Newbie From Leeds

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  1. Sam Holmes

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    Hi, I'm Sam from Leeds.

    I ride a white Triumph Explorer 1200, 2013

    Soon departing on a 4 month European tour visiting 13 countries with my wife as a pillion.

    Any tips and advice for long tours very welcome.
     
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    Hi Sam, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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    Welcome to the Family. We would love a picture of the Steed when you get the chance. All the inmates will be along soon after they get their meds.
    Ride Safe. & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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    Hi Sam and welcome, I'm based in Sherburn so let me know if you fancy a meet up and coffee at Squires?
     
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    Hi and welcome.......
     
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    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Hi and welcome.
     
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    Good morning and welcome in. Ya'll ride safe and enjoy your trip!
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Sam.

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    Welcome Sam:cool:
     
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    A few pics of my Tiger. I recently added the upper crash bars by Heed. I think it gives it a more beauty look. Waiting on my steel headlight guard to arrive this week. I’ll post pictures once it’s fitted

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    I was just there today. I’m just over in kippx so not far. I’ll get in touch next time I’m out
     
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    Hi mate and welcome to the forum :cool:, wow that is an epic tour you have planned, are you camping or hotel/hostel? pictures and posts along the way is what is required please!
     
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    Nice pictures of the steed. And second Bad Billy's comment.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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    Air b&b’s mainly billy. We looked in to camping but it requires carrying too much equipment for 2 people plus by the time you’ve paid to pitch up and use their showers you may as well pay for a warm bed
    I’ll keep you guys posted along the way.

    We’ve got a test run up to Scotland on Wednesday to visit my wife’s family.
     
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    Hello Sam and welcome to the forum :)
     
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    Don't blame you at all, whenever we have been away we've always done the whole HOG (Hotel only group!), did Northern Spain, Pyrenees & Andorra last June thread I did is below;

    https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/bakers-dozen-spanish-tour.14448/

    Enjoy the test run to Scotland, will follow your adventures on here, good luck!
     
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    Hi Sam and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    Tips and advice for a long motorbike trip? Leave the missus at home !

    C'mon, you were all thinking it :p:p:p:p:p:p:p
     
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    Hi Sam, that first sunset pic, is it the back road to South Milford, above Squires?

    I used to live in Kippax and still have friends there. Do you know the Sherburns or Cockerhams?
     
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