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My brother is looking to buy an Enfield Himalayan and wondered if I knew anybody who has one yet. If yes what are they like?

Ok, non diesel but two wheels.... any thoughts?

Cheers, Ian

I ride a 1B40.... Exceeding the speed limit is a dream outside of the town centre 20mph areas!

I noted my updated GPS had the A and B routes down as 50mph. Lots of unmarked speed cameras in France now.

Ian

Jochen has posted more details on his site.... http://www.motorradmanufaktur.de/index.php?main=sommermotorradtreffen2018 Bad Google translate without map... Welcome to our second summer diesel motorcycle rally in Geyern. We look forward to welcoming as many diesel motorcycles and their drivers as po...

Taken the plunge and booked my return ticket. I will head out Sunday 15th and return on the 27th. I am taking my time over to Jochen's as I am on holiday! I am hoping to spend 3 nights around Thionville to visit The Maginot line Museum at Hackenberg. Should be at Geyern on the Friday and subject to ...

Hi Dave, I have not confirmed any dates with work yet so my planning is in the,"That would be a nice ride," stage. If it comes off for me, I would probably book out a couple of weeks and make it my big Sommer ride (See what I did there?) Running it as a 12 hour, "Iron Butt" conte...

I followed the advice and cleaned all the contacts around the starter motor and battery that I could find. I reseated using those serrated washers to make sure they were tight with lots of metal on metal bite. Last Thursday I took a ride over to France for the Le Mans 24Hr bike race. Pleased to say ...

Thanks for the input. My problem isn't that it doesn't work, It is that it randomly doesn't work and locks up all the electrics. The ignition switch is a standard German Herth and Buss sealed unit. I have been chatting to Jochen the builder and he has said these switches do not fail. Having built ov...

Hi Dave. My bike lives under its cover. But yes the ignition switch is pretty much inviting water in as it is fairly flat and open. I remember somebody at a rally saying he had an ignition switch problem due to water ingress.... not my Gremlin I think his lights shorted. I will have to pop out and s...

Thanks for the input. I have been away or the weather has been rubbish (No Garage) so just managed to dive in for a closer look. The Live cable to the motor and the Earth strap are both quite heavy duty about 7/8mm with well crimped terminals. they look sound. I have copper slipped their bolt points...

I have a problem.... My Sommer has an electrical Gremlin lurking. I can't get my head around it and thought I would throw it out for ideas. My ignition switch is a two position, sprung car type. The first position fires up the lights and energises the fuel solenoid. The second sprung position engage...

Come to the dark side Dave... Jochen has a 1B50 with your name on it..... I think I get a finders fee? I am ready to sell friends and family for the cause and beer coupons.... I don't think I have talked with you since we necked a beer on the ferry home from Hook the other year, so don't blame me fo...

Hi Dave, I missed it last year due to work. I have the dates on my calendar and have looked at the route from Dieppe, about 550 miles. Could be a nice week away if the weather holds up. There is a chance to ride through the Vosges National Park. Google maps will take you to the village where he now ...

Hi, If anybody is looking at booking the Harwich-Hook ferry with Stena the code,"MC16" Will get you 10% off. I think that is about two beers onboard.....
Ian

Hi Dave, Unlikely to French Rally this year, I have a few things going on and will probably be too busy.... I enjoyed the rides out last year but if it wasn't for Burt turning up my lack of French would have made it socially awkward. Ian P.S Still trying to arrange time to visit The Knock.... might ...

This is from the Dieselkrad site, not much more information I'm afraid, "Here the poster for the meeting in France. Here is the profile of the organizer Bernard, where he has released, not publicly. Unfortunately I do not know more than that it says: Location: Challans Department 85 Base de Loi...

Hi Dave, I liked the idea of restricting the photos to members of this forum not just dumping them out there. I know some people are funny about faces and number plates etc. I will PM you the Top Secret Access Code...... Ian P.S After loads of grief Dave has now been able to access this photo group....

Greetings all, Since buying my bike back in 2011 I have made it to most of the UK/German Rally's. I have taken loads of photos but not done anything with them. I am not involved with social media so decided to open an account with,"Snapfish," An online photo site that has allowed me to cre...

Hi Dave, I'm on an alternative itinerary: Wednesday 8th July, 17:30 Newhaven-Dieppe ferry (£35 one way) arriving 22:30. Room at the Egg Hotel Dieppe (former Etap town centre £31+£5 breakfast) Good nights sleep...... This leaves me 217 miles about 5.5 hours from Salbris. Happy to arrange a meet there...

Ps ; le detail des sorties vous sera communique sur le site du Domaine de la Barge et de www.moto-vintage.fr

Buggered if I can work it out Dave.... It's all French to me!
Ian
P.S Bing can be an amusing translator at times.....

Cheers Larry, I was asking about this event at The Big Knock but could not pin it down. I think the confusion was because of the Course Cote De Gascheney is on the 11-12th as well. This fits in nicely for me, so I am planning on taking the Newhaven-Dieppe ferry and then plod down that way before hea...

Another Sommer 462 rider is off for an exciting ride. Again, the site is in German but the photos are pretty interesting and Bing just about translates.

Enjoy!

http://motosherpa.wordpress.com/2015/03/14/hallo-welt/

You guys seem to have a thing for the smell of diesel.... I think this is a shot of Jeff getting a desperate fix at Hamm.....

Hi Stuart, I have taken that early boat a few times and have always felt shattered by lunchtime and in need of a good sleep. It ruins you for days! The last time I did it I rented a room at the Formula 1 up by the Hypermarket for about £30. No check in desk just use your booking card to get the door...

Hi, Planning on a winter upgrade (Hopefully) To my Sommer 2011's front forks. They are the late model Royal Enfield EFI type without filling holes at the top???? How much extra would that have cost the factory....Stingy gits! Anyway, I have a new set of British made springs from Hitchcocks and was w...

Hi, Been following this blog. http://motoabenteuer.tumblr.com/ Shipping your Sommer 462 over to South America to ride the Pan American Highway seems like the trip of a lifetime. Ok, its written in German but Bing just about translates it and the photos are great! Enjoy, Ian P.S I think he is up to h...

There is an article about the rally in the latest September copy of Bike Magazine.
Headed, "The crazy world of alternative fuel bikes," It has some nice shots with individual write ups. I particularly liked the photo of Ian, tools out with a big hammer; keeping it real!

Hi, I was listening to the BBC World Service, when this great piece of applied technology was mentioned. It made me curious enough to Google a few images. I don't expect to see it at any of our rallies, any time soon but you never can tell with some of the characters who turn up! Enjoy! Ian P.S I do...

Hi, Finally got home safely last night after my extended rally run down to the LeMans 24 Hour Bike Race. Nice to meet up with,"The usual suspects," Thanks as ever to the organisers. Schnitzel and beer......Oh yes! On the Monday morning I was the only bike left on the field.... do I win? Th...

Hi,
Booked on the Harwich-Hook ferry on Monday night. Visiting friends en-route so should see you all there from Thursday.... fingers crossed for last years weather! I wonder if Willie has arranged the usual wedding for our entertainment...... Jeff loves directing the traffic!
Ian