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Translation with Google Translate! Hi Emily and Sean, I'm Rolf, a motorcyclist from Germany and have been to Scotland twice on my motorbike. First of all I would like to say that this is a great travel report about motorcycling in Scotland! I really enjoyed watching your travel videos and remembered those beautiful moments when I was there too. I recognized many of your routes, places and also some of your accommodations. The NC 500 is one of the most beautiful tours you can do in Scotland, in combination with the old military road it is an absolute highlight!!! Driving on the lonely single track roads, without traffic, through this beautiful landscape simply slows you down. The Bealach na Ba is exciting to drive, I drove it in thick fog (about 10 meters visibility) and also in sunshine and I thought both were great. Unfortunately I didn't drive the Duke Pass but your pictures were fantastic, maybe next time. For me, Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever ridden through on a motorbike (even in the rain). This landscape, the truly great hospitality, the pride of the Scots and the myth that surrounds this country is unbelievable! If you are there in good weather, you will see all of Scotland's beauty. Your videos, the comments and the drone footage reflect all of this, thank you for that! Thank you also for all the work you put into editing. One of my dreams is to go on another tour in Scotland and your travel report has encouraged me to do it again. Best wishes, Rolf from Germany
Hi Rolf, thank you so much for your kind words! It’s amazing to hear that our videos brought back memories of your own rides through Scotland. It really is a magical place for motorcycling, and I totally agree that the NC500 and the old military road are highlights. The Bealach na Ba sounds like quite the adventure, especially in fog! I’m glad the videos resonated with you, and I can’t recommend enough that you get back to Scotland for another tour-there’s always something new to discover. Thanks again for your support, and happy riding on your future Scottish adventures!
I think we mentioned how good the weather had been one too many times 🤣 Still only one day drenching ain’t bad 😊. Really glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the videos and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😎👍🏻
What an amazing scottish tour Sean and Emily, loved every minute of it and hooked. I can't wait for the next video, the Irish tour will have to go on the back burner, thanks so much again guys and sorry about the Balmoral storm, stay safe, love you both.❤❤
Hi Davie, yeah the Scottish part of the tour was amazing and we got to see so much! Not to worry about the storm as we have had awesome weather so far 😊 Thanks again for your comment and we have just dropped the next video 😎👍
Hi, great to hear you enjoyed it! We absolutely loved it in Scotland and it’s one of those rare times where we could see ourselves living there 😊 -beautiful place and great people 😎👍🏻
First of, you two are lovely. Not overstated and chime really well together. I still can't figure out who's boss! Beautiful. Second, this Scotland series made my week -- thanks so much from a Scot. I've been to plenty of stunning spots and aware of the stunning beauty, but there's plenty to see and you managed to spark something inside me. I ride myself, and grabbed a 24' Yamaha MT-125 late summer. I was planning on doing my mod 1 & 2 by next spring and by summer hop over to Europe for a long ride. These videos, however, convinced me otherwise, and I will start my Journey here at home. Thanks again and best wishes. Subscribed.
Hi! Was just about to call it a day and this lovely message popped up! Thanks so much for your kind words and we will let you figure out who the boss is 😉. We can't say how much we enjoyed Scotland! -it's somewhere we really felt at home. Congrats on the new bike, those MT's look great! So many amazing places to see in Scotland, it must be great to live there! In case you missed any of the episodes here is the playlist of the UK and Ireland tour, also in the comment section the first comment has a link to the route of each day in case you are interested. We look forwards to hearing from you again. Thanks Sean and Emily ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=tCx_k9brNd9wQUlD
What fantastic memories you are both creating to look back on in years to come, this really is what motorcycling is all about! Glad you managed to get something to eat at the end of the day! You both prove that with a sense of humour most situations are tolerable ! Cheers.
Yeah no one ever regretted making memories 😊 We were so happy when they said they would reopen the kitchen for us!! I think had we been 5 minuets later it would have closed for the day.
Make sure to head down through the Yorkshire Dales where you'll find some of the best roads in the country. A684 is a must. Plenty to see and do too. Bolton Castle is brilliant and has a tea room and ice cream shop. Leyburn and Bedale are beautiful villages. There is Malham cove, Hardraw force, Aysgarth falls (Robin Hood prince of theives). Buttertubs pass. Too many things to mention.
I have so enjoyed your Scottish trip but there’s plenty of scope left to visit again. The north west of Scotland has to be experienced, as you two have, to fully comprehend the beauty of the place. I’m Scottish and biased but I still reckon it is truly a magical area
Hi Henry, we totally enjoyed touring through Scotland too! It’s been spectacular even though we only had a short amount of time it really gave us a taste of the country. As you say, plenty more to see and we are already looking forwards to returning 😎👍🏻 we hope you enjoy the rest of the series …..even though it’s not Scotland 😁
An excellent series of videos, I’m looking forward to discovering if on the next video you ride the Kielder Forest Drive, 12 miles of man made off-road terrain. It’s actually the longest Forest drive in the U.K. 👍
Yeah beautiful in every weather 😊 -can see why the Queen loved to stay here. Guessing you have some awesome storms in Texas! Always good to clear the air 😎👍🏻
Absolutely love your vlogs...I've travelled through Scotland, Ireland with you...even ended up watching you in my home County of Cornwall last night..down on the Lizard....keep em coming...Absolutely stunning and thoroughly entertaining....😉🙏
Hi Andrew! Thanks so much for your comment and kind words 😊. We had a great time in Cornwall although it feels like ages ago now 😁 lizard point was one of our favourite places on the South coast. Here’s the full playlist as we did a few episodes on the south coast. Thanks for watching 😎👍🏻 ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=kV485XhgtEm7lVfm
Thanks for some amazing footage and your wonderful take of the country! 🏴 Sorry it pissed on your parade, but you were due the norm of our weather at some point 😃
haha after two and half weeks of sunny weather and blue skies we were on borrowed time anyway 😂 Plus no trip to Scotland would be complete without a good downpour 😉
I live near Deeside,i keep an extra large pair of rubber gloves,( they are like big black marigolds) in the panniers,they go over the bike gloves,ive often ridden hundreds of miles in torrential rain,and the hands can be a problem when trying to work the controls,in sodden gloves.
Good idea that 👍🏻 even the best waterproof gloves let the water in after a while so a pair of Marigolds will do the job well …..at least you haven’t got a pink pair 😁
If the weather was better you might have enjoyed a walk up one of the small hills at Balmoral Castle to see the Prince Albert Pyramid which Queen Victoria had built for her husband. It can be seen from the road from the other car park entrance. Plus you can see the castle from a higher elevation if you do the cairns walk as the starting point is from the car park you stopped in.
Hi Sean and Emily ,Sorry that you got drenched today, But glad to see it didnt dampen your spirits. i found the content enjoyble and entertaining. Heres hoping the weather is better tomorrow for your look at Adriens wall .
Hi, not to worry about the rain ….it’s about time we had some 😁. Thanks very much! And hope to catch you in the next one 😊👍🏻 The full tour so far: ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=kV485XhgtEm7lVfm
Could not stop laughing at the sight of you both trying to get your gear back on. Oh deary me. Really good that you both had great time touring Scotland. I am off to Tenerife 16/09 but will continue following you both on my tablet. Happy biking.
