The HUBB http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb International and Adventure Motorcycle Travel, and Motorcycle Adventure Riding, Motorcycle Travel Questions and Answers, everything you need to know to ride a motorcycle to the next country, or ride a motorcycle around the world. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/misc/rss.jpg The HUBB http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb Spain - Bardenas desert routes - info needed http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/europe/spain-bardenas-desert-routes-info-46616 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:59 GMT I'm planning to stop for the afternoon/night in the Bardenas desert region of Spain on my way south.

I know roughly where it is (7 miles NE of Tudela), does anyone have any info on legal tracks and overnight accommodation?

Tim ]]> Europe Tim Cullis http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/europe/spain-bardenas-desert-routes-info-46616 Help!! Broke Down On Colombia Ecuador Border http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/travellers-seeking-travellers/help-broke-down-colombia-ecuador-46615 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:02 GMT Hi,
My bike is a BWM 1200 GS ADVENTURER...
its a 2006 November model.

It's been running perfectly up until this morning when I was just about to go into Ecuador and its dead as a door nail.

Key points
1) Was working perfectly up until this morning
2) I just parked to get my passport stamped
3) Came out put the key in... nothing...
4) If I leave it for a while and try and turn it on the lights on the ignition display come on....note there is no errror code...but as soon as I press the starter it just dies totally...totally absolutely nothing on the display and it stays like that for a good few minutes
5) I tried jump starting it... no joy...if just makes a noise like its just about to start the process of turning over and dies......

Help!!!!!!!! the bike is stuck between ecuador and Colombia in no mans land!!!
Email
Oisin.m.hughes@gmail.com

Oisin ]]> Travellers Seeking Travellers omhughes http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/travellers-seeking-travellers/help-broke-down-colombia-ecuador-46615 What calipers fit? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/yamaha-tech/what-calipers-fit-46614 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:41 GMT Hi guys, finally managed to get my winter project running took the calipers off today with the intention of a strip and refurb only to find that they are both siezed and corroded beyond repair as well as both having the bleed nipples sheared off!:(

Does anyone know of any alternative calipers that fit the 90's XT600e?

Ive had a trawl round the forum but havent found a definative answer.
I understand that a DTR 125 rear caliper fits but cant find any mention of an alternative front caliper.

Cheers
Lee ]]> Yamaha Tech elv73 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/yamaha-tech/what-calipers-fit-46614 Anyone who was in Goa (bike rental advise) http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/southern-asia/anyone-who-goa-bike-rental-46613 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:49 GMT I’m going to Goa and planning to rent Enfield for 3 weeks. I reviewed many post, many comments but didn’t find any with address or phone number of worth recommending place. Does it mean there are hundreds of good motorcycles rentals? No problem to find Enfield? Can anybody recommend any rental? Please advise! Thx, Michal I’m going to Goa and planning to rent Enfield for 3 weeks. I reviewed many post, many comments but didn’t find any with address or phone number of worth recommending place.
Does it mean there are hundreds of good motorcycles rentals? No problem to find Enfield?
Can anybody recommend any rental?
Please advise!

Thx,
Michal ]]> Southern Asia michal4 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/southern-asia/anyone-who-goa-bike-rental-46613 FYI insurance in Morocco from UK http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/fyi-insurance-in-morocco-uk-46612 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:33 GMT I rang Carol Nash (brokers) regarding bike insurance for morocco.

They mentioned
Group Armour have cover - no premium/additional for travelling to Morocco
Aviva Premier bike charge 10-£18 (depending on length of stay) on top of the cover price
Zenith have 3rd party only in Morocco and charge £30 for th trip (2 weeks)
Aviva Paramount have 3rd party only and charge £10-20 on top of their normal premium (depending on length)

Cancellation policy's for group armour are £25 if cancelled within 14 days so would this mean you can get the insurance, ride in morocco for 2 weeks and cancel the policy then rely on your 'normal' insurance in Europe? is it illegal to be over insured?

longer dates for cancellation are within 1 month if premuim was £200 you would get 200-70 = 130*0.75 = £97.5 so a similar price to seperate cover in Morocco (90 euros) ]]> Sahara Travel Forum men8ifr http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/fyi-insurance-in-morocco-uk-46612 Locations and distances for fuel: Bariloche to Ushuaia http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-and-central-america-mexico/locations-distances-fuel-bariloche-ushuaia-46611 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:50:31 GMT I took the route from Bariloche South on Ruta's 40/20/26/3 and made a note of gas stations on route. All stations listed below were big YPF or Esso stations unless otherwise stated.

