A trip to Auvergne for the Hayabusa / XX meeting in France - BARF

ADonf! · 08-16-2005, 06:51 AM

It took me time to finally put the picts together but here they are.

Last month I went to central France with the Hayabusa, loaded with T-shirts, for a three day bash at a biker's lodge, owned by a dutch guy. I went for A 800 mile trip accross France, using only back roads. No picts of the roads, as I really had to get going, but ehere are the ones of the stay.

There I met with super nice couple of brits John and Dawn. We had a blast the first night and got a lot of beer to drink. Sadly they had to witness the only accident of the meeting, that, even more sadly, ended up with one dead motorcyclist and two others badly hurt. Some dude fell asleep in his car after a long trip and was heading in the ditch when he hit the bikes. RIP Patrick.

Leaving for the trip I got the Busa loaded with 120 T-shirts.

400 miles later I arrived just in time to see the rain. It started about two minutes upon my arrival. The motorcycle gods where with me.

First bikes to come. Needless to say that my license plate went noticed.

Next morning I saw this XX and noticed the exquisit paint job on it. Later that day it's owner passed away while riding it. Cool dude too.

Ready to take off. There were 41 XX, 12 Busas and some other bikes. The yellow jacket belongs to one of the guys that took care of road security. They did an awsome job at blocking intersections. We rode 4 groups of about 20 bikes each and met at various spots.

John, from Cheafield, England. Probably puzzled by all that french talking. Holala John.

Cadoudal, showing off his colors. This guy is LAAAARGE.

ADonf! · 08-16-2005, 06:57 AM

That paint job was impeccable. The owner went through the trouble of filling the blinkers hole...I would have gotten a nice set of shark skins myself

French and Brits finally made up.

Arriving at the restaurant. That road was insane, and upon arrival, another busa and I went back down and up at a slighly faster speed than when we were in the group. Rhaaaaaaa, Lovelyyyy.

The restaurant. We were 115 people and we all ate warm at the same time. Amazing job. Plus we got to eat traditionnal Auvergnate food. Yum!

This lady put a pretty cool show. Her instrument is called a "Vielle a roue" Weird sound kinda like a violin fucked an accordeon.

The girls waiting

Good to see her with me again

Graffe · 08-16-2005, 07:47 AM

Great pics and great to see you post Adonf! Hope your move back home was good. How are things back there? I'm betting you don't miss us one bit.

Sane_Man · 08-16-2005, 08:12 AM

Great pictures, especially of the Busa's.

wilit · 08-16-2005, 08:13 AM

Great pictures.

I'd be really interested in hearing the details of having your bike shipped over there. Like cost, time, and red tape.

keithlee21 · 08-16-2005, 09:27 AM

Philippe, hey great pics! Man, I wish I never sold my bike! When you coming back?

kt157 · 08-16-2005, 10:06 AM

did u get to hit the autobahn?

lefty · 08-16-2005, 10:13 AM

Great pics!!!

zefflyn · 08-16-2005, 10:37 AM

Awesome, the piscine couverte is the best kind!

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weak_link · 08-16-2005, 11:59 AM

nice pics, thx for sharing. looks like a great trip and kudos for having the balls to schlep your scoot over there and go for it.

eeeeek · 08-16-2005, 12:01 PM

Great to hear from you again! Do you have any good shots of your bike at night?

ADonf! · 08-16-2005, 01:29 PM

Inside Spoontonik in the Creek

No piscine couverte and no autobahn for me yet. I might, however, get to Germany in Nov. I sure hope to hit some cool parts of happy freeway.

Grffe, I sure miss California, but this place is cool too and I got family here. I just bought an appartment and I am redoing the inside. Fun activity indeed. I took picts of the last weekend trip, I shall put them together for the web.

MrGiff · 08-16-2005, 01:46 PM

Nice Pics! The trip looks like it was fun.

eeeeek · 08-16-2005, 02:48 PM

Very cool!

Philippe, scuseme and I will be heading to France once the racing season is over (one of our Wedding gifts). Should we wait for spring or hit it in the fall?

EastBayDave · 08-17-2005, 05:54 AM

Hello Philippe,

Thanks for the pics; good to hear from you!