Hi Douglas, haha we had a good laugh that day too 😂. Scotland has just been incredible and we have enjoyed every single moment! Tenerife should be nice this time of year so we hope you have a great time there! Catch you in the next one and thanks for watching 😊👍
Quick tip , get a cheap carrier plastic bag x2 put them over your sock sole then put into boots and ride along . Your feet will be dry and your boots will dry out in no time as you go along. Fortunately for you I have been riding bikes since the 70's when gear was abysmal so just passing on the old time tips. Regards Robert & Carolyn .
Hi Robert & Carolyn, great tip thanks! Just need to remember to carry them 😊 Must have been tough riding in bad weather them without the waterproof clothing of today. Thanks for watching, just uploaded the next video 😊👍
@@SeanandEmily another tip for carrying bags , if you have waterproofs to put on you can put the bags over your boots and it helps slide the boot down the inside of the waterproof trousers .
Thanks a lot! Gotta love the unpredictable Scottish weather! Snow on the bens already? Wow, we definitely caught the Highlands at the perfect time! Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Love the way you two aways find a positive in every situation 😊 brilliant!! Last week we visited Chatsworth House, £5 to park and £30 each to enter 😮 what a place though. That curry looked amazing, was it Thai green curry? Fantastic series 😊
Thanks David, sometime you just have to laugh it off 😁. Chatsworth is an amazing place set in a spectacular grounds, at least you got to go inside for your £30 😁. It was great! Think it was a sweet potato Indian curry -just what we needed 😋.
Brilliant episode! I was killing myself laughing as you emptied your boots, serves you right for having such amazing weather for the rest of your trip 😂😂 Loved watching the run down to Newcastleton. It's one of my day out runs from Newcastle and that road is great fun on a sportsbike. I don't think you pronounced a single place right but we can forgive you that for showing everyone our special place in the world 😉
Well, we've all been there. I met some Belgians who had to buy welly boots and duct tape to get back in the torrential rain. Newcastleton is a nice (long) village, but very prone to flooding. Great road that - down to Newcastleton and Keilder (Keelder). Keep it up !!!
At least we know Wellies are waterproof 😆 although I must say these BMW gravel boots have been great in the rain (not so good when you let water pour into the top though) Flooding must be a horrible thing to deal with, a shame! Thanks, catch you in the next one 😎👍🏻
Love Your Video Scotland Is So Beautiful Some Places Look Like Ireland I'm A Cyclist But Into The Motorbikes This Years The Isle Of Man Is A Worth While Visit Lovely Island I Was There Very Exciting When The Races Are On
Glad you enjoyed it Scotland really is beautiful! It's true there are some big similarities in the coastline - guess they were attached at some point in history. Yeah Isle of man race week must be so much fun -it's on our to do list for sure. Here's the full playlist in case you need it: ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=AHEoG6ypfhGKndSB
Well, this was a four season day and well hydrated by mother nature. What else does one need? Oh, and beautifull scenery too. Hope your gear will dry soon. Have fun and see you in the next episode. 😎👍
Hey Ruud, yeah we needed a good wash after all this touring 😁. So beautiful even the ride in the rain that we didn’t record was enjoyable 😊 see you in the next one 😎👍🏻
Will be announcing the next adventure in the next couple of weeks 😁........clue 🥭🐯🛕🍛. We will be coming to America but might not be until 2026.... big plans on the way 😊
@@SeanandEmily Looking forward to your next adventure for sure….we’ll still be in Iowa, USA in 2026 (considering buying a home in the UK/Scotland when I retire) so if you’re USA travels bring you anywhere near NE Iowa you’ve got a place to stay.
Haha us too as we had had a conversation about it not going to rain 🤣🤣 We had the best time in Scotland!! So much so that’s it’s made the ‘places we would want to live list’ 😊 Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the rest of the tour 😎👍🏻
Yeah it was a great day none the less, and the ride south was a lot of fun too -was amazing seeing all the streams and waterfalls fill up with water. 😎👍🏻
Oh dear....was it wrong of me to laugh so hard at your rainy escapade 🤣🤣🤣 The water coming out of your boots sent me over 😂😂 In fairness, you did really well to rescue it all. Great episode once again. Thank you 🙂
Haha Laugh away Gary -we sure did 😁 The irony of putting on gear to stay dry that’s already wet wasn’t lost on us 🤣 It was hilarious just 1 boot each was full of water -think it ran down and dripped off the pannier. Had the hair drier on those boots most of the evening 🤣 Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Thank you for that segment, it's probably a day you won't forget in a hurry! Equally though it's also one that memories are made of, even if they aren't quite the ones you planned! You've reminded me that it's easily in the teens of years since I last ventured up that way and I really must return, though I don't know that Balmoral will be particularly near the top of the visit list-think you may have saved me a couple of hours.....( one small correction, the Queen would spend the summer at Balmoral but not Christmas, that period was normally at Sandringham in Norfolk ) Looking forward to seeing the Keilder forest bits and into the North Of England, also bits I need to get back and visit again. Safe travels.
You're so right-it’s a day that will definitely stick with us! Those unexpected adventures are often the most memorable, even if they don't go as planned. Thanks for the correction on Balmoral, and I hope your next visit up there is just as enjoyable Keilder Forest is a fantastic spot too!
I have really enjoyed 'tagging along' on your trip, from your great views and fun discussions. I had to cancel my Scotland trip this September, so this has been helping to fill the void. Always remember to be safe folks and I wish you all the best!
Hi Jim, thanks very much and we are happy to hear you have enjoyed tagging along with us 😊 Sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip, hopefully you can do it again next year 👍 Thanks very much for watching and here is the full playlist in case you are interested in the other stages of the tour 😎👍 ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=oVNm6Xe_ldArFBPn
Look out for some of the Royals a Ballater they are known for a wander up the hills and shops We have had some crazy heavy showers ,but part of the fun I guess ,stay safe 👍
@@SeanandEmily really enjoyed your journey from Northern Ireland across through Scotland down to the borders lots of places I have been and funny I was in Newcastleton a couple of weeks ago staying in the cabins in the woods on an Alpha weekend away, bought a couple of bananas in the spar 😂 looking forward to the rest of the UK journey ,thank you both and haste ye back
Rain is fine, as long as you have the right gear 😊 Only twice in my life have I pulled over because the rain was so heavy I couldn't actually see the road ahead.
