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H-D Motorcycle Tours in Europe
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About Me
- Gary France
- Having devoted most of my adult life to being a ‘company man’, the transition to the next phase of my life away from the construction industry was always going to include some challenges. Planning and then making my dream trip to explore America on my Harley-Davidson proved to be the ideal vehicle for clearing my mind of old ways of thinking and being. I rode 21,475 miles, in 27 US states in four-and-a-half months. My motorcycling trips have continued, with journeys across much of Europe, New Zealand, North Africa and Cuba. A few years ago, I set up and now run Tour1, which takes riders on Harley-Davidson Authorised tours across Europe. See www.tour1.co.uk. I live just north of London in the UK.
My Website
Social Media
My YouTube Channel
My H-D Road King, 'The Leading Ladies'
A 2006 Road King called 'The Leading Ladies' due to the portraits of ten 1940's and 1950's actresses painted on the bike. This is the motorcycle I use to ride through America on.
My Custom Harley 'Tradewinds'
Called 'Tradewinds' this bike has a H-D engine but almost everything else is custom, made specifically for the bike.
My Custom Harley 'Amelia'
Built in 2012, this is a seventies style traditional chopper, with considerable engraving and a tremendous paint scheme
Blogs I read
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It Is A Good Day To Ride10 hours ago
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Hello world!8 months ago
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Talers Tales.3 years ago
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Fake News4 years ago
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Big Boy 40145 years ago
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Changes are a'coming...6 years ago
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Ride Your Own Ride8 years ago
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It's Nano Time!8 years ago
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2015 Harley-Davidson Models, Lean Angles9 years ago
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Bloody Hell Bob!10 years ago
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Hoo-Rag The Better Bandana10 years ago
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BrrrrrMobile11 years ago
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New Website11 years ago
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Z1 Rat's channel12 years ago
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Back to school12 years ago
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Hits Counter since 1st Jan 2010
USA Tour - States I rode in on the tour
2012 Route to Cascias in Portugal
Cuba Tour 2012
2011 Tour Through Spain with Paul
2011 Route to Croatia with Ian
2011 Route to St Tropez with Jackie
2010 USA Tour Route
22 comments:
Nice. I work with a guy that just put these on his custom HD bagger.
Very nice rims and intricate metal work. Can't wait to see them on your bike.
They look great.
Is there a reason for the radial spoking? It makes the wheels a lot stiffer and puts more stress on the spokes. They look pretty heavy so that shouldn't be an issue anyway. Just wondering...
Oooooh very nice.
Those look great! Glad I don't have to clean them :)
I like the bigger spokes.
BeemerGirl - I hope his bagger looks cool with te new wheels.
Michael - thanks for the comment. I too can't wait!
Richard - The simple reason I chose them is they look very cool. The spokes are mega stiff, so I don't see them as being a problem.
Trob - Indeed!
Oz - I am thinking of negotiating a deal with my sons that includes them cleaning the wheels. Let's see what happens.
Shouldnt there be an engine? just saing that is all....
Webster - me too.
Roger - All in good time. You wait till you see it...... !
Art in ... motion.
gorgeous!
VStar Lady – Art indeed. You wait till you see the paint schem I have in mind!
mq01 – Absolutely.
Beautiful wheels indeed, but I'm with motoroz on the cleaning. I HATE cleaning wheels.
Dear Gary:
Very nice wheels... These must have cost a fortune. Now tell the truth, how long will you spend polishing each wheel after getting caught in the rain or after giving the machine a good wash?
Fondest regards,
Jack/reep
Twisted Roads
Those are gorgeous! I see a lot of polishing in your future. But they sure are pretty.
Gary:
the first thing that came into my mind is "how are you going to keep those babies clean?" beauty comes at a price. I took a photo at our recent bike show that eludes your style, long and sleek, with curves . . . I looked at it and thought a "gary france" bike.
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
Canajun – I too hate cleaning wheels, especially a Harley with no centre stand. Last year I bought a jack that goes beneath the bike and lifts both wheels clear of the ground, so turning the wheels is possible. That really helps.
Jack – I won’t spend too long polishing them. I have three sons, all of which I help to support in some way. I reckon that if each repays that support by polishing the wheels just three times a year each, then I get them done properly nine times a year. That should do it for once per month in the riding season.
Dar – Polishing maybe, see response to Jack above. Failing that I can save the money I give to my sons and pay a local kid to do them.
Bob – It won’t be easy keeping them clean, but I have a cunning plan, see above. That is very nice of you, to call me long and sleek, with curves. Although I do fear, the curves are beginning to take over. Oh, wait – you meant the bike!
I would be willing to clean those if you pay for the commute ;-)
Looks promising. What's next?
Can't ever have to many spokes. I like 'em.
Sonja – I book the flights as soon as the wheels need cleaning. Next come the engine. Work has started on this and there will be pictures soon....
Wooley – I agree. Some say less is more. In this case, I say more is more.
Such a nice work keep it up man.
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