SUMMER IN SCOTLAND

[monkeyhanger]

THROWING THIS OPEN FOR SUGGESTIONS. :detective:
HOW ABOUT WE GET A RUN TO SCOTLAND ORGANISED FOR SOME NICE WEATHER RIDING. :225
I WILL SUGGEST WE START OF IN SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND AND VISIT LOCAL BEAUTY SPOTS(LOCH NESS ECT.) :help:
NO IDEA WHEN OR EXACTLY WHO IS INTERESTED BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO THROW SUGGESTIONS IN.I HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF DOING IT ANYWAY AND THE ROADS I KNOW ARE SCENIC AND WELL MAINTAINED,I`M SURE PEOPLE NORTH OF THE BORDER HAVE A BETTER IDEA THAN ME,SO BE HEARD.
LETS TRY AND GET AS MANY AS POSSIBLE TOGETHER FOR THIS.BUT STILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO DO IRELAND AT EASTER.
IF I`M SPEAKING OUT OF LINE OR STEALING ANYONES THUNDER I APPOLOGISE..... ANDY :cheers:

[acp]

Sounds good Andy. Let me know the details and I'll try and get there.

[Blagadán]

No thunder lost over here Andy. Wherever we get to ride doesnt matter to me... As long as we get to meet is what counts!!!
If Ireland doesnt happen then I'm going to do this one instead if the funds allow... The prospect of warmer weather in the summer does sound appealing..... lol.

Sounds Very good!!!

[monkeyhanger]

HAVE A QUICK LOOK AT THIS FOR A IDEA,http://www.highlandrider.com/source/tours.htm
MIGHT NOT NEED TO BE THIS FORMAL ,MAKE IT UP AS WE GO ALONG?BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND?? COME ON KK GIVE US A CLUE.. ANDY :D

[acp]

I think we would definitely have to make it up as we go Andy. Most of it will be decided by where the petrol stations are. :D

Will the trike be finished by then?

[monkeyhanger]

NO COMMENT

[monkeyhanger]

SERIOUSLY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FINISHED OVER CHRISTMAS,BUT I`M TRING TO GET A NEW VENTURE UNDER WAY AND IT`S TAKING UP ALL MY TIME,THE GARAGE IS A LITTLE CROWDED AND THE TRIKES UNDER COVERS OUTSIDE ,WHEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE I`LL HAVE TO GET MY FINGER OUT AND FINISH IT.I THINK I WOULD OF SOLD IT TO BUY THAT 750 ON EBAY IF IT WAS FINISHED,THAT IS IMPRESSIVE....ANDY

[acp]

You could always trike the rocket if you get bored.

[monkeyhanger]

WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT YOUNG MAN LOL ANDY :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

[Blagadán]

Hell yeah, the trike.... Stick a 100L fuel tank on the back of it... It could be our very own one of these.....lol



http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u194/Blagadain/fueltank.jpg

[acp]

I like that idea Blag. And that would be one hell of a photo, one of us riding close behind Andy on his trike. Petrol cap open and getting petrol out of the big tank on the back of the trike.

I like the look of the Rocket as a trike, have you seen the one on eBay UK with the 3 exhausts that come out where the back wheel should be? They look good.

[Blagadán]

have you seen the one on eBay UK with the 3 exhausts that come out where the back wheel should be? They look good.

I have, they look really cool. I'm not sure MH wants to take a grinder to his new baby just yet...lol

Let him finish the ZL first... we can torment him about cuttin up the rocket then!!..lol

blag

[monkeyhanger]

I TAKE ADAM WILL BE SYPHONING THE PETROL HE IS FROM BRISTOL.. SORRY MATE LITTLE BIT OF PAYBACK FOR THE FARMYARD DIGS.. ANDY

[monkeyhanger]

IF WE GET TOGETHER I`LL GIVE YOU A BLAST ON THE ROCKET AND YOU`LL UNDERSTAND WHY THEY SHOULD NEVER BE TRIKED(WOULD LOOK THE MUTS NUTS ALL THE SAME) ANDY

[acp]

Nothing wrong with the petrol here, still a few garages selling it for just under £1 a litre. Plenty of others selling it for £1 or more though.

[monkeyhanger]

STILL WAITING ON KK FOR IDEAS/INSPIRATION/????? :detective: :detective: ANDY

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Scotland is definately do-able. What dates are we talking here?