Yeah absolutely, a lot of our Norway trip last year was in the rain and we had a great time. The ironic thing is if we had left our bike gear on whilst walking around the castle we would have stayed dry 🤣. Yeah been in rain like that where you can’t see and flipping the visor up to see just floods your face 🤣
the old military road is usually used when there's a landslip on the A82 which is just above the military road which is always getting blocked just remembered that Balmoral was where the queen died ps The forest is pronounced keelda forest
Those free hotel shower caps fit over the top of boots very nicely, S&E. They take up no space at all. You could also put them over your socks inside the wet boot!
another great ride guys wow and a little wet better watch those bridges might lose m looks like most of the road over that way are in km 56km looks pretty fast on cam are
Haha exactly!! Can’t have people thinking it’s just sunny weather and blue skies as they might be in for a shock 🤣🤣. Really glad you’ve enjoyed it and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series! 😎👍🏻
Yeah had no problems with any of the panniers letting water in and the gear is great -just wasn’t expecting the giant storm to appear (like the other hundred people walking around in shirts and shorts 🤣)
I did the same thing in Lithuania. Popped off my gear to see a castle, caught in a deluge, poured water out of my gore-tex boot and had to ride in the rain back to the hotel. Lucky for me they had hair drier to lend out and I had dry gear to change into. One does feel bloody miserable when one’s feet are wet like that!
It’s takes a lot of effort to take off all the gear too 🤣 -usually it’s worth it lol Yeah we had a similar evening with the hairdryers but waterproof boots are a nightmare to dry 🤪
@@SeanandEmily The worst part is almost when you get warm and wet in boots. The feeling of being a steamed fish in your own gear….Next year I’ll make sure to always store them sole-side up or in a dry bag or summat 🤣
Really enjoyed that...the road into Castleton looked ace! Can i give you some tips on place names ("NO"!!): Kielder : keel-der Harwick : hoyk (like 'boy', but with an h not a b, and a k on the end) Keswick : kes-ick Lord only knows how Harwick became 'hoyk', but thats the borders for you! Looking forward to the rest of the series...cheers! 😉
Yeah it was a great bonus ride of the day and a great road to enjoy the rest of the daylight 😊. Plenty more videos on the way as we make our way back into England. Thanks 😎👍🏻 Here’s the full tour so far: ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=kV485XhgtEm7lVfm
Thanks for your reply ...not biking anymore as result of an accident..I have been suggesting your site to my biker buddies ...keep safe and keep her between the ditches lol
That back road was absolutely stunning, especially with those hidden views! I can only imagine how magical it must look in winter covered in snow. December sounds like a perfect time to revisit.
Hehe yeah and we totally had it coming with all that good weather we had had 🤣......well plans are in motion and we will keep you posted 😊 What part of Australia are you from again?
Did 5 days in the highlands last year it rained from leaving England till I got home 😂at every hotel and pub I asked for the drying room for my gear 😂.
Nice video once again , £250 for an inside tour ,and the over priced food,no wonder the Royals all walk around with a massive smile on their faces, can’t beat a bit of trench foot 🤣🏴,
Thanks very much! We had a fantastic 4 weeks touring the UK and Ireland. Here's the full playlist in case you're interested 😎👍 ruclips.net/p/PLl_mRzVHVQ0zUtFe7yIi6rO-2-k465D31&si=-OwZeFhmcPZwc9wp
Another great video! Nothing like a good rain shower eh? Great weather for ducks. 😅 My wife and I need to come over and do that ride. Ever consider guided rides/tours? LOL
Thank you! It was a huge storm I think everyone around was surprised when the thunder started! Actually Sean and I were talking about tours the other day it would definitely be a laugh! 😂
Living 40 minutes south of Kielder (pronounced Keelder Sean🤣) I enjoyed this one, so funny you getting wet gear on, we’ve all been there🥲. I live just north of Hadrians Wall near Corbridge, fantastic area to live with the Borders and Northumberland as my back yard.
Hi Ian, wish they spelt them like they’re pronounced (German is actually easier! 🤣). Haha yeah most people put rain gear on to stay dry not make them wet 😁. Ahh okay you for sure will Recognise the next few episodes -a lovely place to live. Close to Scotland and the Lake District 😎👍🏻
@@SeanandEmily North Pennines, the Lakes, North Yorkshire, the Borders and parts of Dumfries & Galloway all within a day’s ride, it’s rough. Off to Western Isles via the Isle of Bute a week today, it’s rough but somebody has to do it😉looking forward to the remainder of your tour. Agree with you that German is so much easier to pronounce, did it at school. Keep up the good work👍
oooooh that's going to be nice!! We really want to come back to explore the Isles. That's a lot of awesome areas you have to make do with 😉. Lake District next for this series
Balmoral's less than an hour from home and I'm watching this video inside a tent in the rain in Croatia.... I could have just stayed at home if I want a cold, wet ride! 🙈😂
Haha, I guess rain seems to be following you! Watching from a tent in Croatia must add a whole other vibe to the video. Hopefully, it’ll warm up soon for you!
Hi toghther, i saw you are on tour with the touratech Rambler suit. Also i have read a test about the world traveler suit from you. Wath combination do you prefer? I am looking forward to your feedback. And by the way, you produce realy great videos. Regards Thomas
Hi Thomas, it all depends on what climates you mostly ride in. The world traveler without the outer layer on is a totally vented suit. If you are riding mostly in conditions where it rains on and off and the temperature doesn't get above 25 then the rambler is the better choice. If however you are mostly riding in hot dry conditions and don't mid stopping to put on the waterproof layer then the world traveler is the one for you. The ventilation on the world traveler is amazing! Really glad you enjoy the videos and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😎👍
Many thanks for your prompt reply. Up to what temperature ist the traveler comfortable for you to drive without the weather suit? I ordered both suits from TT to fry on. Best regards
With a T shirt on i would say around 15-20 is still comfortable, maybe a merino layer getting to 15. Below 15 it's probably time to put the outer layer on or have a heated vest on. Below 10 both layers for sure. Have ridden in 35 degrees heat with this suit on and still been comfortable.
Lovely content once again ...I was a biker for 40 years and unless you have been a biker you can not understand the thrill of cornering...hate to ask but have u ever come off ?? ...regards from southeast ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you so much, Thomas! 40 years on the bike - that’s incredible! And you’re absolutely right, there’s nothing like the thrill of riding. As for coming off… we haven’t yet but almost on our first date the rear tire exploded on the motorway but Sean kept the bike up … somehow 😅. Hope you’re still enjoying the rides in Ireland!
