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suggs
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PostPosted: 22:12 - 24 Jul 2009    Post subject: UK road map. which one Reply with quote
any recomendations for a uk road map that will go in a tank bag. needs to cover lands end to John O Groats



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Clanger
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PostPosted: 13:49 - 25 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Tuff maps. They are waterproof and fit in the tank bag nicely.
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suggs
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 25 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
looks like they have stopped trading Confused
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PostPosted: 22:44 - 25 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a Michelin, double sided fan-fold map of Scotland. 1cm to 4km scale. ISBN:978-2-06-712774-6. It folds as big or small as you want it. I chose it because it has a very good level of detail of the more minor roads.

They do one from the same series on "Great Britain", ISBN 978-2-06-712776-0. It's on thin, flimsy paper but folds down really small. About half the size of a CD case.

They cost less than £2 so it would be worth having one of each as backup if nothing else. I keep one in a zip-lock bag in my tankbag.

The big sheets are handy because you can plan a long route on them very easily.

EDIT: My girlfriend also bought one, cut it into sections the size of her tank bag and laminated them.
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Charlie
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PostPosted: 18:33 - 26 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would not recommend this map. Not enough detail and the ink has printed on to the other side of the page when it got damp.

https://www.worldofpower.co.uk/Motorcycle-Accessories/Bike-Accessories/Maps/sc1361/p3978.aspx
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Flip
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PostPosted: 23:11 - 26 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
That didn't make much sense.

Assuming that you meant:

"This is not a thread about which map not to get"

The OP can now avoid that particular map though. Rolling Eyes Doh!

It's also handy advice.
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Flip
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PostPosted: 01:04 - 27 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think I just misread your post. Smile

Although grammar was invented for a reason... Very Happy
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Flip
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PostPosted: 01:21 - 27 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
You really do have an attitude problem.

If you're going to insult me at least spell the insults properly. Oh and use capitals etc properly.
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Flip
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PostPosted: 01:35 - 27 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
covdude wrote:
lol u rain on my parade m8 and im gona piss on ur fire popurly..


What? Eh?
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Charlie
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PostPosted: 11:21 - 28 Jul 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
covdude wrote:
yeah cheers for that, but is not the thread about which map to get not which not to.....

steve


I think advising people not get a map which is advertised as being 'the worlds strongest' and made by a popular motorcycle parts company is perfectly reasonable. It appeals to motorcyclists yet isn't that good. I have used a few times and while it does the job I'd imagine there are better ones outs there.
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Drax
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PostPosted: 19:10 - 03 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
flip wrote:
covdude wrote:
lol u rain on my parade m8 and im gona piss on ur fire popurly..


What? Eh?


APML!!! Laughing
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