KK

[monkeyhanger]

NO DATES SET YET THAT I`M AWARE OF ,LOOKING FOR SUGGESTIONS??? HOT SUNNY WEATHER WOULD BE GOOD START.NOT SURE WERE TO START FROM I SUGGEST WEST COAST STRANREAR MAKE IT EASY FOR BLAG IF HE CAN MAKE IT AND THE SOUTHERNERS CAN JUST BLAST UP THE COAST ROAD OR THE M6,I WAS THINKING AUGUST MAYBE??? ACCOMODATION ANOTHER POINT,DO WE WANT TO CAMP OR DO B&B I`M EASY EITHER WAY JUST REALLY FANCY SCOTLAND IN THE SUN AND ALL THE BETTER IF YOUR JOINED BY FRIENDS...ANDY :D :D

[Kawasaki-krazy]

HOT SUNNY WEATHER .............WEST COAST ..........SCOTLAND

:nonono: You can't use all those words in the same sentence :nonono:


This is Scotland we're talking about :D

KK

[monkeyhanger]

SORRY MY MISTAKE ,BUT LETS AIM HIGH EH! ANYONE GOT SOMEWHERE THEY WOULD LIKE TO VISIT IN BONNY JOCK LAND COME ON IDEAS PLEASE,WHAT ABOUT ACCOMODATION..ANDY

[Blagadán]

Re: accomodation, it might be an idea to seek out a biker forum with a lot of scottish bikers in it? They could recommend somewhere to stay?
I did this when I was looking for suggestions over here... I pm'd a few guys in the Irish biker forum and they came back with a bunch of roads to ride and recommended a few biker friendly hotels to stay at.
Anyone know of a scottish biker club?

[Kawasaki-krazy]

OK .....I found the aberdeen cruiser club but it looks as if they are mainly hardleys with lots of leather and studs (that's metal studs by the way)

http://www.aberdeencruiserclub.co.uk/

I've only lived in Bonny Scotland for a couple of years so I may contact these guys and see if we can maybe get a guided tour to some of the hot spots to visit.

Meeting place is only a few miles from me so I might pop along and see what they're aboot

KK

[Kawasaki-krazy]

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Oh dear, looks like it needs beefing up a bit

KK

[monkeyhanger]

SO IT LOOKS LIKE SCOTLAND IS GOING TO BE OUR ONLY ORGANISED RIDE OF THE YEAR :detective: :detective: I`M SUGGESTING SOME TIME IN AUGUST AND MAYBE STARTING ON THE WEST COAST(SOUTH) THEN TAKING IN SOME LANDMARKS LOCH NESS AND THE LIKES IDEAS WOULD BE GOOD SO WE CAN TRY TO PLAN A ROUTE(LOL) :D :D LETS TRY AND GET AS MANY TOGETHER FOR THIS ,I`M GOING REGARDLESS THINK ACP AND BLAG ARE UP FOR IT :cool10: PLEASE POST THOUGHTS AND INTREST....ANDY :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[monkeyhanger]

YANKS ALSO WELCOME :joker: :joker:

[acp]

The only dates I can't do in the summer are 28th July- 1st August and 18th-19th August. I'm doing my airbrushing courses then.

[monkeyhanger]

sure we can work around them mate,what about our european nieghbours wonder if they have a intrest in our weekend away,they can get amsterdam to tynmouth ferry and join us..... :cheers: :cheers:

[Blagadán]

BUMP.

An article published in the Jan 2007 edition of RIDE magazine. It took a collaberation between Monkeyhanger and myself to get this on here. Many thanks to Colin at the RIDE Public Relations office for permission to scan and use this article on zl-oa.

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Who wants to go to Scotland now.....? :stir:

blag

[monkeyhanger]

me

[acp]

me

[monkeyhanger]

QUALITY BLAG WELL DONE ANDY :yeahthat: :bringiton:

[acp]

Any update on this guys? I'm now busy 29th August-1st September. Going to Rome with my parents and sister for my birthday.

They're probably going to wander and have a look at things, I'm going to wander and have a look at the women :D

[monkeyhanger]

throw your suggestions into the ring lets see if we can get a date to suit most if not all..andy

[monkeyhanger]

JUST CHECKED MY DATES AND I`M ON A TRIUMPH RUN ON THE 23rd 24th 25th AUGUST REST OF THE MONTH SHOULD BE GOOD FOR ME...ANDY

[acp]

So far, from me and you Andy, the available dates in July and August are:

1st-27th July
2nd-17th August
20th-22nd August
26th-28th August

Anyone got any other restrictions on these dates?

