steele01
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Yesterday was a super special day for so long I've wanted to do Scotland via motorcycle still trying to decide on what gear to go further a field tent wise etc so after a bit of arm twisting my dad decided to come with on his GSX-R 750.
The plan - To do Manchester to Scotland to Manchester and back in a day and while up there do the three lochs run.
We set off at 7 am dad feeling rather freezing after leaving his Dianese water proof jacket so a quick about turn to go get it. (did tell him he might need it)
After a steady pace we got to Tebay services to refuel the GSXR-750 ouch 1.50 a litre poor dad haha. The rest of the motorway trip went without a hitch no pics of this stretch of the journey as we were saving the batteries for what would turn out to be an epic day in Scotland.
Both bikes performed superb first stop was Mofat for fuel again for the 750 and a litle stretch of the legs
after a brief misshap with the Nav V haha we finally got on the right route
amazing to see such beautiful countryside
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
with roads where you just dont see anyone for so long really vies you time to just take it all in an enjoy the views.
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
was some forest managment going on
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
both bikes were right up the the task although we stopped at the view point at Meggetts just around the bend are some absolutley sublime views the go pro footage thats coming will show some of them
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
I honestly don't think I could tire of Scotland ever every bend lead to an even better view
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
an the beemer inspired confidence no matter what the conditions although its gotta be said my dads GSX-R did amazing to!
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
sometimes you just have to take 5 and take in the epic views this stop was just above the last of the Loch's Dad looking very contemplative
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
an me with the f800gs often don't like doing self portraits but like this one
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
so to sum up the trip in a photo and words endless space!
Manchester to Scotland the three lochs route then back to Manchester in one day if I could move to Scotland I would on a heartbeat felt so at home an everyone is so nice just amazes me.
the ride back went swift an ok a stop at Tebay services again for fuel an a quick one near Rivi Barn an back to the chaos that is Manchester traffic very much looking forward to getting up to Scotland again for a longer stay next time.
Do I think it was worth the 6-7 hours of motoway I do indeed such an amazing time.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
The plan - To do Manchester to Scotland to Manchester and back in a day and while up there do the three lochs run.
We set off at 7 am dad feeling rather freezing after leaving his Dianese water proof jacket so a quick about turn to go get it. (did tell him he might need it)
After a steady pace we got to Tebay services to refuel the GSXR-750 ouch 1.50 a litre poor dad haha. The rest of the motorway trip went without a hitch no pics of this stretch of the journey as we were saving the batteries for what would turn out to be an epic day in Scotland.
Both bikes performed superb first stop was Mofat for fuel again for the 750 and a litle stretch of the legs
after a brief misshap with the Nav V haha we finally got on the right route
amazing to see such beautiful countryside
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickrwith roads where you just dont see anyone for so long really vies you time to just take it all in an enjoy the views.
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickrwas some forest managment going on
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickrboth bikes were right up the the task although we stopped at the view point at Meggetts just around the bend are some absolutley sublime views the go pro footage thats coming will show some of them
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on FlickrI honestly don't think I could tire of Scotland ever every bend lead to an even better view
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickran the beemer inspired confidence no matter what the conditions although its gotta be said my dads GSX-R did amazing to!
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickrsometimes you just have to take 5 and take in the epic views this stop was just above the last of the Loch's Dad looking very contemplative
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickran me with the f800gs often don't like doing self portraits but like this one
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickrso to sum up the trip in a photo and words endless space!
Manchester to Scotland the three lochs route then back to Manchester in one day if I could move to Scotland I would on a heartbeat felt so at home an everyone is so nice just amazes me.
the ride back went swift an ok a stop at Tebay services again for fuel an a quick one near Rivi Barn an back to the chaos that is Manchester traffic very much looking forward to getting up to Scotland again for a longer stay next time.
Do I think it was worth the 6-7 hours of motoway I do indeed such an amazing time.
Hope you all enjoyed the pics
F800GS Norton.rider Scotland by norton.rider, on Flickr
