Hello

[Crow]

Hello
I live near Evanton on the Cromarty Firth and have owned a slightly modified 2007 XL883L for a year. If I had the money, it would be a very modified XL883L! I tend to cruise the roads from Skye to Thurso, mostly at a very leisurely pace, though I have a longing to stray further afield.:)

[old bill]

hello and welcome to the madhouse nice part of the country you have to ride around you need a screen for the midges?

[Snap On]

Hi Crow Welcome to the forum we are all a bit mad here. If you want to go further afield why not try a trip to Aviemore in August for Thunder in the Glens

[Napoli]

Welcome Crow, would be good to see you down here some time - always a welcome in Edinburgh

[Journeyman]

Yo' Crow
Good to have you on board. You do have some braw roads to do your cruising on...... I have some very happy memories of Caithnesss and Thurso, ahhhhhhhhh!:o:o
See you around sometime, TITG would be nice.....:D:D

[DaveU]

Hello
I live near Evanton on the Cromarty Firth and have owned a slightly modified 2007 XL883L for a year. If I had the money, it would be a very modified XL883L! I tend to cruise the roads from Skye to Thurso, mostly at a very leisurely pace, though I have a longing to stray further afield.:)

Aye Aye min fae Aberdeen.

At the moment I'm lucky enough to get paid for driving around the Highlands and there are some great roads. Get yer backside a bit south round about Grantown, Tomintoul, Dufftown etc. Not only great roads but accompanied by the smell of whisky in the air. Sooooperb.!

When you do get some money try the "new cylinders and pistons to make it a 1200" modification!!:D That would help you stray much further afield.;)

Safe riding and get yer ass to Aviemore.

[Crow]

Thanks everyone. I just missed Thunder in the Glen last year but will be having a look this year, don't need a screen for the midges Bill, I just swallow the little buggers! Don't know if this puts my vegetarianism in question though?

[banquo]

Welcome Crow. They're all mad; I'm the sane one, although I'm only saying that because the voices told me to...
We do Skye, Gairloch, Ullapool quite a lot. Wester Ross is the most beautiful place on the planet, which is why God filled it with the worst mdgies on the planet. April and September, because freezing to death is preferable to the death of a million bites...
What does your 883 make of Bealach na Ba? I'm determined to take the Softail over, next time we're up there, having gained terror points on Amulree to Kenmore, and Porlock hill in Zoomerzet...

[Crow]

I've yet to take the bike across to Applecross Banquo, though I've taken guests through Bealach na Ba in winter in the car to put the wind up them. Been down through Torridon to climb Beinn Alligin and back through Loch Carron which was amazing. Will definately do it before the end of summer this year, they're trying to close the pumps there at the moment so I'll have to be carefull on the fuel side!

[worzal]

Yo Crow!
Yes welcome to the forum:D I live in Evanton myself:cool: I agree with the general populace the roads round here are excellent:cool: My personal favorite is Dingwall, Achnasheen, Gairloch, Poolewe, Dundonnal, Breamore Junction and home, love the twisties along the Blackwater resovoir:D:D:D. There are a few of us up here who do ride outs now and then, Hog Hog posts the dates and times on 'Ride Outs' if not then hope to see you at TITG.:D:D

worzal

[The - Troublemaker]

Welcome along to the happy hoose :D hope you enjoy yersel here, and hopefully see you on the road, hope to see you at TITG
cheers Paul

[Crow]

Yo Crow!
Yes welcome to the forum:D I live in Evanton myself:cool: I agree with the general populace the roads round here are excellent:cool: My personal favorite is Dingwall, Achnasheen, Gairloch, Poolewe, Dundonnal, Breamore Junction and home, love the twisties along the Blackwater resovoir:D:D:D. There are a few of us up here who do ride outs now and then, Hog Hog posts the dates and times on 'Ride Outs' if not then hope to see you at TITG.:D:D

worzal

Sounds Good Worzel, always up for a rideout. You can't go wrong heading westwards from here or up over the struie Lairg direction. I own the Sportster with the skull kit and skull and flame decals that buzzes about the area.

