Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Introductions => Topic started by: JohnnyTh on August 28, 2012, 07:45:40 PM

Title: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 28, 2012, 07:45:40 PM
Hello from Norway. I feel like i should say somthing here as i have been lurking the forum for a while and read it all soon. Hope you are able to read my limitd english.

Bought a 08 GTR last week. As a nice upgrade from my 92 zzr1100. Each mile i spend on the GTR the more i love it. Sure there is some issues but overall im extremly happy.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/7d12071a71acc8de695c379ad356857e.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on August 28, 2012, 07:51:58 PM
Welcome JohnnyTh, if you have been lurking for some time you will already know that you have just joined the Asylum  :mfr_lol:

Where abouts in Norway are you ...I have a good friend outside Oslo

Nice ZZR BTW  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 28, 2012, 08:27:56 PM
 :185: Johnny, a great looking black GTR there.  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 28, 2012, 08:44:35 PM
Hi
Thank you for the welcomes. I live way south in norway about 6 hr from Oslo. Less on a GTR:)
I like this forum, very informative. I already learned that the black GTR's is faster:)

One thing i would like to know is how to adjust the mirrors. Think mine is stuck.

Already had some of it in bits as i instaled my 660 and autocom. Thanks to the helpfull post here i was suprised to find so much room under the seat.

The bike have had two previous ovners, first one was Kawasaki Norway and used as a demo bike. Then it was bought by a Kawasaki dealer and used by ovner as his private bike/demo.
The seat is kawasaki gel and at first i did not like it but now its ok. Also came with a kawasaki gtr cover. Witch is handy as i work on oilrigs and park at the airport for 2 weeks at the time.

Im sure il have loads of questions in the future

Somthing funny.. Im slling the ZZR on a norwegian site. And today i was contacted by this dude in Manchester. He want me to give him my paypal and then have the bike shipped to UK. Funny thing is that you can buy a ZZR for 1/3 of the cost in norway. If its to good to be true it most likly is to good to be

Cheers
Cheers

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: viper on August 29, 2012, 09:23:01 AM
hi, my mirrors , just push the glass around with your fingers, mine were a bit stiff the first time i did this
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Hans on August 29, 2012, 11:48:55 AM
Hej Johnny.

Velkommen til 1400GTR UK forum. Dejligt med nogle flere deltagere som taler sammen sprog! Jeg har fulgt dette forum i snart 2. år - tja, siden jeg købte min nye GTR1400. Har forsøgt at finde nogle gode Fora på nettet, men må blankt erkende, at dette site er langt at foretrække. Der findes et andet UK site, men der sker ikke så meget der. Og så findes der også et tysk forum, men der føler man sig bestemt ikke velkommen.

Dette fora er meget informativ og alle er meget flinke - både til generel snik-snak men også når der skal drøftes tekniske ting. Jeg håber du nyder din GTR og får kørt nogle herlige ture i det norske. I har jo mange skønne veje oppe hos jer. Jeg plejer som regel at sætte kursen sydover til Tyskland eller alperne. Harzen er også et område jeg elsker at besøge.

På grund af vores høje afgifter på BIL og MC her i danmark, så findes der ikke så mange GTR-ejere. Og bare for at give dig en ide´om hvilke priser vi betaler for en ny GTR1400 her i landet, så skal du smide ca. dkr. 320.000,- inden du forlader butikken. Det er en vel fair pris hvor man virkelig skal have lysten. Og i den prisklasse finder du jo mange alternativer, f.eks. BMW's K1300GT samt den nye K1600GT.  Jeg valgte GTR'en pga. den overall performance og ikke mindst for det flotte design - som jeg personligt synes er langt pænere end f.eks. BMW, Yamaha mv.  Jeg har forøvrigt kørt Honda i mange år (VFR800) og købte den nye Hayabusa i 08'. Busaen solgte jeg og skiftede til GTR, idet "touring" kom mere i fokus, men stadig opretholdt mulighed for "hurtig kørsel" - hvilket GTR'en jo i den grad kan gøre!

Jeg har haft min GTR siden maj måned 2011 og har aldrig fortrudt ét eneste sekund. Det er en herlig MC!

Jeg har dog foretaget nogle ændringer på cyklen. F.eks. har jeg monteret en GPS (TomTom Urban Rider EU) på et alu-rack ved styret. Så har jeg skiftet frontglas til en 11cm højere røgfarvet model, hvilket giver bedre beskyttelse for vind/regn. Jeg har tilkøbt den store topcase til vores lange ture. Har tilføjete varme til sæde - og min model har jo standard varme i styr, hvilket du ikke har std. på en 08' model. Det kan varmt anbefales. Ellers har jeg holdt cyklen nogenlunde standard for at opretholde stabil drift.   Arbejder meget med MC dæk og har prøvet forskellige løsninger på GTR'en. De org. Bridgestone dur' bare slet ikke. Hvis man skal anvende Bridgestone til sin GTR, så skal man vælge BT23, men jeg vil faktisk anbefale at du overvejer Michelin PR3 - hvis du da ikke allerede har dem monteret? De dæk passer perfekt til cyklen og gør, at dens performance går hånd i hånd med den adfærd man typisk bruger til cyklen. Dvs. lange stræk, kurvekørsel, godt grip i både vamt, koldt og vådt vejr. Det er og bliver de bedste dæk!

Velkommen til og hyggeligt at hilse på dig!

And now... let's change back to English! The above was just a short intro to Johnny about this GTR forum in our "nearly" native lingo... Denmark and Norway lingo is just like south & north in UK! After all... we're all viking's - and you guys - are just the leftovers from one of our many visits to UK!

Enjoy!  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 29, 2012, 12:07:36 PM
Takk mosegaard

Price on a new GTR in norway is about 288 000nkr so expensive here to.  And is not common here.    I would love to try a GTR with a higer screen. As the one i have feel to low.

Might need to push harder on the mirrors
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: mecki on August 29, 2012, 12:36:59 PM

Quote from: JohnnyTh on August 29, 2012, 12:07:36 PM
Might need to push harder on the mirrors

Hi and welcome.
I thought the same about the mirrors at first and was afraid to break something if I push too hard.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on August 30, 2012, 03:48:53 PM
Hello Johhny .. you are of course most welcome... nice to have you here ... shame you got the wrong coloured Gtr but never mind !!  :smiley:
Norway sounds nice on a Gtr !  :cool:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 30, 2012, 09:26:21 PM
Pop over here on your GTR il give you a tour of the south west bikeroads:)

We have places like this here. Even if its not a perfect bike road its still impresive.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/84012F73-B7E3-4471-AEFF-0556E92E1572-200-00000012F26CD985.jpg)

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kwikasfuki on August 30, 2012, 10:13:42 PM
Hi and welcome Johnny.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Mean1400 on November 20, 2012, 03:04:39 AM
Hi Johnny and welcome to the forum!

I'm from Stockholm, Sweden so if you or anybody else go pass Stockholm, please call. Also nice to here from Mosegaard. I'm also new to the bike and the forum and have spent some time buying gear to mount during the winter.

Terrible prices on the GTR in Norway...! I bought my 2011 with 495 km on meter for 112.000 SEK.

Regards
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on November 20, 2012, 09:07:40 AM
Welcome Johnny!

Glad you're enjoying your GTR - and I must also agree that the ZZR was also a cracking bike  :yes:

Cheers from Italia

Ros
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on November 20, 2012, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: Mean1400 on November 20, 2012, 03:04:39 AM
Hi Johnny and welcome to the forum!

