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[tingy]

been trying to dig up info on what i and the bike need to have

the AA website is useful for general rules of the road type stuff for each country but not the specifics
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas/atoz.html

do i need to carry a bulb kit, do i need a hi-vi vest (or even a full jacket) do i need to have a GB thingy on the reg like you do in the car

anyone know anywhere that has an up to date list of that kind of stuff?

il be in holland and germany but it would be useful for all countries

[goldie]

I dont no if you have to but i do, a few bulbs and fuses dint take up much room and the same for a hi vis vest and as for the gb sticker they sell the ones on ebay that go down the side of the reg plate and there only a few quid   

[fido]

I think a bulb kit is a legal requirement, but I never bothered in the past. Mind you if you are going to the land of garlic smelling frog eaters you
might be better off taking them 

[cobra builder]

Germany you need first aid kit. From next year france high viz or a fine coming your way...

[tingy]

ive been reading about this first aid kit thing but nothing on what a first aid kit should consist of so 2 plasters some nurofen and a kfc wet wipe cleaning pad in a first aid bag should do 

[big gav]

Small plates are a must


Baffles left in th uk is a must also.

But above all.....ride it like  you stole it.

Hth.

[cobra builder]

ive been reading about this first aid kit thing but nothing on what a first aid kit should consist of so 2 plasters some nurofen and a kfc wet wipe cleaning pad in a first aid bag should do 

we get ours from lidl or any other german based supermarket get them in there the odd times. They use your kit if you have an accident

[Mark GVA]

If you get caught over 180km/h in France they have the right to take your bike........if you get caught

[big gav]

We've just come back from 4 days in France, didnt even see a gendame   

[tingy]

all the negatives seam to be about france and belgium, glad im avoiding both of them now lol

found this on the AA website which seams to cover most things and is fairly up to date
http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/touring_tips/compulsory_equipment.pdf

[big g]

If you go to Germany? with a race can you must have the baffle in!!! Or the FEDS can impound ya bike? Only found this out when talking to two Dutch lads in Baden Baden. Still, saw no FEDS wile we was there....

[NinjaPaul]

certain items on those lists are not compulsory if on a motorbike, like fire extinguishers for example. Just take the common sense items whenever I go into Europe, bulbs, hi-viz vest, first aid kit.

As from July though you also need to carry a breathaliser kit in France. 

[Crownan]

As from July though you also need to carry a breathaliser kit in France. 

Although they won't actually enforce it until November.....go figure

We're going through part of France in September and will be taking breathalyser kits anyway, much better to be as compliant as possible incase we get caught doing something silly 

[faulksie]

[faulksie]