Falko
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Post by Falko on Jul 14, 2005 14:24:48 GMT 1
today we arrived at Docs Chateau
wooow ! what a ride over the alps....
wooow ! what a chateau
wooow ! what a bunch of people
we meet 2 ventures on the way to doc on the N5
one was bosse from sweden with his wife
the other passed by honking on a rsv with a trailer
pictures will follow soon
cya
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Falko
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Post by Falko on Jul 14, 2005 14:27:22 GMT 1
btw right now at Doc :
Doc
Rudy + Petra
Bunnie + Jolanda + 2 Sons
Blackscorpion
Brigitte + me
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Post by TwoWheels on Jul 14, 2005 15:09:32 GMT 1
Glad you all made it safe to Doc's,You all had a good ride then,you must be Knackered by now,good few drinks will sort you all out,have a good time.
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Post by doc on Jul 15, 2005 11:43:22 GMT 1
They've all buggered off without me Noel. Sneaked off in the middle of the night without a word.
OK really we all went off together just before 9 this morning, but when we stopped to fuel up just down the road there was water under my bike.
I though maybe just the overflow, as I'd refilled the system.
When I stopped at the bank with Rudy I noticed a lot more water.
The thermostate housing was leaking at the join.
There was some kind of weird piece of rubber the guy before me had fitted, and I think there might have been leak stop or plain water in the system, so once I put in antifreeze it must have found the leak.
Just grabbing a spot of lunch while the sealent I'm using sets up a bit, then it clamp it all down. TEST IT, and then go catch the guys up at the site.
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Post by TwoWheels on Jul 16, 2005 7:33:19 GMT 1
It's a bugger when you don't know the history of a bike,still,a minor prob,hope it works out for you,did Roland make it ok,he had a prob with his carbs,there will be some sore heads this weekend.I woke up this morning still sorter drunk,we are heading for Co.Kerry,Killarney today to try out our tents & things,knowing me,I'll sneak off to a B&B or something,there is probs with Irish Ferries again,they have employed cheap labour again & the French wont let the ship dock,gawd knows what's going to happen,just waiting for more news on this thing,you & your family have a good weekend,speak to you later.
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Post by Yamamoose on Jul 17, 2005 23:44:42 GMT 1
The suspense is killing me!!!! When is somebody going to post some pictures?  Yeah, I know, you are all having too much fun and enjoying meeting everybody and trying to drink more beer than JohnJr!!!  But really, aren't at least one of you the type of computer geek who has to sneek off and post things every few days???  I hope you are all having a great time,,,, I look forward to the conflicting stories of who did what and the fun you had!!!! Meanwhile, I have to get back to work!  |
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Post by Pi-eF vum Elsass on Jul 18, 2005 9:19:31 GMT 1
Hi Yamamoose, be patient ! I just arrived last afternoon, and I know that Falko and some others had make pictures. I think that I'm the first to be at home !!! This meeting was great for me: I've renewed the contacts with Johnjr and his half, with Franck and Danila, and I finaly can speak with Winghunter, Falko and Doc (this guy is really incredible, respects !). Sorry but I've make pictures but they're not in my computer at this time, but yet !
To sum up : hard weather very very very hot, with sun all days, and great wiews on the trips ( all the Alpes in Europe are wonderfull for bike's riding). About the organisation, I can't said nothing, to respect of my Club and my French friends.
See you later !
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Nacho
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Post by Nacho on Jul 19, 2005 10:04:33 GMT 1
Hey Greg!!!! I'm back home also safe and happy. Tired after 4.000 km (2,500 miles) but real happy. Pictures are coming soon. I already have some of them and will post them real soon. BUT, you have to know something about this trip that is gonna make laugh everybody at the American forum. You know what? John filled his tank with DIESEL there in The Alps Can you believe it? He wanted to keep it in secret, but I guess that is something we can not allow. EVERYBODY HAS TO KNOW!!! Anyway. Details coming soon. Now I have lots of work and have to go back to office. See you all here!!! Best regards from Spain. Nacho. |
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Post by TwoWheels on Jul 19, 2005 10:13:20 GMT 1
Maybe the diesel was cheaper ;D ;D ;D
Glad you got home safe Nacho,a long ride like that can knock 7 bells out of you,how is your good woman,she must be happy to have you back.
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Post by Yamamoose on Jul 20, 2005 2:51:31 GMT 1
Nacho, it must be an American thing!!!! Or maybe John was just working on a new way to clean his carbs!!!! ;D Hopefully I will never make that mistake in front of witnesses!  |
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Post by winghunter on Jul 31, 2005 10:12:36 GMT 1
Yep, the thing that happened to John was funny. But as a result you can see, that the Venture is a very stable bike. It goes with Diesel, Gas and maybe you can use water to get the bike run. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
For me and my family, it was one of the nicest trips we ever made. Fantastic weather all the time, gorgeous landscapes every day. Ok, in Sardegna it was to hot for me to ride on the Venture, so I prefered to hang lazy at the beach and swim in the clear water of Sardegna.
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Falko
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Post by Falko on Jul 31, 2005 12:49:53 GMT 1
congratulations and hat off to Johnjr. in replacing or joining Pyro with the new nickname : Dieseljohn  ;D ;D  ;D ;D |
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But really, aren't at least one of you the type of computer geek who has to sneek off and post things every few days??? 
I hope you are all having a great time,,,, I look forward to the conflicting stories of who did what and the fun you had!!!! Meanwhile, I have to get back to work! 