Hi guys, can i ask you some questions about the bike? 1) With the passenger on and the suspensions on Auto don't you get pushed a bit more into the tank? (i used to have the stock seat on low/rear and high/front to compensate but then had to switch to a Wunderlich one to solve the problem) 2) Do the grip puppies get wet when it rains? I would like to buy them but i'm afraid they could do like a "wet sponge effect"... 3) What kind of benefits did you find with the bar raisers? I'm 6'2" and thiking about it too. Thanks and safe travel guys! :D
Hi, yeah no worries 😉 1) yeah so times have a similar issue, especially under hard braking lol. Have also done the same with the seat although I don’t like having it too low. Thinking those nine slip nets might be the answer. 2) never actually thought about that so it mustn’t be an issue, I got them to limit the wear on the Oem grips. They do reduce the heating of the grips however they make long rides a lot more comfortable. They were only €10 from a shop in Germany so I thought I would give them a go -I like them. 3) initially I put them on to make standing easier, I have the 45mm ones from Touratech and they do make a difference. An added benefit is I find then more comfortable on longer rides (have no idea why lol) -guess it helps add more bend to the arm 🤔. Had them on the last R1200 so put them straight on the R1250. I’m also 6’2’’ and I personally think they are well worth it. Also 45mm is the max you can add without having to play with the cables -but more that the screen will conflict a bit on full lock when the screen is at its highest setting. 😎👍🏻
I've never tried nets but i heard they work fine, the Wunderlich heated seat is very expensive but actually solved the problem 100% (as of Wunderlich/Touratech tradition it is way firmer than the stock one so also the standard height one will keep you a couple cm higher). I think i'll a give a try at the risers then, maybe it will solve the upper back/neck muscle pain i sometimes have! Thanks again for the very kind answers, maybe one day we'll meet on the road! :D
Actually maybe the higher bars help us to keep a more upright straight back posture 🤔 hope they work for you and would be cool catch you on the road sometime 😎👍🏻
No lived in Switzerland almost more than in the UK and speak German on a daily bases, also I would guess those not from the immediate area would also mispronounce the odd place name due to accents and dialects - it's just in a normal every day conversation people don't feel the need to correct each other 😂
@@SeanandEmily it was intended as a correction just a good natured comment as I am one of your subscribers and as you speak fluent German I'm sure you'll realise it's all about learning too 👍
Yeah and when presented with them whilst moving without having the luxury of stopping and googling the pronunciation makes it all the more tricky. We find German place names easier - they are written how they are spelt. Hope you enjoyed the video
@@tommarshall1660 Hi Tom, from the fantastic experiences we’ve had and all the lovely encouraging comments we’ve received it will take more than a few keyboard warriors to sway our thinking 😊. Thanks for your support 💪🏻
PS don't get so touchy about some of the comments from some of us twerps you are obviously an accomplished rider. I'm referring to the no idea comment obviously made by a muppet 😂😂
I would not pay 14 sterling for a pizza just shows how the royals live and the poor on the streets.I always thought the youth of today is on the ball proved different.
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Hi Emily and Sean,
I'm Rolf, a motorcyclist from Germany and have been to Scotland twice on my motorbike.
First of all I would like to say that this is a great travel report about motorcycling in Scotland!
I really enjoyed watching your travel videos and remembered those beautiful moments when I was there too.
I recognized many of your routes, places and also some of your accommodations.
The NC 500 is one of the most beautiful tours you can do in Scotland, in combination with the old military road it is an absolute highlight!!!
Driving on the lonely single track roads, without traffic, through this beautiful landscape simply slows you down.
The Bealach na Ba is exciting to drive, I drove it in thick fog (about 10 meters visibility) and also in sunshine and I thought both were great.
Unfortunately I didn't drive the Duke Pass but your pictures were fantastic, maybe next time.
For me, Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever ridden through on a motorbike (even in the rain). This landscape, the truly great hospitality, the pride of the Scots and the myth that surrounds this country is unbelievable!
If you are there in good weather, you will see all of Scotland's beauty.
Your videos, the comments and the drone footage reflect all of this, thank you for that!
Thank you also for all the work you put into editing.
One of my dreams is to go on another tour in Scotland and your travel report has encouraged me to do it again.
Best wishes,
Rolf from Germany
Hi Rolf, thank you so much for your kind words! It’s amazing to hear that our videos brought back memories of your own rides through Scotland. It really is a magical place for motorcycling, and I totally agree that the NC500 and the old military road are highlights. The Bealach na Ba sounds like quite the adventure, especially in fog! I’m glad the videos resonated with you, and I can’t recommend enough that you get back to Scotland for another tour-there’s always something new to discover.
Thanks again for your support, and happy riding on your future Scottish adventures!
Nothing like a good drenching and wet gear. We’ve all been there and I felt for you. Really enjoyed these Scotland videos, hugely entertaining
I think we mentioned how good the weather had been one too many times 🤣 Still only one day drenching ain’t bad 😊.
Really glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the videos and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😎👍🏻
They have a fine saying in Scotland which tells everything: "If you don't like the weather, just wait half an hour"...
A lot if the truth to that! 😊👍🏻 …. Although we did like the weather lol and then just after we had changed the heavens opened 🤣
What an amazing scottish tour Sean and Emily, loved every minute of it and hooked. I can't wait for the next video, the Irish tour will have to go on the back burner, thanks so much again guys and sorry about the Balmoral storm, stay safe, love you both.❤❤
Hi Davie, yeah the Scottish part of the tour was amazing and we got to see so much! Not to worry about the storm as we have had awesome weather so far 😊 Thanks again for your comment and we have just dropped the next video 😎👍
Loved your Scottish trip , Thanks for the amazing scenery all over the highlands . Hope you guys enjoyed yourselves . Stay safe🙌
Hi, great to hear you enjoyed it! We absolutely loved it in Scotland and it’s one of those rare times where we could see ourselves living there 😊 -beautiful place and great people 😎👍🏻
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First of, you two are lovely. Not overstated and chime really well together. I still can't figure out who's boss! Beautiful. Second, this Scotland series made my week -- thanks so much from a Scot. I've been to plenty of stunning spots and aware of the stunning beauty, but there's plenty to see and you managed to spark something inside me. I ride myself, and grabbed a 24' Yamaha MT-125 late summer. I was planning on doing my mod 1 & 2 by next spring and by summer hop over to Europe for a long ride. These videos, however, convinced me otherwise, and I will start my Journey here at home. Thanks again and best wishes. Subscribed.
Hi! Was just about to call it a day and this lovely message popped up! Thanks so much for your kind words and we will let you figure out who the boss is 😉.
We can't say how much we enjoyed Scotland! -it's somewhere we really felt at home. Congrats on the new bike, those MT's look great!
So many amazing places to see in Scotland, it must be great to live there! In case you missed any of the episodes here is the playlist of the UK and Ireland tour, also in the comment section the first comment has a link to the route of each day in case you are interested. We look forwards to hearing from you again.
Thanks Sean and Emily
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What fantastic memories you are both creating to look back on in years to come, this really is what motorcycling is all about! Glad you managed to get something to eat at the end of the day! You both prove that with a sense of humour most situations are tolerable ! Cheers.
Yeah no one ever regretted making memories 😊 We were so happy when they said they would reopen the kitchen for us!! I think had we been 5 minuets later it would have closed for the day.
I use seal skinz socks in the winter even when the boots have failed feet have stayed dry, can't beat them
Gna have to get some!! 😎👍🏻
Make sure to head down through the Yorkshire Dales where you'll find some of the best roads in the country. A684 is a must. Plenty to see and do too. Bolton Castle is brilliant and has a tea room and ice cream shop. Leyburn and Bedale are beautiful villages. There is Malham cove, Hardraw force, Aysgarth falls (Robin Hood prince of theives). Buttertubs pass. Too many things to mention.
Thanks for the tips! Will be heading through the Yorkshire Dales after a short detour through the Lake District. 😎👍🏻
I have so enjoyed your Scottish trip but there’s plenty of scope left to visit again. The north west of Scotland has to be experienced, as you two have, to fully comprehend the beauty of the place. I’m Scottish and biased but I still reckon it is truly a magical area
Hi Henry, we totally enjoyed touring through Scotland too! It’s been spectacular even though we only had a short amount of time it really gave us a taste of the country. As you say, plenty more to see and we are already looking forwards to returning 😎👍🏻 we hope you enjoy the rest of the series …..even though it’s not Scotland 😁
That such a relate condition in my country as well, the sky was so bright and suddenly rain came out of nowhere. Glad you guys made it safely.
