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Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 10:26
by Kwacky
Fill it full of immigrants at £500 a head.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 10:30
by duke63
And drive it to Nigel Farage's doorstep
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 10:34
by Kwacky
Nope, just leave it there
I reckon we could get enough in to pay for the trip and to make a sizeable contribution towards the cost of a new bike each.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 12:29
by StMarks
duke63 wrote:What are you going to do with the van on the other side of the Channel?
Park it up, ready to add the bottles of French wine etc to it's cargo of bikes for the return journey.?
Or, alternatively, to travel along the same route as a breakdown/support/portable weatherproof shelter (at a more leisurely rate ) carrying 1x bike and all the crap that you normally need to haul with you.?
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 20:47
by duke63
You can always borrow one of my Kriega packs, Kwacky. It's waterproof and straps to the pillion seat very easily.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 21:04
by Kwacky
Thanks Duke. I've got the US10 and the straps for it. I've got a large Overboard waterproof bum bag as well.
I've got a R35 as well but it's not waterproof, which is a pain for such an expensive piece of kit.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 22:53
by Monty
Kwacky wrote:I've got a R35 as well but it's not waterproof, which is a pain for such an expensive piece of kit.
Really, mine is 7 years old and hasn't leaked yet.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 01 Apr 2016, 22:57
by Monty
You can get water proof inners for them, I've got one that I put my laptop in just incase
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 07:48
by Kwacky
Monty, I don't think mine was ever designed to be waterproof. It doesn't look like it. I've certainly come home enough times with a bag full of water.
I know about the liners but that doesn't stop the water getting in and the front pouch getting soaked. The Overboard stuff is roll top and very good.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 07:49
by Kwacky
I suppose I could get one of those over bag waterproof covers.
I'll have a think
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 08:07
by Monty
Fluorescent with a Polite sticker?
Just noticed mine is an R25, so possibly doesn't leak because it's smaller
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 08:19
by Kwacky
The Polite thing won't work in France. It needs to be in French. I think I'll go with :-
Je Suis Un Q'unt
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 02 Apr 2016, 08:22
by StMarks
Kwacky wrote:The Polite thing won't work in France. It needs to be in French. I think I'll go with :-
Je Suis Un Q'unt
Don't think you'll need that, I think the UK number plate already serves that purpose.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 10:53
by Kwacky
Email from the ferry company to remind me they're taking the balance of the booking.
My passport has gone off for renewal.
I need to have a dig about in the utility room but I'm fairly certain I've got a magnetic tank bag I can use. Then I need to decide which rucksack I want to bring with me to go with the Kriega tailpack.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 19 Apr 2016, 12:02
by Rossgo
Not long to go guys!
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Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 20 Apr 2016, 08:12
by StMarks
Kwacky wrote:E... I'm fairly certain I've got a magnetic tank bag I can use. Then I need to decide which rucksack I want to bring with me to go with the Kriega tailpack.
Well, I did offer a van.!
/sulks..
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 14:28
by Kwacky
Any recommendations for what I need to take with me? I've seen kits you can buy on eBay for travelling in France but I'm not sure how good they are.
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 15:53
by rocket
Kwacky wrote:Any recommendations for what I need to take with me? I've seen kits you can buy on eBay for travelling in France but I'm not sure how good they are.
All you need ...
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 28 Apr 2016, 15:59
by Kwacky
Those sunglasses really suit you
Re: Slappers in France - June 2016
Posted: 08 May 2016, 12:37
by Kwacky
Ordered a puncture repair kit, reflective stickers for the helmet and a hi viz waistcoat to pack away.
Anything else I need?