I'm from Stockholm, Sweden so if you or anybody else go pass Stockholm, please call. Also nice to here from Mosegaard. I'm also new to the bike and the forum and have spent some time buying gear to mount during the winter.

Terrible prices on the GTR in Norway...! I bought my 2011 with 495 km on meter for 112.000 SEK.

Regards

Thanx for the invitation. Actuly i was in Stockholm 6 weeks ago. But next time il give you a shoult. Maube il go back to buy a Rukka Armas jacket as its £300 cheeper in sweden
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on December 04, 2012, 08:08:32 PM
Hello Johnny and WELCOME to our madhouse ... nice looking bike you have there ... goes with those nice looking roads  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: 100milesaway on December 04, 2012, 08:56:22 PM
 :185: Johnny, Glad you have joined us, lots of help and assistance on here if needed, enjoy the bike and the forum.     :banana:                    Just a note could you please polish your exhaust pipes, they spoil the looks :smiley: of a very nice bike :mfr_lol:                 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 05, 2012, 05:10:13 PM
polsh my exhaust pipes.... right i have nothing better to do
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: zedmeister on December 05, 2012, 09:13:15 PM
Welcome  -- Norway 12 points.


PS - The voices lied  -- Blue is fastest
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 05, 2012, 10:33:46 PM
normaly its Norway 0 points :laugh:

I dont know what colour is the fastes one but black is more then fast enough for me. Atleast on the roads we have aound here. Next year im planing a Erope tour so maybe il find out if black is fast enugh there.  :innocent:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Stoner on December 06, 2012, 11:07:24 AM
Welcome!

Mine Connie is black too....

:banana: :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 11, 2012, 08:21:06 PM
christmas pressent for my GTR arived by mail today. hope it will look ok.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/3b77f8ed9e23e7a4078d7fb04ce071f4.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 11, 2012, 08:29:06 PM
Thought i would share with you what i do when im not riding my GTR. and that is to restore military vehicles.

this is a the result of last winters work.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/008-8.jpg)

it was totaly rusted out when i bought it and used 5kg weldthred welding in the new steel. Im a sheet metal worker and have a small shop so i can make all parts myself.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/001-7.jpg)

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/001-10.jpg)

nothing feels as good as taking a newly restored truck out of the shop for the first time :gunsmilie:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on December 11, 2012, 09:05:37 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on December 11, 2012, 08:21:06 PM
christmas pressent for my GTR arived by mail today. hope it will look ok.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/3b77f8ed9e23e7a4078d7fb04ce071f4.jpg)

Should be OK once you get it painted...
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on December 12, 2012, 07:43:08 AM
Good luck with the Jeep resto, it looks like there's a big job ahead of you there   :clap:

More pics as you progress would be good please
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 12, 2012, 12:06:08 PM
Thanx. Always nice to know someone is interested in what you do beside riding a bike.

Here is a pic of a dodge weapon carrier i restored in 2010. It was a full frame off resturation. Used 35 liters of paint on it. It have won a few norwegian awards, including Best Resturation 2010. Kinda proud of that :clap:

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/026-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on December 12, 2012, 02:25:25 PM
WOW !...excellent,   I love any kind of resto ...two wheels or four  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 15, 2012, 10:46:42 PM
On monday im leaving for work snd will be away untill new years eve, so we celebrated christmas today. And i got my pressents. Wife did good and got me a givi t480 tank bag.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/7267416ba0e5245e89184e7ff1bb4a5a.jpg)

Need to get it mounted tomorrow.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 09, 2013, 02:27:22 PM
made a camra mount today using RAM.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/E5BC9B42-EBB7-49C8-B692-6A1E0E3841F4-228-0000003B788BDCB2.jpg)

The ram mount that came with my Zumo660 was a perfect fit on the handlebars. Did not expect it to fit this good. the curve of the mount fits perfectly over the original clutch handebar bracket.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: MarkyMark on January 09, 2013, 06:07:46 PM
welcome

I think I would be happier on my XT660Z Tenere on your interesting roads.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 09, 2013, 08:01:37 PM
Honestly i dont see the need. Gtr should be fine
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: beegee on January 09, 2013, 08:26:40 PM
 :agree:
Quote from: JohnnyTh on January 09, 2013, 08:01:37 PM
Honestly i dont see the need. Gtr should be fine
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: MarkyMark on January 17, 2013, 01:49:45 PM
Sure the GTR would be fine. Given the chance, I would ride that road on any bike I owned.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 23, 2013, 09:55:14 AM
The bike trip of the year is now set. Beginning of may im hedding to Turkey. Route will be Norway-Denmark-Germany-The Czech Republic-Slovakia-Romania-Bulgaria-Turkey.
The return im not so sure about but i will start with Turkey-Greece, after that maybe over to Italy.

Should be good.

Any tips and advice is much appreciatet. Anything såecial i should think about concerni gthe GTR?

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on January 23, 2013, 10:26:25 AM
Tip ?....ride safely, and enjoy

Advice ?....Don't forget to take plenty pictures

Requirement ?....A detailed report on your return will be required  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: coman37 on January 23, 2013, 11:26:19 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on January 23, 2013, 09:55:14 AM
The bike trip of the year is now set. Beginning of may im hedding to Turkey. Route will be Norway-Denmark-Germany-The Czech Republic-Slovakia-Romania-Bulgaria-Turkey.
The return im not so sure about but i will start with Turkey-Greece, after that maybe over to Italy.

Should be good.

Any tips and advice is much appreciatet. Anything såecial i should think about concerni gthe GTR?

Hi Johnny,

   sounds like a great trip, planned something similar myself but only got as far as Croatia, as was just too far in the time allowed.

  How long will your trip be, how many miles a day, m-ways/tolls or the scenic route. Any must see places/museums etc. Are you timing it to incorporate the GP or WSB at Brno.
 
   Fit new tyres before you go,

Coman
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 23, 2013, 11:49:52 AM
im planing 4 weeks. that include a week with family in Turkey. 1 week down and 12 days back. On the way down i plan to do a Iron butt Saddle Score doing North of Denmark to Budapest (1680km) in 24 hrs. If i can do that i only need a avrage of 400km the next 6 days. Depending on work i might have more time. But the 12 days going back should give me time for some sightsing.

I dont have much set points i want to see. dont know much about the area. but would like to ride  Transfagarasan . I understand it might not be open this early but that should only be the top. Or Transalpinia :grin: Im a war history buff so need to reserch that and see if there is anything special i wana se. My daughter is into Vampiers so might need to find Count Vlads castle :smiley: and get here som pics

Coman how much time did you have?

My tyres have 2/3 left. was hoping not to replace them before leaving but buy new somwhere down there. Will be cheeper then Norway to, evrything is
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: coman37 on January 23, 2013, 12:21:27 PM
Hi Johnny,

    I only had 2 weeks, Essex to Calais to Poland to meet mate coming from Stockholm. Down to Brno for the MotoGP. Trundle thro' Slovak, etc to Split. Ferry to Ancona for the WSB at Vallelunga, Trundle thro Europe, mate heads N to home, I head E to home.

        Really fancy the trip to Turkey (I would love to do Afghanistan as it was in the 60's-70's) (watch the Man Who Would Be King with Sean Connery and Michael Caine, great country with great scenery and great people before religion reared its ugly head), but finding mates who can afford the time or the cost of a trip like that is difficult.