[worzal]

Okie dokes I'll be keeping my eyes peeled:) almost finished cleaning the RKC, got it back in the garage just as the rain came down:eek: just the white wall tyres and wheels left! Not sure about this week, probably be the same as the last one, long days at work and no time left for fun in the evening. We'll see. Catch you later.:D:D

worzal

[BIG EL]

Hiya Crow - Welcome To The House Of Fun. I'm Originally From Perth But Now Live In Derbyshire. Have You Ever Stayed At The Rockvilla Hotel In Lovhcarron. It's A Cracking Wee Biker Hotel, Run By A Biker Who Used To Live In Chesterfield. He'll Make You More Than Welcome Too. Just Tell Him Big El Sent You. We Are Heading Up There Next Thursday Before Thunder.
By The Way I Used To Know And Older Couple From Evanton, Mr & Mrs Frazer. He's Got A Big White Beard ( A Bit Like Santa ).
Any Hoo Take Care & Ride Safe
Hogs N Snogs
Big El Xxxxxxx

[Crow]

Thanks El. I've not been in the Rockvilla Hotel yet. It's only about an hour away, but I'll give it a look in next time across. The only guy I've run into(not literally!) with a big white beard in Evanton works for the council, so it may be him? Spookily, we've also got the same birthday 2nd June!! (though I'm a year later) but after being mistaken for my fiances father at the wedding I was at in Windsor at the weekend :o I'm sure you look a lot younger than me! Has this happened to anyone else on the forum? (come on guys I need some moral support!) Hope to see you at Aviemore. :D
Crow x

[banquo]

Might pass you on the road El; thinking of going to Aviemore via Skye, if the weather improves a bit (some chance!).... :p

[june the prune]

we won't pass you on the road because we will already be there. bikes all packed ready for a early start tomorrow. YIPEEEEEEEE Aviemore here we come:D:D:D:D

[Nookster]

we won't pass you on the road because we will already be there. bikes all packed ready for a early start tomorrow. YIPEEEEEEEE Aviemore here we come:D:D:D:D

Welcome aboard Crow ... hope to catch up with you and others next week at TITG.

To June the Prune:- have a great ride up, hope to meet you next week in Aviemore I'll be the bald headed guy, with a Goatie beard, wearing a black T shirt!! you cant miss me??.. Only a week to go......:D

[TXCOMMISH]

Welcome Crow. If you'd like to stray farther afield, you could always head to my neck o' the woods for a ride! :D

[worzal]

Hi Bill,
you never know. We just might get a group together one day and come on over to the good ol' US of A, hire us some Hawgs and come on down to see ya'all yeee ha!:cool:Actually riding a Harley in America is top of the wish list, so it will happen!:D:D:D


worzal

[TXCOMMISH]

Hi Bill,
you never know. We just might get a group together one day and come on over to the good ol' US of A, hire us some Hawgs and come on down to see ya'all yeee ha!:cool:Actually riding a Harley in America is top of the wish list, so it will happen!:D:D:D


worzal

Y'all are welcome any time! Spring or Fall would be best. Summer here in Texas would kill ya and winter is easy to miss, only about two weeks long. :D:D:D

[Crow]

Y'all are welcome any time! Spring or Fall would be best. Summer here in Texas would kill ya and winter is easy to miss, only about two weeks long. :D:D:D

Exactly like Scotland though it's usually summer that's two weeks long! :D It would be fantastic experience to ride in America and take in one of the rallys there.

[worzal]

Hi Crow,
could'nt agree more gets a wee bitty tiresome wringing yer pants out after a ride:eek: Hey, Bill what's it like to come home still dry!:D:D With a nice tan to boot:cool:
Crow if you're interested we will be going over to Aviemore on Friday evening, I'll post you on the time and set off place. Cheers.
Oh, on holiday doon south, back Friday lunchtime.

worzal

[TXCOMMISH]

If it'll make y'all feel any better it's been raining here for 2 days and more is expected for at least another week! No tan Worzal, more like a burn with white stripes from my chinstrap! LOL!!!

Hey, if y'all are gonna come to American, be sure to pack a wee bit of Single Malt for your new friend in Texas! :D

[Crow]

Hi Crow,
could'nt agree more gets a wee bitty tiresome wringing yer pants out after a ride:eek: Hey, Bill what's it like to come home still dry!:D:D With a nice tan to boot:cool:
Crow if you're interested we will be going over to Aviemore on Friday evening, I'll post you on the time and set off place. Cheers.
Oh, on holiday doon south, back Friday lunchtime.

worzal

Yes that would be good Worzel thanks. Have a good break.

[worzal]

If it'll make y'all feel any better it's been raining here for 2 days and more is expected for at least another week! No tan Worzal, more like a burn with white stripes from my chinstrap! LOL!!!

