Euro tour - only a LITTLE different

[MotorsportTom]

Thanks chaps!

Apologies it took so long but I hope it was worth the wait.

I'll be sure to update the thread when there is more, or if any of you are on facebook/instagram I often post on there when I am adding posts to the website

[MotorsportTom]

Harry H said:

A great read, well done.

Makes me want to pack up my stuff and ride towards the horizon.

Thanks Harry, very kind of you to say! Part 3 will begin shortly.

I must admit one of the reasons I write is to inspire others to worry a little less and jump on their bike for a similar adventure so I am glad it has achieved it's goal.

[MotorsportTom]

Andy XRV said:

Great read Tom and a great photo of my little ole tractor on your opening page

Cheers Andy! And thanks again for letting me stop there, it made a great start to the trip

[MotorsportTom]

Andy XRV said:

Pleasure Tom, I'll keep your pitch clear for next time

I'll be sure to keep it in mind, it was a great place to wake up with the sun rise

[MotorsportTom]

tonyinbrighton said:

Nice work!
Cheers
Tony

Thanks Tony, very kind of you to say.

I'll get started on part 3 tonight and plan to be done well before the end of the month

[MotorsportTom]

black-k1 said:

You're a braver man than me! A great read and I'm looking forward to part 3.

I wouldn't say brave, more dim and determined!

I really appreciate your feedback though, it's great to know it comes across well

[MotorsportTom]

crofty1984 said:

The people require, may, DEMAND part 3. You have to now. It's the LAW.

Then you will be pleased to here I started writing the first paragraph tonight.

I deliberately made a rod for my own back so that I do finish it for everyone who is interested!

[MotorsportTom]

https://www.ilikemotorbikes.com/single-post/2018/0...


Part 3 is now up!

Let me know what you guys think and again, apologies I am taking so long to get it done!

[MotorsportTom]

2OOM said:

very good again ..thanks for doing this, it's very enjoyable ..

Cheers Graham!

It's much appreciated that people are reading it, and also enjoying reading it!

It takes a considerable amount of my free time that isn't spent working on or riding bikes hence it taking so long to get a post up

[MotorsportTom]

Update - Apologies it isn't part 4 in the series (if anyone here has actually read 1-3) but it is a promise that after a bit of a st 2018/2019 I'm promising to finish the story and post it here when it's done.

Progress on the story has been made and hoping to finish before the end of Jan. I'll update the OP with links to part 1-3 too for ease of use.

Cheers

[MotorsportTom]

So sorry it has taken so very longer (January quickly became September!) but alas a real update.

Part 4 of 4 is now written, published and ready for your viewing pleasure

https://www.ilikemotorbikes.com/single-post/125cc-...

I hope you enjoy

Edit - link wasn't working but should be now -

Edited by MotorsportTom on Wednesday 30th September 12:58

[MotorsportTom]

2OOM said:

I had to check out pt3 to remind myself about your trip .. Congratulations on completing the write up which was very enjoyable .. and even more for completing the trip ..

You're not the only one I had to do it multiple times while writing too and I'm the one that did the bloody trip

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it. Onwards and upwards with next project.
Got some plans for the CG for some interesting videos as sadly the two times I took it Scotland I didn't think of doing any further write ups and wish I had now

[MotorsportTom]

Thanks black-k1 it certainly turned out to be unexpected in many ways but definitely memorable and all is well that ends well.

Cheers Rushjob! Glad it sparked a memory for you and glad you enjoyed it too.
Some great places, and place names we've both visited that's for sure

[MotorsportTom]

Cheers Griffo! Glad you enjoyed it and that it's potentially helped some future trips.

Still got the CG and it's currently in the garage just having new chain and sprockets when I get round to finishing it

Since that trip its been to Shropshire where I dismantled it to fit in the boot of a car I bought on ebay. I also went to Scotland to do some of the NC500... twice! As well as its been down to Cornwall for a quick blast and around Dartmoor/Exmoor on a camping weekend earlier this year


Cheers PurpleT - agreed I was really upset by the dealer, whom I haven't named bu it'd be easy to find. I think it was just disappointing, but equally eye opening to be deceived and conned in my opinion. But lesson learnt and I've still got the original clutch for whenever the new one actually does give up!

[Ilikemotorbikes]

Just bumping this thread because I have now created (with the help of a very talented friend) a video version of the trip

You can find it below. Hope you enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KQSv7OTvSg

Edited by Ilikemotorbikes on Saturday 27th February 08:20

[Ilikemotorbikes]

Hammerhead said:

Nicely timed 'wahoo' on that hairpin section

Looked a fun trip, long live the CG!

haha thanks! It was a very fun trip and I'm looking forward to the next.

Long live the CG indeed