Not into the Iron Butt thing, clocking up miles just for the sake of it. If I am travelling I want to see the country and its people and thats means very flexible timetable. I never pre-book rooms apart from the race meet accom' .

Have a good safe trip and as they all say post pics upon your return

Coman
           
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 23, 2013, 08:45:03 PM
the iron butt thing is only becurse i want to cover some miles the first day and i have been to this area many times before. and want more time on the route after Budapest. So i thought why not give it a go :)
I wish i had a mate that would do somthign like this with me, but all my mate think a 2 hr ride is a realy long ride :)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 27, 2013, 08:45:20 PM
finaly mangage to make a pic from google maps. this is my planed route in may

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/tyrkiatura_zpsc5a5caee.png)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on January 28, 2013, 01:50:21 PM
That looks like a decent journey !  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on January 28, 2013, 05:59:01 PM
Norway's calling us too.

Booked a cruise yesterday for August!!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 28, 2013, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: Winston Smith on January 28, 2013, 05:59:01 PM
Norway's calling us too.

Booked a cruise yesterday for August!!

where to? from where? how? hive me some details  :gun_bandana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on January 28, 2013, 06:17:23 PM
Harwich, England; Oslo, Norway; Stavanger, Norway; Flam, Norway; Alesund, Norway; Geiranger, Norway; Olden, Norway; Bergen, Norway; Harwich
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 28, 2013, 07:13:40 PM
Sometimes the English cruise ships visit my home town. But not this time. But your gona see some great sights.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on January 28, 2013, 08:54:56 PM
Thanks Johnny - Really excited about it!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: pistole on January 28, 2013, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on January 23, 2013, 09:55:14 AM
Any tips and advice is much appreciatet. Anything såecial i should think about concerni gthe GTR?

- yo , good luck with your trip.

- the little that I have learned from a recent trip :

1. you must be well and healthy.
2. your bike (esp tyres) must be equally healthy,
3. if its a muti day ride : plan your longer routes at the start. Ie , you will ride shorter and shorter legs as you go on. Its generally planning for fatigue and also a creeping feeling of wanting to go home ...
4. if you're riding alone , learn to adopt the "far from home and alone pace" - ie , unfamiliar stretches and bends , you will ride at a pace where you WILL NOT drop the bike. Drop her even at a slow speed and break off your gear pedal in the middle of no where = you're sunk.
5. hotels : plan ahead , book ahead and ask ahead whether there is safe parking for your bike. You DO NOT want to wake up to a disabled bike.
6. packing : on a bike , you will look and smell like crap , no matter what. So , don't bother to pack nice new clothes .. pack as little as you can (clothing can be easily washed in the hotel tub and hung and they will dry ready for the next day's riding) , but pack as much tools as you can bear with,
7. the GTR's "range to empty" computer readings are very accurate (but the gauge is not accurate - ie, half a tank's reading on the gauge does NOT mean half range). So , plan your fuel stops in advance. You are NOT lost if you have fuel.
8. GPS on a motorcycle is god - send. Reading a map requires stopping (and stopping alot will increase your riding time ALOT). And when you're desperate , running out of time and daylight is fading = you will fall back onto the GPS to get you there.
9. Get a GoPro camera , stick it onto the top of your helmet. You will treasure its recordings.
10. Have fun and call the family everyday.

.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on January 31, 2013, 09:18:51 AM
thanx, lots of good advise there :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 05, 2013, 04:09:24 PM
oh i think my new PDM60, is at the post office. Wife is on her way to pick it up. Cant wait to install it this weekend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UES2kHp9so (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UES2kHp9so)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on February 05, 2013, 07:58:18 PM
That looks like an excellent product, as easy to install as a 'Fuzeblock'...shame about the crap film production/camera work though

The only reference to price that I can see is that its RRSP is $109.00 which seems reasonable
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 05, 2013, 08:16:50 PM
Aye, that film is crap. Il keep you informed how it works out.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 11, 2013, 08:43:26 PM
Installed my grip puppies today. And i must say thank you for the tip. Feels like they where made for my hands now!  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on February 12, 2013, 05:14:19 PM
I swear by them, I'm sure it was Boomer who first mentioned them on here to me.  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on February 12, 2013, 08:12:18 PM
I love 'em too they're comfy and make the grips a better size for my fat mitts  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 03, 2013, 07:05:04 PM
Finaly its pring in Norway and i was finaly able to ride the bike the 8 hr insted of flying. 2C in the morning but sunny and dry roads.

But on a local sightseeing ride i did find a few icy bits of road.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/50C7BEBD-25CE-4170-B397-3255B48F6707-2599-000002F088C38AE0_zpsb253b050.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on April 03, 2013, 09:45:41 PM
Eeek !!   :shocked:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on April 03, 2013, 10:50:27 PM
Blimey that looks nasty .... did you see that Ros ? SNOW !!!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on April 04, 2013, 09:18:05 AM
LOL@Rusty   :clap:

This is not as bad, but when it's too hot I have to ride up a large mountain to cool down...

(http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t328/rosbif_2000/GTR1400/RichBikeSnow2.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on April 04, 2013, 09:39:39 AM
I bet that was colder than your usual ride out Ros
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on April 04, 2013, 02:39:48 PM
Slightly... Still didn't stop me from wearing my summer mesh trousers though :)

Mind you, that's all I have... 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 04, 2013, 10:17:48 PM
Johnny, what do you mean you found a few icy bits of road :shocked: the whole bloody road is covered in the white stuff. I've seen less shut down airports!!!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 05, 2013, 05:44:44 AM
Quote from: Lonewolf on April 04, 2013, 10:17:48 PM
Johnny, what do you mean you found a few icy bits of road :shocked: the whole bloody road is covered in the white stuff. I've seen less shut down airports!!!

Lol.

I mean it was only a cuple of places that was 50 m long or so. There was no sunlight here.
Road was great between the icy bits. I belive norwegians are more tolerant of icy roads the most UK drivers  :ninja:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 23, 2013, 11:08:14 AM
Today i have succesfully replaced the tyre presure battery in the rear wheel. And put on a new roadpilot 3 tyre.
How many miles fo you guys get from the rp4?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on April 23, 2013, 04:57:08 PM
Pilot Road 3, I get about 8,000 miles (13,000Km) from the rear tyre.
Front lasts about 12,000 miles (19,000Km)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Andrew-MP on April 23, 2013, 05:23:24 PM
I get just under 250 miles!!  :cry:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on April 24, 2013, 12:29:46 PM
Quote from: Andrew-MP on April 23, 2013, 05:23:24 PM
I get just under 250 miles!!  :cry:
Then you need to stop screwing your tyres!  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Richard on April 24, 2013, 01:47:56 PM
Quote from: Andrew-MP on April 23, 2013, 05:23:24 PM
I get just under 250 miles!!  :cry:

250! is it worth leaving the tyre shop car park?  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 24, 2013, 11:55:47 PM
Quote from: Andrew-MP on April 23, 2013, 05:23:24 PM
I get just under 250 miles!!  :cry:

:mfr_lol:  surely that should say 2500 miles. I remember Kevin used to say he got about the 3000 mile mark on a PR3.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Andrew-MP on April 25, 2013, 08:16:03 AM
It not funny at all!!  As it is ONLY 250 miles on account of several untimely punctures.   :mfr_lol:

Thanks to Winston though, I am running on them repaired and I now have my last one at the dealers just waiting......

