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Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
The travel insurance with Nationwide's Flex Account is - errrr - Aviva (another rapacious....) The breakdown cover is - errr - yes with The AA as Ian states.
Ideally I'd like to use neither of them... but needs must when the devil vomits into your kettle. As stated though their promises will vaporise as and when you need them....
28/04/2026 16:43:36 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Yes, yes, yes, ta me duck I will check out the Aviva info.
You're a good person, yes you are.
Regarding B/D cover it doesn't matter which company you're with upt here the same independent comes out from Seahouses. They're a very good company apparently although I've never had reason to use their services.......yet.
28/04/2026 18:58:26 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Aviva checked and appears OK Ed. Cheers, I'll try an application.
Upt.
28/04/2026 21:35:45 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Ed and others, I have had a quote from Aviva and read the policy. It all seems good. We have decided to put off the insurance for now but only because no overseas trips are planned just yet and any UK trips can be safely taken without such expensive nonsense. Thanks for your assistance.
With CN's cover finishing I was thinking of taking out the new cover from that date but there seems little point. It came to me in a moment of clarity, it didn't last.
If there is to be an EU extravaganza this year it's likely to be the Autumn? But where? Any suggestions boys and girls, maybe just ride and see where the sun is shining? There's gotta be mountains though....and no blummin mossies.
Upt.
09/05/2026 10:26:45 UTC
nab301 said :-
" Quote Upt'North ¹ said :-
If there is to be an EU extravaganza this year it's likely to be the Autumn? But where? Any suggestions boys and girls,"
Ireland ? ( where's the wink emoji?)
Nigel
09/05/2026 17:35:02 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
Nidge, thanks for that, never been to the Emerald Isle. Can't really say why, maybe Michael Flatley, but you can't all be like that. Thinking.....
Upt.
09/05/2026 18:52:07 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
I will recommend Ireland too - with one proviso.
It WILL rain! It's not the Emerald Isle because of it's dry arid climate. You might be lucky and only get drenched a few times, otherwise prepare for rain.
It's a very green and pretty place. The west coast is reminiscent of The Highlands although not quite as dramatic or remote. There's countless pleasant small villages and towns.
They do drive on the correct side of the road and speak a sensible language. I was however disappointed to find there's NOT a singalong traditional music evening in every pub every night. I expected fiddles and accordions, guitars and bodhrans. I got nothing...
10/05/2026 10:27:49 UTC
ROD¹ said :-
That is strange Ren.
Are you sure you went to Ireland?
The website attracting tourists to Ireland says:- walking, horse riding, entertainment in the bars, and not a mention of rain.
https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/things-to-do/what-to-do/?ds_c=TI_GB_EN_PRO_BM_All+...
10/05/2026 11:51:06 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
I'm only fairly sure I went to Ireland ROD after seeing that website. The country I went to had the same place names, the same kind of scenery, even the same kind of things going on. However I saw all this between raindrops on the visor and peeping out from my tent.
In all honesty I did get some rain but it wasn't a washout. You can read all about it if you've a spare hour...
https://bikesandtravels.com/biker.aspx?ride=777...
10/05/2026 13:17:42 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
I've been off the road for 2 months after tearing the meniscus in my right knee by carelessly dismounting my B'Zuki outfit. I saw a physio last week and she's given me some exercises which are helping but she did say that kickstarting bikes was not advisable. Not that I'll be trying for a while.....
I therefore may reluctantly be parting with the little C11 which I've done a nut and bolt rebuild over the last year or so. This is not an ad as such but I just wondered if there was any interest here. Nice lightweight post-war single which is ideal for anyone without dodgy knees for meandering along the B roads. I may look for a deal with a CG125 (electric foot model)
Some pics:
12/05/2026 16:13:33 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
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12/05/2026 16:13:56 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
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12/05/2026 16:14:17 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
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12/05/2026 16:14:31 UTC
Upt'North ¹ said :-
She looks a beaut Ian, a really nice little BSA.
12/05/2026 16:28:27 UTC
Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
Cor blimey that's a tidy machine. You're welcome to advise us of the price. It's a pity the old knee is giving you so much grief though.
CG125 you say? Another classic Honda. Should be light and easy on the knee - but I seem to recall you're a tall fellow, might it not be a bit cramped?
13/05/2026 08:13:19 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
Thanks both. Electra (wife not bike) says it's the prettiest bike I've ever had. But what does she know.
I've had some tentative interest on the C11/C10 forum. I'm looking for a couple of thousand or thereabouts which is about what it owes me.
13/05/2026 10:13:47 UTC
nab301 said :-
Ian, in the words of Derek of Bangers & Cash fame to the film crew that restores vehicles usually at a loss , you really are doing a public service restoring all these bikes and selling them on in restored condition !
Nigel
13/05/2026 14:43:08 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
To be honest I hate selling bikes but not having unlimited space or cash it's the only way I can move on. I've been idly browsing and came across this. It's actually a Herald 250 but with a New Imperial tank badge and it looks rather pretty. I may see if the dealer is interested in some sort of arrangement.....
I take Ren's point that a 125 may look bit ridiculous with me on it.
13/05/2026 15:57:30 UTC
nab301 said :-
Ian , the Herald looks good , I reckon a CG125 might be a tad underpowered even compared to the 250 BSA, did you ever get to ride the BSA on the road?
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Ren - The Ed¹ said :-
You can read all about it if you've a spare hour...
https://bikesandtravels.com/biker.aspx?ride=777..."
Ren , I Just spent an hour catching up on this with rain beating off the windows... you got the flavour but could have spent weeks exploring all the Boreens in the areas you travelled through .
I used to participate in this over the years , maybe this year it's time to travel to every corner of Ireland again!
Nigel
https://irishphotorally.ie/map-2026/...
13/05/2026 16:33:10 UTC
Ian Soady¹ said :-
No, the knee problem put a kybosh on that just when I was ready for the maiden trip. I've emailed the dealer to see if he's interested in some sort of deal. I'd probably lose money on it - the Herald is listed at £1500 which seems quite cheap. The last time I did this was my ill-fated adventure into scooterland and I really did lose out there.
13/05/2026 16:58:48 UTC
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