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hi im a bit confused by the above im taking it at the moment that your setting out on 19/10/13 for 15 days ??? please clarify ..thanks im thinking its a bit too tight its thre days down and three back i really need to catch the 2nd nov ferry as even roscoff stop sailing on 3rd for example from quazzeratte to the santander ferry i would need three probably four days to make it im thinking a few days earlier would give us a easier time and we would be able to make the 2nd nov ferry without losining out or rushing it ??? i understand its awkward and if it cant be done i totally understand but its the stupid ferry thats mucking it up ..we were 21 days last time to cut that by 5 days is a real rush rush job from the north of england |
OK Wide..no problem...if anything else comes up by all means come with us....
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quwerty you have a pm .. thanks
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Thanks ohlins I will be looking around for a bike when I get back early may. The one question that somebody could help with is.
What height do you need to be to ride the 660 comfortably ? I'm 5ft 8 ish I guess the really answer is that I need to take one out for a spin Minkyhead I have got your pm will phone you tonight 7ish I have a couple of thoughts on the ferry times/fiasco that may help... |
I'm 5'10 and added a link to make the rear higher as it was too low at the rear. It's just right for me now.
The next dealer you're dandering past throw your leg over one and see what's what... |
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Hi Minkeyhead et al... I had a chat with the dudes yesterday ref goofy weird prospective dates....and....I've also had a wee peep at the timetables again. I had read the timetable wrong (that's the start of it)in that I thought the ferry arrived in Santander at 1215hrs on 20.10.13 but it departs on 20.10.13 so therefore it arrives on Monday 21.10.13 at 1215hrs. The UK dudes last year arrived at that very same time and rode down to Manzanares,so that worked as best as it could. When the UK dudes from last year went back they were able to get the return ferry from Santander in November;bearing this in mind it seemed strange that they wouldn't be running November this year.....so...Brittany Ferries have been contacted by phone and they state that the November section of their timetables will be published in August....weird I know. All that to say the duration of the trip is +15 days from my home in France,and this is not set in stone for me.....a few days extra will be no big deal for me so that should allow no tight times at your end providing the ferry times in November will be similar to last year? For example if we all rendezvous on the evening of 21.10.13 in Manzanares,like the last trip,then we can all ride on down to the boat in Algeciras and continue. The probability of the ferry times being the same as last year IMO should be the same? What about waiting and checking each week to make sure the BF site doesn't sneak the November dates in before then. I'll call and talk to their office to see if there's any update since they were last contacted. . |
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ive spoken to querty on the dog and bone .. he is not sure as yet as to going ...but may well do so ive sorted out me head now ..i am coming and thats that all i need from you guys is a rv point a time and a date written in tablets of stone and ill be there ...ill set off when i think i need and set off home when i think i need to to irrispective of the ferry ..im a pretty independant guy so travelling alone is not a problem ......if i have to ride to calaise so be it ..what the hell [hopefully they will have some e new ferry dates for november to make it easy for me if not ka tarra so a fixed time and a place to meet is all i need from you and ill see you there if you need a deposit for digs pm me and ill paypal you the room rate ill be booking a ferry with a two berth cabin so if anyonwants to share thats cool i will most likly be on the very latest fantastic whizz bang continent crushing machine with elecric everything ...ass wiper included ..that also travels at the speed of light .i will also have the latest space guided navigation equipment on the other hand i may just stick a map on the tank of the klr .kick the tyres and do one ... .... http://imageshack.us/a/img202/1636/wavej.jpg most of the time ... http://imageshack.us/a/img854/562/sunked.jpg you will recognize me as i will be wearing the most expensive gear money can buy...... for 29 quid http://imageshack.us/a/img835/3373/boo2f.jpg let me know the place time and date ..looking forward to it ,... thanks ... steve |
OK Steve...No problem,sounds like a plan.....Another one for the guillotine!!