[Blagadán]

Early Aug would be good for me. 9-10 Aug?

[monkeyhanger]

I`M GOOD WITH EARLY AUGUST EITHER 1st OR SECOND WEEK SECOND WEEK MIGHT BE BETTER.ARE WE TRYING TO MAKE THIS A 2 OR 3 DAY RUN?? MAYBE FRIDAY TO SUNDAY???? ANDY

[Blagadán]

Second week sounds good to me. Fri - Sun even better.

[Kawasaki-krazy]

I have no idea how you guys can plan so far ahead..........I don't even know what I'll be doing after tea tonight :pale:

KK

[acp]

Second week sounds good to me. Min will be a bit longer as I'll be staying at Andy's the night before, providing his dog likes me.

[monkeyhanger]

:stir: :stir: were you stopping when she don`t....lol andyCAN PROBABLY MAKE ROOM FOR 1 OR 2 MORE IF NEED BE BUT ADAM HAS FIRST DIBS ON THE SPARE BED ANDY :) :)

[monkeyhanger]

HOW ABOUT FRIDAY THE 8th AUG HEADING UP TO KK`SIT`S A HELL OF A LONG RUN SO IF ANYONE WANTS A STOP OVER LET ME KNOW.MON 11thRETURN WE CAN WORK ON THE DETAILS AFTER THAT.LETS SEE WHAT INTREST THESE DATES BRING??THESE OK WITH YOU KK....ANDY

[monkeyhanger]

JUST WORKED IT OUT AT ABOUT 260 MILES FROM HARTLEPOOL TO ABERDEEN.THATS THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE,,SUGGESTIONS PLEASE.....ANDY :help: :help:

[Kawasaki-krazy]

August is good......


Looks like I'd better sort out some good roads :D
KK

[acp]

8th-11th sounds good to me. I've now got a dilemma though, my shift that week is 5th-8th, so do I want to just book off the 7th and 8th, make my way up to Andy's on the 7th and both go up to Scotland on the 8th. Or do I book off all 4 days and have time off from the 24th July (already got the last week of July booked off for my first airbrushing course.

Hmm, what to do, what to do....

[acp]

Any more news on this guys?

I've just got myself a tomtom rider, so I'll be able to find my way up there. But mainly so that I can put in the route I want to take and it will tell me where the petrol stations are along the way, including distances. I can then set them as waypoints so that I can plan the journey with a fill-up every 80 or so miles.

[Blagadán]

Not looking good for me lads. Some unplanned expenses have cropped up. I dont know if I can make it. i'll let you know closer to the time but for now i am strapped big time and it doesnt look good for the coming months.
I hope my situation changes, and I will let ye know if it does, but for now, I'll have to consider the scotland trip a "non runner" for me... :sad4:

[monkeyhanger]

SORRY TO HEAR THAT MATE,REALLY **** NEWS ,I KNOW WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO CATCHING UP.ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP,PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK.HOPING FOR A LUCK CHANGE FOR YOU..ANDY

[Blagadán]

Thanks mate. Its nothing serious but, you know when you think things are finally on the up and you're finally able to put a few pennys away... Some fkin thing has to crop up and consume your dosh (and some)... typical...
Apart from that, the "honey do" list is growing faster than I can keep up with.....
I need a job with X 2 times salary and only have to work a 16 hour week...!
I still hope to get on top of it all by mid summer but I have to be a bit realistic too...
Thanks for your thoughts Andy,

Blag

[lowlife]

need a job with X 2 times salary and only have to work a 16 hour week...!

So basically you need mark's job :rotf:

Hope all goes well, yes I understand how that unexpected expense comes up. Over here its called Cree. (my daughter)

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Not looking good for me lads. Some unplanned expenses have cropped up. I dont know if I can make it.
Sorry to hear that Blag.

Can we get some Idea of numbers Guys. Even if it's only a 'maybe', it would give me some idea

KK

[monkeyhanger]

PUT ME DOWN AS 1 PLEASE....THANKS ANDY

[monkeyhanger]

I`LL BE THERE EVEN IF IT`S JUST ME(LOL) ANDY

[acp]

I'll definitely be there KK. Already got time booked off work. Got the Tomtom rider mainly for the trip. I can't wait. Like Andy said, I'll be there even if it's just me.

[Mikweg]

It sounds amazing and If I can figure out a way to get there without having to ride all the way I'll be up for it.

