Swap bike in Pacific NW USA, WA, for Euro Alps region.

**danodemotoman** · #1 7 Jun 2007

Looking for a swap for around June 2008 for the Alps region of Euro.
Have a 2000 KLR650 set up for touring with soft bags and a '01 Kaw Concours to swap in the Pacific Northwest in

WA state.
Dan P

**bikenav** · #2 21 Jul 2007

Hello Dan I'm in S Wales UK and have a 99 Transalp(not pretty,bit ruff) may be able to help.Yes I know its quite a long way from the alps (probably 3 days) or maybe a train can help, but the bike Knows the way anyway its been twice before. New to this kind of thing, and next year is a long way away, but I may be able to help.
Paul J

**grumpytoo** · #3 22 Jul 2007

But, as far as I know, he is still interested. If you do a swap lots of folks in this area to show you around.

**El Aleman - Jens** · #4 23 Jul 2007

I am not swapping my back, but I can sell it to you and I will buy it back.

Right now I have a F 650, check it out under "Travel bikes for sale".

I always have a couple of bikes - what would you like to ride???

El Aleman

**El Aleman - Jens** · #5 23 Jul 2007

i wanted to say bike not back - sorry....

**bikenav** · #6 25 Jul 2007

Thanks Chris for that, it would be great. Difficult for me to see that far ahead, but does not mean some arrangement could'nt be made? Off to the Pyrenees and (???) myself shortly, so will be out of touch for a while.

PS, Anybody want to come, approx first 2 weeks of August?
Bmw1200GS and me, looking for quiet, pretty twisty french,spanish,portugese,???? roads.

**danodemotoman** · #7 26 Jul 2007

Paul J.
This sounds just right! I am not looking for a perfect looking bike but one that is reliable and runs well.
The Transalp would be a good choice for the twisty alps I reckon.
Let me say thank you for your resonse and I will 'plan' on this pending further communication.
I 'expect'the time to be June-July 2008.
We can make the details later and on a PM.
my email danodemotoman@yahoo.com
Oh darn, I would have to ride a few extra days from S Wales and back.

Yes, I am in Wyoming right now visiting brother and helping him put up a shop building.. hot here 100 F plus.. The Concours is a warm/hot bike in the summer.
Dan P

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikenav

Hello Dan I'm in S Wales UK and have a 99 Transalp(not pretty,bit ruff) may be able to help.Yes I know its quite a long way from the alps (probably 3 days) or maybe a train can help, but the bike Knows the way anyway its been twice before. New to this kind of thing, and next year is a long way away, but I may be able to help.
Paul J

**danodemotoman** · #8 26 Jul 2007

El Aleman,

My brother, Al, who is going with me is looking for a bike also and would consider a sale/buy back.
The F650 would be fine. We both ride street and adventure touring. A heavy touring bike would not be our choice for the alps. Luggage would be a consideration.
Dan P

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Aleman - Jens

I am not swapping my back, but I can sell it to you and I will buy it back.

Right now I have a F 650, check it out under "Travel bikes for sale".

I always have a couple of bikes - what would you like to ride???

El Aleman

**danodemotoman** · #9 26 Jul 2007

I have Ortlieb Drybag saddle bags on the KLR that would go with me. Not sure what racks side racks would be required on the Transalp touse these bags.
Now as this is my 8th post I apparently am allowed to send a PM too Paul.
Rulz, don't , like rulz...
Dan P

Quote:

Originally Posted by danodemotoman

El Aleman,

My brother, Al, who is going with me is looking for a bike also and would consider a sale/buy back.
The F650 would be fine. We both ride street and adventure touring. A heavy touring bike would not be our choice for the alps. Luggage would be a consideration.
Dan P

**bikenav** · #10 26 Jul 2007

Good to see this may suit you, Alp currently sitting on blocks in my garage. New steering head bearings, exhaust repair, brake caliper service, seat cover, ongoing-slowly! As I have just aquired new(ish) 1200GS toy, having sold other bone breaking toy, KTM450 dirt thrower.
Back to the point, I have also :- givi 45L?(2 helmet) plastic top box (on the bike), magnetic expandable tank bag, tailpack(for pillion seat), soft throwovers(saddlebags in US speak) with hole burnt in them by Alp pipe, and probably an ortlieb by then too.
Other odds and ends aswell depending on my own plans at that time, may even be tempted to come with you, pending invite, probably in work thou, and there is a seed in my mind- an august trip to Romania, ah but what about the "misty????" NW states in August? Second bike availability, an unknown quantity at this time.
PS send you quick e-mail

**danodemotoman** · #11 6 Nov 2007

Bikenav and all:
Financial reasons will put the trip off for 2008. Argh!
I expect to be able to do a '08 winter/spring Baja Mex tho with my KLR, yeah!

I apologize for not keeping this post more current!

Dan in urup/alps for 2009!

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikenav

Good to see this may suit you, Alp currently sitting on blocks in my garage. New steering head bearings, exhaust repair, brake caliper service, seat cover, ongoing-slowly! As I have just aquired new(ish) 1200GS toy, having sold other bone breaking toy, KTM450 dirt thrower.
Back to the point, I have also :- givi 45L?(2 helmet) plastic top box (on the bike), magnetic expandable tank bag, tailpack(for pillion seat), soft throwovers(saddlebags in US speak) with hole burnt in them by Alp pipe, and probably an ortlieb by then too.
Other odds and ends aswell depending on my own plans at that time, may even be tempted to come with you, pending invite, probably in work thou, and there is a seed in my mind- an august trip to Romania, ah but what about the "misty????" NW states in August? Second bike availability, an unknown quantity at this time.
PS send you quick e-mail

**danodemotoman** · #12 18 Dec 2008

I am NOT giving up.

The USD ($) has gone higher making the trip slightly less costly.
But it will be a long time til 2010.
Thanks.
Dan P
Graham WA, USA

**Vaufi** · #13 18 Dec 2008

If Munich is an option for you and a R80GS is ok PM me.

Hans