John O'Groats with two dodgy Daves and P & L.

[petevtwin650]

After the GM, we planned a trip around the coast of northern Scotland. Raving Davis and Dave 20046 joined us.

We should have taken the Corran Ferry, but due to the captain taken exception to where we joined the queue, we went to Mallaig via Fort William. Stopped at the Glenfinnan monument, where the two Daves ventured up top.

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Lucky that numbers had his dayglo suit on

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Stopped enroute to get a pic

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Made the Skye ferry alright

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Stopped on the way to Uig to get another pic

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View from the Hostel car park

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[Quiff Wichard]

Refused entry to Ferry? - ya didnt queue jump or stop all the traffic did you pete? Mallaig road is ace though so you gained IMO

What the heck is goin on with numbers' tail pack.. ? man that is high


I reckon your bikes are exactly where ours were on the Mallaig Ferry

[punyXpress]

Hey Pete
Soungs like you had agood'un - like ours of last year.
Did you have a second pop at that deer on the Mallaig road, & what was the bail hostel really like? ;)

[dizzyblonde]

Why has Dave made a lifesize model of Lissa out of his gear on the back of his bike?
IF he wanted her on the back all he needed to do was ask her to sit there!!

[Quiff Wichard]

why has dave made a lifesize model of lissa out of his gear on the back of his bike?
If he wanted her on the back all he needed to do was ask her to sit there!!

lmao

[ravingdavis]

Here are my pics of Scotland, they were taken on a phone so not the best in the world!

Just before we got told to clear off by the stroppy ferry captain. :rolleyes:
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Isle of Skye
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An ever popular picture of the a*se of numbers
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Loch Ness
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[Quiff Wichard]

where did you get that dayglo rain suit numbers??

I still want to know why the captain got in a mood.. if you rode down the car queue and got to front its not a prob is it as bikes go in seperate area.. or was it just a roll on and stay with your vehicle 10 vehicle ferry??

[ravingdavis]

where did you get that dayglo rain suit numbers??

I still want to know why the captain got in a mood.. if you rode down the car queue and got to front its not a prob is it as bikes go in seperate area.. or was it just a roll on and stay with your vehicle 10 vehicle ferry??

NO idea what the Captains problem was, he just has a little bit of power to is going to fully extend it. I'm not sure it helped that Pete gave him the special cupped hand wave :smt040

[Mr Speirs]

I'm not sure it helped that Pete gave him the special cupped hand wave :smt040

Thats just how Pete has learned to greet people as so many people greet him that way over the years.

[Binky]

I need to get me to GM sometime. But never seem to have the fundage at the right time.

Looks like you had a corker again. Nice pictures. :)

[DarrenSV650S]

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Brilliant pics. I am definitely going here. Looks amazing

[Dave20046]

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One of the many themes of the week
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A bird taking interest in my helmet...finally!
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Meh , I was curious - and no the guy on the monument doesn't have his monument out - he ain't a real scott. Think pete's pictured me taking this in my discreet suit.
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Mcdoonan castle^v
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Skye:
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Applecross:
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Another common sight from the week
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Proper ducati 'character' ;)


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After Applecross:
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Recovery van vulturing round the Duke
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Some sort of tartan enthusiast
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Tongue
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Kangaroo, ostrich and smash.
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'Waiter there's a pack of butter in my soup'
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Lissa's thoroughly packed (and unpacked) fudge & birthday shortbread.





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John o groates sign

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SV parking
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fort augustus
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Crotch full of crabbies
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Loch ness
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Our private beach
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Good thing it was private with Pete's jazz pants on full display

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Beach fire I rustled up
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View of a great evening

[ravingdavis]

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The first time anyone has seen anything through a Ducati wing mirror?

Nice photos Dave, I want to go back to Scotland now :(

[Dave20046]

The first time anyone has seen anything through a Ducati wing mirror?

Nice photos Dave, I want to go back to Scotland now :(

Aye, shame my tower o' luggage spoilt any sort of nice view!

me too awesome roads, awesome place.

[metalhead19]

Awsome pics! Looks like a good ride!

[missyburd]

fab pics everyone!

[Specialone]

Cracking pics guys, im impressed, looks a cool place.
I hope you told uncle albert to foxtrot oscar after he refused ferry boarding :p

[Ed]

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Is that the monster in there with the water spout:cool:

[Dave20046]

I believe so ;)




* I can't skim stones :(

[DarrenSV650S]

This is epic. Where is it?