Gas is available at El Bolsen and Esquel after that here are your choices after that with distances between each:

Esquel
180km
Gobernador Costa
250km
Sarmienta
72km
On Ruta 26 to Comodoro Rivadavia
68km
Comodoro Rivadavia
68km
Caleta Olivia
78km
Fitz Roy
132km
Tres Cerros
137km
San Juan
120km
Comandante Luis Piedrabuena
There is a small gas station 102km from CLP but I wouldn't rely on it for gas, so...
233km
Rio Gallegos
286km
San Sebastian
72km
Rio Grande
There's another small gas station at Lago Escondido, 163km from Rio Grande, again I wouldn't rely on it, so...
209km
Ushuaia

If taking Ruta 5 from Rio Gallegos to Calafate there is a gas station 140km from Rio Gallegos at Esperanza, Calafate is a further 162km away. There is a small gas station that I wouldn't rely on for fuel 80km from Rio Gallegos on the way to Esperanza.

Riding into the wind from Rio Gallegos to Calafate I consumed 25% more fuel than riding the other direction so factor this into your calculations because you never know how windy it'll be down here.

Oh, and if you're riding from Rio Gallegos to Ushuaia it's easily possible in one day. My advice is to leave before 8am to get ahead of the busses that might slow you up at border corssings. I think the busses leave Rio Gallegos at 8:30am.

Good luck. ]]> South and Central America and Mexico easyg http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/south-and-central-america-mexico/locations-distances-fuel-bariloche-ushuaia-46611 Bikershome, Ouarzazate http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/bikershome-ouarzazate-46610 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:48 GMT Can someone post a map link for Bikershome, have had no joy trying to find it on a map and don't want to be the 'lost tourist' when I get off the bus from Marrakech. Have emailed Peter but awaiting reply.

cheers ]]> Sahara Travel Forum MikeS http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/bikershome-ouarzazate-46610 <![CDATA[Algeria'n doubts]]> http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/algerian-doubts-46609 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:54 GMT I'v got today info from Tenezrouft about my schedule of visit in Algeria.
They told: south is safe, but in north is unsafe and we have to keep main roads and no wild camping.
However in algerian embassy told: you can drive without guide in north.
So what do you think about dangerous in Algeria. I was in many african and asian countries and I underestand what mean "dangerous", but I don't know what to think about this??
I really think that Marocco is more "unsafe" that Algeria.
First time in my life in Tunesia I have attempt of burglary in my car (only car lock damged). If this is usafe it is no problem.
Please help me friends. ]]> Sahara Travel Forum Bartosz http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/algerian-doubts-46609 Ferry prices to Algecerias - Ceuta prebook or turn up? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/ferry-prices-algecerias-ceuta-prebook-46608 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:15:03 GMT Can anyone remember if the prices are about the same if you just turn up, has anyone had problems with ferries not being able to fit motorbikes on?

Prebooking I've got a 107 (or 117?) euro price return for 1 person on a motorbike. ]]> Sahara Travel Forum men8ifr http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/ferry-prices-algecerias-ceuta-prebook-46608 Heated vest for Morocco in Jan http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/heated-vest-for-morocco-jan-46607 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:06:23 GMT Would a heated vest be useful for Morocco in Jan on a bike? Would a heated vest be useful for Morocco in Jan on a bike? ]]> Sahara Travel Forum men8ifr http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/heated-vest-for-morocco-jan-46607 1994 GEO Tracker 4 Sale in Morocco http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/other-4wd-overland-tech/1994-geo-tracker-4-sale-46606 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:27 GMT Low mileage 4x4 imported from the US now in Morocco, available late summer 2010, with some spare parts. 2,000 USD's. ]]> Other 4wd Overland Tech kneeslider http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/other-4wd-overland-tech/1994-geo-tracker-4-sale-46606 Where to get insurance in Morocco? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/where-to-get-insurance-morocco-46605 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:09 GMT Hi, Where is motorbike insurance available in Morocco now, 2 years ago they had moved it from the border to tetoun (IIRC) and we spent 1 day trying to find the offices and sort it out. Also does anyone know the cost for 2 weeks? Hi,

Where is motorbike insurance available in Morocco now, 2 years ago they had moved it from the border to tetoun (IIRC) and we spent 1 day trying to find the offices and sort it out.