The weather can be very unpredictable at times 😁. What country do you live in?
Thanks for watching and catch you again 😎👍🏻
An excellent series of videos, I’m looking forward to discovering if on the next video you ride the Kielder Forest Drive, 12 miles of man made off-road terrain. It’s actually the longest Forest drive in the U.K. 👍
Thanks very much! Just uploaded the next video that sounds like you will enjoy 😉
Oh my gosh. The level of the acrobatic moves is insane. Just got to love Scotland though. Great episode and thanks for the laughs. 😃
Haha, glad you enjoyed the chaos! Scotland really does have a way of keeping things exciting. Thanks for watching and sharing the laughs with us!
Carrier bags for dry socks into wet boots lol, loving your road trips around the UK. Great vid keep them coming.
Good idea! Would be 10p well spent 😁 glad to hear you are enjoying the tour. 😎👍🏻
Scotland again is “Beautiful” !!
We have the same kind of rain in Texas….. stay dry guys!!!
Yeah beautiful in every weather 😊 -can see why the Queen loved to stay here.
Guessing you have some awesome storms in Texas! Always good to clear the air 😎👍🏻
Absolutely love your vlogs...I've travelled through Scotland, Ireland with you...even ended up watching you in my home County of Cornwall last night..down on the Lizard....keep em coming...Absolutely stunning and thoroughly entertaining....😉🙏
Hi Andrew! Thanks so much for your comment and kind words 😊.
We had a great time in Cornwall although it feels like ages ago now 😁 lizard point was one of our favourite places on the South coast.
Here’s the full playlist as we did a few episodes on the south coast.
Thanks for watching 😎👍🏻
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Loved this series so far. We jocks are usually upbeat which is why we say ‘the rain keeps the snow away’ lol. Stay safe guys
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it! There’s a loot of episodes out now and still lots more to go! Haha yeah that’s one way of looking at it 😎👍🏻
Thanks 🙏🏻
Thanks for some amazing footage and your wonderful take of the country! 🏴 Sorry it pissed on your parade, but you were due the norm of our weather at some point 😃
haha after two and half weeks of sunny weather and blue skies we were on borrowed time anyway 😂 Plus no trip to Scotland would be complete without a good downpour 😉
@SeanandEmily and you took it in amazing spirit ✨️ 🍻
I live near Deeside,i keep an extra large pair of rubber gloves,( they are like big black marigolds) in the panniers,they go over the bike gloves,ive often ridden hundreds of miles in torrential rain,and the hands can be a problem when trying to work the controls,in sodden gloves.
Good idea that 👍🏻 even the best waterproof gloves let the water in after a while so a pair of Marigolds will do the job well …..at least you haven’t got a pink pair 😁
If the weather was better you might have enjoyed a walk up one of the small hills at Balmoral Castle to see the Prince Albert Pyramid which Queen Victoria had built for her husband. It can be seen from the road from the other car park entrance. Plus you can see the castle from a higher elevation if you do the cairns walk as the starting point is from the car park you stopped in.
Sounds like a great idea 😎👍🏻 thanks for the tips.
Hi Sean and Emily ,Sorry that you got drenched today, But glad to see it didnt dampen your spirits. i found the content enjoyble and entertaining. Heres hoping the weather is better tomorrow for your look at Adriens wall .
Hi, not to worry about the rain ….it’s about time we had some 😁.
Thanks very much! And hope to catch you in the next one 😊👍🏻
The full tour so far:
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Could not stop laughing at the sight of you both trying to get your gear back on. Oh deary me. Really good that you both had great time touring Scotland. I am off to Tenerife 16/09 but will continue following you both on my tablet. Happy biking.
Hi Douglas, haha we had a good laugh that day too 😂. Scotland has just been incredible and we have enjoyed every single moment! Tenerife should be nice this time of year so we hope you have a great time there! Catch you in the next one and thanks for watching 😊👍
Another great one you two. Glad you enjoyed Scotland so much. "Haste Ye Back" as we say here 👍👍
Thank you so much! Scotland truly captured our hearts. We’ll be back for sure!
Quick tip , get a cheap carrier plastic bag x2 put them over your sock sole then put into boots and ride along . Your feet will be dry and your boots will dry out in no time as you go along. Fortunately for you I have been riding bikes since the 70's when gear was abysmal so just passing on the old time tips. Regards Robert & Carolyn .
Hi Robert & Carolyn, great tip thanks! Just need to remember to carry them 😊 Must have been tough riding in bad weather them without the waterproof clothing of today. Thanks for watching, just uploaded the next video 😊👍
@@SeanandEmily another tip for carrying bags , if you have waterproofs to put on you can put the bags over your boots and it helps slide the boot down the inside of the waterproof trousers .
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Blown away by how beautiful Scotland is thanks for sharing 🙏
It really is! Thanks for watching!
@@SeanandEmily my pleasure 🙏🙏
Welcome to the Scottish weather,we now have snow on the bens , brilliant coverage on your tour , hope you enjoyed the highlands 👍
Thanks a lot! Gotta love the unpredictable Scottish weather! Snow on the bens already? Wow, we definitely caught the Highlands at the perfect time! Glad you enjoyed the tour!
That was a funny one..! 🤣
About time you guys saw some rain..! ☔️🤣😂 haha
Haha yeah we had it coming! Couldn’t keep harping on about great weather like that 🤣
I had such fun watching you both in this episode. Pretty amazing weather and areas where you were driving through. Worth viewing.
Thanks Paul, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Yeah the speed in which the weather changed was incredible! Good for keeping the grass watered though 😊👍
Nothing like Scotland in the rain still beautiful if you have the right gear enjoy the rest of your trip ☔🏴🍻
Yeah exactly, it feels so fresh to ride in the rain! We had a great ride that afternoon in rain 😊
Such a great fun video, sorry about the rain but is was funny 😂 . Looking forward to the next video
Glad you enjoyed it!! We did have a laugh! 😂
Very entertaining, sealskin socks are great.
Thanks Rick! Yeah might have to invest in a couple of pairs 😎👍🏻
Love the way you two aways find a positive in every situation 😊 brilliant!! Last week we visited Chatsworth House, £5 to park and £30 each to enter 😮 what a place though. That curry looked amazing, was it Thai green curry? Fantastic series 😊
Thanks David, sometime you just have to laugh it off 😁. Chatsworth is an amazing place set in a spectacular grounds, at least you got to go inside for your £30 😁. It was great! Think it was a sweet potato Indian curry -just what we needed 😋.
never laugehd so much we've all been there "this is not our finest moment" brilliant
Haha it was always a risk 🤣 glad you enjoyed it 😎👍🏻
Brilliant episode! I was killing myself laughing as you emptied your boots, serves you right for having such amazing weather for the rest of your trip 😂😂 Loved watching the run down to Newcastleton. It's one of my day out runs from Newcastle and that road is great fun on a sportsbike. I don't think you pronounced a single place right but we can forgive you that for showing everyone our special place in the world 😉
Haha exactly can’t be going around saying how nice the weather has been without consequences 🤣. That run down to Newcastleton was an unexpected treat!
