Thinking of taking the RV down to Italy towing a trailer with a TR6 on it, thought we'd do the 'italian job' type thing, cruising around thru the tunnels with Matt Munro playing. Just wondered if theres anything we need to be aware of.
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Yes, watch out for JCBs in the tunnels
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Thinking of taking the RV down to Italy towing a trailer with a TR6 on it, thought we'd do the 'italian job' type thing,
Having just crashed my Hayabusa into a taxi and spent 3 weeks in a coma and 3 weeks on the couch recovering from the effects of that
Didn't you read the owners handbook ? It's on page 27 "The Hayabusa is not certified for crashing into taxis".
Sounds like you did well get get through that in 6 weeks, try not to do it again.
Only problem I can think of is narrow roads in all the best parts of Italy. One reported losing their Luton bed by hitting an overhang on Maggiore.
An RV towing a car over the passes would be a feat to be proud of, if you made it. I doubt you Busa would be optimal, it's "adventure bike" territory, though a 900 Divi coped well.
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Recovery will take a while though,broken femur in 2 places,broken sternum, broken collarbone, broken ribs, bruised heart, split liver, punctured lungs.
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Years ago I used to do Italy via Mt Cenis in the truck to save toll charges on Mt Blanc. Its a great route and very scenic with loads of hairpins. I believe they have put a weight limit on it now. I don't think I would like to try it with an auto box though.
One word of warning though..........all those beautiful Italian girls are not girls
Proper Job.
Well you're recovering and looking to the future, good on you.
So, you really were broken hearted about it.
TR6 - my second car was a TR3a so a soft sport for the marque, if my memory serves me right the 6 had Lucas mechanical fuel injection and a reputation for wheezing over the Alps. Still a lovely classic if in good condition, the 3a was a right rust bucket as was normal for Brit cars of that era.
I certainly do remember Victors, havnt a clue if its still there as I havnt been over there for maybe 20 years or more. I used to load combine harvesters out of Breganze, Vicenza and the Cenis was my favoured route even though a little hairy with a wide load. Victors then The Bakehouse. Happy days pal :thumb:.A snowbird,Do you remember Victors restaurant on the mt Cenis? ``is it still there i wonder´´
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Am afraid it is a problem with auto boxes. The one I have on the Merc has a cooler almost the same size as the radiator, so am hoping it will survive the Atlas mountainsI think any RV with auto box will struggle over the mountain roads in europe, I cooked a Landcruiser auto towing a RIB from Almeria to Madrid, it let go just as I entered civilisation. Got it recovered and went back for boat in a yank pick up and almost cooked that coming out of Madrid and climbing Somo Sierra, I would have to fit even more oil coolers to it and maybe a lock up switch and temp guage.
Italian driversoh:Thinking of taking the RV down to Italy towing a trailer with a TR6 on it, thought we'd do the 'italian job' type thing, cruising around thru the tunnels with Matt Munro playing. Just wondered if theres anything we need to be aware of.
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Am afraid it is a problem with auto boxes. The one I have on the Merc has a cooler almost the same size as the radiator, so am hoping it will survive the Atlas mountains
Italian driversoh:
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Hi Dude glad your recovering from your horrendous accident
If you do get to Italy with your RV I do hope you will let us Iknow how
you got on.
Regards brian and chris
Having just crashed my Hayabusa into a taxi and spent 3 weeks in a coma and 3 weeks on the couch recovering from the effects of that I definatley dont fancy my chances with a JCB
Thanks for the reply, like you i had many happy hours in there, also the bakehouse and the pub in bourg, it would be nice to meet up one day, blow the frof of couple and chin wag about italy, if your up near me on ya travels to Norway your welcome to pop round plenty of room for the motor home,enjoy ya morrocon travels,cheers Alf:thumb:I certainly do remember Victors, havnt a clue if its still there as I havnt been over there for maybe 20 years or more. I used to load combine harvesters out of Breganze, Vicenza and the Cenis was my favoured route even though a little hairy with a wide load. Victors then The Bakehouse. Happy days pal :thumb:.
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You are one lucky bunny!
After being in the recovery trade, and picked up quite a few post-accident Hyabusas, I can vouch that they do fall apart very willingly - which for a bike as powerful as they are, is very frightening indeed!
Last one I picked up, rider survived heavily injured, his wife didn't make it. The bikes welds broke at every join loosing front end, and rear becoming disconnected - speed of impact (verified by Police)? 30mph!
Steel frame only for me!
Having just crashed my Hayabusa into a taxi and spent 3 weeks in a coma and 3 weeks on the couch recovering from the effects of that I definatley dont fancy my chances with a JCB
Remove Hayabusa engine,fit in a smart car,then trailer that to Italy and demolish the opposition like this--
smart turbo with hayabusa engine - YouTube
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I have a smart car with a knackered engine that I bought to do just this but never seem to have the time and it would never be the same buzz as a bike.