2500? I can only dream.    :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 25, 2013, 01:27:24 PM
Andrew,  :oops:  sorry, I thought that was a typo. Even so, if I only got 2500 miles out of one I'd be miffed. I put some PR3's on in March 2012 and I'm still running on them now 8k miles later and they still look good and perform well.   :popcorn:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: mecki on April 25, 2013, 03:28:28 PM
Quote from: Lonewolf on April 25, 2013, 01:27:24 PM
Andrew,  :oops:  sorry, I thought that was a typo. Even so, if I only got 2500 miles out of one I'd be miffed. I put some PR3's on in March 2012 and I'm still running on them now 8k miles later and they still look good and perform well.   :popcorn:

Yeah, but you also have to clean only the back of your helmet after a ride.  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 25, 2013, 03:54:49 PM
mecki, ask 2kwacks, I can get a wriggle on when needed. I just usually choose not to, steady eddie by name and by nature.  :scooter:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 27, 2013, 06:51:40 PM
My daughter made a video to day from todays ride. Not great bikeing roads but you get atleast to see a tiny bit of this part of Norway where i live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfEab60HMaY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfEab60HMaY)

ps. its her music not mine
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on April 27, 2013, 08:31:10 PM
Great video clip Johnny....I have to agree with you about the choice of backing music which reminded me of these two back in the early 60s  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-YOmaAbZE
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 27, 2013, 09:52:57 PM
I think it is them!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 29, 2013, 06:45:14 PM
Interesting choice of music your daughter has... :wacko: Good to see the Rukka gear getting an airing.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on April 29, 2013, 09:05:00 PM
+1 ... Nice to see your Rukka Jacket .. and the music ? A little strange but you know what ... I really like it !! :yes: :yes:
Ps ... Nice place you live in !
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on April 29, 2013, 09:38:57 PM
Rukka - another +!!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 30, 2013, 12:01:47 AM
Aparently it was a experiment. I bought her i Macbokk and she speed up the music just to see if she could. Not suposed to be like that:)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Rusty on May 01, 2013, 03:04:40 PM
Cool !  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 01, 2013, 03:23:54 PM
Panniers packed, hotgrips fitted, my new calsci large screen is cut down 45mm and the bike is ready for my ride of my lifetime.  Hope to be able to post some pic as i go. Depending on wifi access.

Might be more pic on facebook if anyone  want o add me. Name is johnny thjomoe (thjømøe)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on May 01, 2013, 04:39:37 PM
Have a fun and SAFE ride Johnny.  :biker3:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 02, 2013, 07:45:31 AM
Yep, have a great time Johnny,      :biker3:   and remember to post some pics when you return
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 02, 2013, 02:48:23 PM
will do. i also try to do a ride report here. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881563

if you want to have a look.

need to log off time to get on the ferry!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 02, 2013, 03:31:57 PM
Fantastic Johnny, I have bookmarked your post on the advrider forum and will be watching your reports,

Enjoy yourself my friend, ride safe  :smiley:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 02, 2013, 04:51:59 PM
Quote from: olde coney on May 02, 2013, 03:31:57 PM
Fantastic Johnny, I have bookmarked your post on the advrider forum and will be watching your reports,

Enjoy yourself my friend, ride safe  :smiley:


Me too.  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 08, 2013, 04:40:55 AM
There is a first for evrything, I crossed a small river. You dont need to BMW to do that!

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/58b446cc3c82e2ccba3a514bc2bc0ccf_zps26652e77.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 08, 2013, 06:35:39 AM
 :clap: there's a lot of things you don't need a BMW for  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 08, 2013, 07:59:58 AM
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/302_zpse308cb03.jpg)

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/296_zps520db640.jpg)

Transfagarasen was closed at the top, but i did get to ride almost all off the north side.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 08, 2013, 09:59:12 AM
Nice one, I've been following your write up on the other forum, interesting photos.  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 08, 2013, 11:10:35 AM
Brilliant johnny, I've been reading your reports and looking at the pictures which are superb  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 09, 2013, 09:21:40 PM
Visited Istanbul today. That was interesting, to say the least. The GTR even acted like the local scooters.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tommytool on May 11, 2013, 07:20:06 AM
Reminds me of my solo trip to Morocco. Riding with mates is great but the excitement of doing a big trip on your own is a real buzz.

I liked reading your report as well.

Journey on and have a safe ride back home!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 11, 2013, 12:28:44 PM
noticed today that one of the brackets holding the windscreen was gone. screws where still there but the rest was gone.  Will see on monday if its possible to get a new one in 2 days. if not i just need to do a temporary fix.

Local Kawa dealer would look into it. Today the bike is with them for a oil change and all filters. They promised a full service, including all filters. but im not sure how much i should put into that. Price was only £120
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 11, 2013, 06:36:16 PM
Johnny, do you mean the plastic cover over the actual mounting bolt?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 11, 2013, 06:47:58 PM
yes thats the one.

They cleaned it to and i could hardly recognice it. Did not look like the same bike.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/null_zps77ff0b48.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 17, 2013, 06:47:14 AM
Exploring Taurus mountains

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/bcacd24f343167b44150cf511028c205_zps4c1c5ee8.jpg)

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/3ad0d50c4455f2199594688361bf56a7_zpsfbbc2da0.jpg)

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/3a1f6ccbbe55d8855efbe5bf13f1ce34_zps5b9b9a9a.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on May 17, 2013, 10:14:07 AM
Do you think the plastic piece was stolen or was it broken off?
It's not important for holding the screen on.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 17, 2013, 03:23:34 PM
it was broken off. It was there when i left that morning.  Are you sure its not important for holding the screen. It did look like it was moving more on that side when it was broken off.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 17, 2013, 09:42:08 PM
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/Jt049_zpsb4a21ab0.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Richard on May 18, 2013, 12:07:29 AM
 :biker3: great trip, nice pics.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 18, 2013, 05:53:45 AM
thanx. please forgive me for only linking to the ADV forum. To much work to write it two places :)

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 18, 2013, 03:52:08 PM
I'll be linking to the ADV site from home when I return and I'll catch up then
Good luck ride safe
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 19, 2013, 08:46:35 PM
Not had time to write much, but today i let my GTR have om rest and spent 7 hours exploring dirt roads and trails on a 250 Honda

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/P1190765_zps44d5d399.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on May 20, 2013, 01:24:18 PM
If you are worried about the screen moving too much, remove the 2 smaller screws, put some washers with some rubber underneath them and then fit them again.
Have a fun holiday and enjoy the ride home.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 30, 2013, 07:50:39 AM
Im home again. 11000km later. No big issues with the bike exept the windscreen and a stuck brake light on the rear brake that needed atention on the road.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on May 30, 2013, 11:28:01 AM
Welcome back Johnny. Sounds like it was an awesome trip.
Did you get the screen sorted with a new plastic piece?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 30, 2013, 11:44:02 AM
Johnny, 11000km, that is one hell of a trip, now its time for me to read your write up on the other forum from start to finish. Congratulates, the GTR clearly is a grand tourer! .  :clap:




I'd like to challenge others, (they know who they are)  :whistling:  to do that on a ZZR. 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 30, 2013, 12:03:44 PM
Fixed the screen temperarly with 2 rubber washers.

