3 men 2 girls, 3 bikes and one almighty tour of scotland !

[memphisto]

well as above really, me the young un, and a mate, as well as mates daughter and young uns missus are going on a three day biking tour of scotland a the end of the month !

Im going on my 1987 VFR 750 FH, with a brand new rectifier (screen, grips, iridium plugs, oil, filers, panniers, headstock bearings, tyres, mirrors ec etc) and a lot more work done than i would have liked but hell its my first bike and i love her (and only cost £400)


my brother and mate are going on there triumph tigers, with pillions !

so any tips on roads ? tips on places to stay ?

or basically any good lucks that we will all return in one piece


memphisto, been passed my test 3 months and now riding round on a 106 HP 230 kg machine which scares the ££$£$ out of me but which i love and cherish dearly out.

all tips / campsites / roads etc greatly appreciated ! oh and first stop first day is inverness if that gives an indication as to where to go next !

 

[PardonTheWait]

memphisto, been passed my test 3 months and now riding round on a 106 HP 230 kg machine which scares the ££$£$ out of me but which i love and cherish dearly out.

I think I'm slightly afraid of my RSV, and I've been riding three years, I wouldn't worry about it

 

[memphisto]

I think I'm slightly afraid of my RSV, and I've been riding three years, I wouldn't worry about it

im not worried i love the bike just slowly and gently getting faster, however getting overtook on my way o heartside by a lad on a 125, and then being unable to keep up with him did hurt the pride a tad lol


but then he did overtake my bro on a ZX9 whose been riding for 10 years however i could literally see his zx shaking with laughter as the lad passed him lol. his knee down and sparks at the next corner put paid to the 125 however it was funny for him damn right embarrassing for me though lol

 

[Sin_Chase]

The subject insinuated a far more erotic outing than the reality.

Damn my mind, alwaaaays causing me dissapointment!

 

[pinkaardvark]

where does your tour start from?

 

[Thrash]

One of my favourite roads is the A82 from Crianlarich up through Glen Coe to Fort William. Not to be missed.

 

[memphisto]

where does your tour start from?

crook county durham, however day one is all about getting to inverness apparently, from then on its glenn coe etc etc

 

[memphisto]

ok guys were setting off at 8am tomorrow !

cant wait and as a very very loose our guide its, crook to inverness, then to fort william then home again via glen coe !


roll on 8 am !

 

[Sonea Fifer]

Well I can recommend the A939 road between Crathie and Tomintoul, here's a couple of pics from my last tour up there:

 

[memphisto]

that looks an awesome road

 

[Sonea Fifer]

It is a good drive that road, be careful though as there's quite a few steep hills and it could be quite challenging to a novice driver/rider.

I can also recomend the Royal Lochnigar Distillery which is at the Crathie / Braemar end of that road

// Edit - I'm sure you'll enjoy your holiday regardless where in Scotland you end up

 

[memphisto]

well ive only been passed my test for 4 months, done a fair few miles in that time including hartside a number of times, however whole different kettle of fish carrying a tent and all yer touring equip with, im going slow and enjoying the scenery and cant wait for it to start.


this will be the first of many

 

[Jamous]

A82 to Fort William, through Glencoe, is really good, some wide open stretches and scenery is fantastic.
Applecross is a definate as well.
Skye if you can

 

[Dunks]

Wick and the surrounding area!

 

[Fireskull]

Have fun

Not been to scotland yet so cant give any advice but will take notes from this thread as I would like to go t some point!

 

[MeAnBoY]

Sweet im gonna be keeping a close eye on this thread as im off on a week trip with the missus in errr... like 10days lol! Doing Wales > Manchester > Scotland > Leeds > ALTON TOWERS!! > Home


Oooh yeah still haven't decided whether to take the daily runabout or the MR2 yet. Comfort or fun, hmm

 

[PardonTheWait]

Oooh yeah still haven't decided whether to take the daily runabout or the MR2 yet. Comfort or fun, hmm

Fun! If it can be done on a bike I'm sure your delicate sensibilities would be catered for by ANY car, and you'll regret taking the runabout when you find a good set of twisty bits.

 

[MeAnBoY]

Fun! If it can be done on a bike I'm sure your delicate sensibilities would be catered for by ANY car, and you'll regret taking the runabout when you find a good set of twisty bits.

Gotta agree with you 100% there mate, i mean come on wales & scotland, best driving roads in the country and im going to take a (albeit modern) suzuki swift?? Madness! Lucky the missus is quite keen on taking the MR2 also, but practicalities and "what if we break down" are going round her far-too-sensible head

 

[Liquidfox]

When my dad did a ride up there, he said the A87 from near Fort Augustus to the Isle of Skye was so amazing he did it 3 times before stopping at Skye for the night