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Forum: Layin' down tracks Yesterday, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 112
Posted By shepp
Garmin 550 Coordinants

Can someone please tell me how to add coordinants to my Zumo 550. Which ever format l use it never seems to work. For example l am trying to load the coordinants for the Mugello circuit in Italy....
Forum: EMEA 05-18-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By shepp
Thanks for that. I was planning on using toll...

Thanks for that. I was planning on using toll roads etc but this sounds much more my thing. Does anyone know if it is possible to transfer this route from google maps onto my garmin 550?
Forum: EMEA 05-16-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,103
Posted By shepp
Just to let you guys know that the local bus...

Just to let you guys know that the local bus drivers are talking about going on strike over TT. This might be a problem if your thinking of relying on buses to get around.
Forum: EMEA 05-15-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 99
Posted By shepp
MotoGp, Mugello.

Hi. I have decided to give the TT a miss this year and thinking of travelling down to Mugello for the MotoGP instead. I have booked the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff and would welcome some idea of...
Forum: EMEA 05-15-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 408
Posted By shepp
Hi. Just noticed this thread. I think you may...

Hi. Just noticed this thread. I think you may have left it abit late in the day to fin somewhere to stay as most of the hotels are booked up 12 months in advance. You should find places to stay if...
Forum: Road warriors 01-27-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,495
Posted By shepp
Can anyone tell me if it is possable to get a...

Can anyone tell me if it is possable to get a rotpax fuel cell/can into the storage compartment of one of these bikes? Just a thought!
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By shepp
Thanks for all the ideas. Getting rid of the son...

Thanks for all the ideas. Getting rid of the son and selling the bike sounds like the best idea! I have tried the steel wool and metal polish but feel it would take for ever. (even tried with the...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 664
Posted By shepp
Silly Question

Does anyone know how to remove melted textile trousers off a chrome exhaust pipe? My son pick up his first bike the weekend and stood with his leg touching the exhaust. He now has a hole in his...
Forum: Beasts 11-16-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 105,528
Posted By shepp
Hi Romeo One. I have a couple of ammo boxes the...

Hi Romeo One. I have a couple of ammo boxes the same as yours that l wish to fit to my Alp as panniers. I dont suppose you have any pics to show how you mounted them do you?
Forum: EMEA 03-24-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By shepp
Thanks for the replies. The 3 days did'nt include...

Thanks for the replies. The 3 days did'nt include the ferry crossings. I'm happy with around 300 miles a day if the weather is good. I think l'll leave it untill later in the year when l have abit...
Forum: EMEA 03-21-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By shepp
Do it! I have been round Ireland a couple of...

Do it! I have been round Ireland a couple of times and cant fault it. People are good, roads are good. Just take your waterproofs and plenty of money as its not cheap. A trip well worth doing.
Forum: EMEA 03-21-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 655
Posted By shepp
Few days in France

Hi. I have a few days off over Easter and was thinking of a short trip through Spain and France. I might catch the ferry from Plymouth to Santander and then ride up along the coast back to Roscoff...
Forum: Hacks 06-15-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,353
Posted By shepp
Glad you enjoyed your trip over here. Back next...

Glad you enjoyed your trip over here. Back next year?
Forum: Hacks 05-26-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
If you do, drop me a line.

If you do, drop me a line.
Forum: Hacks 05-25-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Sorry Steve, no idea why l called you Brian. Must...

Sorry Steve, no idea why l called you Brian. Must be having a senior moment. Thanks for your advice. Coming over here for TT?
Forum: Hacks 05-25-2010, 01:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Hi Brian. The sidecar pulls to thr left and l...

Hi Brian. The sidecar pulls to thr left and l have to steer to the right to keep it in a straight line. If there is no one in the sidecar it is'nt as bad and if l manage to find a flat road it seems...
Forum: Hacks 05-22-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Just replaced the rear shock as the original one...

Just replaced the rear shock as the original one was very very soft. Had a new one built by Hagon to meet my weights etc and what a difference! Changing it proved to be a problem as part of the...
Forum: Hacks 05-17-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By shepp
Which Tyres

Hi. I was wondering which tyres you guys use on your outfits? I am looking to replace the tyres on my Transalp outfit. The front is a 21" and the rear is 17". I am looking for tyres that would give...
Forum: Beasts 05-12-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 14,798
Views: 3,853,251
Posted By shepp
Wink I think its only on the wrong side because your...

I think its only on the wrong side because your on the wrong side of the pond!. It seems to handle ok, but l'm no expert as l'd never ridden a hack before. Should be fun over TT. I'll slow the boy...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14,798
Views: 3,853,251
Posted By shepp
Just a couple of pics of my mods! ...