Dave

08-16-2005, 06:51 AM	#1
ADonf! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fredomese Riviera Motorcycles: Schoolbusa Name:	A trip to Auvergne for the Hayabusa / XX meeting in France It took me time to finally put the picts together but here they are. Last month I went to central France with the Hayabusa, loaded with T-shirts, for a three day bash at a biker's lodge, owned by a dutch guy. I went for A 800 mile trip accross France, using only back roads. No picts of the roads, as I really had to get going, but ehere are the ones of the stay. There I met with super nice couple of brits John and Dawn. We had a blast the first night and got a lot of beer to drink. Sadly they had to witness the only accident of the meeting, that, even more sadly, ended up with one dead motorcyclist and two others badly hurt. Some dude fell asleep in his car after a long trip and was heading in the ditch when he hit the bikes. RIP Patrick. Leaving for the trip I got the Busa loaded with 120 T-shirts. 400 miles later I arrived just in time to see the rain. It started about two minutes upon my arrival. The motorcycle gods where with me. First bikes to come. Needless to say that my license plate went noticed. Next morning I saw this XX and noticed the exquisit paint job on it. Later that day it's owner passed away while riding it. Cool dude too. Ready to take off. There were 41 XX, 12 Busas and some other bikes. The yellow jacket belongs to one of the guys that took care of road security. They did an awsome job at blocking intersections. We rode 4 groups of about 20 bikes each and met at various spots. John, from Cheafield, England. Probably puzzled by all that french talking. Holala John. Cadoudal, showing off his colors. This guy is LAAAARGE. __________________ If you don't look where you are going, you go somewhere else.

08-16-2005, 06:57 AM	#2
ADonf! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fredomese Riviera Motorcycles: Schoolbusa Name:	That paint job was impeccable. The owner went through the trouble of filling the blinkers hole...I would have gotten a nice set of shark skins myself French and Brits finally made up. Arriving at the restaurant. That road was insane, and upon arrival, another busa and I went back down and up at a slighly faster speed than when we were in the group. Rhaaaaaaa, Lovelyyyy. The restaurant. We were 115 people and we all ate warm at the same time. Amazing job. Plus we got to eat traditionnal Auvergnate food. Yum! This lady put a pretty cool show. Her instrument is called a "Vielle a roue" Weird sound kinda like a violin fucked an accordeon. The girls waiting Good to see her with me again __________________ If you don't look where you are going, you go somewhere else.

08-16-2005, 07:47 AM	#3
Graffe Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sky Londa Motorcycles: 2000 Ducati 996 Mono, XR650 Name:	Great pics and great to see you post Adonf! Hope your move back home was good. How are things back there? I'm betting you don't miss us one bit. __________________ Never Forget

08-16-2005, 08:12 AM	#4
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08-16-2005, 08:13 AM	#5
wilit Veteran Contributor + + Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 37.78514° N 122.40100° W Motorcycles: '01 SV650S '12 350 EXCF Name: Ryan	Great pictures. I'd be really interested in hearing the details of having your bike shipped over there. Like cost, time, and red tape. __________________ "If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr. "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Franklin "You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom." - Malcom X "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" - Benjamin Franklin "Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation." - James Madison

08-16-2005, 09:27 AM	#6
keithlee21 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area Motorcycles: rocket powered tri-cycle Name:	Philippe, hey great pics! Man, I wish I never sold my bike! When you coming back?

08-16-2005, 10:06 AM	#7
kt157 Veteran Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: BayArea Motorcycles: 600RR SOLD :o( Name:	did u get to hit the autobahn?

08-16-2005, 10:13 AM	#8
lefty Veteran Founding Member Contributor+++ Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Menlo Park, CA USA Motorcycles: '05 ZRX1200 Name: Ed	Great pics!!! __________________ "The moral progress of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.'' Mohandas Gandhi Honorary Member of the TMU (Trouble Makers Union) local 650. I LOVE DOGS!!!!!

08-16-2005, 11:59 AM	#10
weak_link Hugh Jasole Mod Alumni Contributor +++ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brentwood Motorcycles: Multistrada 1200S Touring Name: Eric	nice pics, thx for sharing. looks like a great trip and kudos for having the balls to schlep your scoot over there and go for it. __________________ "WOW! This crash is going awesome!"---our very own Liam Save the ta-ta's

08-16-2005, 01:29 PM	#12
ADonf! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fredomese Riviera Motorcycles: Schoolbusa Name:	Inside Spoontonik in the Creek No piscine couverte and no autobahn for me yet. I might, however, get to Germany in Nov. I sure hope to hit some cool parts of happy freeway. Grffe, I sure miss California, but this place is cool too and I got family here. I just bought an appartment and I am redoing the inside. Fun activity indeed. I took picts of the last weekend trip, I shall put them together for the web. __________________ If you don't look where you are going, you go somewhere else.

08-16-2005, 01:46 PM	#13
MrGiff Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: earth Motorcycles: 4 hamsters and a can of tuna Name:	Nice Pics! The trip looks like it was fun.

08-17-2005, 05:54 AM	#15
EastBayDave - Kawasaki Fanatic - Founding Member From the heart Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Lorenzo, CA "The Mudflats" Motorcycles: ZRX1200 Name: "Dave"	Hello Philippe, Thanks for the pics; good to hear from you! Dave __________________ Enjoy the ride!

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