Problem is its about 570miles for me!
Mike

[acp]

I know the feeling Mikweg. It's about 500 miles for me to get there. Have to make sure I've got the best breakdown cover before the trip.

[monkeyhanger]

Where You Comming From Mick??may Be Able To Arrange A Overnight Stop For Ya

[monkeyhanger]

I THINK THIS IS THE LINK I WANTED IN THE PREVIOUS POSTING.KK WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS DO??ANY GOOD?? ANDY
http://aberdeenshire.mag-uk.org/html/sti_son_saorsa_rally.html
ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS????????

[acp]

Any update on this trip? KK? Andy? Anyone?......

That MAG event looks like it could be worth a look-in.

[monkeyhanger]

Just Waiting For Others To Jump On The Band Wagon,looking Forward To It Still.i`m Off To France Next Monthfor A Few Days On The Rocket ,start Making Final Prep Fort Scotland When I Get Back.does This Rally Mean Anythink To You Kk????? Andy

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Right guys. Sorry I've been away so long. You wouldn't believe the hassle I've had with Tiscali, trying to get my internet back. Anyway, turns out I've no broadband where I'm living now. Only dial-up. So I've gone for one of the mobile packages from Vodafone. Only trouble is it's not much faster than dial-up!!! Each page is taking about 2 or 3 minutes to load!!!!!! I guess that's the price you pay for living in the middle of nowhere. Thinking of getting a laptop so I can use it in the middle of Aberdeen.

Is the trip still on?? I haven't any first hand knowledge of the rally you mention but can ask around and get back to you. When I've got a few spare hours, I'll click the link and have a look.

By the way, the house is great, needs work but we'll get there eventually. The only downside is that it's up a dirt track which can be a challenge on a bike. I'll try and get some pictures to load up.

KK

[acp]

Nice to hear from you again KK. As far as I'm aware it's still on, but looks like it might only be me and Andy at the moment, if my bike's back on the road by then.

[monkeyhanger]

If Adams Bike `s Not On The Road I`m Still Aiming To Be There,even Just To Post The Pics And **** Off All That Couldn`t Make It,i`m Nice Like That.....andy

[acp]

It should be on the road for the scotland trip. Just not sure if it'll be on the road ready for the Farmyard Party in a couple of weeks.

[Kawasaki-krazy]

I THINK THIS IS THE LINK I WANTED IN THE PREVIOUS POSTING.KK WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS DO??ANY GOOD?? ANDY
http://aberdeenshire.mag-uk.org/html/sti_son_saorsa_rally.html
ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS????????

Never been to any of the 'MAG' events, but this one is only about 20 miles from my new house, so it's certainly worth a looksee. Are you happy to pay the extra fiver 'on the gate' otherwise I'd need some strict numbers to get hold of some tickets. (15 quid tickets or 20 quid on the gate)

KK

[monkeyhanger]

Yeah I Think £20 On The Gates The Best Plan Incase Anything Else Up That Way Grabs Our Attention.i Think It Makes Life Easy For All,we Won`t Be Upsetting Your Neighbours Now.....andy

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Yeah I Think £20 On The Gates The Best Plan Incase Anything Else Up That Way Grabs Our Attention.i Think It Makes Life Easy For All,we Won`t Be Upsetting Your Neighbours Now.....andy

Ha Ha ,.............nearest neighbour is half a mile away:shock::biggrin:

KK

[acp]

Like Andy says, £20 on the gate looks like the best option, just in case we see anything else.

Half a mile away? Could seriously crank up the surround sound on the TV with that kind of buffer :D

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Here is a picture of the lawn (well, field really.......hardly what you'd call a lawn) with the house in the background. There's 2 spare bedrooms, one double bed and 1 single, (first come first served) plus a conservatory where you could throw down a blow up bed or similar and as many tents as you like if you prefer the great outdoors. This was me and the dog halfway through mowing the field. (think I'm gonna swap the dawg for a cow.)

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t112/Kawasaki-krazy/Garden.jpg


Although the next house is a good distance away, unfortunately, the sound travels VERY well in the quiet of the countryside. But good news, The guy next door is an ex biker (he has an American accent and used to ride Harleys but I won't hold that against him) and I'll probably invite him anyways.

