Do i take the bike ?
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We have a 2 week holiday booked from next Thursday ( me, the other half the dog and the lad ) its a cottage in wales about 280 miles away so not far, we normally only go for a week and to be honest that's not enough but got me thinking 2 weeks i may get bored 
I am thinking of letting them head off Thursday morning in the car and i will set off later on the bike ( i will take my 1290 sdr) . And then i had a light bulb moment
All my bikes get used but they are garage queens, taking the bike would mean leaving it outside the cottage for 2 weeks come rain or shine
. I think i need to man up and just spray it with loads of wd 40 and buy a water proof cover for it and see what wales has to offer for the odd day out .
I think we have missed the heat wave for this late holiday so there's a good chance a may be riding it down in the pissing rain if i go for it.
I also need to check the insurance to make sure it would be covered as they stipulate locked garage at home . The other half has already decided its a good idea because it frees up more space in the car for the dog I am yet undecided but i think it would be a nice little adventure. We will be staying near Fishguard so if anyone knows the area is it even worth taking the bike ?
I am thinking of letting them head off Thursday morning in the car and i will set off later on the bike ( i will take my 1290 sdr) . And then i had a light bulb moment
All my bikes get used but they are garage queens, taking the bike would mean leaving it outside the cottage for 2 weeks come rain or shine
. I think i need to man up and just spray it with loads of wd 40 and buy a water proof cover for it and see what wales has to offer for the odd day out . I think we have missed the heat wave for this late holiday so there's a good chance a may be riding it down in the pissing rain if i go for it.
I also need to check the insurance to make sure it would be covered as they stipulate locked garage at home . The other half has already decided its a good idea because it frees up more space in the car for the dog
I am yet undecided but i think it would be a nice little adventure. We will be staying near Fishguard so if anyone knows the area is it even worth taking the bike ?This time of year there is no salt on the roads so I wouldn't even bother with WD40. If you are worried then clean it when you come back. Perhaps consider oiling the chain before setting off.
As far as security is concerned if you're staying at a cottage in rural Wales surely keeping it out of sight is sufficient and for peace of mind a disc lock should be enough... just my view.
As far as security is concerned if you're staying at a cottage in rural Wales surely keeping it out of sight is sufficient and for peace of mind a disc lock should be enough... just my view.
podman said:
Now you've had the thought, you'll be kicking yourself that you hadnt done it everytime your on a decent road and Wales has some great roads..Give the bike a deep clean when you return and it will be fine.
Cheers guys for the thumbs up 
I think your all correct, my weekend fun route is 150 miles round trip and the dream of getting abroad this year has gone so b
ks , come rain or shine I will do my bit to make more room for the dog in the car and get myself a mini adventure, I am actually exited about next Friday now 
. I haven't been out on the 1290 since the heat wave started so even more of a reason to ride the thing. Off to purchase a water proof cover for its 2 weeks outside bless it
Gavia said:
Rumour has it that the decent weather will be back soon. I’m hoping so as I fancy a few weeks in Wales kayaking and living out of Motel Vito.
I would wait until I get back before you venture out there, I can guarantee you with my luck it will be the worse 2 weeks weather seen in the uk since records began 
podman said:
No chance of persuading the Mrs to hire a van and take the RS250 along as well...?!
So your suggesting to load the little rs into my van, then telling her she has to drive my stinking work van all the way to wales while I also ride down on the 1290 . Biker's Nemesis said:
Take your wellies Mak.
(wink wink)
Already packed mate, apparently there's some attractive sheep in them there hills (wink wink)
That's me packed for the morning, I purchased a cheap oxford tail bag, should be enough room for some st in there, how the hell do you get on the bike with these on , that's some serious leg angle there. Looking forward to 2 weeks off work and some me time, covered the bike in wd 40 and purchased a waterproof cover.
Looks like its pissing it down tomorrow so not good
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t in there, how the hell do you get on the bike with these on , that's some serious leg angle there. Looking forward to 2 weeks off work and some me time, covered the bike in wd 40 and purchased a waterproof cover. Looks like its pissing it down tomorrow so not good
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mak said:
Some sunshine maybe ? Not setting off to early though, because there's nothing worse than having to stop off mid morning at the petrol station to buy more beer
You mean you're not the type to stop for a skinny late in you skinny jeans while stroking your hipster beard wearing £500 sunglasses?Biker's Nemesis said:
mak said:
Some sunshine maybe ? Not setting off to early though, because there's nothing worse than having to stop off mid morning at the petrol station to buy more beer
You mean you're not the type to stop for a skinny late in you skinny jeans while stroking your hipster beard wearing £500 sunglasses? , fk em , Happy holidays bring it on mak said:
WTF ! 270miles and the last 100 absolutely pissing it down, 13 degrees on the dash and felt like winter , Some good roads inward bound so need to get my ass out of bed early for a few mornings, theres a hose pipe hear and I feel the need to buy a bucket and some cleaning products .
Dr BN prescribes loads of beer and tabs. .b
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