The ride report is a little behind, i have just entered Greece in the report. My card reader for the ipad failed and i coul dnot do any pictures, so i will keep updates comming over the next days or weeks. HAve a busy scedule now in the first few weeks
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 31, 2013, 10:47:31 AM
My daughter have made a video from my riding in Istanbul. I dont think its clear in the video how bad it was but have a look if you wana see. If you go to Istanbul, leave your panniers at home!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZeaIVCYhBI&list=LLnbktwthhUmS7SGrWU3P9ww&feature=mh_lolz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZeaIVCYhBI&list=LLnbktwthhUmS7SGrWU3P9ww&feature=mh_lolz)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on May 31, 2013, 01:15:33 PM
Wow!  Outstanding - 11000Km!

By the way, the video you posted is marked as Private so can't see! :sad:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 31, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
Fixed. i forgot to make it public
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 31, 2013, 02:06:47 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on May 31, 2013, 02:01:12 PM
Fixed. i forgot to make it public


:mfr_lol: Now you just need to make it playable on mobile devices like the iPad & iPhone.


And Stoketim you'll see I paid extra special attention and actually put this in the right thread!  :whistling:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: stoketim on May 31, 2013, 03:34:00 PM
well done steve :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 31, 2013, 03:34:42 PM
right, buy yourself a pc.. I have no cue how to do that. But a little strange that it cant as it was made on a mac.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on June 01, 2013, 12:07:35 PM
Quoteright, buy yourself a pc.

:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

I'll have a look when I'm back 'ome - thanks for fixing it   :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on June 03, 2013, 12:29:25 PM
Looks good Johnny. Congrats to Tea for the production too.
I liked your striptease at around 6 minutes. (that should get a few more viewers! <LOL>)
Istanbul looks a little less crazy that when I was there in 1996.
In 96 there were lots of Mercedes 220 diesel taxis, and the traffic often spilled onto the pavements.
Also a lot more smoke and pollution. From your video it looks quite nice now, but just as crowded.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 07, 2013, 08:21:10 AM
Thanx Boomer, Tea is only 13 and new to video editing but know a lot more then me so why not let her do it. I tried to first but it was crap. Hers is better.

The striptease was needed as it was a wam day, nd boy is that GTR a hot bike. When tempraturs reached 40C i tried to keep my knees away from the bike.

Trafic in Istanbul was cracy, i dont think the video show how mad it was, but did not notice a lot og polution. Must be cleaner then what it was.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 08, 2013, 08:47:27 PM
Not had much time to write anything but here is a pic from Albania.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/8de69dd4361e62880c68d0c83e6d8746_zpsc7e2dedb.jpg)
Weather was not perfect the whole time :smiley:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on June 09, 2013, 07:36:11 AM
Brilliant Johnny, great Video too, I like the soundtrack   :yes:  welcome back
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on June 09, 2013, 09:33:27 PM
Johnny, the picture above is like a typical day in The Lakes :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on June 10, 2013, 07:56:46 AM
Quote from: Lonewolf on June 09, 2013, 09:33:27 PM
Johnny, the picture above is like a typical day in The Lakes :mfr_lol:

OY !! there was no need for that now was there  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

We do get some sunny days ya know  :yes: 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on June 10, 2013, 11:14:30 PM
Quote from: olde coney on June 10, 2013, 07:56:46 AM
OY !! there was no need for that now was there  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

We do get some sunny days ya know  :yes: 

:oops:  bit sensitive these Versy's owners aren't they.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 11, 2013, 05:57:57 AM
Quote from: olde coney on June 10, 2013, 07:56:46 AM
OY !! there was no need for that now was there  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

We do get some sunny days ya know  :yes: 

Dont worry, i know you o. I was there on vacation, that day when the sun was shining :smartass:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on June 11, 2013, 07:54:18 AM
Oh so you're all having a go at this poor olde defenseless chap now are ya  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 13, 2013, 07:57:06 AM
Picture of the day.

Cable ferry in south Albania, Known from Top Gear

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/dc1f07d469499701cddb2171038333e4_zps7e95a0ae.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on June 13, 2013, 08:37:37 AM
Nice picture, you can see the missing screen part too

I think I recall the antics of the Top Gear programme on that cable ferry, there were others that weren't so good  :cool:

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on June 17, 2013, 08:57:57 AM
Nice jacket too  :cool:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 22, 2013, 11:14:11 PM
Im at the border to Montenegro in my ride report now  :biker3:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 28, 2013, 05:20:34 PM
If you want to use your bike for this, dont buy a BMW it got stuck :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LytMRNIEgc&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LytMRNIEgc&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on June 28, 2013, 11:21:21 PM
 :mfr_lol:

GTR a winner every time :banana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: mecki on June 29, 2013, 10:29:56 AM
Quote from: Charlie747 on June 28, 2013, 11:21:21 PM
:mfr_lol:

GTR a winner every time :banana:

It's not the bike - it's the rider.
If you're scared of cows it doesn't matter what bike you ride. :mfr_lol:
BTW loud noises like bleating your horn or shouting doesn't impress cattle whatsoever in my experience.
Those look quite road-savvy and calm, so if need be you just move towards them and they will eventually get out of the way.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 29, 2013, 04:02:21 PM
Quote from: mecki on June 29, 2013, 10:29:56 AM
It's not the bike - it's the rider.
If you're scared of cows it doesn't matter what bike you ride. :mfr_lol:
BTW loud noises like bleating your horn or shouting doesn't impress cattle whatsoever in my experience.
Those look quite road-savvy and calm, so if need be you just move towards them and they will eventually get out of the way.

You are right.  They where calm so i was not worried at all about riding in between them, they politly moved over to give me room. More then you can say about some drivers.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: patrick on June 29, 2013, 07:26:37 PM
Quote from: olde coney on June 10, 2013, 07:56:46 AM

We do get some sunny days ya know  :yes: 


WHEN????
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 30, 2013, 04:17:16 PM
Ouch.. Im all out of money now.  :oops:

Bought myself a new car... And cant wait to pick it up on wedensday. Not a new one but newer then anything i had before.

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 02, 2013, 09:47:19 PM
What have you bought.....please don't say a Volvo!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on July 03, 2013, 07:52:45 AM
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 02, 2013, 09:47:19 PM
What have you bought.....please don't say a Volvo!

do Volvo's remind you of work then  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 03, 2013, 08:18:22 AM
Good cars, but a tad boring!  :yawn:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 03, 2013, 10:06:22 AM
A Audi A6 3.0 tdi 2006 model. Quatro avant.
http://m.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=42198852&price_to=300000&price_from=290000&mileage_from=170000&mileage_to=180000&year_from=2005&engine_effect_from=200&year_to=2006&wheel_drive=2&transmission=2

Only £32 000  :banana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 03, 2013, 10:28:59 AM
Now your talking! :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 03, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
32K for a 2006 model?! WTF!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 03, 2013, 05:14:18 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 03, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
32K for a 2006 model?! WTF!

Welcome to Norway I guess. :mfr_lol: Don't forget he paid nearly £30k for his GTR.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 03, 2013, 09:06:19 PM
Aye, thats what norway is like. New its £ 110.000 for a a6
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 03, 2013, 10:32:15 PM
You're being robbed blind I tell ya, robbed blind! :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Boomer on July 04, 2013, 02:01:51 PM
Not only that it's got 107k miles on the clock. That's twice the price it is in Sweden and they are already expensive!
Here the same car & mileage costs between £7k and £8k.

