked on the door
Thanks for coffee John - strong and black the way you needed it

Great company on a great little ride. Now, where did I put that map of Italy?

Steve T

 

[Hamster]

I’m in the stage of pulling stuff together and checking kit steve. Thinking i need a trailer
Great write up and pics as usual, looking forward to being on the road together, not long now.

 

[Steve T]

A little bird tells me that our tour guide is currently bike-less

Do hope you get sorted soon Tony

Steve T

 

[The Don]

A little bird tells me that our tour guide is currently bike-less


First time in the last 25 years .......not a nice feeling will keep you posted. May have to riding bitch with Si......