This message has taken just over an hour to complete. what with uploading the photo to photobox, and every page taking about 5 minutes to load, I'm seriously ****ed off with the internet access at this new house.(worse than dial up). Later this month I'm getting a new computer at work, which is not controlled by our I.T. dept. so I'm gonna do most of my surfing there I reckon. Untill then, my visits to the interweb thingy are gonna be a bit limited (mainly 'cos I don't have that much patience anymore)


KK

[acp]

Ok, got my bike back on the road yesterday. So far it all seems to be fine, so looks like I'm still good for this trip. Only thing I need to install now is my Tomtom Rider for the trip, so I can program in all the petrol stops I need on the way up to your house Andy. And to be able to find your house as well.

[Kawasaki-krazy]

Glad to hear you're mobile again. That should put a smile on your face. I'd better get mine sorted otherwise I'll be the only one without a ride.

KK

[monkeyhanger]

First Come First Served For The Beds Eh!!race Is On Adam, Thanks Kk Andy

[acp]

As I owe you one (or even several) for not making it to the Farmyard this year, I'll concede the duoble bed to you Andy. Providing KK lets you have it, lol.

KK, if your bike isn't running you can always go pillion on one of ours. Your choice, which would you prefer, the pillion seat on my ZL900, or the pillion seat on Andy's rocket? lol

[Kawasaki-krazy]

I'll concede the duoble bed to you Andy. Providing KK lets you have it, lol.
You's guys can fight it out amongst yourselves...........I've already got my bed LOL.

KK, if your bike isn't running you can always go pillion on one of ours. Your choice, which would you prefer, the pillion seat on my ZL900, or the pillion seat on Andy's rocket? lol
One way or another, you can rest assured, my bike will be running...count on it.

Right guys, I need to know:-
final numbers (wives, girlfriends etc)
when you're coming & when you're goin'
what beer to buy.

I'll see if I can get hold of Motorsicklemad (kenny) I know he's riding at the moment although I don't think his Eliminator is running, plus one of the guys I work with will swell the numbers slightly.

KK

[acp]

Right guys, I need to know:-
final numbers (wives, girlfriends etc)

Just me, no girlfriend to bring.


when you're coming & when you're goin'

On the 8th, whenever Andy is, I'm staying at his on the Thursday Night and we're heading up from there.


what beer to buy

No specific brand for me, I'll only have one or two anyway, I don't drink much, mostly soft drinks.

My waterpump is dripping antifreeze now, from the little hole underneath, so I think the o-ring has gone. If I don't have time to fix it before the trip then I'll be turning up with some antifreeze in my bag :lol:

[monkeyhanger]

Adam The Last Thing You Want Is Anti Freeze That Will Find Any Leaks And Make Them Worse.it`s A Easy Half Hour Job To Change The O Ring Or Put A Rad Weld In.
Kk I`ll Get Back To You On Numbers ,for Now Me And I Carry My Mate On The Back(he`s Not Confirmed Yet)i`m Hoping To Bring My Mate Up On His Royalstar Unlikely But He Enjoys The Rallys.
Don`t Worry About Booze For Me,pretty Much Tea Total(issues Mate)might Bring A Few Guiness With Me .
Think We Are Travelling On The Friday,the Long Route ,loch Ness On The Way If Adam`s Up For It(he`s Just Done 250 On The Thurs So Will See.
Andy

[Kawasaki-krazy]

No specific brand for me, I'll only have one or two anyway, I don't drink much, mostly soft drinks.

I'll be turning up with some antifreeze in my bag :lol:

:shock: :shock: :shock:

[wuputt]

If you are leaking coolant from the weep hole your inner spring seal is bad!


Just me, no girlfriend to bring.



On the 8th, whenever Andy is, I'm staying at his on the Thursday Night and we're heading up from there.



No specific brand for me, I'll only have one or two anyway, I don't drink much, mostly soft drinks.

My waterpump is dripping antifreeze now, from the little hole underneath, so I think the o-ring has gone. If I don't have time to fix it before the trip then I'll be turning up with some antifreeze in my bag :lol:

[acp]

Loch Ness sounds good to me Andy.

How easy is it to fix the waterpump drip? Has anyone on here done it? Any step-by-step instructions would be appreciated, I'm a bit of a dunce when it comes to fixing things myself if I've not done it or seen it done before.

I'll also post that question into the ZL talk section, in case there are people that can answer but don't read this thread.

[monkeyhanger]

Come on brits ,get your fingers out and have a run up north with us,dissappointed with the turn out thought we would of had more interest as we got closer to the date.Any one want to organise a run for next summer see if we can generate more interest...Andy

[lee(zl900)]

if my zl9 was ready i'll be coming with you both (so close to being done!) will next time...