Johnny, I just bought an S-Class Merc (2001) with 120k miles (192,000Km) for £3500.
The Aircon needs to be fixed (leaks) and it needs a wheel bearing but I do a lot of motorway mileage and it does 40Mpg and is dead quiet and dead comfy!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 04, 2013, 10:26:29 PM
Quote from: Boomer on July 04, 2013, 02:01:51 PM
Not only that it's got 107k miles on the clock. That's twice the price it is in Sweden and they are already expensive!
Here the same car & mileage costs between £7k and £8k.

Johnny, I just bought an S-Class Merc (2001) with 120k miles (192,000Km) for £3500.
The Aircon needs to be fixed (leaks) and it needs a wheel bearing but I do a lot of motorway mileage and it does 40Mpg and is dead quiet and dead comfy!

In norway that would be £16.000 or more  :no:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 04, 2013, 11:28:45 PM
I think I'm gonna go into the car export business.....specialising in sending the buggars to Norway.  :whistling:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 05, 2013, 10:45:58 PM
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 04, 2013, 11:28:45 PM
I think I'm gonna go into the car export business.....specialising in sending the buggars to Norway.  :whistling:

The norwegian tax office will bleed you dry! And you have the steering wheel on the wrong side!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on July 06, 2013, 09:01:42 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on July 05, 2013, 10:45:58 PM
The norwegian tax office will bleed you dry! And you have the steering wheel on the wrong side!



Now that's hardly going to be my problem once I've got my £'s is it. :mfr_lol:

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: mecki on July 06, 2013, 09:49:05 AM
Quote from: Lonewolf on July 06, 2013, 09:01:42 AM



Now that's hardly going to be my problem once I've got my £'s is it. :mfr_lol:

:agree:
Bugger all Sales (who wants to buy a car with the steering wheel on the wrong side?) and no profit (Norwegian tax office bleeds you dry) so you don't get any £'s in the first place.
Ergo - no problem!  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 24, 2013, 11:51:03 PM
In Montenegro in my ride report now. Real life hit me hard when i got back and its been hard to find time to write my report.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21945005#post21945005
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on July 25, 2013, 07:02:45 AM
Excellent Johnny... keep the reports coming  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 03, 2013, 08:49:38 PM
Quote from: olde coney on July 25, 2013, 07:02:45 AM
Excellent Johnny... keep the reports coming  :clap:

Ahh so you are the one reading my report. Here is snother update  :wink:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=22020282#post22020282
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 03, 2013, 11:49:39 PM
I've just re-read the thread from start to finish, very impressive indeed.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 04, 2013, 08:11:01 PM
Quote from: Lonewolf on August 03, 2013, 11:49:39 PM
I've just re-read the thread from start to finish, very impressive indeed.

I dont know if its impressive but it was great fun. Thank you.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on August 04, 2013, 08:26:03 PM
Great report - I will have to read the whole thing from start to finish. But I have to say, most brilliant photos.  Love the comments too :)

Ros
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on August 05, 2013, 07:46:15 AM
Excellent report and well worth the read  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 05, 2013, 10:19:45 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on August 04, 2013, 08:11:01 PM
I dont know if its impressive but it was great fun. Thank you.


Johnny, it was definitely impressive!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 18, 2013, 07:44:33 PM
Have had a couple of days sick, the flu!. I did not die but manage to Write a New updaye on my report

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881563&page=6
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 18, 2013, 08:41:50 PM
 :listencarefully: Nice pictures and narrative......................love the exercise bike up the mountain 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: FLIP TOP on August 18, 2013, 09:14:54 PM
Hi :punk:

Nice bike, nice pics.....nice! :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on August 18, 2013, 09:30:48 PM
Awesome Johnny   :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 20, 2013, 07:24:17 AM
Quote from: Charlie747 on August 18, 2013, 08:41:50 PM
:listencarefully: Nice pictures and narrative......................love the exercise bike up the mountain

Its still up there on the mountain if you want to have a go  :scooter:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 20, 2013, 09:10:20 AM
Last couple of days have not been good. A good friend died in prison in Kongo, after 4 years. His uk/norwegian friend is now alone there.
So uexpected after all these years.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 20, 2013, 10:17:03 AM
Very sad news :sad:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 20, 2013, 08:58:30 PM
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/19/dr-congo-officials-probe-death-norwegian-prisoner/
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kwikasfuki on August 20, 2013, 09:07:34 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on August 20, 2013, 08:58:30 PM
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/19/dr-congo-officials-probe-death-norwegian-prisoner/ (http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/08/19/dr-congo-officials-probe-death-norwegian-prisoner/)

Sorry to read hear about the Johnny :(
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on September 30, 2013, 08:03:34 AM
If anyone want to read the 2nd last update its out now :)

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881563
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on September 30, 2013, 09:57:38 AM
I love reading these travel stories, I want more!  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on September 30, 2013, 03:12:55 PM
;)
Only one more update to go. Guess i need to do another ride somwhere!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on November 14, 2013, 03:55:31 PM
YAY my report is all done

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881563
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on November 14, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Johnny, I've just spent the last hour reading your report, and enjoying the pictures, well done for completing such a fantastic journey ,and thank you for sharing it with us all  :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on November 14, 2013, 10:17:25 PM
 :agree:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on November 14, 2013, 11:26:27 PM
 :agree:  Awesome.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on December 22, 2013, 10:53:30 PM
have been sorting my videos today. found some want to share.
http://youtu.be/srmWeP_HxEk (http://youtu.be/srmWeP_HxEk)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on March 22, 2014, 11:02:11 AM
Looks like there will not be much time to ride my beloved GTR this summer. Work sent me off to work in Korea. Good thing is that its 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. But my lime riding is cut in half  :undecided:

But they pay well... Thats somthin at least.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on March 26, 2014, 11:51:49 AM
Do you want to sell your Rukka gear?  :whistling:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on March 26, 2014, 01:55:37 PM
No...


Actuly im thinking about buying a bike over here. Depending on how long this will last. Atm its only to july. If we get another year here il buy myself somthing like a F800gs
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on March 26, 2014, 01:57:23 PM
Oh, i forgot to tell you guys. My Ironbutt ride was approved.. Yay i dont need to do it again.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on April 04, 2014, 09:15:25 AM
Congratulations Johhny - that's a hell of a story!    :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 09, 2014, 11:06:14 PM
Thanx.

The bad news is that looks like i will need to be here in Korea for a longer time period. If that happen, I need to buy a bike here! I might go for a 800gs, just to have somthing else over here.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/image_zps14df0393.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on April 09, 2014, 11:40:41 PM
Not much of a deck to ride it around.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 10, 2014, 04:56:42 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on April 09, 2014, 11:40:41 PM
Not much of a deck to ride it around.  :popcorn:

Haha this pic was taken from the ship im on. But its still in dock so i have a few roads here to.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 20, 2014, 05:12:36 AM
New seat orderd. Wish i had done so a month ago. But hopfully it will be here next time i return from Korea.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 26, 2014, 08:04:29 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on March 26, 2014, 11:51:49 AM
Do you want to sell your Rukka gear?  :whistling:

By the way, i bought myself a pair of Rukka Armaxion pants. They are GREAT!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 30, 2014, 07:27:49 AM
small thing added to my GTR, anyone notice what it is.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/imagejpg1_zps1067875b.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on April 30, 2014, 07:42:56 AM
Iron Butt plate ?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on April 30, 2014, 07:50:02 AM
Quote from: O.C. on April 30, 2014, 07:42:56 AM
Iron Butt plate ?
:agree:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Ros on April 30, 2014, 08:43:04 AM
Niiiiice !
Title: Norway calling
Post by: Zebedee on April 30, 2014, 09:33:47 AM
Respect :)


Sent from my iPhone by mini Elves.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on April 30, 2014, 10:18:50 AM
Thanx guys.  The GTR is the oerfect tool for a Iron Butt ride  :cool:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kevin on May 01, 2014, 12:17:43 PM
Does that mean you'll be joining some of the IBA European RTEs?