Well, we've all been there. I met some Belgians who had to buy welly boots and duct tape to get back in the torrential rain. Newcastleton is a nice (long) village, but very prone to flooding. Great road that - down to Newcastleton and Keilder (Keelder). Keep it up !!!
At least we know Wellies are waterproof 😆 although I must say these BMW gravel boots have been great in the rain (not so good when you let water pour into the top though)
Flooding must be a horrible thing to deal with, a shame!
Thanks, catch you in the next one 😎👍🏻
Love Your Video Scotland Is So Beautiful Some Places Look Like Ireland I'm A Cyclist But Into The Motorbikes This Years The Isle Of Man Is A Worth While Visit Lovely Island I Was There Very Exciting When The Races Are On
Glad you enjoyed it Scotland really is beautiful! It's true there are some big similarities in the coastline - guess they were attached at some point in history. Yeah Isle of man race week must be so much fun -it's on our to do list for sure.
Here's the full playlist in case you need it:
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Well, this was a four season day and well hydrated by mother nature. What else does one need? Oh, and beautifull scenery too. Hope your gear will dry soon. Have fun and see you in the next episode. 😎👍
Hey Ruud, yeah we needed a good wash after all this touring 😁. So beautiful even the ride in the rain that we didn’t record was enjoyable 😊 see you in the next one 😎👍🏻
As always a great job…thanks for all you put into these.
Thanks very much! We appreciate your support and appreciation as always 😎👍
@@SeanandEmily What’s your next adventure? Coming to America soon?
Will be announcing the next adventure in the next couple of weeks 😁........clue 🥭🐯🛕🍛. We will be coming to America but might not be until 2026.... big plans on the way 😊
@@SeanandEmily Looking forward to your next adventure for sure….we’ll still be in Iowa, USA in 2026 (considering buying a home in the UK/Scotland when I retire) so if you’re USA travels bring you anywhere near NE Iowa you’ve got a place to stay.
@usmcshepherdE9 Scotland would be a fantastic place to live for sure although a big contrast. Thanks very much we will certainly keep that in mind 😊🙏🏻
That made me chuckle 😂 sorry you got soaked but glad you had a great time in Scotland, your a lovely couple, have a safe journey 🏴👍
Haha us too as we had had a conversation about it not going to rain 🤣🤣
We had the best time in Scotland!! So much so that’s it’s made the ‘places we would want to live list’ 😊
Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the rest of the tour 😎👍🏻
Despite the rain you both still had fun. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Yeah it was a great day none the less, and the ride south was a lot of fun too -was amazing seeing all the streams and waterfalls fill up with water. 😎👍🏻
Oh dear....was it wrong of me to laugh so hard at your rainy escapade 🤣🤣🤣 The water coming out of your boots sent me over 😂😂 In fairness, you did really well to rescue it all. Great episode once again. Thank you 🙂
Haha Laugh away Gary -we sure did 😁 The irony of putting on gear to stay dry that’s already wet wasn’t lost on us 🤣
It was hilarious just 1 boot each was full of water -think it ran down and dripped off the pannier. Had the hair drier on those boots most of the evening 🤣
Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Thank you for that segment, it's probably a day you won't forget in a hurry! Equally though it's also one that memories are made of, even if they aren't quite the ones you planned! You've reminded me that it's easily in the teens of years since I last ventured up that way and I really must return, though I don't know that Balmoral will be particularly near the top of the visit list-think you may have saved me a couple of hours.....( one small correction, the Queen would spend the summer at Balmoral but not Christmas, that period was normally at Sandringham in Norfolk )
Looking forward to seeing the Keilder forest bits and into the North Of England, also bits I need to get back and visit again. Safe travels.
You're so right-it’s a day that will definitely stick with us! Those unexpected adventures are often the most memorable, even if they don't go as planned. Thanks for the correction on Balmoral, and I hope your next visit up there is just as enjoyable Keilder Forest is a fantastic spot too!
I have really enjoyed 'tagging along' on your trip, from your great views and fun discussions. I had to cancel my Scotland trip this September, so this has been helping to fill the void. Always remember to be safe folks and I wish you all the best!
Hi Jim, thanks very much and we are happy to hear you have enjoyed tagging along with us 😊 Sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip, hopefully you can do it again next year 👍 Thanks very much for watching and here is the full playlist in case you are interested in the other stages of the tour 😎👍
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With all that damp gear, expect some serious chafing in your Ross and Cromarties 😢😂😢
Safe travels, guys
😂😂😂 thanks goodness for layers. Thanks Robert! 😎👍
A very beautiful place
It really is!
Look out for some of the Royals a Ballater they are known for a wander up the hills and shops
We have had some crazy heavy showers ,but part of the fun I guess ,stay safe 👍
Didn’t see any royals but then could have nodded to William out on his Triumph without knowing 😊
Yeah all good fun and great memories! Thanks 😎👍🏻
@@SeanandEmily really enjoyed your journey from Northern Ireland across through Scotland down to the borders lots of places I have been and funny I was in Newcastleton a couple of weeks ago staying in the cabins in the woods on an Alpha weekend away, bought a couple of bananas in the spar 😂 looking forward to the rest of the UK journey ,thank you both and haste ye back
Haha that’s random would probably have done the same if spar was open 😁. It’s a great little place to stay and the food in the pub was great! 😎👍🏻
Rain is fine, as long as you have the right gear 😊 Only twice in my life have I pulled over because the rain was so heavy I couldn't actually see the road ahead.
Yeah absolutely, a lot of our Norway trip last year was in the rain and we had a great time. The ironic thing is if we had left our bike gear on whilst walking around the castle we would have stayed dry 🤣.
Yeah been in rain like that where you can’t see and flipping the visor up to see just floods your face 🤣
I love when Em takes her time to reply on Balmoral Castle as millions of us would do as well 😆
Em speaking with silence 😂🤣
the old military road is usually used when there's a landslip on the A82 which is just above the military road which is always getting blocked just remembered that Balmoral was where the queen died ps The forest is pronounced keelda forest
Thanks for the info! Do they get many landslides? 😳
Those free hotel shower caps fit over the top of boots very nicely, S&E. They take up no space at all. You could also put them over your socks inside the wet boot!
Good thinking! 😎👍🏻
We get 4 seasons in one day - often. Hope you enjoyed Scotland. Haste ye back
We LOVED Scotland! We are looking forward to returning ☺️
another great ride guys wow and a little wet better watch those bridges might lose m looks like most of the road over that way are in km 56km looks pretty fast on cam are
Hi, haha yeah Emily defiantly got some air time on that bridge 🤣 All in MPH there and national speed limit is 60MPH there so a decent speed 😎👍🏻
Thank you.
