I have just joined this forum so as an introduction:

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Dave Perkes, Apr 19, 2017.

  1. Dave Perkes

    Dave Perkes New Member

    Apr 19, 2017
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    I’ve been riding on and off since the mid 1970s, mostly Japanese bikes. I returned to Southampton in 2016 after living in Cambodia for nearly 14 years running a Photo and Adventure Tour Company.

    I am planning on living in UK during the summer months and spending winters in S E Asia where I have a classic Honda Africa Twin to play on.

    In 2016 I bought a Triumph Sprint GT 1050 as I wanted a comfortable touring bike for the good roads in Europe.

    To cut a long story short I spent a month in Europe meeting a friend in Prague who has a late model Bonneville. 2 days riding from Caen in Normandy overnight in Koln to the Czech Border proved my choice was awesome 700kms to Koln followed by a day of rain through Germany was quite an introduction to European motor biking after several years riding in Asia. My trip was approx 6000kms through to Czech republic, Austria, Croatia, Bosnia Herzegovinia and Hungary.

    Having ridden in Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Nepal; Europe is so civilized. I could write a book about my adventures in Asia! I am looking forward to more moto touring in Europe and UK and hope to be able to share the experience and the technical support on this forum.

    Cheers

    Dave
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
    Wow!!
    Bloody well write that book I'll read it mate
    Need to see pictures soon as you can otherwise people will start doubting
    I believe you though
     
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  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome - that's quite an introduction!
     
  4. Angus

    Angus Noble Member

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    Hi Dave, welcome to the forum. Sounds like you had your fair share of adventures ! Did you keep a blog by any chance? Cheers !
     
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  5. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

    Apr 27, 2016
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    Hi and welcome, I agree you should write the book. As said, please posts some pictures.....
    Wessa
     
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  6. PompeyMark

    PompeyMark Senior Member

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    Hi and welcome, you really have been on an adventure :D
     
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  7. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Hi Dave, third copy of your book on order here.
     
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  8. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

    Mar 29, 2014
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    Welcome in and it looks like you've lots of riding staminar!
     
  9. Winglad

    Winglad Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Dave!
    Welcome to Europe and of course: to this entertaining forum.
    Enjoy!
     
  10. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Welcome to the forum Dave.
    Cut and paste your introduction and there's your first book!
    It certainly makes my 200 mile jaunts sound tame.
     
  11. R_1000

    R_1000 Elite Member
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    Welcome buddy :)

    That's some serious adventure that some of us can only dream about. All the best buddy n do write a book about it; -)
     

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