Auntumn scenary...

[ST1100Y]

After introducing my GF to an NT700VA this January, and to Garmin MapSource shortly after, she's quite busy in plotting routes and riding...

JuST one week ago:

 

[Brillot2000]

Forgive me, but isn't it Spring in your hemisphere now?

 

[ST1100Y]

Wrong continent!

 

[Chucksklrst]

Wrong continent!

Love it

 

[Chucksklrst]

After introducing my GF to an NT700VA this January, and to Garmin MapSource shortly after, she's quite busy in plotting routes and riding...

JuST one week ago:

The roads are just beautiful, No gravel, no pot holes, and smooth, smooth. I need to get back over there again for some more riding. Was over in Sumer of 2019 to ride Northern Austria and Southern Bavaria. Was going to come back this past summer but Covid 19 got in the way. A couple of pictures from my ride in Austria with my rental V-Strom

 

[ST1100Y]

Yeah we're fortunate with twisty playgrounds around here...

We had intended Sweden and Norway this summer... as well did the travel ban cancel those plans...

Stayed in AuSTria instead, 2 weeks of great rides, my GF got accustomed to her NT...

 

[Chucksklrst]

Yeah we're fortunate with twisty playgrounds around here...

We had intended Sweden and Norway this summer... as well did the travel ban cancel those plans...

Stayed in AuSTria instead, 2 weeks of great rides, my GF got accustomed to her NT...

Great picture of you and her and the Bikes.

Can you ride in the other EU countries IE; Germany, Italy, or are the boarders closed because of the Virus?

 

[ST1100Y]

Can you ride in the other EU countries IE; Germany, Italy, or are the boarders closed because of the Virus?

Currently all borders closed down, one requires a test/confirmation and is put under 2 weeks safety quarantine upon re-entering the state...
Also domestic now the 2nd lock-down plus a curfew (2000 ~ 0600hrs) enforced...

 

[Phil Tarman]

I got to ride in Europe in 2008 when I went to the GCE (GTR Club, Europe) Rally in Tiefencastel, Switzerland. I rode by myself for a few days, then joined a friend in Belgium, and we were joined the next day by a Canadian friend and a Dutch friend. The four of us rode across Belgium to Mannheim, and then across Germany to the Czech Republic, Austria, back into Germany, and into Switzerland. After Switzerland, I rode solo back through Liechtenstein, Austria, and returned to Germany. It was a fantastic experience. I doubt I'll get back to Europe, but who knows?

 

[ST1100Y]

I doubt I'll get back to Europe, but who knows?

Since many years I'm mulling over the concept of shipping the ST across the pond and spend like 6~12 months riding over there...

 

[Phil Tarman]

If you do, there are lots of us with "helpful" suggestions on where you might want to ride. :unsure:

 

[ST1100Y]

If you do, there are lots of us with "helpful" suggestions on where you might want to ride. :unsure:

LOL! :LOL:
Roaming the STOC email-list first, now ST-Owners for quite some time, I too have some ideas :sneaky:
Not all over there is straight, flat and boring... :giggle:
Thanx to the inet there would be quite a few Gatherings along the route...

 

[Frosty]

Since many years I'm mulling over the concept of shipping the ST across the pond and spend like 6~12 months riding over there...

This is an interesting concept that I looked at going the other way. Shipping a bike to Germany and long term storage when not in use.

Have you thought of purchasing and later selling a used USA bike? Some Germans do that with Recreational Vehicles in the West. You may find a dealer that will assist you. The details would be ownership registration (title), state operator registration (license plate), insurance, and storage. Our local Honda dealer has two 2014 VFR800's for sale on consignment. They are owned by a couple who had to return to Australia (yes, the one down under ) unexpectedly before the covid thing.

No problems with shipping or meeting USA specifications (don't know if any significant differences exist). We have no problem riding our bikes in Canada (other than it is closed now ).

 

[ST1100Y]

This is an interesting concept that I looked at going the other way. Shipping a bike to Germany and long term storage when not in use.

We've a guy on ST-Owners from Ontario who has an ST1100 stored over here...
He even dropped by my shed one day for some technical assistance



(love the [speed limit 250] sticker... )

Have you thought of purchasing and later selling a used USA bike?

Well, the concept was to get my ST over and ride it there, license plate and everything...
Need to check issues like insurance/liability coverage, ways of shipping (crate and air-freight), your dept of agriculture (one must sterilize the vehicle to not unintentionally import any invasive plant seeds or insects...), where to establish a depot for tires, etc...

 

[Brillot2000]

Wrong continent!

Sorry, I always get these two countries mixed up. From an American that never had left his own continent.

I’m sure that this is a common occurrence, thus the reason for the sign you had on the ready.

No hard feelings?

 

[ST1100Y]

I’m sure that this is a common occurrence, thus the reason for the sign you had on the ready.

LOL, they're selling T-shirts with that design over here...

 

[JQL]

Sorry, I always get these two countries mixed up. From an American that never had left his own continent.

I’m sure that this is a common occurrence, thus the reason for the sign you had on the ready.

No hard feelings?

The French get it mixed up and they live in Europe!

 

[Brillot2000]

The French get it mixed up and they live in Europe!

I don't feel so bad now.