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[metalhead19]

This is epic. Where is it?

A place im definitely going to! :D

[petevtwin650]

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Beach fire I rustled up


:---) Ahem! :cool:

Some fantastic pics by the boys. Especially considering they were taken by phone cameras.

We had mainly 200 mile days after leaving the GM,which I originally thought might be quite difficult considering the road type that we would be on, but the roads were virtually empty and the single track ones usually had good vision, so a quickish pace could be set. One of the boys led, with the lumbering Duke taking up the rear. Raving did have a moment early in the trip with a car coming around the corner and forcing him to use the gravel option. He kept it upright. Thank god.

After Torridon we headed up to Tongue

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Numbers used this stop to check his rear again

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In the afternoon we found a lovely beach

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A pansy smelling the daffodils :p

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Embarrassed and exhausted after his beach meanderings, Raving takes a breather

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Only to be rudely disturbed by this sight!

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Still on the way to Tongue, we stopped for another pic session.

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Looking down the cliff side we spotted a caravan

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How on earth did it get there?

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At gone 5 in the afternoon we find yet another deserted beach. In fact there were lovely looking beaches all along this road.

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Raving goes walkabout again

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This pic taken by Numbers. Very artistic. Not!

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We arrived at the youth hostel around 6pm. It was discovered that there were bike washing facilities, so they were utilised. However not by us but by the boys.

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[dizzyblonde]

Looking down the cliff side we spotted a caravan

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How on earth did it get there?

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One can only assume the Top Gear boys have been playing with trebuchets again:p

[Shonky]

Is that the one in Caravan Trader, advertised with a 'sea view' :lol:

Looks like a good time had by all

[G]

Lucky mofos, this looks awsome, I bet it was nice and relaxing with just a few of you, compared to loads of peeps on the actual GM ride.

I fancy heading up north at some point on a smaller scale, the sheer numbers involved with the big GM rideouts always puts me off.

[missyburd]

G there weren't as many this year! Perhaps next year is a safe bet for you :)

[punyXpress]

A pansy smelling the daffodils :razz:

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Has he just ' watered ' those daffodils?
Is so he's passing some nutrients! ;)

[Geodude]

Fantastic shots wish i was there :)

[melody]

Absolutely brilliant!

I did a tour of Scotland over a week a few years back. But that wasn't on a bike. I really must do it again by bike.

[petevtwin650]

Is that the one in Caravan Trader, advertised with a 'sea view' :lol:

Looks like a good time had by all

It certainly did. And we did too.

Lucky mofos, this looks awsome, I bet it was nice and relaxing with just a few of you, compared to loads of peeps on the actual GM ride.

I fancy heading up north at some point on a smaller scale, the sheer numbers involved with the big GM rideouts always puts me off.

The Saturday ride wasn't that bad G. You soon end up riding with someone of a similar pace, or up the front, where the pace was quick enough IMO.

Because it was our holiday, we sort of dictated the route for the rest of the week together with daily leave times and, it worked quite well although I think the boys would have preferred a bit longer in bed. :cool:


Has he just ' watered ' those daffodils?
Is so he's passing some nutrients! ;)

No, he's quite well trained, is Raving :)

Fantastic shots wish i was there :)

Make a note for next years calendar. Maybe a few more will stay on and do a similar trip. It's well worth the effort.

Absolutely brilliant!

I did a tour of Scotland over a week a few years back. But that wasn't on a bike. I really must do it again by bike.

Yes, yes you must Mel. :D

[petevtwin650]

So after the boys had finished beautifying their bikes we headed off for grub. The only drawback to the YH is that they don't generally provide cooked meals. There is a large and well equiped kitchen but that's obviously no good without ingredients. So we opted for the easy option.

Stopped down by the Causeway to take some pics first though.

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After a fantastic meal, where Numbers had Kangaroo and Ostrich, we stopped for some more pics. This was taken at 9.45 pm

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These pics were taken at 11.15 pm from the garden of the YH

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Even though there was a stunning view, Numbers was still looking for porn :twisted:

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Next day we set off for John O'Groats. The weather had taken a turn for the worse and was really windy. Still managed a reasonable pace and got to JO'G ready for a late brekkie. Duly consumed, we got pics, but being tight refused to pay to have the more usual 'under the sign' pic. So here's the cafe instead

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We next headed down to Wick, where RD had a tyre on order. Leaving him to get it sorted, Numbers and ourselves headed south towards our Loch Ness YH. This was going down the A99. The most dangerous road in GB. Well it was, but because the weather completely closed in and with dense fog and heavy rain, made riding it a most tense time. Still, we survived unscathed and soon found the nice weather again.