You're welcome! 😊
If you go to Skye,I recommend visiting Elgol ✌️
Thanks for the recommendation, hope to get there in the future 😎👍🏻
Balmoral is a tourist trap, there are hundreds of better and older Castles on your route and a lot cheaper as well :)
Perhaps but it’s still a nice place to visit - free during the winter months when it’s open.
Great tour regardless of the rain
Thanks Nigel! Glad you enjoyed it and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😊👍
Ach you can't come to Scotland and not get wet, we have our reputation to uphold 😁
But fantastic trip guys I've loved watching it all.
Haha exactly!! Can’t have people thinking it’s just sunny weather and blue skies as they might be in for a shock 🤣🤣.
Really glad you’ve enjoyed it and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series! 😎👍🏻
Lomo dry bags and panniers are 100% waterproof.... believe me our gear was dry as a bone when we got home from Scotland 😉👍
Yeah had no problems with any of the panniers letting water in and the gear is great -just wasn’t expecting the giant storm to appear (like the other hundred people walking around in shirts and shorts 🤣)
I am Scottish, hate it here for the rain, never get enough time on the bike
Kepp safe and Enjoy :)
Starting on Monday you've got 7 days of sunshine ☀️ in Scotland,so make the most of it 😀, that's if the forecast doesn't change 🤔😅
We can’t complain, as the weather has been amazing 🤩
Thanks 😊
I did the same thing in Lithuania. Popped off my gear to see a castle, caught in a deluge, poured water out of my gore-tex boot and had to ride in the rain back to the hotel. Lucky for me they had hair drier to lend out and I had dry gear to change into. One does feel bloody miserable when one’s feet are wet like that!
It’s takes a lot of effort to take off all the gear too 🤣 -usually it’s worth it lol
Yeah we had a similar evening with the hairdryers but waterproof boots are a nightmare to dry 🤪
@@SeanandEmily The worst part is almost when you get warm and wet in boots. The feeling of being a steamed fish in your own gear….Next year I’ll make sure to always store them sole-side up or in a dry bag or summat 🤣
Haha yeah so true!! The strange thing was we both had one boot each that was dry 😆
Yeah will definitely turn them the other way next time too
@@SeanandEmily Same with me, not sure if that made it any better only having one squelchy foot though.
😁 no we don’t think it did lol
Really enjoyed that...the road into Castleton looked ace! Can i give you some tips on place names ("NO"!!):
Kielder : keel-der
Harwick : hoyk (like 'boy', but with an h not a b, and a k on the end)
Keswick : kes-ick
Lord only knows how Harwick became 'hoyk', but thats the borders for you!
Looking forward to the rest of the series...cheers! 😉
Yeah it was a great bonus ride of the day and a great road to enjoy the rest of the daylight 😊. Plenty more videos on the way as we make our way back into England.
Thanks 😎👍🏻
Here’s the full tour so far:
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hope you enjoy riding in lakes, my part of the world riding,
Looking forwards to sharing these videos with you, hope we do it justice 😎👍🏻
Welcome to Scotland, snow will be next.
Yeah getting close to the snowy season ⛄️
Thanks for your reply ...not biking anymore as result of an accident..I have been suggesting your site to my biker buddies ...keep safe and keep her between the ditches lol
Sorry to hear that Thomas! And thank you so much for recommending that channel 😊
There are few things more hideous than wet feet in your boots! So endless sympathy! By the way, it's Keelder forest xx
The only thing more hideous was the pizza 🤣😂 Thank you for watching!
I love the back road you took to Balmoral. I go most years in December and the Spital of Glenshee can be truly stunning when covered in snow...
That back road was absolutely stunning, especially with those hidden views! I can only imagine how magical it must look in winter covered in snow. December sounds like a perfect time to revisit.
yep a good drenching is harmless lol , hope you guys come to AUSTRALIA at some stage , would love to have you here , pools , beers and BBQ,s 👍❤
Hehe yeah and we totally had it coming with all that good weather we had had 🤣......well plans are in motion and we will keep you posted 😊
What part of Australia are you from again?
At least you saw Balmoral....last year we diverted and stuck on the A9 in torrential rain as the Cairngorms were shrouded in cloud...
Wow, that must have been a tough ride in those conditions!! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Scotland through!
Wonderful road 🤩
Yes it was!
Did 5 days in the highlands last year it rained from leaving England till I got home 😂at every hotel and pub I asked for the drying room for my gear 😂.
Oh man that's unfortunate!! Nothing worse than trying to dry gear out every night! 😝
Currently doing my scotland trip now. Got absolutely soaked on the isle of skye and the wind was unbelievable! Still an amazing place though
Hope you're still enjoying the trip despite the weather. Scotland’s beauty always shines through, rain or shine! ✨
@SeanandEmily really enjoying it. Chilling in the hotel watching your adventures. Brilliant guys!
Have the best time Andrew. Scotland is a special place!!
Nice video once again , £250 for an inside tour ,and the over priced food,no wonder the Royals all walk around with a massive smile on their faces, can’t beat a bit of trench foot 🤣🏴,
Cheers Martin, yeah that’s one expensive frozen pizza 😁
Haha 😆-nothing a night of the hairdryer can’t sort out
Great vid!
Thanks very much! We had a fantastic 4 weeks touring the UK and Ireland. Here's the full playlist in case you're interested 😎👍
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Another great video! Nothing like a good rain shower eh? Great weather for ducks. 😅 My wife and I need to come over and do that ride. Ever consider guided rides/tours? LOL
Thank you! It was a huge storm I think everyone around was surprised when the thunder started! Actually Sean and I were talking about tours the other day it would definitely be a laugh! 😂
@@SeanandEmily Where do i sign up !!😁
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Living 40 minutes south of Kielder (pronounced Keelder Sean🤣) I enjoyed this one, so funny you getting wet gear on, we’ve all been there🥲. I live just north of Hadrians Wall near Corbridge, fantastic area to live with the Borders and Northumberland as my back yard.
Hi Ian, wish they spelt them like they’re pronounced (German is actually easier! 🤣). Haha yeah most people put rain gear on to stay dry not make them wet 😁.
Ahh okay you for sure will Recognise the next few episodes -a lovely place to live. Close to Scotland and the Lake District 😎👍🏻
@@SeanandEmily North Pennines, the Lakes, North Yorkshire, the Borders and parts of Dumfries & Galloway all within a day’s ride, it’s rough. Off to Western Isles via the Isle of Bute a week today, it’s rough but somebody has to do it😉looking forward to the remainder of your tour. Agree with you that German is so much easier to pronounce, did it at school. Keep up the good work👍
oooooh that's going to be nice!! We really want to come back to explore the Isles. That's a lot of awesome areas you have to make do with 😉. Lake District next for this series
The Snow Roads in the Cairngorms are the best biking roads in Scotland.
Yeah lots of great roads up there 😎🙌🏻
Balmoral's less than an hour from home and I'm watching this video inside a tent in the rain in Croatia.... I could have just stayed at home if I want a cold, wet ride! 🙈😂
Haha, I guess rain seems to be following you! Watching from a tent in Croatia must add a whole other vibe to the video. Hopefully, it’ll warm up soon for you!
Nice video's ! little question...what's the brand of your helmets?