Also does anyone know the cost for 2 weeks? ]]> Sahara Travel Forum men8ifr http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/sahara-travel-forum/where-to-get-insurance-morocco-46605 Touring Tasmania on a 250cc. http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/touring-tasmania-on-a-250cc-46604 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:58:01 GMT In October 2009 I did a trip around Tasmania, Australia on a 06 Kawasaki VN 250 Eliminator and this is the link to my blog Fab's Motorcycle Trip to Tasmania

I did the return trip from my home on the NSW Central Coast to Tasmania and back in 20 days and covered a distance of 4300 km.

After riding for a few days down the Hume Hwy on my way to Melbourne,the twisty roads of Tassie where a very welcome change and the scenery was almost just as good!:thumbup1:

After docking in Devonport in the morning at 6.00 am and disembarking by 6.30am I started to make my way through the north coast of Tasmania.
Riding through the beatiful costal towns of Ulverstone, Penguin, Burnie and Wynyard to finally reach Stanley were I spent my first night under a Tasmanian sky.

Stanley is an old historic fishing town with a lot of charm. The main road in town is full of 19th century buildings that really take you back to what it would have been like when early settlers first came to this island.

A visit to the local cementery really brings it home when you see all the headstones with lots of children and young people dying from dease and accidents.

But the thing you can not miss is the main attraction of the town, and that is "The Nut". The Nut is this huge rock outcrop that is visible for miles around and the best way to discribe is like this....It's Uluru by the sea.

It's got it's own chair lift that takes you to the summit and it is a must if you're in town I reckon.
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]]> Ride Tales http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/touring-tasmania-on-a-250cc-46604 once again insurance for under 25 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/trip-paperwork/once-again-insurance-under-25-a-46603 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:52 GMT hello there im planing a trip to nz via the normal route iran in about 1 years time! on a handa transalp 650 the ptoblem seems to be that im only 21 at the moment and one of the spesifications for international insurance is that you have to be 25. (at least that is what it sais on here) i cant find any threads on this, my question is to. DO YOU NEED IT OR IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE? or what are my options?? thanks a lot i love this site :D hello there im planing a trip to nz via the normal route iran in about 1 years time! on a handa transalp 650 the ptoblem seems to be that im only 21 at the moment and one of the spesifications for international insurance is that you have to be 25. (at least that is what it sais on here)
i cant find any threads on this,
my question is to. DO YOU NEED IT OR IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE? or what are my options??
thanks a lot





i love this site :D ]]> Trip Paperwork Gionatill http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/trip-paperwork/once-again-insurance-under-25-a-46603 2010 HU Meeting - Cooroy QLD http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/australia-new-zealand/2010-hu-meeting-cooroy-qld-46602 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:13:24 GMT 2010 HU Meeting - Cooroy QLD We have found a great locations in the great south east of QLD for the 2010 HU meeting, it located between Noosa and Cooroy on the the Cooroy-Noosa Road (No. 699 - look out for the HU signs along the road) on the 24th of April 2010 (ANZAC weekend - this will give the people from all around Australia an extra day up their sleave to get back to work!) There is onsite camping under gorgeous trees situated around a nice wee duck pond is available for $10pp per night other wise there are other alternative accommodations in Cooroy and Noosa. Just to re-cap: Address: 699 Cooroy-Noosa Road Date: 24th of April 2010 I hope to see you all there! If anyone wants to do a presentation please private message me. Danielle 2010 HU Meeting - Cooroy QLD

We have found a great locations in the great south east of QLD for the 2010 HU meeting, it located between Noosa and Cooroy on the the Cooroy-Noosa Road (No. 699 - look out for the HU signs along the road) on the 24th of April 2010 (ANZAC weekend - this will give the people from all around Australia an extra day up their sleave to get back to work!)

There is onsite camping under gorgeous trees situated around a nice wee duck pond is available for $10pp per night other wise there are other alternative accommodations in Cooroy and Noosa.

Just to re-cap:

Address: 699 Cooroy-Noosa Road
Date: 24th of April 2010

I hope to see you all there!

If anyone wants to do a presentation please private message me.

Danielle ]]> Australia / New Zealand maximondo http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/australia-new-zealand/2010-hu-meeting-cooroy-qld-46602