You got some good weather for your trip up to Fort William Chris. I've been out on my little bike as well, I like it so much I think I might sell my bigger bike and get another smaller bike, maybe a scooter like yours. good luck on your trip to Vienna.

Scott_rider wrote: ↑Sat Apr 23, 2022 10:43 am
I had no idea it was such a small amount... No doubt there are similar websites for Wales/Scotland/NI.

Scott Scotland has " Right to Roam " laws which gives anyone access to the land and rivers for walkers,cyclists,canoeists,horse riders but prohibits motor propelled vehicles.

I've had both, the XT i rode for about 20k and the RE for about 10k, both touring here and abroad. The XT is the one I miss the most and if I had been a younger man I wouldn't have sold it.. If you loved the XT I don't think you would be satisfied with the Himalayan. The Himalayan will do what you w...

Cornishman many thanks for mentioning the GHIC card which I didn't know existed. I have applied for one on the basis that it's free and better than nothing

Nearest place to Crieff is Comrie Croft, its a bit different but it might be your thing. Nice camping, farm shop, bunkhouse if its wet.
http://www.comriecroft.com/

I saw this as well. Well done to Kelston for persevering.

I don't think you're being petty, most of us would be right pissed off to be stranded 3 times for 5 hour periods within 6 months of buying new. What I did with my Himalayan that had its share of problems was to move it on cheap and go back to a Japanese bike. I know lots of folk never have any probl...

I think its a bit like Canada, my brother lives near Toronto with a couple of BMWs in the garage but do you think he could organise insurance for me from the UK to ride one on a tour there, no chance. I tried for a few years to organise something.Maybe try a post on Horizons Unlimited, I tried there...

Yes it was a great day for the bike today Steve, 17c in Aboyne

Here's my wee strom at the Bonnie Hoose o' Airlie

Sorry to hear that, at least your ok that's the main thing. Always liked your posts on the late xt660.com.
I would go for a T7 too but if you want another one this looks a well sorted example

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384456764501 ... Swz1thcErB