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Hi toghther, i saw you are on tour with the touratech Rambler suit. Also i have read a test about the world traveler suit from you.
Wath combination do you prefer?
I am looking forward to your feedback.
And by the way, you produce realy great videos.
Regards
Thomas
Hi Thomas, it all depends on what climates you mostly ride in. The world traveler without the outer layer on is a totally vented suit. If you are riding mostly in conditions where it rains on and off and the temperature doesn't get above 25 then the rambler is the better choice. If however you are mostly riding in hot dry conditions and don't mid stopping to put on the waterproof layer then the world traveler is the one for you. The ventilation on the world traveler is amazing!
Really glad you enjoy the videos and we hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😎👍
Many thanks for your prompt reply.
Up to what temperature ist the traveler comfortable for you to drive without the weather suit? I ordered both suits from TT to fry on.
Best regards
With a T shirt on i would say around 15-20 is still comfortable, maybe a merino layer getting to 15. Below 15 it's probably time to put the outer layer on or have a heated vest on. Below 10 both layers for sure. Have ridden in 35 degrees heat with this suit on and still been comfortable.
Oh the pleasures of motorcycle touring…. Emptying water out of your boots before riding!! 😮😂
Haha, absolutely! It’s all part of the adventure!
Oh dear, that's Scotland 1 day 4 totally different seasons !
😁 couldn’t really come to Scotland and not get rained on ….we had it coming 😁
40 Pounds... insane
But free during the winter period on certain dates 👍🏻
sean is a great rider, em trust him every day, why make a stupid comment, not a biker lost count the times i,v had soaking, good lock s/m enjoy,
Thanks very much Colin! Appreciate your kind words of support 😎💪🏻
Lovely content once again ...I was a biker for 40 years and unless you have been a biker you can not understand the thrill of cornering...hate to ask but have u ever come off ?? ...regards from southeast ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you so much, Thomas! 40 years on the bike - that’s incredible! And you’re absolutely right, there’s nothing like the thrill of riding. As for coming off… we haven’t yet but almost on our first date the rear tire exploded on the motorway but Sean kept the bike up … somehow 😅. Hope you’re still enjoying the rides in Ireland!
Hi guys, can i ask you some questions about the bike?
1) With the passenger on and the suspensions on Auto don't you get pushed a bit more into the tank? (i used to have the stock seat on low/rear and high/front to compensate but then had to switch to a Wunderlich one to solve the problem)
2) Do the grip puppies get wet when it rains? I would like to buy them but i'm afraid they could do like a "wet sponge effect"...
3) What kind of benefits did you find with the bar raisers? I'm 6'2" and thiking about it too.
Thanks and safe travel guys! :D
Hi, yeah no worries 😉
1) yeah so times have a similar issue, especially under hard braking lol. Have also done the same with the seat although I don’t like having it too low. Thinking those nine slip nets might be the answer.
2) never actually thought about that so it mustn’t be an issue, I got them to limit the wear on the Oem grips. They do reduce the heating of the grips however they make long rides a lot more comfortable. They were only €10 from a shop in Germany so I thought I would give them a go -I like them.
3) initially I put them on to make standing easier, I have the 45mm ones from Touratech and they do make a difference. An added benefit is I find then more comfortable on longer rides (have no idea why lol) -guess it helps add more bend to the arm 🤔. Had them on the last R1200 so put them straight on the R1250.
I’m also 6’2’’ and I personally think they are well worth it. Also 45mm is the max you can add without having to play with the cables -but more that the screen will conflict a bit on full lock when the screen is at its highest setting.
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I've never tried nets but i heard they work fine, the Wunderlich heated seat is very expensive but actually solved the problem 100% (as of Wunderlich/Touratech tradition it is way firmer than the stock one so also the standard height one will keep you a couple cm higher).
I think i'll a give a try at the risers then, maybe it will solve the upper back/neck muscle pain i sometimes have!
Thanks again for the very kind answers, maybe one day we'll meet on the road! :D
Actually maybe the higher bars help us to keep a more upright straight back
posture 🤔 hope they work for you and would be cool catch you on the road sometime 😎👍🏻
Great trip it shows you don't spend much time in UK, Hawick is pronounced oick up here. Not bad tho I ll keep watchin the vids 😂👍
No lived in Switzerland almost more than in the UK and speak German on a daily bases, also I would guess those not from the immediate area would also mispronounce the odd place name due to accents and dialects - it's just in a normal every day conversation people don't feel the need to correct each other 😂
@@SeanandEmily it was intended as a correction just a good natured comment as I am one of your subscribers and as you speak fluent German I'm sure you'll realise it's all about learning too 👍
It WASN'T intended as a correction... Typo 🤷♂️
Typical Scottish weather 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻😳hope it wasn't too cold ❤️🏴
We had had a perfect run with the weather up until this day so can’t complain 😁 nothing the heated vests can’t handle 😊👍🏻
@@SeanandEmilyanother great video, sorry to see you leave Scotland. I live in South West Scotland Dumfries and Galloway 🏴🥃🇬🇧
Yeah really sad to leave Scotland too! It's a special place indeed and hopefully we will return sooner rather than later 😊
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£250 to get a tour inside the castle is out of most people’s budget. That’s really mean by the royals trying to fleece the public & tourist alike.
I think it was £150pp but there is nothing bal-moral about that …
Like you said I think it’s out of 99% of people’s budgets
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£14 for a Pizza, guess Charlie boy needs all the revenue he can get, to keep him in the style he is used too
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£14 for a pizza oot o Iceland! 😂
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Great video but butchering the local place names 🙈😅 makes you think about how they're spelled when you've never known any different
Yeah and when presented with them whilst moving without having the luxury of stopping and googling the pronunciation makes it all the more tricky. We find German place names easier - they are written how they are spelt.
Hope you enjoyed the video
Scotland is crying because you are leaving......
Aww, Scotland will always be a part of us now! We’ll definitely be back for more adventures, though! Thanks for the kind words!
@@SeanandEmily Apoligies for remark from David Sandilands. Not typical of we Scots. Haste ye Back guys..
@@tommarshall1660 Hi Tom, from the fantastic experiences we’ve had and all the lovely encouraging comments we’ve received it will take more than a few keyboard warriors to sway our thinking 😊. Thanks for your support 💪🏻
250 quid to visit Balmoral castle? I would pay it just to kick their arses for the bloody cheek they have charging that amount!
Yeah that’s for the semi private tour of the castle interior. Pretty steep but I guess they don’t want the masses traipsing through ones living room 😁
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Yip, and wee paid for the wedding, soup kitchens anyone. P. S don't think about the guillotine., thought crime
Did you at least get a slice of the cake? 😉
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PS don't get so touchy about some of the comments from some of us twerps you are obviously an accomplished rider. I'm referring to the no idea comment obviously made by a muppet 😂😂
We aren't touchy - actually find the things people write hilarious and sometimes keyboard warriors people need to be put in their place 😂👍
I would not pay 14 sterling for a pizza just shows how the royals live and the poor on the streets.I always thought the youth of today is on the ball proved different.
Nope, especially one that looks like it came straight from Farmfoods freezer section 😁