Italian Meet 13-15 September 2013 in Rome to Celebrate the Birth of the K-bike

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Spreading the word. This link was posted to ADVrider today (May 1). For members in Rome, Italy and the surrounding area, this could be interesting.

30°Anniversary BMW Series K Engine 1983-2013, Rome 13th to 15th September 2013

Additional information is available at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/138821192971934/

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andyb

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Hmmmmmm, wonder how many K bikes we could fit in a container to Italy from Aus......that would be huge!

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If I was not going to Bathurst I would love to go.

wonder how much it costs to convert the bike to right hand drive?

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Maybe we could go home via Italy !!!!
"just going out to get some milk honey, be back soon.............."

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If only my birthday and the election were not on the 14th sept

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Klompy the grey brick wrote:If only my birthday and the election were not on the 14th sept

Is there an election on the 14th?

Oh well. Guess I better stay home then and vote. Just a shame the new Prime Minister is going to be Tony Abbott.

92KK 84WW Olaf

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rossko wrote:If I was not going to Bathurst I would love to go.

wonder how much it costs to convert the bike to right hand drive?

Cheap if you are solo, another matter if you have a sidecar...... but funny thing....you are down under, so upside down you are already right hand drive.....but in fact cars in Italy are left hand drive, because they drive on the right....... I mean supposed to drive on the right.

Why not containerise a few bikes, land them in some major port like Rotterdam or London and fly up to collect them. You could enjoy some nice roads down to Rome. Trip of a lifetime. ....

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92KK K100LT 193214 wrote:land them in some major port like Rotterdam or London and fly up to collect them. You could enjoy some nice roads down to Rome. Trip of a lifetime. ....

Just let me put my wife on. BRB
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92KK 84WW Olaf

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rossko wrote:

92KK K100LT 193214 wrote:land them in some major port like Rotterdam or London and fly up to collect them. You could enjoy some nice roads down to Rome. Trip of a lifetime. ....

Just let me put my wife on. BRB

Now you are talking.....London......Plymouth.......ferry to France.....Cherbourg.....[catch the all the D Day landing beaches and the Bayeux tapestry en route to...]....le Mans....Paris ..........Alps/Switzerland.....Milan.....Florence [catch Titian's Flora]....Rome.......Naples/Pompeii....

In truth you can do London to Rome with one or two overnight stops but why not take time and enjoy it....

I am sure you would both enjoy it. you will see I said nothing about going back..................

never to be seen again

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Just a shame the new Prime Minister is going to be Tony Abbott.[/quote]
and you would prefer the the red witch?...admittedly she is hotter than Tony....either way we get a lying scheming back stabbing politician....

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rossko wrote:.........
wonder how much it costs to convert the bike to right hand drive?

There's no need just sit on the other side drunken

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Hello, I am one of the organizers. put your "attend" event: https://www.facebook.com/events/138821192971934/
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Hey Gilo

How can we get one of these shirts?
They look fantastico

SHIRTS

K100LT Notts

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It is only 1,226 miles from Nottingham 21hrs direct Very Happy

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planning a trip, and it will be as important as the destination!

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rossko wrote:Hey Gilo

How can we get one of these shirts?
They look fantastico

SHIRTS

that was a draft, in 10 days will be worth those produced with the official logo. if you just like one for you and send, we will keep you updated!

K100LT Notts

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I suggest Route Le Mans / Millau (the Bridge) / Both Rivieras / Amalfi Coast / Rome / Florence / Lake Como / Vosges Mountains (Wine Harvest) / Home

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=204706747318200951713.0004df115dde4e0e99b0a

about 3,000 miles 3-4 weeks.

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rossko wrote:If I was not going to Bathurst I would love to go.

wonder how much it costs to convert the bike to right hand drive?

I believe its free for solo models.

Combinations are special order......but Italians drive on two wheels anyway, even if it comes from the factory with 3 or 4 wheels.

92KK 84WW Olaf

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CMeelboom wrote:I suggest Route Le Mans / Millau (the Bridge) / Both Rivieras / Amalfi Coast / Rome / Florence / Lake Como / Vosges Mountains (Wine Harvest) / Home

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=204706747318200951713.0004df115dde4e0e99b0a

about 3,000 miles 3-4 weeks.

That's a good route, takes in anyone coming from Roscoff Cherbourg or St Malo....Calais to Rome can be done with 1 overnight stop....if you take your K on the motorway and let it run free but stay legal.

Keeping fingers crossed.

But add in Naples and Pompeii.....

