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  1. Transalp
    For my Pyrenees ride this year I've given the beast a good makeover.
  2. Transalp
    Hi guys just bought myself a 06, 650 Transalp... my previous bike was a Kawasaki GPZ500 but I'm getting a bit old for the riding position so for the sake of my back,knees and wrists it had to go.. The riding position on the Transalp is much more comfortable..here she is... my new baby....
  3. Photography
    Peeps I am trying to upload pics for the Pyrenees trip report I am using a mix of my pics and Stan's - Stan's won't upload as they are mostly around 6mb Can I reduce the file size and how do I do it?
  4. Off Topic Lounge
    ey op! any of you london lot any idea how long it might take to drive from central London (marble arch) to witney (nr oxford) up the A40? also, anybody know what this place is like http://www.parkwoodhotel.com/prices.htm :thumbup:
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    The Biker test.. Midnight bugs taste best. Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN holdeverything you need. NEVER argue with a woman holding a torque wrench. Never try to race an old Geezer, he may have one more gear than you. Home is where your bike sits still long...
  6. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Happy new year all, here's some vid's to get you thinking of summer again ! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwTO54hXu3U Africa Twin & NX650 outfits Part 1 - YouTube Africa Twin & NX650 outfit fun Pt2 - YouTube Africa Twin out with ABR & ATR - YouTube Africa Twin sidecar Pyrenees downhill...
  7. Great Roads/Routes
    Visited the Pyrenees for the first time back in September, to take photos for a group of cyclists doing the "Raid Pyrenees". The scenery and roads were quite fantastic. Here's a video clip coming down the Col de Pailheres: Transalp XL700V - Raid Pyrenees Descent from Col de Pailheres - YouTube...
  8. Off Topic Lounge
    Whilst building House I have not had time with work or house to go out on the Fat Bird, SO Today was the day I had thrown toys out of pram, donned the water proof enduro kit and went for it. Over the Bwlch, Rhigos, Penderyn, HeolSenny, Sennybridge, Llanwrthted wells, Abersycan Via a nice forest...
  9. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Had my head down lately, having a bit of a clearout of the garage.... Sadly sold my much loved NC30 to release some funds but not before I had clapped eyes on a cheaper, in need of a "little fettle & tlc" version :rolleyes: The chance of a 'ickle road trip was too much to turn down :D With V...
  10. Off Topic Lounge
    Go on bob, get yourself in there! :D Seeking leg only, male amputees: Game of Thrones director places advert for disabled actors | Mail Online
  11. Africa Twin
    Well, here she is, yesterday's purchase, and my first attemp at posting a pic using Photobucket...... hope it works! The bike was originally advertised as a '99 model but when I asked about the VIN it's only 11 digit, which puts the bike at around '94 or '95. The paint job, as you can see, is...
  12. Africa Twin
    Changed the oil on my AT yesterday and what a lot of messing about! Up on the centre stand to get the crash bars off to get at the bashplate. Then onto the sidestand to drain the oil. Then back on the centre stand to fill her up and put everything back on. And what a pain getting the bashplate...
  13. Ride Reports and Pictures
    These are AshleyM's videos of our Pyrenees trip in August, enjoy! Warning: one or two swear words and a bit of screaming in agony on the Hill of Doom...:D Pyrenees 2012 Part 1 - YouTube Pyrenees 2012 part 2 - YouTube Pyrenees 2012 part 3 - YouTube Pyrenees 2012 part 4 - YouTube
  14. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Back in June I had the time of my life riding down to the Pyrenees and attempting Vibraction’s Road Book 2. I travelled with my buddy ‘TerraStrom’. He rides a modified V-Strom 1000. I ride a trusty old Africa Twin. Hope you like the pics. For those interested full write up attached...
  15. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Hi Peeps I have done a full detailed write up as I have done in the past on my other trips I attach it here if anyone wants to read it Link to the pictures on this thread http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/ride-reports-pictures/81163-pyrenees-aragon-navarra-2012-a.html
  16. Africa Twin
    Alright chaps New member here, should be piloting an AT within a few days, so thought I'd better sign up on here as I plan to hang on to the old girl Bike history started with an RM250 crosser, then some C90's to get to school on, followed by a rake of V4 Honda's - thought I'd never be without...
  17. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Just back from a lads trail trip to the Pyrenees with Tendays and AshleyM. Put the report and photos over on ABR for those interested. Pyrenees Trails Great time!
  18. Ride Reports and Pictures
    Sharrie, Mike and myself decided to ride to Portugal on a trio of mighty Beemers for Sharrie and my daughter to practice riding half ton beasties across the Portuguese hills and forests. We headed down to sunny Portsmouth in what was a start of a hot dry fortnight. Our crossing point is the old...
  19. Transalp
    Guess seeing as how I keep getting them it could be fun to have a thread dedicated to the Transalp. Maybe some of your fav pics to be immortalised on XRV My first was my Longest Day Day bike the first JoG to LE My second was a cheapy , but still took me around the Pyrenees and a few UK tours...
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