GM IV Home Safe Thread...

[sv4me]

Twas indeed Alston, I pointed Hong in the direction of Middleton in teesdale while I just had the crappy old Hartside road in the dry with zero cars to play on by the time i'd done kirkstone (again free from cars) I was in 2 minds whether to mway the last bit home or stick to A and B roads. I chose the latter! Got in just after 11 absolutely knackered but grinning from ear to ear

Had a great weekend both on and off the bike, big thanks to Stuart and Dean for all their hard work. Oh and Lance for sorting the caravan for us you're a star mate

Now if you could just move the Kinlochleven loop to on my doorstep so I could go play on it every day I'd be much obliged. The 2nd loop I did with YC just behind in hot pursuit is definitely 1 of those moments that will stick in the mind even when i'm old and grey!

That was a brill weekend, apart from my chain attempting to part ways with the fazer and getting royaly soaked! Next year i will have a bike that actually works (unlike the R1) and doesn't fall apart like the fazer! :P
Good to see you guys again and good meeting the new faces (to me)

[DavieSV]

Back doon the noo!

Tarmactester36 & FJR-Tony are also back safe.

Thanks every one for yet another cracking weekend

[TamSV]

Went for a wee bimble round the Kinlochleven loop this morning - both directions.

Eventually got home at 6pm and went straight out for dinner, then got the bike back out the garage for a wash.

Great weekend. Bit of a numb bum though.

[punyXpress]

Want to try them foam pads, Tam?

Originally Posted by TamSV

Went for a wee bimble round the Kinlochleven loop this morning - both directions.

Eventually got home at 6pm and went straight out for dinner, then got the bike back out the garage for a wash.

Great weekend. Bit of a numb bum though.

Jealous...was it dry?

[TamSV]

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Want to try them foam pads, Tam?

I'll try anything! I was seriously falling out with it on Saturday.

The gel pad didn't really help TBH. I took it off for yesterday's 140 mile run and then put it back on for the next 110 without much noticeable difference.

Originally Posted by hongman

Jealous...was it dry?

Yeah it was cloudy but dry. I set off mid-morning and the roads had dried off nicely - just a wee bit damp under the trees on the loop. Had a bit of drizzle for 10 minutes on the way back to Tyndrum but that was it.

Originally Posted by TamSV

Stuff. Bit of a numb bum though.

Airhawk. I have Gel rider and pillion seat, i've fried foam pads and horse riding pads. I HAVE NOT TRIED airhawk but everyone i talk to who has cannot praise it highly enough. Its a bit expensive for my taste and will continue to put up with a moderate level of discomfort.
thats me however, you obviously spend a lot of effort and money on your bike (stunning btw) so a little extra for your own comfort....

Got back at 1am this morning - new tyre lunch time yesterday, ran it in over Rannoch Moor, then did the rest of the ride out to Aviemore, then onto past the Lecht and Glenshee. With a bit more fun in the borders and a bit of Motorway I got back - 522 miles yesterday

Now in work, with some aching muscles. Next year I'll make sure I have some tyre left before heading north!

[sv4me]

Originally Posted by markc123

Got back at 1am this morning....522 miles yesterday ....Now in work