We've just come back from a few days in your very pleasant land with its 'orribly-slow speed limits.

Kevin

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 04, 2014, 07:52:55 PM
Maybe, who knows :) so you dont like our speed limits :innocent: i bet you would not like our speedi g fines any more!  :2guns:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Winston Smith on May 04, 2014, 09:12:10 PM
Johnny I thought you had ArmaS kit?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kevin on May 05, 2014, 10:11:19 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on May 04, 2014, 07:52:55 PM
Maybe, who knows :) so you dont like our speed limits :innocent: i bet you would not like our speedi g fines any more!  :2guns:

I wouldn't but, as I said in an earlier blog entry of ours, there are lots of remote roads and not so many police :).

Kevin
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 06, 2014, 03:28:07 PM
true :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on June 27, 2014, 11:41:53 PM
Now its official. Quit my job yesterday.. Still as i had to give 3 months notice i will still be with them for a little more.

Fells good, i did not expect that after ten years.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on June 28, 2014, 07:18:54 AM
So what do you fancy doing next  :smiley:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 05, 2014, 11:24:50 AM
Well i dont have anything nailed jatm. But i have been asked about a Project manager possision here in Korea, one in norway and somthing in Singapore and Malaisia im not sure what is just yet.

Whatever happen it looks like my paycheck is going up 150% in Oktober.  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on July 06, 2014, 11:40:36 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on July 05, 2014, 11:24:50 AM
Well i dont have anything nailed jatm. But i have been asked about a Project manager possision here in Korea, one in norway and somthing in Singapore and Malaisia im not sure what is just yet.

Whatever happen it looks like my paycheck is going up 150% in Oktober.  :mfr_lol:

:sweet:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: pross on July 15, 2014, 01:24:09 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on August 28, 2012, 08:44:35 PM
Hi
Thank you for the welcomes. I live way south in norway about 6 hr from Oslo. Less on a GTR:)
I like this forum, very informative. I already learned that the black GTR's is faster:)

One thing i would like to know is how to adjust the mirrors. Think mine is stuck.

Already had some of it in bits as i instaled my 660 and autocom. Thanks to the helpfull post here i was suprised to find so much room under the seat.

The bike have had two previous ovners, first one was Kawasaki Norway and used as a demo bike. Then it was bought by a Kawasaki dealer and used by ovner as his private bike/demo.
The seat is kawasaki gel and at first i did not like it but now its ok. Also came with a kawasaki gtr cover. Witch is handy as i work on oilrigs and park at the airport for 2 weeks at the time.

Im sure il have loads of questions in the future

Somthing funny.. Im slling the ZZR on a norwegian site. And today i was contacted by this dude in Manchester. He want me to give him my paypal and then have the bike shipped to UK. Funny thing is that you can buy a ZZR for 1/3 of the cost in norway. If its to good to be true it most likly is to good to be

Cheers
Cheers

hello Johnny and welcome to the mad house.
you are correct about black being better don't listen to this lot the will try to get you to spray it :mfr_lol:
as for Norway and Denmark lingo being the same as the uk's north and south someone's taking the micky  :mfr_lol: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Zebedee on July 15, 2014, 08:00:58 PM
Nope GREY!!!!


Sent from my iPad by mini Elves

Zeb
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 16, 2014, 03:33:08 AM
Grey is what happens when black fade!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on July 23, 2014, 10:54:48 AM
Arg, Still no riding my beloved GTR. New seat that need to be tested and im still on this dam ship.
ATM we are outside of Singapore. hve been her for 2,5 weeks now and will be another 2,5 weeks until we Reach Mauritsius.
And Norway have the best summer in years... And im stuck here..  :help:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 07:18:39 AM
Finaly i see the end of this. In 3 more days Im in Mauritius and will disembark the ship. Sadly i need to spend two days waiting on a Beach there With a drink or two before flying home on monday  :innocent:

Atleast we did get to see a tourist sight. The active Volcano Krakatoa. It had a huge eruption in 1863. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa

Here is a pic as we sail past.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/DSC_0989_zps2341936f.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 06, 2014, 07:56:21 AM
Now that is a beautiful view  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 09:25:18 AM
Beautifull and Deadly. In 1863 it killed 36.000 People and changed the weather on Earth for 3 years. The higest mountain you see on the Picture is whats left of 1/3 of the original isle. the rest was blown away. The bag was heard in Australia.

Maybe you will like this view to. Even if its just a cloud :yawn:

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/DSC_0700_zpsd75664d4.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 06, 2014, 09:39:44 AM
 :mfr_lol:  The sooner we get you off that boat the better  :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 06, 2014, 10:10:41 AM
Impressive and very interesting too. Do you actually do any work on that Tug of yours or are you always dreaming about riding the GTR and taking piccy's?  :mfr_lol:

By the way, I think Charlie had a huge eruption once, not in 1863 obviously, I think he said it was in 1993, come to think of it, I'm not sure now whether he said eruption.....it sounded something like that....... :popcorn:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 10:44:01 AM
Hehe 1993. I have hear about that. But I heard it was a one time only. Krakatoa have had several eruptions.

I do a littel Office work mainly. A few times i og out and get my hands dirty but i try to avoid that. Dont wana get dirt on my camera.
Im a supervisor for Insulation, painting and scaffolding. Main task is to coordinate this work and planning.
Rest of the time i dream about my GTR! :biker3:

BTW im not on a tug. Im on Petrojarl Knarr, a FPSO. A rather large ship.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/KnarrFPSOTow2_zps81f651b9.jpg)

We are 122 People on Board. My team is 22 men. 12 of them on nightshift. So i need to work day and Nights  :ohplease:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 06, 2014, 02:14:01 PM
It must be terrible for you travelling the tropical waters for lengthy periods whilst you 'supervise' your staff!  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 06, 2014, 03:20:55 PM
Wow ..............................after all that talk of multiply eruptions from an officer of the law and a water born nautical erection specialist................I may have to go lay down  :mfr_lol:

Hey is that a putting green at the top of the Tug  Boat Floaty Thingy ?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 04:55:12 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on August 06, 2014, 02:14:01 PM
It must be terrible for you travelling the tropical waters for lengthy periods whilst you 'supervise' your staff!  :mfr_lol:
Finaly someone that understand what a hard life i have  :banana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 04:56:24 PM
Quote from: Charlie747 on August 06, 2014, 03:20:55 PM
Wow ..............................after all that talk of multiply eruptions from an officer of the law and a water born nautical erection specialist................I may have to go lay down  :mfr_lol:

Hey is that a putting green at the top of the Tug  Boat Floaty Thingy ?

