Eifel Mountains 2018

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

I have to ask what can a tree do for a bike mechanically? Was the bike made of wood? If so that might explain why it wooden go boom boom!

[mention]Bungleaio[/mention] I think your going on a great trip that you’ll remember for your entire life, hopefully one of many!

As your new to it (as am I) I look forward to hearing all about your adventure and the riding went.

Enjoy!

[rob m]

Have fun guys, I know you'll have an amazing time as usual!

Hopefully see you all in 2019.

Ride safe and enjoy your kebabs

[Bungleaio]

The eve of the trip and I've done nothing much to prepare other than get the bike serviced. There's plenty of time tomorrow in the morning I'm sure.

[Snod Blatter]

I think I'm just about done packing..

Is there anything else I need?

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

[mention]Snod Blatter[/mention] Visor cleaner aka kitchen towel and I don’t see any biscuits. Bahlsen biscuits seem right.

[Igloo]

@Snod Blatter Visor cleaner aka kitchen towel and I don’t see any biscuits. Bahlsen biscuits seem right.

 

Those flies have to have been on there more than 5 years....

Honestly, I’ve never seen him ride with a clean visor.

[Snod Blatter]

I actually get quite a bit of stick for it at work, the boss seems to take offence to my gear and bikes in general. He talks about bikes a lot but only turned up on a pristine S1000XR about 3 times in the past year, despite talking about it very much. Different worlds..

Anyway, I've now also shoved some clothes into the top box. But I've also remembered I need to nip up the steering head bearings, so forward one step but also back one step.. It better not be constantly raining in the morning. Plus my Loobman never arrived, so I'll be running a dry chain or borrowing spray off someone like a right pleb

[smallfrowne]

We can have a trip to Motorrad Kaufmann, he'll sort the chains out. Next to a big DIY/Tracktor shop as well, for all the agricultural oils and tools you might need.

[Igloo]

Anyway, I've now also shoved some clothes into the top box. But I've also remembered I need to nip up the steering head bearings, so forward one step but also back one step.. It better not be constantly raining in the morning. Plus my Loobman never arrived, so I'll be running a dry chain or borrowing spray off someone like a right pleb

 

I might have some. I’ll hunt for it

[Bungleaio]

I've got some chain spray, it's the wurth dry stuff. You are welcome to have a blast if you need it.

I'm all packed and ready to go.

[bonio]

I've got some chain spray, it's the wurth dry stuff. You are welcome to have a blast if you need it.

I'm all packed and ready to go.

 

Me too.

[Bungleaio]

I will post a proper update when I return home but it's safe to say that anyone who isn't on this trip is missing out.

[Bungleaio]

And in the process learnt a valuable lesson.

 

You must have him confused with someone else?? Just last year..

 

This seems to be a common pose for the vintage Honda enthusiast.

 

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

Oh dear, not chain snappy?

[Igloo]

Oh dear, not chain snappy?

 

Clutch this time! can’t be having the same breakdown. That’d be boring

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

How long did that take to fix?

[Igloo]

How long did that take to fix?

 

Special bits have been ordered. Including tools.... soooooooo maybe on Friday? We go home Saturday....

[Igloo]

But here are a couple of pictures to tide us over...

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

You’ve not had a working bike since Tuesday? And won’t again til Friday? That’s frustrating, I hope your using your time wisely and eating enough to test the suspension on your way back!

[Bungleaio]

He managed to get a courtesy bike, an aprilia shiver 900 but don't worry we are have eaten at least a metric tonne of bread so far this week so all suspension settings will be revised for Saturdays return trip.

[Igloo]

You’ve not had a working bike since Tuesday? And won’t again til Friday? That’s frustrating, I hope your using your time wisely and eating enough to test the suspension on your way back!

 

Not mine [mention]smallfrowne[/mention]

Rain has stopped play a bit today - currently chilling out having a nap trying to fix my calf muscle... which has taken a dislike to being on the GS for 300+ miles every day since Saturday....

[Slowlycatchymonkey]

A metric tonne? That gives scope for nearly another metric tonne before you leave!

The body is a frustrating thing, fancy it taking a dislike to suddenly being made to ride 300miles a day, who could of known?

Enjoy the days rest.

[bonio]

Rain has stopped play a bit today - currently chilling out having a nap trying to fix my calf muscle... which has taken a dislike to being on the GS for 300+ miles every day since Saturday....

So we had a rest day, which meant a 200+ mile round trip to France and back, with the fastest miles saved for the end of the day. Far too much food as usual, but with no time for cake it's wasn't the complete calorie disaster of Tuesday, from which we are still recovering.

[The GOAT]

Did anyone go on the Ring this time round?

Any Gee Esses perhaps??

[Gerontious]

Did anyone go on the Ring this time round?

Any Gee Esses perhaps??

 

No.. to be honest nobody asked. though I did remind them at the start of the week that we could go either Thursday or Friday - when it would be open. We passed it on Tuesday.. and stopped for a photo. which will be posted sooner or later. And that was it. Very much a riding holiday this time round.. with only one 'spur of the moment' destination... when early morning rain forced us to chase the dry weather southwards into northern France and we went to Verdun.

Gee Esses? one or two.