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hi, how to get beautiful T-Shirt directly to your home you can request them by e-mail to our info point:
info@motostar2000.it.
At a price of € 10.00 each (+ shipping costs with www.ioinvio.it - Private € 6.90 including VAT).
Payment by bank transfer to IBAN IT64E0306905136000000855131 MOTOSTAR2000 Srl. Please specify the size availability from S to XXL.
Infopoint other contact: Tel: 06/65796325 www.motostar2000.it

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sounds great gilo,
should we pool together in Oz and do a bulk order, and help save on postage.
get them in , in time to wear to the birthday celebrations.
anyone interested?

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Yeah I would be interested in 2 of them

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RicK G wrote:Yeah I would be interested in 2 of them

ok, send an email to info@motostar2000.it and ask how. you will need to send money and specify sizes. but then how come?

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If all the aussies order together we can save on postage

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ffbikersa · 27 Get across Adriatic Sea Tue Jul 02, 2013 12:25 pm

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It would be nice if some of those who intend to come are going to take the ferry from Bari or Ancona to Bar (Montenegro) or Dubrovnik, Split or Zadar (Croatia)... And maybe add a visit to Bosnia too.

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ffbikersa wrote:It would be nice if some of those who intend to come are going to take the ferry from Bari or Ancona to Bar (Montenegro) or Dubrovnik, Split or Zadar (Croatia)... And maybe add a visit to Bosnia too.

My brother is staying in Split for September. If I get to go on this trip I will take the ferry from Ancona to Split.

Keeping fingers crossed.

92KK.

ffbikersa · 29 Getting to Croatia Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:43 pm

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Check these lines:

http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?dpid=1304

http://www.blueline-ferries.com/

http://www.snav.it/en/destinations/low-cost-ferries-croatia.html

http://www.aferry.com/azzurra-line.htm

In Split there is also probably the best inofficial repair shop for BMW bikes in Croatia,run by a true BMW guru

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hello to all. early bookings are coming to Camping Tiber for the meeting of K. planned a trip to Italy for this historic celebration! info@campingtiber.com booking code: k 100 tel.+39 06 33610733 Fax +39 06 33612314 3356369067 www.campingtiber.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/138821192971934/

ciao

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Hi Gilo

I have booked the campsite for the event, so see you in Italy in September Very Happy

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Ringfad wrote:Hi Gilo

I have booked the campsite for the event, so see you in Italy in September .

well I'm happy. which bike come with 8 or 16 k1?

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I will be bringing the oldest one, the K100RS 8V, the K1 has no luggage space and I can't afford to buy the special panniers, the K100 16V is a bit sick at the moment. As the K was launched as an 8 valve it is probably the best one to bring. I am looking forward to meeting up in Rome

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Ringfad wrote:I will be bringing the oldest one, the K100RS 8V, the K1 has no luggage space and I can't afford to buy the special panniers, the K100 16V is a bit sick at the moment. As the K was launched as an 8 valve it is probably the best one to bring. I am looking forward to meeting up in Rome

good choice, you'll be welcome. ciao

K100LT Notts · 35 Getting Serious Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:32 am

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I Have just been looking at the long range weather forecast for France & Italy.
After 2nd Sept France is OK Cloudy but warm.
France & Italy have rain thunderstorm on 7/8/9 Sept but should be into Italy by then where it is less of a problem.

Then good weather for the rest of September everywhere.

So I am going for it.

Any one wanting to join up on route please send a PM to discuss.

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K100LT Notts wrote:I Have just been looking at the long range weather forecast for France & Italy.
After 2nd Sept France is OK Cloudy but warm.
France & Italy have rain thunderstorm on 7/8/9 Sept but should be into Italy by then where it is less of a problem.

Then good weather for the rest of September everywhere.

So I am going for it.

Any one wanting to join up on route please send a PM to discuss.

I had given a thought to going via Roscoff but that's not a good forecast for that option.

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I Use

http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/cannes/136419/daily-weather-forecast/136419?day=21

for the forecasts. (example of a town on route). It seem that if on the Riviera coasts by 7/8/9 Sept you miss the rain Very Happy

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K100LT Notts wrote:I Use

http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/cannes/136419/daily-weather-forecast/136419?day=21

for the forecasts. (example of a town on route). It seem that if on the Riviera coasts by 7/8/9 Sept you miss the rain

What you really mean is take in the Millau Viaduct and miss the rain......

