Fuel on A836/838/894

[239desmo]

I have a small problem with coffee addiction, started drinking espresso in Italy many years ago and now can't quit

Will see what I can find out. Tremors setting in will not help the bike's handling.

it rained every day but was still enjoyable, that day around Gairloch it was a force 7/8 wind, multi in 4th gear on most hills struggling to pull. Got into Ft William frozen and wet but still smiling. Sun would be good but its about the roads, company, craic and food as well

True! The roads are good, you've chosen the company so all else will drop into place.

[239desmo]

this may sound odd, but I have travelled to either side of this globe on holidays and I am more excited about going to scotland in the possible rain than I have been about a holiday in ages

Although I may not be as cheerful if my newly purchased waterproofs don't work!!

Lily,
I know the tale is that it always rains in Scotland and when it's not raining it's snowing! Not true.
Black Isle rainfall is about the same as East Anglia. West coast gets rain due to mountains/Gulf Stream etc but it is usually mild. Are your waterproofs midgie proof though

[Lily]

Lily,
I know the tale is that it always rains in Scotland and when it's not raining it's snowing! Not true.
Black Isle rainfall is about the same as East Anglia. West coast gets rain due to mountains/Gulf Stream etc but it is usually mild. Are your waterproofs midgie proof though

Nothing in life is midgie proof!!!

but if the little blighters can find anywhere to get in through the 98 layers of clothing i will be wearing then good on them

[ProjectImola004]

Lily, don't worry about midges at mine, we don't get them on the Black Isle!

[ProjectImola004]

this may sound odd, but I have travelled to either side of this globe on holidays and I am more excited about going to scotland in the possible rain than I have been about a holiday in ages

Although I may not be as cheerful if my newly purchased waterproofs don't work!!

I reckon its because you can't wait to come and stay at my place

[Steve748]

Michael, can you get a sticker for me please, it will be just the job to cover up the big scratch on the back of my (motorcycle) helmet, I don't take pillions and I will send you a sae to post it on!

I have found out they are bumper stickers!.....maybe a bit big for the helmet!

[Lily]

I reckon its because you can't wait to come and stay at my place

sad, but possibly true. i visited your website and it looks great

although I had been assured that you would not be there and I could thrash the pants off some funny little bike in the garage.....

[MartinH]

this may sound odd, but I have travelled to either side of this globe on holidays and I am more excited about going to scotland in the possible rain than I have been about a holiday in ages

Although I may not be as cheerful if my newly purchased waterproofs don't work!!

If you bought your waterproofs at the same shop you made me buy them waterproof gloves then they definitely will not work. At one point on my recent trip abroad I realise I was wearing what amounted to 2 giant sponges on either hand. I dare not take my hands off the bars in case they plummeted groundwards such was the amount of water them gloves soaked up. They are still drying out now!

[239desmo]

I have found out they are bumper stickers!.....maybe a bit big for the helmet!

Steve they were made for Hillman Imps as a job lot so they will be fine!!
To tell the truth I don't think the shop gets the joke as I am not sure they are supposed to be!
The pumps are relics of the sixties I reckon but it all adds to the atmosphere.
Pity the prices are not still in the sixties.

As regards waterfroofs you wont need them! We have blue skies and no clouds and everyone is in shirtsleeves etc. Typical day in the Highlands!!

[Freak]

If you bought your waterproofs at the same shop you made me buy them waterproof gloves then they definitely will not work. At one point on my recent trip abroad I realise I was wearing what amounted to 2 giant sponges on either hand. I dare not take my hands off the bars in case they plummeted groundwards such was the amount of water them gloves soaked up. They are still drying out now!

Now now CTM...

We purchased new spangly waterproof's from a certain Italian store in Manchester, seems Mr Rossi likes their clothing so I'm hoping that'll be OK.

Plus I told Julian to sell you some dodgy gloves because you wouldn't commit to a KTM there and then

[BDG]

Nope, only me on the multi Actually its now europeanmotorcycle-upnorth.com

Shouldn't that be europeanvtwinmotorcycle_upnorth.com

Actually Claire, Jon and myself were thinking of starting

ducatiownersalsowithaktmlivingincheshireassociatedwithvariousothersites.crap

[Freak]

Shouldn't that be europeanvtwinmotorcycle_upnorth.com

Actually Claire, Jon and myself were thinking of starting

ducatiownersalsowithaktmlivingincheshireassociatedwithvariousothersites.crap

Better get that URL registered then

I know DB would want to join to owning an orange beastie himself

[BDG]

This is what we used in Scotland to keep the midges at bay

[BDG]

My essentials in the touring panniers

[BDG]

Don't believe them when they tell you its not wet in Scotland, hope you have a great time

[Steve748]

Steve they were made for Hillman Imps as a job lot so they will be fine!!
To tell the truth I don't think the shop gets the joke as I am not sure they are supposed to be!
The pumps are relics of the sixties I reckon but it all adds to the atmosphere.
Pity the prices are not still in the sixties.

As regards waterfroofs you wont need them! We have blue skies and no clouds and everyone is in shirtsleeves etc. Typical day in the Highlands!!

Looks like nothings changed since '78 then either! I would appreciate a sticker if you rememberand we can sort del & stuff when you get back!

[rockjock620]

This is what we used in Scotland to keep the midges at bay

does he have to sleep in the tent with you then? sooner have the midgies!

[BDG]

does he have to sleep in the tent with you then? sooner have the midgies!

Fortunately not, but we did laugh at folks walking their dogs at dusk wearing these things

[MartinH]

Be better if you covered Jons face up completely!

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[Freak]

Be better if you covered Jons face up completely!

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paint that white and it looks just like the ghost of Oulton, the very same one which scared you off the track into the scenery