Hi all. I've been living in France for 8 years now. I"m in the process of getting my beloved 1991 GT750 here in France and selling the KLE 500 that I've been using for the last year.

 

Parlez vous Francais? Je parle Francais tres mal!!!
Welcome aboard, Stewart! Post up some pics of the bikes! Fill us in on the local riding scene; what type of bikes are cool? Mostly small displacement because of fuel costs, or is there a good level of support for the newer (or older classics)?
Gear up; stay safe!!

 

congrats stewart and welcome to KF

 

I would try to say something in French but I would probably end up calling myself an A-Hole. LOL Welcome man!

 

hahaha, too late

 

Hahahaha I knew you wouldn't let that one slide. ROLF!

 

Merci pour l'acceuil!

Old bikes are rare in France, most of the French bikers I know upgrade their bikes every couple of years.

Because of the crazy European system for getting your bike license there are some weird values on some bikes. From the age of 14 kids can ride bikes up to 50cc, scooters and such, so those are quite expensive. Then at 18 they can take their license to ride bikes up to 125cc. There is then a waiting period (2 years, I'm not sure) before they can take a supplimentary test for up to 500cc and a further stage to ride bikes over 500.

The roads here arein excellent condition, smooth, no potholes, repairs done quickly and regular maintenance. Speed cameras are rare and only on the major highways, and cops are thin on the ground.

But when the motorbike cops have a blitz (they come out in summer) thay are ruthless. Speeding can lose you your license, so can alcohol.