Hoody

I take it you are old enough? How will you get the machine to the MMA and then the test centre for test? Big bike to do the avoidance part on MMA

I use Weise gloves - excellent value for money, light and waterproof. Check their range out. I've had AlpineStar 365's and they are OK but not worth the wonga.

My best mate has just refurbished an old Ducati - sat outside for 10 years, discs looked beyond repair, thick rust covering them. He shot blasted them, checked they weren't warped and resprayed them. First ride out overspray of paint came off and the discs were spot on - straight MOT pass and then went on to track day it.

BikeSafe launch at Humber Bridge Car Park from 10am Sunday 17 April Heine Gericke, MGA M/C Accessories, IntoGear will be there - Raffle prizes for those taking part, and some other giveaways. Rideouts with advanced assessors free of charge. Come down and join in - should be a good day

Manchester to Richmond isn't too far and they have some sizes on stock. I have known them take far less time than that though. http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle.jsp

Used by most police forces in the country, acheive the higher levels of CE protection, ultra comfortable and fully waterproof.

I have posted on here before regards Alt-Bergs. Made to measure. Excellent kit, full after sales service including refurbishment (resoling, panel replacement, re lining etc)

Have you tried the shop you got it from?

Would wait until/if the technology is adopted by other manufacturers. A good fitting lid and not having a collsion will save you a fortune!

My recommendation would be Alt-Bergs. About the same price as decent off the shelf boots, but they do a bespoke service and make to measure. Always score highly in RiDER Power. Superb boot, waterproof and strong. They also do reburbishment - resoling, or panel replacement increasing the life of the boots infinitely. Not the latest looking, but fantastic piece of kit. http://www.altberg.co.uk

Shoei Hornet too

RV and SV were around about 10 years ago. They were Arai's basic lids. Have a look at the new Arai Axcess and the Shoei Qwest if you want decent brand entry level lids(£260.00)

Back protector - Force Field Lock - Xena alarm

I've done 5-600 miles through choice and 900 through necessity in a day, but actually 'touring' loses it's fun appeal if it's an every day 500 mile dash. 250-300 miles a day (8-9hrs riding) is more than enough, particularly on nice roads. Each to their own though - horses for courses!

I arrange and do a lot of European trips and I have to say that's a mammoth tour you are thinking of. If you are doing Auschwitz it is a long way over very boring roads through Poland! Consider Berlin and Warsaw either side of it. Unless you are looking at 3 weeks, the itinerary may be better suited to two trips, unless you are looking at 500 miles a day in which case the riding becomes a chore.