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Also got buzzed by a fighter plane :cool:

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[G]

You have to pay for a photo under the sign now!!! :o blimey, I am actually shocked by that the money making scumbags.

[missyburd]

So after all that hype about doing the A99 you actually couldn't tell what it was like because of the bad weather? that's a bit pants.

[ravingdavis]

So after all that hype about doing the A99 you actually couldn't tell what it was like because of the bad weather? that's a bit pants.

I can, because I was left behind to sort my new tyre out I did the road about 2 hours later in the the dry as the sun had sorted itself out and began to shine. I had a very nicely scrubbed in rear tyre by the time I had done the 108 miles to Inverness! The road was a lot of fun! (As were most of the roads in Scotland actually!)

[Specialone]

You have to pay for a pic of a public sign???
You dont in lands end, or you didnt, but you have to pay into the parky thingy IIRC.

[Mr Speirs]

In Lands End you have to pay to get in the car park in the summer months. I'm pretty sure they charge bikes too.

It's a bit crap lands end though, I always tell people to visit lands end if they must but drop into Sennon Cove about 1 mile before Lands End to be treated to a proper view and a lovely place to spend the night. There is a pub called the Old Success. Spend an evening there and you will find scores of people who have just complete John O Groats to Lands End. Some fantastic stories to be heard.

[Specialone]

In Lands End you have to pay to get in the car park in the summer months. I'm pretty sure they charge bikes too.

It's a bit crap lands end though, I always tell people to visit lands end if they must but drop into Sennon Cove about 1 mile before Lands End to be treated to a proper view and a lovely place to spend the night. There is a pub called the Old Success. Spend an evening there and you will find scores of people who have just complete John O Groats to Lands End. Some fantastic stories to be heard.

I wasnt impressed either, worth seeing once, probably wont go again.

[Quiff Wichard]

brill pics Pete.. think we may go higher next time..

[petevtwin650]

You have to pay for a pic of a public sign???
You dont in lands end, or you didnt, but you have to pay into the parky thingy IIRC.

Obviously you can take a pic of the sign, but to have yourself and bike by it, does cost. That's the same at Lands End too.

brill pics Pete.. think we may go higher next time..

Depends if you don't mind packing up each day and riding the bike fully loaded I guess Quiff. Or make it longer of course. Lissa planned a brilliant circular route. Certainly worked for us.

So, all re-united we headed into Fort Augustus for fish n'chips. Inspired by meeting the Quiffs there last year.

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The boys bought some bottled beer, then realised that they couldn't carry it. The only time that Numbers top box would have been useful and it was back at the YH. They asked Lissa and seeing as how they'd bought here Fudge and Shortbread for here birthday, she couldn't refuse. Meant a slower pace back but was enjoyable all the same.

This was going to be our last night as a group so we wandered down to the Loch's edge and chilled out. Making a fire to ward away the midges. Well it was a good excuse and a good fire.

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[punyXpress]

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Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard http://forums.sv650.org/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?p=2313626#post2313626)
brill pics Pete.. think we may go higher next time..

Depends if you don't mind packing up each day and riding the bike fully loaded I guess Quiff. Or make it longer of course. Lissa planned a brilliant circular route. Certainly worked for us.

Stayed at Applecross last year with ararko & later LP & had a cracking time. Durness, Tongue etc were a good day's ride with the benefit of Beault na Ba twice ( or more ) each day.
So much of the roads and scenery are so very good that it's a bonus to do the big miles to get anywhere of interest ( that excludes JoG )
BTW aren't you supposed to sit in the middle of the woodsmoke to keep Ms McMidge at bay?
SO pleased you had such a good'un

[Stingo]

Brilliant...loving the piccies...and the fact all that is just on the doorstep, sort of. I can feel a plan in the making...not sure about the 'comedy rear luggage arrangement' though!:D

[ravingdavis]

...not sure about the 'comedy rear luggage arrangement' though!:D

Im not sure Lissa will appreciate being referred to in such a way!

