Just back from a 2,066 km (1,284 mile) round trip from Paris to North Yorkshire and back via Wales in the UK. The bike was amazing and the Top Sellerie gel seat very comfortable - very highly recommended.
Paris to Essex on day one and Essex to Paris on the last day were the longest legs. I kept off the motorways and autoroutes as much as possible but did use the A16 and A15 in France for a while. A very easy ride through some lovely countryside. I was wearing a Hi Viz vest as a waterproof/windproof over jacket on a Phantom Blue bike and wondered why people were pulling over for me to let me through.
The weather was showery and cold about 7°C (44°F) in North Yorkshire. Noticeably warmer in France! The screen kept most of the weather off me though, I was a little cold on my back.
I had serviced the bike (16,000 mile service at 17,000 due to the transmission recall) before leaving including the Diff oil and I was very glad I had done it as the old Diff oil was rather horrible after 17,000 miles. If you haven't done yours, think about doing it...
A wonderful, wonderful motorcycle and I'll commend it to anyone. I'm very sad they are no longer available in Europe.
Paris to Essex on day one and Essex to Paris on the last day were the longest legs. I kept off the motorways and autoroutes as much as possible but did use the A16 and A15 in France for a while. A very easy ride through some lovely countryside. I was wearing a Hi Viz vest as a waterproof/windproof over jacket on a Phantom Blue bike and wondered why people were pulling over for me to let me through.
The weather was showery and cold about 7°C (44°F) in North Yorkshire. Noticeably warmer in France! The screen kept most of the weather off me though, I was a little cold on my back.
I had serviced the bike (16,000 mile service at 17,000 due to the transmission recall) before leaving including the Diff oil and I was very glad I had done it as the old Diff oil was rather horrible after 17,000 miles. If you haven't done yours, think about doing it...
A wonderful, wonderful motorcycle and I'll commend it to anyone. I'm very sad they are no longer available in Europe.