[Kawasaki-krazy]

thought we would of had more interest as we got closer to the date. Andy

You usually find people drop out the nearer you get to the run.

PM's sent ACP & Monkeyhanger.

KK

[Blagadán]

I hope you boys get the weather for it! I am surprised there was no more interest too. 3 bikes are better than none I guess. I was hoping to spring myself as a late re entry to the ride out but I'm still not in a position to make it.
I went on a 2 day ride out my friend and 3 of his mates over here a couple of weeks back and it was a disaster. Rain, fog, punctures, breakdowns.... (not the ZL thank god). It was like we couldnt get 50 miles before we had a problem. Still we had some nice roads and good beer, but overall a bit dissapointing. I had some photographs to post up here but my darling 7 year old daughter hit the delete button on the camera and wiped everything...

This summer has turned out to be a krap one again for us here in Ireland. Thats 2 years in a row. Dammit, next year has got to be better, right?

[monkeyhanger]

Big Thanks To Steve(kk)and Margret(mrs Kk) For The Great Company And Hospitality Shown,it Is Very Much Appreciated By Myself,adam And Graham.looking Forward To Next Years Run Already.will Post Pics When I Remember How To..next Years Scotland Trip Will Be Hopefully Better Attended And If It Aint I Will Be There Anyway...
Andy

[monkeyhanger]

some pics

[monkeyhanger]

I`m Pretty Sure When Acp And Kawaski Krazy Post There Pics The Will Be Off Better Quality Mine Were Taken On My Phone,they Give You The Idea Though....andy

[SnakeDoctor]

Great pics and loved seeint the 900 and the 1000 facing each other and just about exactly what I'm looking for to make the banner. Maybe the guy can photoshop the board out and make it all grass. I'm sure you guys had a great time.

Cheers

[Blagadán]

Nice pics Andy. What, NO RAIN???

wish i could have made it...

blag

[monkeyhanger]

No rain on the way up just the next 2 days really heavy in parts on the way home,Will post details of next years proposed run later if anyone else is up for it...Andy

[lee(zl900)]

andy looks like you all had a great time,i will be in for next years run and hopefully loads more will be as well! either way i'll be there (if an invitation comes my way!)

[monkeyhanger]

As far as i`m concerned (not that my opinion should count)it`s a club thing and all are welcome , no need for invites..if we decide to do scotland again it may run into 4 or 5 day trip stating west coast an going north finishing east coast borders,or even wales or eire.people should let there preference`s be known...you did miss a good ride out adam achieved nearly 1200 miles i did about 750 ish and steve ...........well the weather was lousey and i know he will put plenty miles in before next run...come on people throw your suggestions into the ring.me i would like the scotland trip again but the others sound just as good..
Andy

[Jarney]

Nice pics guys. Looks like a good time. Later.

[lee(zl900)]

andy scotland or eire sounds good to me,i have never been to either.i've heard the west coast is stunning and the same for eire! it will be good to get a new thread started and get some votes in,there are currently 13 uk members on the zl owners map plus there could be more in the future so as you say it would be good to get some thoughts in. how about lands end to john o groats via wales,lake district etc etc. or what about a european run to france or germany or itlay or spain or what about ww11 land marks,the list goes on,as they say the world is our oyster!!!! i am just waiting for my new d&d exhaust to arrive and my bike will be ready so it would be good to meet adam as he only lives about 35 miles from me and arrange a day ride somewhere...

[zlMark]

Hey thanks for sharing! Looks like a great time

[greg]

glad to see you made the trip my old zl is now my mates and he has removed the engine to try and sort out the surging problem thats plaged it since i had the bike.

[acp]

I'll load up my pictures as soon as I can guys. At least my new tyres were scrubbed in well with the 1200 miles being put on them in the first 5 days. Well, nearly 1200 miles anyway. Really looking forward to next year's run, wherever it is. I just have the usual gripe, wishing my fuel tank was bigger, but ah well, can't have everything.

[acp]

Ok guys, Here are some photos from the trip, sorry about the delay on these.

[acp]

Here's some more:

[acp]

And the final lot:

[kawboy]

acp - what kind of pipes on the zl?

[monkeyhanger]

Who is the handsome geezer with the combat jacket on?????? lol good pics adam..
Andy

[acp]

Kawboy - They're one-off pipes made by a guy local to me.