Scotland Motorbike Camping Mini-Tour | Part 2 | Fort William, Mallaig and the Isle of Skye

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @kellygrant4964
    @kellygrant4964 3 года назад +1

    This shows all the people that the staggering speed and torque numbers are just a small part of this amazing bike. Have my 2009 in heated storage and ready for the spring. The only way to get over our Canadian winter is to go online and watch these great videos. Here's to a short winter. Keep the rubber side down.

  • @lovegar
    @lovegar Год назад

    Good video, enjoyed your commentary. Former ZZR1400 PS owner myself, yours sounds fantastic and always good to see the effortless overtakes and speed. I'm on a KTM SDGT these days, I'm regular around where youve been on this video series as I come from just outside Glasgow - keep the videos coming excellent stuff

  • @perpetualmoto
    @perpetualmoto 2 года назад

    Love your videos! Seeing these amazing landscapes are fantastic!! thanks for posting, keep up the great work!

  • @Stifford123
    @Stifford123 3 года назад +1

    We did most of your run in our camper this summer. Stunning. The whole time I imagined I was on my cb1300 hehe .

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      Ha did you make engine noises and lean into corners? I did Scotland in a car last year - it’s just not the same in a box, is it?

  • @1ridgy
    @1ridgy 3 года назад +1

    Nice one mate 👍 Excellent footage and commentary

  • @yodagoat
    @yodagoat 2 года назад +2

    Keep in mind that motorhomes aren't covered by our wild camping laws. They're classed as parking and lots of local authorities are clamping down on them thankfully.

  • @RichO1701e
    @RichO1701e 3 года назад +1

    Cracking vid fella, just found your tour vids.
    I did a similar loop round Skye last summer, but start and finish was from the Skye bridge.
    Couldn't tell you what the state of the road surface was like on the A863 bcos soon as we left the co-op petrol station in Broadford, it started raining. For the entire loop it rained nonstop, until we landed at our digs in Kyleakin village. So many places we just rode past bcos of the rain.
    Just an excuse to get back up there this summer!

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      Sounds exactly like most of my trips to Scotland. March always seems to be the driest month, but definitely not the warmest.

  • @DVDsNFC
    @DVDsNFC 4 года назад +1

    really enjoying the videos thanks

  • @ΖΕΤΑΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΙΔΟΥ
    @ΖΕΤΑΕΜΜΑΝΟΥΗΛΙΔΟΥ 4 года назад +3

    Great video,really enjoy the sound of the mighty zzr,you look comfortable on the bike but if you had a pillion on the back would it be the same? or in that case a gtr1400 would be better? Keep on riding!!!

  • @MouldyPIX
    @MouldyPIX 3 года назад +1

    Terrific video, really enjoyed it. I’ve got my trip booked and planned around Skye for end of May (2021) so you’ve proper whetted my appetite!

    • @themadmechanic1964
      @themadmechanic1964 3 года назад +1

      your see me on a old 1938 BMW about the same time

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for your comments. How was your trip?

    • @MouldyPIX
      @MouldyPIX 2 года назад +1

      Excellent trip!, we got very lucky with the weather as the whole week was sunny, warm and no wind. I have say though that Skye was a little disappointing, much busier than we originally thought - even though we went in late May. We found both Mull and Arran much more to our liking and would head back there next time..👌

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      @@MouldyPIX I’ve not tried Mull and Arran. Now on my list for this year 👍

  • @stenewton5175
    @stenewton5175 4 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed this vid, brought back superb memories of when I did the same route but in reverse ... on a push bike cycle camping in2009. Beautiful wild & rugged area. I did have to push it up the mountain pass tho with the weight on the panniers I admit ! Can't wait to go back now. Thanks for reminding me of this place. Excellent relaxed commentary 👍 keep it up 👍

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      I couldn’t imagine having to pedal up this. Sounds like hard work 😉. Thank you for your kind comments. I haven’t uploaded anything for a long while. Im excited about uploading new content soon. Summer is coming!

  • @PaulKelly-t7z
    @PaulKelly-t7z Год назад

    Am wondering what happened to uh and the mile munching? Have uh anymore planned? Miss the blog. Paul.

  • @Davidlouis3
    @Davidlouis3 4 года назад +1

    Great journey bud well done

  • @mattpierceplayz
    @mattpierceplayz 4 года назад +1

    really enjoying the tour series. Thinking of getting a zzr1400 this spring. Only concern i have is i will only be able to afford a Gen 1, and 190bhp with no TC kind of scares me.