There's never any bookings made as in true Team of Goats style we just wing it....so no monies to be forwarded. If no ferry dates available on the return for anyone just stay at my house on the way back,get well rested and head on when you want...That's that sorted!! As stated before we operate on a 'Friendly and Frank basis' to keep everything running as smooth as possible. I'm not so sure though about that �29 gear option ..I think Phil's gloves that he bought from Lidils might beat that. Anyway...in the meantime if you(or anyone else) can send me your email address to me at kboydnfpa at laposte dot net then we can put you on the list of people wanting to go and keep you updated as weird stuff arrives in. At the minute we will all meet at Manzanares on the night of the 21st Oct. We eat there,split the cost of the room with each other and scoot down to the ferry the next day. Autoroute riding it will be,but that's just to save time and cover distance. The more time saved in Europe the more there is to ride in Maroc!! I'll confirm the name of the hotel as the Parador and speak to one of the UK dudes to get you a real ride-time,for the ride down to Manzanares. As an aside I'm still riding with the same tyres I had on in Maroc and I'll be able to note how many kms I will get out of them by the end of the summer. I have a ride out over to Marseille on 01.05.13 and on over to the Alpes and then possibly another one over the Alpes in June. Any other questions just ask. :) . |
Hi Ohlins yeah steve and I had a good long natter on the phone, Steve is very much up for it and would be a great addition to your motley team !!
I am still planning on coming along, But I need to make sure the strife is fully on board (we have two young girls) and at the moment with us about to go to Florida to swim with the dolphins, she'll agree to anything I want to do, but six months later ... (I already have 3 abroad stag do's this year and I am working in Russia for 6 weeks in January) But yeah the plan is get back and take out a demo and if it suits then look around for a good second hand one and climb aboard the EDC bandwagon so to speak Inshallah so to speak ;) Rog |
No problem...keep us posted as to what develops....
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I'm watching !!!nowt fixed yet but i know where Maroc is
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M...o/IMG_2592.JPG |
Great snap.....
I had a wee peep and to confirm it cost me �750 for 2 weeks departing and returning to my home here. I have another 1 rider putting a his name down as a possible.. For information. :) . |
Interested
Hi ohlins et al
Just got my Tenere last week, but one of the reasons was Morocco ! So guess I'm interested, I'm fairly flexible on dates (wife permitting). Will be in touch when I've a bit of time to do some planning. Cheers, Craig |
No problem.....put a post up with any details if and when they arrive.
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Hi Ohlins Just to say the wife says "Yes" so count me in, I have now brought a bike xt660r (hermys) and in contact with milkyhead, We are planning on getting the plymuff-santander ferry arrives midday 21st oct. Waiting on the the winter ferry times for the return leg, but I will prob have to scoot back for the Santander - Portsmouth ferry on the 2nd.
Rog |
rodger that wodger :evil:
booking the out ferry soon all looking good |
Splendid!!...I'll let the other goats know what's what.
Looks like an RV at Manzanares that evening. I'll keep you posted as to what's what. :) . |
Hi, Guys, I popped into Brittany Ferries this morning in Plymouth and They have now sorted the winter sailing times, The last sailing from Santander back to Plymouth is November the 6th 9.15 pm, So go out on the 20th October and that makes the trip 17 days for me just getting the final ok from work then hope to book early next week.
Do these dates work with your Plans Ohlin ?? rog |
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I have another chap from Southern Ireland joining us as of today(He's just booked the ferry to Cherbourg where he'll ride down,stay here and ride on with us on the 21st) Don't forget if anyone else needs a bed you can kip in my house. Anyhoooo........if you give me a couple of evenings I'll be working on stage 2 of the route and I'll be able get an approx. return date. Leave it with me and I'll post it up. PS We hope to be in Zagora on the 27.10.13 after a rest/exploring day in Merzouga/Erg Chebbi. |
ok all done we are booked on the ferry ... getting close now
better get the servicing and tyres sorted soon :blob3: |
Splendid!!
