Scotland 2014 (take-2)

big rob · Post by **big rob** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:11 pm

We too have enjoyed a wee Scotland tour over the last few days, left Monday morning & arrived home this afternoon.
We were lucky with the weather, only got soaked on our final day.

Covered half the miles Steve did but we're already half way there

Bikes were great and still can't get over how frugal the NC750X is

Rob'n'Gail

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:20 pm

Lovely piccies

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:40 pm

Nice , how frugal are the Hondas?

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:05 pm

How long have you had the crossdresser Rob? I quite fancy one of them myself, how do you rate it compared to the versys 1000?

Steve

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:28 pm

Great pics Rob

As Steve said, how's the X-Tourer?

big rob · Post by **big rob** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:51 pm

nab 301 wrote:Nice , how frugal are the Hondas?

Hi Nigel, the Crosstourer doesn't have great fuel economy (40-ish MPG) but the NC750X is returning almost double the MPG of the X-Tourer which suits me as I'm the geezer who pays for ALL the fuel-ups whenever we're out'n'about

Steve, Richard, I hadn't considered a Crossdresser before buying the Versys but on reflection perhaps I should have as it's a much nicer bike to own & ride, don't get me wrong, the Versys did most things well but after test riding the X-Tourer I realised it was the better machine. The Versys gearbox was 'short' & I found myself constantly looking for 7th gear, the bike was uber quick after 6000revs which isn't suitable for the way I ride or the roads I like to ride on, so most of the power went unused. The X-Tourer has a l-o-n-g gearbox (similar to the 11S) and I find the power is much more useable. The shaft drive versus chain drive is self explanatory. Both bikes are a tad soft in the suspension department which could be easily remedied with some after market fork springs/ replacement shocker etc but as i'm a tight git I can live with it for now.
The Versys isn't the prettiest bike on the market where the x-Tourer is the best looking bike I've owned (Gail's words

)
Talking of Gail, it was she who 'encouraged' moi to buy the Honda following the Test ride we took on it. I think I got a stonking deal too, a very good p/ex and the bike was sub £10K OTR with 3-years guarantee, not a massive amount of money considering I paid a similar amount for a new 1150GS in 2001.
If you get the opportunity you should blag a long test run on one from your friendly Honda dealer.
Cheers Rob'n'Gail

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 4:28 pm

Great photos and brings back lots of memories.

I recognize the first two images (top of Glencoe looking back at the three sisters) and the second image (looking over Loch Garry) but can't place the rest (although images 5 and 6 look familiar?). Can you tell me where they were taken?

cheers

DT

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:48 pm

Fabulous countryside, and photo's!

big rob · Post by **big rob** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:13 am

Dog Tyred wrote:Great photos and brings back lots of memories.

I recognize the first two images (top of Glencoe looking back at the three sisters) and the second image (looking over Loch Garry) but can't place the rest (although images 5 and 6 look familiar?). Can you tell me where they were taken?

cheers

DT

Hi DT, you are spot on with pics 1 & 2. Pic 3 was taken on Plockton beach. 4,5 & 6 were taken on the run up to Applecross riding from Lochcarron side.

Cheers,
Rob.