No its where we have our beachchairs and work on our suntan... No joke!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on August 06, 2014, 05:16:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj6MhLRv4ec (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj6MhLRv4ec)

It doesn't mention the sun deck on the video.  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 06, 2014, 06:34:56 PM
 :mfr_lol:

To bad its to late to get a picture from the helideck. We have a cold wind blowing from the south pole, so kinda cold here now. Guess no one is up there now.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 18, 2014, 01:14:26 PM
 :banana: yay, finaly home and fittet the new seat.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/57d42775ac8c53f2e74f4a91a883d8ec_zpsd5b0c00b.jpg)

Also finaly sorted the use of tankbag with quicklock on my 08 Gtr.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/3b41bc88e085b7a829c95ee04781c6b8_zps794da970.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Zebedee on August 18, 2014, 01:52:35 PM
Happy days :)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on August 18, 2014, 09:21:49 PM
Looks good  :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: TRIGGERHAPPY on August 30, 2014, 09:55:02 PM
Hello JohnnyTh, are your new seat better than the original seat?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on August 31, 2014, 08:43:55 AM
I totaly love it. Sadly i have not been able do do any long rides. Longest was a 5 hr ride, but feels a lot better. And om not sliding forward like i did on the original.
And the heat.. Mmmm i love the heat.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: TRIGGERHAPPY on August 31, 2014, 09:11:56 AM
Good to hear you are happy with your seat.The forward slide starts to be really anoying after half a day riding.
Need to find a solution to this problem.
Never tried a heated seat on a motorcycle.
Will try one with a heated seat before I buy me a new seat.

Please post your thoughts of the seat when you have tried it on a long ride.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tomp on September 26, 2014, 07:05:45 AM
Hey, would love to visit your country.  My dad's family is from Vang, in Oppland. They have been in America since 1874.   Traced the family back to 1462 there.  tomp
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on September 29, 2014, 02:17:09 PM
Quote from: tomp on September 26, 2014, 07:05:45 AM
Hey, would love to visit your country.  My dad's family is from Vang, in Oppland. They have been in America since 1874.   Traced the family back to 1462 there.  tomp
And i would love to go to TX:) do you have contact with your family over here?
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tomp on September 29, 2014, 02:52:57 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on September 29, 2014, 02:17:09 PM
And i would love to go to TX:) do you have contact with your family over here?

Sadly, no I don't.  My dad's cousin did the geneoligy work and followed it to the US when the family immigrated.  He never told us if he found kinfolk there. 

Texas is one big state,  Beaumont to El Paso, is 834 miles (eastern border to western border).   Brownsville to Perryton is 830 miles ( southern border to northern border).  When people ask, "Where is XXXXX?", the answer is, "just up the road a piece.", which for us it is, but to the traveler it's actually 200-300 miles away.  So come on over, and be ready to ride, as we have over 303,000 miles of paved roads and probably half  that many in dirt/gravel roads too. 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on October 04, 2014, 06:54:53 PM
Quote from: tomp on September 29, 2014, 02:52:57 PM
Sadly, no I don't.  My dad's cousin did the geneoligy work and followed it to the US when the family immigrated.  He never told us if he found kinfolk there. 

Texas is one big state,  Beaumont to El Paso, is 834 miles (eastern border to western border).   Brownsville to Perryton is 830 miles ( southern border to northern border).  When people ask, "Where is XXXXX?", the answer is, "just up the road a piece.", which for us it is, but to the traveler it's actually 200-300 miles away.  So come on over, and be ready to ride, as we have over 303,000 miles of paved roads and probably half  that many in dirt/gravel roads too.

Im sure you could find them in Norway. Heck we even have a TV show here about that :innocent: google "Alt for Norge"  :mfr_lol:

Some day i will ride Texas, and other suthern states. Sounds like its a But like Norway with long distances. From the south end to north its 2040 miles, the shortest route. Up north is often half a hour ride between towns. I remember during my military service on the Russian border we mesured distances in hrs driving and hrs walking, not kilometers.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 08, 2015, 04:23:15 PM
I bougt my daughter a Yamahe MT-125 for her 15th birthday. Today she had her first ride.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/a9c388544ccddd3a2bb403cfddf904fd_zps4d98ed94.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on February 08, 2015, 06:13:09 PM
 :scooter: :punk: :punk: :punk:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tomp on February 08, 2015, 06:42:09 PM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on February 08, 2015, 04:23:15 PM
I bougt my daughter a Yamahe MT-125 for her 15th birthday. Today she had her first ride.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/a9c388544ccddd3a2bb403cfddf904fd_zps4d98ed94.jpg)
Cool.  Would you adopt me?  I want the new FJ-09 ST.  My birthday is in May.... :banana: :banana:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on February 08, 2015, 08:08:23 PM
15 & you can ride on the road in Norway? Its a nice looking machine and your daughter looks well chuffed.  :clap:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Kwikasfuki on February 08, 2015, 08:45:41 PM
The snow is missing from that pic
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: davetherave on February 08, 2015, 09:44:15 PM
What a cracking looking machine, can you legally ride a small bike on the road at 15 in Norway ?

I want a Sanctuary Katana & CB1100R if you can help  :ohplease: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: virginiajim on February 08, 2015, 11:03:07 PM
Most excellent!
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tomp on February 08, 2015, 11:13:40 PM
Here in the US, a teen can ride whatever the parents are stupid enough to buy for junior.  ZX10R, R1, Hyabusa, what ever.  I wish that we has the different levels of licenses for the youth.  Would probably lower the death toll of riders under 21.  Because of no license differences, smaller displacement motorcycles don't sell here any longer.  300cc's is considered a kids bike, which is just stupid. tp
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 10, 2015, 05:56:47 AM
You get your licence for 125ccm -and no more then 15 hk- bikes at 16. But if supervised you can start training at 15. The person supervising need to be on a bigger bike and have comunication.
At 18 you can upgrade to 35 hk license. Then after two years its automaticly upgraded to heavy bike with no limitations.
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on February 10, 2015, 06:41:24 AM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on February 08, 2015, 08:45:41 PM
The snow is missing from that pic

No snow here. Have had a few Cold days but no snow. Atleast here in the South. Rest of Norway have loads of snow
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Charlie747 on February 12, 2015, 09:42:15 AM
Quote from: JohnnyTh on February 10, 2015, 06:41:24 AM
No snow here. Have had a few Cold days but no snow. Atleast here in the South. Rest of Norway have loads of snow

:mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on March 03, 2015, 09:17:14 AM
I think my daughter have a New record. On her first day riding anything. On the first ride she hit a nail and have now a flat tyre. 

Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: JohnnyTh on May 26, 2015, 05:11:34 PM
Still a bit of snow left in south of Norway. This is my daughter again riding with me. we did a 390 km round trip to one of the mountain passes 3 hrs from where we live.
(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/DSC_4082_zpsyt9gnile.jpg)

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz60/JohnnyTh/DSC_4100_zpsv5h5yvuy.jpg)
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: topo on May 26, 2015, 07:12:48 PM
Great pics !! Amazing !! :clap: :punk:

Congratulations to your daughter !! :clap: :yes: :clap:

Friend's of mine arrived yesterday to Nordkapp .....they said very cold but there is sun...and very happy to be there :yes:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: Lonewolf on May 28, 2015, 02:16:48 PM
Yeah, there's nothing worse than a couple of inches of snow...... :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: O.C. on May 28, 2015, 07:59:07 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on May 28, 2015, 02:16:48 PM
Yeah, there's nothing worse than a couple of inches of snow...... :mfr_lol:

Spoken as if you were a Londoner Steve ....oops   :whistling: 
Title: Re: Norway calling
Post by: tomp on May 29, 2015, 01:22:53 AM
Haven't seen two inches of snow in over a decade, maybe two.  To me, the road cut through the snow like that is amazing.  tomp