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  4 года назад +1

      Hi Matt. The ZZR is incredible. No TC isn’t an issue at all. Tbh I only break traction when I mean to. I would recommend a later model Gen 1 with ABS though.

    • @mattpierceplayz
      @mattpierceplayz 4 года назад +1

      @@TheMotoExplorer thanks for reply! It will come down to £££ in the end. I will go for as later model as i can

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      @@mattpierceplayz did you take the plunge?

    • @mattpierceplayz
      @mattpierceplayz 2 года назад +1

      @@TheMotoExplorer I've got an sv650x. Found a deal on a pre-reg 0 mile bike that was £1,700 under the book price. Couldn't resist. I still plan on getting a zzr thought, maybe in a couple of years

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      @@mattpierceplayz sounds like a good deal. Enjoy!

  • @Dp3.16
    @Dp3.16 4 года назад +2

    Any bother with old bill?and can you push on abit without cameras everywhere?good series 👍

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      Some of the A roads further South are camera’s, but you want to try and avoid these anyway. Lots of space to stretch the bike’s legs further North.

  • @philippebleau4809
    @philippebleau4809 3 года назад +1

    What kind of fuel consumption are getting on that gorgeous zzr1400, if you drive conservatively? This is to compare with my Concours/GTR1400 at 5,0 to 5,5 L/100km.

    • @akybosule
      @akybosule 3 года назад +1

      I can answer that,my stock gen1 zzr1400,when riding gently,the computer shows 6,2-6,6l/100km.

  • @michaellilley6725
    @michaellilley6725 4 года назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoying your travels on the ZZR, as a soon to be owner of one of the last of it's breed ( 2020 performance sport) and a resident in Scotland, I find your videos doubly enthralling. I was wondering for future reference which version of the Road 5's you had fitted, did you opt for the more heavy duty GT's or just the standard tyres?

    • @BibtheBoulder
      @BibtheBoulder 3 года назад +2

      I'm a proud father to a 2020 70 plate. I reckon a mass ZZR1400 ride-out could be a hoot......

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      How is the ZZR, Michael? Glad you like the videos. I use standard Road 5’s, not the GTs.

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      @@BibtheBoulder sounds like a plan 👍👍

    • @michaellilley6725
      @michaellilley6725 2 года назад +1

      @@TheMotoExplorer The ZZR is awesome, it's just reached its 600 mile service so now I can unleash the beast. I've put a few videos up on my channel but audio is an issue. I had it sorted but on the first ride of the ZZR the receiver of my Rode wireless Go flew off. Wind turbulence from the double bubble screen is also drowning out the mic, I'm going to fit a touring screen to lift the turbulence a bit. The weather hasn't been rider friendly recently and salt on the roads keeps me from riding.

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      @@michaellilley6725 +1 subscriber. That’s my afternoon viewing planned. Sorting the Mic is the hardest thing, by far. I did notice n improvement when I fitted my zero gravity touring screen. Give me a shout if you fancy a ride when the weather improves. 👍

  • @gavincartwright8713
    @gavincartwright8713 4 года назад +1

    Hi there
    What was the route you did on sky ?
    Thanks

  • @twopot2009
    @twopot2009 4 года назад +1

    Hi what was the twisty road you came down with the fantastic views. Going upto Scotland on our Motorcycles with a work mate in june.

    • @stenewton5175
      @stenewton5175 4 года назад

      It's the short cut across the top of Skye saves you having to go round the longer coast road 😁

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      What 3 words ///spell.repaying.living 👍

  • @johnna21122112
    @johnna21122112 2 года назад

    where is pt1?

  • @yofiel369
    @yofiel369 4 года назад +1

    Nice recording 👍 good trip Mate ☺️ take care on the road. Can we drive together sometime , somewhere?! I have zx14r also btw.

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад

      Thank you for your kind comments @yofiel . I ride out sounds good. Where are you based?

    • @yofiel369
      @yofiel369 2 года назад +1

      @@TheMotoExplorer fort William

    • @TheMotoExplorer
      @TheMotoExplorer  2 года назад +1

      @@yofiel369 I’m jealous. So many GREAT roads to ride around you. I’m planning a few days in Scotland during Easter, if you have any time to get out.

  • @chrisgemmell2742
    @chrisgemmell2742 4 года назад +1

    Where is the campsite at start of video please