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**nil06** · 26 Jul 07, 04:57 PM

Hey peeps,

This summer I will be doing my 1st big trip on my 999, from Greece to Poland.

The plan is to go through Italy, Austria, Czech Republic and finally Poland. As I have never ridden on these countries before I would appreciate any info/insight you may have...

At the moment these are my questions: (feel free to add anything more)

- As I will riding solo and plan on doing a little sightseeing at the cities I go through, can I leave the bike in a Parking place (eg, say in city centre) and then walk around? Will the bike/luggage be safe there?

- Can I pay by credit card on the petrol stations in Italy, Austria, Czech Rep & Poland? I really don't fancy trying to find a Bureau de change in the middle of nowhere...

- What are the legal requirements for riding through these countries?
(I have a complete med kit, full gear and the bike is stock)
I've heard that in Austria you need to have a 2nd pair of glasses with you (I wear glasses when riding), and that in some other countries they might do you in for not having spares like lightbulbs. Any ideas?

Also, what you recon the weather will be like in late August? Currently in Greece it is hell on earth with 38+ degs at 10 pm, so if I will be needing warm clothes I better start digging them up.

Any other suggestions for me or the bike?

26 Jul 07, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
nil06 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: GREECE Posts: 39 nil06's Gallery Bike: 2007 Ducati 999	Travel info needed.... Hey peeps, This summer I will be doing my 1st big trip on my 999, from Greece to Poland. The plan is to go through Italy, Austria, Czech Republic and finally Poland. As I have never ridden on these countries before I would appreciate any info/insight you may have... At the moment these are my questions: (feel free to add anything more) - As I will riding solo and plan on doing a little sightseeing at the cities I go through, can I leave the bike in a Parking place (eg, say in city centre) and then walk around? Will the bike/luggage be safe there? - Can I pay by credit card on the petrol stations in Italy, Austria, Czech Rep & Poland? I really don't fancy trying to find a Bureau de change in the middle of nowhere... - What are the legal requirements for riding through these countries? (I have a complete med kit, full gear and the bike is stock) I've heard that in Austria you need to have a 2nd pair of glasses with you (I wear glasses when riding), and that in some other countries they might do you in for not having spares like lightbulbs. Any ideas? Also, what you recon the weather will be like in late August? Currently in Greece it is hell on earth with 38+ degs at 10 pm, so if I will be needing warm clothes I better start digging them up. Any other suggestions for me or the bike?