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steppen22
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PostPosted: 12:26 - 09 Aug 2009    Post subject: UK tour - ideas? Reply with quote

I would like to go for a weekend tour soon, leaving Friday returning Tuesday (for work in the morning).

I am based in norfolk, and I'd rather the tour was within the UK, as I've never been on a tour before. In fact, I've not done more than 200 miles on my bike in total since I got it.

I would look toward taking it easy, as I'm virgin to this. So maybe under 500 miles in total.

Okay, so that's not really a tour, but a long ride. But it will be atour in the sense of taking sleeping bags and living on the road, etc.

I am riding an er5, 10,000 on the clock, is it up to it?

Has anyone toured on a er5?

What do I need to consider?

Anyone want to join me? I don't have a date in mind, it's a case of finding a free weekend and a Monday I can take off work.

I want it to be a relaxed road trip/adventure that's out of my comfort zone, but not too far off the beaten track in case of difficulty.
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 09 Aug 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

also - roadside cover? which are the best companies for rescue and recovery?

How much would it cost (extra) to become an aa member on the "spot" if I get in trouble over becoming a member before I leave?

Thanks.
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PostPosted: 13:01 - 09 Aug 2009    Post subject: Re: UK tour - ideas? Reply with quote

steppen22 wrote:


I am riding an er5, 10,000 on the clock, is it up to it?

Has anyone toured on a er5?



Piece of piss.

My ER5 has 82,943 miles on it. A 300 miles round trip to Pup's place and back isn't uncommon for it. Previous to my owning it, It would regularly do in excess of 300 miles a day.

As for roadside cover, Go with the RAC. The AA doesn't cover you for recovery if you crash. I got cover 'on the spot' at my local Tesco's, Was planning on calling to join up, but had to nip out for bread and milk. I don't believe it cost me any extra, but even if it did, the price was still low enough for me to consider reasonable. Thumbs Up
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