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if you have no tents, it is advisable to book a mobile home at Camping Tiber (booking code k100). see previous post

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K100LT Notts wrote:I suggest Route Le Mans / Millau (the Bridge) / Both Rivieras / Amalfi Coast / Rome / Florence / Lake Como / Vosges Mountains (Wine Harvest) / Home

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=204706747318200951713.0004df115dde4e0e99b0a

about 3,000 miles 3-4 weeks.

I was looking at your map, and to reach Millau you have an alternative route going by Clermont-Ferrand.
From Clermont-Ferrand, you will take the FREE highway (very rare in France).
This route will take you through the massif central were you will be riding along the volcano chain of Auvergne and the plateau du Larzac.
I am not a fan of highways, but this one is to my opinion the nicest. You are riding between the mountains and the view is simply stunning. On the top of that, the road is very smooth and speed limit is mostly 130km/h. Le Mans to Millau, is a 670kms trip and it takes only about 6 hours.

If you are considering taking any toll highway in France, be ready to spend a lot of money. They are privately owned, and the rates are refereed by French people as Highway robbery. You can find the rates here

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I wish that I could travel with you. This will be a fantastic trip.

CF

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I took the car to Budapest last year, Cherbourg to Strasbourg and then Strasbourg to Roscoff. over €100 in tolls, but quick. if I make it its either Cherbourg to LeMans or Roscoff to Niort on a route I know well. Rome is a trip of a lifetime I guess. Just means 2 weeks off work and I won't know if that's ok for another week or two so it would last minute.

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92KK K100LT 193214 wrote:I took the car to Budapest last year, Cherbourg to Strasbourg and then Strasbourg to Roscoff. over €100 in tolls, but quick. if I make it its either Cherbourg to LeMans or Roscoff to Niort on a route I know well. Rome is a trip of a lifetime I guess. Just means 2 weeks off work and I won't know if that's ok for another week or two so it would last minute.

you will not make problems using the highways, then when you get here you relax in rome

K100LT Notts · 43 Booked Wed Aug 21, 2013 10:55 am

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Hi all considering this trip.

I have booked into the Rome campsite for arr 13th leave 16th.

Will start form UK 2/3/4th Sept (have not booked ferry yet but quotes are £20 each way)

My proposed route will be either Calais/Troyes/Lyon/Millau and then on to Rome or if any wish to join me I can easily change it to Calais/Le Mans etc. Thanks to the Crazy Frog post I will be going down the free autoroute in the middle either from Lyon or Le Mans.

My first day will be autoroute (Note Motorcycle tolls half of car tolls so not too bad) after that will slow down and deliberately do twisty / scenic bits.

I plan do go camping as I have borrowed a large tent from my daughter and am taking a inflatable mattress for comfort. I was going to go B&B but this is cheaper. I will be planning stops only 2 days in advance of each one.

Hope some of you will come.

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I am booked into campsite as well for the nights of the 13th and 14th, I also have not planned very much yet but will not be going through France. I will PM you closer to departure time and we can maybe meet up in Italy or in the worst case in the camp site.

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K100LT Notts wrote:My proposed route will be either Calais/Troyes/Lyon/Millau and then on to Rome or if any wish to join me I can easily change it to Calais/Le Mans etc. Thanks to the Crazy Frog post I will be going down the free autoroute in the middle either from Lyon or Le Mans.

If you go by Le Mans to Millau you will get the scenery. If you go by Troyes to Lyon, you will go across the Beaujolais/Burgundy region and you will get drank. You cannot ride there and not stop to taste the wine... Italian Meet 13-15 September 2013 in Rome to Celebrate the Birth of the K-bike 292303

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Anybody crossing France should contact me with their itinerary. In case of problem I can find French K100 riders to provide assistance. Just in case...

I can also post on French forum to see if anybody is going the same route and want riding mates, fellows, buddies...

CF

K100LT Notts · 46 Across France Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:41 pm

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The reason for Lyon is that it is supposed to have some of the best food - There goes the diet again Sad

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K100LT Notts wrote:The reason for Lyon is that it is supposed to have some of the best food - There goes the diet again

Don't worry, the K will carry the extra weight no problem with room for a few good bottles of Claret. . . . .

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K100LT Notts wrote:The reason for Lyon is that it is supposed to have some of the best food - There goes the diet again

This is right, Lyon is the capital of the gastronomy in France. Choice will be difficult as I just checked and they have only 1474 restaurants Twisted Evil

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Here is a site of interest for you: Weight watcher in UK

CF

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I go from Tarragona, Spain for the Riviera, to Rome.
See you on the road

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enjoy kuk ....
another fantastic tour ..

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