[Quiff Wichard]

Pete that sunset over the loch is brilliant.. breathtaking ya know I promised myself i would walk down to loch ness and dip my toe in.. dam i forget--

ah well have to go back next year..

[Lissa]

Im not sure Lissa will appreciate being referred to in such a way!

You still in this country? Sod off to Germany, cheeky! :p

[ravingdavis]

You still in this country? Sod off to Germany, cheeky! :p

Nope, im not in 'this' country... They have the internet and everything in Germany these days!

[Lissa]

Nope, im not in 'this' country... They have the internet and everything in Germany these days!

Damn, thought we were finally getting rid of you! :p

Say Hi to your folks for us!

[Dave20046]

Nope, im not in 'this' country... They have the internet and everything in Germany these days!

tut, out of reach lissa...well more so than usual :p

[Lissa]

tut, out of reach lissa...well more so than usual :p

Don't you start either! :D

Kids! :rolleyes:

[Dave20046]

Noted how Pete called us 'the boys' through out the thread - did he do this in scotland? May have attributed to the dysfunctional biker family look.


And stingo the píza luggage solution was down to me hating packing and having left it late thought I'd just sling everything into the biggest bag I could find and haphazardly strap it down. Used gaffa tape last year - was a little sturdier!

[punyXpress]

Maybe ' ghost-written ' by Lissa?

[DavieSV]

I can, because I was left behind to sort my new tyre out I did the road about 2 hours later in the the dry as the sun had sorted itself out and began to shine. I had a very nicely scrubbed in rear tyre by the time I had done the 108 miles to Inverness! The road was a lot of fun! (As were most of the roads in Scotland actually!)

A few years back I did that road at least once a year (in the car) to go and see my Mum who lived in Wick.

The road is a lot straighter now they put up bridges to by-pass the VERY twisty bits

[petevtwin650]

Noted how Pete called us 'the boys' through out the thread - did he do this in scotland? May have attributed to the dysfunctional biker family look.


Most places we went people thought we were a family group, and one pretty blonde scottish lass thought we were cool parents for bringing our kids along:smt046

That was when people weren't thinking that the two Daves were a couple! :smt008 :smt044:smt044


And stingo the píza luggage solution was down to me hating packing and having left it late thought I'd just sling everything into the biggest bag I could find and haphazardly strap it down. Used gaffa tape last year - was a little sturdier!

Problem was that everything was balanced on a topbox that was no bigger than a lunchbox (Linford Christie's excepted:) ). Had he had a decent sized one then it would not have been so precarious. Although to be fair, he never lost anything except a bar and a half of cadburys chocolate and very nearly his dayglo romper suit.

[Mr Speirs]

You mean the Two Daves aren't a couple??!!! :)

[ravingdavis]

You mean the Two Daves aren't a couple??!!! :)

Someone is gonna get hurt if this conversation continues along these lines :p

[Mr Speirs]

Not if you're in Germany we ain't.
How you liking the german sausage over there?

[ravingdavis]

How you liking the german sausage over there?

Lots, big'n'tasty.

[Dave20046]

Someone is gonna get hurt if this conversation continues along these lines :p

sticks n' stones, dave.


x

[Luckypants]

How you liking the german sausage over there?

*snigger*

[Specialone]

I must confess, although jealous, they do look good together :)

[Quiff Wichard]

ha class..


love is in the air.. .. raving numbers.

[Specialone]

ha class..


love is in the air.. .. raving numbers.

Or Mr&Mr dave davis

[ravingdavis]

I must confess, although jealous, they do look good together :)

I know your jealousy Phil... I saw the way you looked at me on the Madlanders rideouts!

[Specialone]

I know your jealousy Phil... I saw the way you looked at me on the Madlanders rideouts!

What can i say, you found me out big boy :smt040

[Ed]

brill pics Pete.. think we may go higher next time..


I'm loving this thread:D

Higher, I raise you one. This is mesen at 3500m/11,500ft

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/Sythree/IMG_3490.jpg?t=1278712123 (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/Sythree/IMG_3490.jpg?t=1278712123)

[ravingdavis]

I'm loving this thread:D

Higher, I raise you one. This is mesen at 3500m/11,500ft

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/Sythree/IMG_3490.jpg?t=1278712123 (http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/Sythree/IMG_3490.jpg?t=1278712123)

Thats it, ride in on our parade and spoil the party with your bigger numbers, better scenery and fancy foreign places :p

Love the pic btw!