Yip...getting close...I have to order tyres also..last jaunt to Spain saw them at the limit bar.....that and an oil change and we're good to go!!! :) . |
Hi all,
Been wanting to go to Morocco for some time but work and other things have always got in the way. Read this thread a while back and kinda forgot but read Minkyheads post (cheers) on ABR the other day and remembered. A change in work circumstances means I can possibly come. Room for one more tenere chaps? Cheers, Al |
Hi Al
Yip always room......just let me know when you know and all will be well...it's that easy!! :) . |
Ohlins,
Sent you a PM. Room for one more? Nick. |
Hi Nick..
I got your PM and replied...check to see if it's there?... No bother with another rider...... :) Pig me an email to ask any thing... kboydnfpa at laposte dot net :) . |
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Cheers Ohlins, if it's that easy then I'm in! :nod: Gonna book the ferry and just wanted to check you guys are still on for an RV in Manzanares on 21st Oct. Also, what date you thinking of leaving Morocco? I'm looking at the ferry from Plymouth on 20th Oct and the return one on 6th Nov. http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/...050570-1-3.jpg (me and my bike by the way!) Al |
Hi lads if you's are about merzouga after the 20th why not call over to the desertrose service truck for a chat, apparently i'm supposed be working for them. yep orange bikes, also i'm supposed to have a runaround bike to play on hmmmm........
so check out http://www.merzougarally.com/?lang=en i hope to see you's there! |
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That moto is the same as mine!! Let me know what you think. Keith |
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We should be there for those dates for sure. I know the hotel normally used by Desert Rose from memory..when I rode for Redtread (on those red motos)we used the one beside. I have scheduled a rest/exploring day whilst there which would now allow us to spectate the rally if it's close by that is. Good to know that it's on..thanks for the info. That's the only planning really except to be in Zagora on the 27th ish...after that more winging it!!! Hope to see you for a blether...from all the way from Newtownards to Newry to Merzouga!!! its a small world :) :) . |
Not to question our Illustrious leader in anyway but I live in PLYMOUTH not Portsmouth that's a 160 odd miles away, he's even called in for a cuppa.
Yep if anyone wants to crash at mine, before catching the ferry the next day you're very welcome. Free bacon butties but you will probably need to use your own sleeping bag. Oh yes if anyone has a discount code for Brittany ferries, that would be great, I got one of the web but they wanted the holders surname which I didn't have-saves 10%. Beer tokens for the ferry I guess.. |
FFS...Mental block....ahhhhhh!!!
...and even after I've had that cup of tea!!!! EDC strikes again....that's the start of it!!!!(and it certainly won't be the end of it!!) baaaaaaa!!!! ( I'll edit all the previous to suit ho hum) [IMG] http://i43.tinypic.com/2u59xqw.jpg[/IMG] :) . |
Right, definitely in on this one as have just booked the ferry!
I found this for the 10% code - you don't need the holders surname as it doesn't ask for it, it only asks for the Lead Passenger which is the person booking the ferry. http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=57 Cheers for the PM qwerty, have replied. Al |
Splendid!!
Can you email me your contact details when you get a minute? :) . |
Hi Al got your message no worries :)
I have tracked down a 10% code now the trouble was that I booked in person and they ask who owns the code etc. so if anyone else is booking do it on line !! rog |
Indeed,that's the start of it... :)
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Hello everyone, not an introduction thread I know but hell my first question belongs here...
So is there a room for one more Tenere in Morocco this Autumn? http://www.oldmanthatcansee.com/wp-c...e-XT660z-1.jpg |
whos the guy going from billinge ??
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if you've any questions ping me an email at the previous mentioned email address.... :) . |
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Ohlins - I'd love to be joining you and the goat posse on what sounds like a great laugh.... the reality is that after spending a few months in Morocco earlier this year, it aint gonna happen again this year. :brave:
However, should any of your guys have tyre issues while in Morocco - I left some Tourances in Midelt that are free to a good home. :035: More info on Horizons Unlimited and the challenge to collect them. :laughing9: |
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