Just a couple of pics of my mods!


http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/sidecar-002/861660478_Pp4i8-L.jpg...
Forum: Hacks 05-11-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
A couple of shots of the brackets ...

A couple of shots of the brackets
http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/sidecar-004/861662634_MSrRP-L.jpg (http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/12121517_MmAJT#861662634_MSrRP-A-LB)
...
Forum: Hacks 05-10-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5,167
Views: 1,757,712
Posted By shepp
Transalp Hack

A couple of pics of my Transalp and sidecar. Still needs finishing, suspension and plastics, but its up and running. Took it out for the first time this weekend and covered around 70 miles.
...
Forum: Hacks 05-10-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/sidec...

http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/sidecar-002/861660478_Pp4i8-M.jpg (http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/12121517_MmAJT#861660478_Pp4i8-A-LB)

With sidecar fitted. I need to...
Forum: Hacks 05-09-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Not sure if this is right ...

Not sure if this is right


http://shepp.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/sidecar/sidecar-002/861648172_8aFMK-S.jpg
Forum: Hacks 05-09-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
I give up. How do l upload pics? I've opened an...

I give up. How do l upload pics? I've opened an account at smugmug but cant get a pic here. Help!
Forum: Hacks 05-09-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
OK. My first attempt at uploading a...

OK. My first attempt at uploading a pic!http://shepp@smugmug.com
Forum: Hacks 05-06-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
OK. The bike and the chair are joined together...

OK. The bike and the chair are joined together now. Just the plastics and electrics to sort out. Test ride this weekend all being well!
Forum: Hacks 04-30-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Hi Chairhead. Yes that was the site l was...

Hi Chairhead.

Yes that was the site l was looking at.
Work on the outfit starts today, so watch this space!
Forum: Hacks 04-29-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
I intend to leave the brakes as standard for the...

I intend to leave the brakes as standard for the time being. The bike has twin discs up front so l'll see how it goes. I'm putting the bike together on a buget as l may find that we dont enjoy it. So...
Forum: Hacks 04-28-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,548
Posted By shepp
Transalp Sidecar

Hi.

Just to let you all know that l am in the process of fitting a Ural chair to my 600cc Transalp. I have wanted an outfit for along time and managed to pick up the chair a couple of years ago....
Forum: Ride reports 04-24-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,227
Posted By shepp
Glan you enjoyed your time over here!

Glan you enjoyed your time over here!
Forum: Ride reports 08-29-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,828
Posted By shepp
Nice to see someone using a "different" bike to...

Nice to see someone using a "different" bike to do a trip. What do you think of the scrambler? Is it up to this sort of trip? Comfort ok? Did you have to make any mods to the bike, or are there mods...
Forum: Ride reports 08-29-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 56,194
Posted By shepp
Glad you enjoyed yourselves over here. There's...

Glad you enjoyed yourselves over here. There's some great tracks and it looks like you rode most of them. Well done!
If anyone ever needs advice abouth the Island (lanes, bikes, accomadation,...
Forum: EMEA 07-31-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By shepp
I'm away from 10th-24th August

I'm away from 10th-24th August
Forum: EMEA 07-30-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By shepp
If you do visit the Isle of Man drop me a line...

If you do visit the Isle of Man drop me a line and if i'm around would be happy to meet up (away for a couple of weeks in August) Finding accomdation during MGP should not be too bad. Its the TT...
Forum: EMEA 07-29-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,254
Posted By shepp
Hi. If you get chance pay the Isle of Man a...

Hi.

If you get chance pay the Isle of Man a visit. You can catch the ferry from Northern Ireland and stop off on your way to England or vis versa. Check www.steam-packet.com...
Forum: Americas 07-29-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By shepp
Hi guys. Thanks for all your help in...

Hi guys.

Thanks for all your help in planning our trip. Still not sure what we will be up to, but have decided to give the HOG rally a miss. Our problem is we only have a short time in your...
Forum: Americas 07-22-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By shepp
Just seen on the HD website that there is a HOG...

Just seen on the HD website that there is a HOG rally at Mountain Creek in NJ the weekend we arrive. This would be a good start and give us the chance to mix with a few bikers. Have any of you been...
Forum: Americas 07-22-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By shepp
Hi all and thanks for the replies. I have...

Hi all and thanks for the replies.

I have been thinking about the trip and feel that we do not really need the ocean, as living on an island we see the sea everyday. I guess inland is the thing...
Forum: Americas 07-17-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By shepp
Trip to PA

Hi all.

Myself and my son have planned a trip to the United States this August. We have rented a Harley and we are looking for some advice on good routes etc whilst we are there. We land in...
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