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#1 | Northern Scotland datum

Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:30 pm

A cracking 3-day trip around Northern Scotland, some NC500 roads and other roads. Coolish at 5 - 11 C but we dodged the snow and the rain.
Some things that defintely made the ride on my R1250RS better:
1) Quiet new helmet
2) Mesh seat cover, so much more comfortable than without
3) Grip puppies, as above
4) Moto mate sat nav mounting (however, just hope the Nav VI survives the increased vibration)
5) Givi screen

If you are in Thurso on a Wednesday night, go to'The Commercial' - live folk music and 'Old Man of Hoy' proper beer

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#2 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:28 pm (Last edited: Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:32 pm)

Glad you enjoyed it.

It's my play ground

My wee ride on Tuesday in the sunshine. 303 mile loop. Finished off the tyre set.

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Carpe Diem!

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#3 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:09 pm

Beautiful!

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#4 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:56 pm

Nice!
I�m trying to pile-on the miles to finally trash my Road 6�s. Nearly 6K miles on them, probably good for another 1K miles. The front has held its shape much better than the OEM Metzlers. However, I�ll probably go for the Metzler Roadtec 02s this time before I ride to France.

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#5 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:31 pm

Nice pic's. Not envious at all 😉
The Scottish roads certainly wear your tyres quickly.

GSA 1200 Triple Black

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#6 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:53 am

Zitat von Maddrobh im Beitrag #4
Nice!
I�m trying to pile-on the miles to finally trash my Road 6�s. Nearly 6K miles on them, probably good for another 1K miles. The front has held its shape much better than the OEM Metzlers. However, I�ll probably go for the Metzler Roadtec 02s this time before I ride to France.

Only 5,400 miles on this set of 01SEs.

Carpe Diem!

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#7 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:55 am

Zitat von L2RKE im Beitrag #5
Nice pic's. Not envious at all 😉
The Scottish roads certainly wear your tyres quickly.

Included 2,000+ miles in Europe last summer.

More planned in May. Expecting 2,000 plus in Europe again.

Doubt if I�ll beat my very first Autobahn top speed of 136

Carpe Diem!

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#8 | RE: Northern Scotland datum

Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:19 am

Zitat von Boxerboy55 im Beitrag #6
Zitat von Maddrobh im Beitrag #4
Nice!
I�m trying to pile-on the miles to finally trash my Road 6�s. Nearly 6K miles on them, probably good for another 1K miles. The front has held its shape much better than the OEM Metzlers. However, I�ll probably go for the Metzler Roadtec 02s this time before I ride to France.

Only 5,400 miles on this set of 01SEs.

I got a bit over 6,000 on the OEM 01's. They still had at least 1,000 miles of tread left, but were squaring off and steering became heavier. Just put on 01SE's, hope to get more than your 5,400 miles...I think our roads are smoother(?).

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