Hey, if y'all are gonna come to American, be sure to pack a wee bit of Single Malt for your new friend in Texas! :D

What's your favorite tipple, Glenmorangie distillery is just up the road from us in Tain, very nice!:D Am over to Naples for new year 08/09, got to keep the better half happy!:rolleyes::):D

worzal

[Johnny the fox]

Hi Bill,
you never know. We just might get a group together one day and come on over to the good ol' US of A, hire us some Hawgs and come on down to see ya'all yeee ha!:cool:Actually riding a Harlakerey in America is top of the wish list, so it will happen!:D:D:Dhe las


worzal
Add me to the wish list. One day, just watched the last episode of 'Long Way Round' again and decided that at least once in my life before I meet my maker I want to ride a Harley where they were born to be rode!

[Johnny the fox]

No disrespect to Glenmorangie but I think they've done a good job of getting the USA market already. Being from the NE you'll expect me to recommend a Speyside but I'll say try an Islay

[DaveU]

No disrespect to Glenmorangie but I think they've done a good job of getting the USA market already. Being from the NE you'll expect me to recommend a Speyside but I'll say try an Islay

Islay malts are OK if you have a warm up session sucking a Fisherman's Friend" ((OOOOOOO matron). Yon Laphroig is just a macho thing to me. It's to see who can pretend they like cough mixture the most.:D

Malts are about the mood your in but Glenfarclas or Linkwood take a bit o beating for anytime malts.

[DaveU]

Add me to the wish list. One day, just watched the last episode of 'Long Way Round' again and decided that at least once in my life before I meet my maker I want to ride a Harley where they were born to be rode!


Johnny,

I can highly recommend riding in the US.

I was in Calirornia, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Navada last year for three weeks and can highly recomend the area for riding in. I can clue you in on places to go if you want.Ckeck out the photos on my Bebo site

http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?PhotoNbr=1&MemberId=332492083&PhotoAlbumId=4743501147

Also flew my bike over in 2000 where we did 5000 miles and had 5 days at the Sturguis 60th Rally. Again there's some great riding up. Hope to do a 10th anniversary tour in 2010. YEEEHAW

[TXCOMMISH]

Islay malts are OK if you have a warm up session sucking a Fisherman's Friend" ((OOOOOOO matron). Yon Laphroig is just a macho thing to me. It's to see who can pretend they like cough mixture the most.:D

Malts are about the mood your in but Glenfarclas or Linkwood take a bit o beating for anytime malts.

Oh my!!!! I do seem to have started it. However, I will not be taking sides, so, how about a good blended?

BTW, why are y'all never online when I am? :D

[Johnny the fox]

Glenfarclas I can live with, I like a Bowmore now & again and an Aberlour is nice as well.


Hey TXCOMMISH must have just missed you!

[TXCOMMISH]

Glenfarclas I can live with, I like a Bowmore now & again and an Aberlour is nice as well.


Hey TXCOMMISH must have just missed you!

Yup. Missed me by what looks like an hour or so. Eh, I'll get the hang of the time difference soon enough.

Hey DaveU, I checked out your USA pics. Very nice! San Francisco is really cool. You would probably be disappointed with East Texas. All we have are trees. And more trees. And a few more trees. And, did I mention we have trees? :D

[DaveU]

Oh my!!!! I do seem to have started it. However, I will not be taking sides, so, how about a good blended?

BTW, why are y'all never online when I am? :D


Well to be honest if I'm out for serious drinking I wouldn't get drunk on a malt in any case. I'd be straight on The Famous Grouse with large amounts of ice.

Yeah Yeah I know the purists will wince at the ice bit but I'll make a deal with them.....you drink it how you like it and I'll do it my way!:)

I've even been known to drink JD but that needs a fair bit of coke to tame it a bit. I always think Jack Daniels is a bit like our Glenfiddich........ not the best whisky (Fiddich) or Whiskey (JD) but very good marketing.

Yeah San Francisco is a cool place for sure, reminded me of home though with the "cool" air off the sea! I was in Texas in 2000 but can't recall too many trees. Went through Houston, Austin, Abiline and Lubbock. I believe the landscape gets more varied in the north of the state?

Lots of cotton fields and nodding donkies. My friend who organised the tour kept apologising for the scenery but I was in my element, we don't have such areas that are big and flat over here so it was a novelty for me. Mind you the prairies in South Dakota did get a bit tedious after the first 300 miles :D

If you're interested in what we did in 2000 take a look at the link below.

Photos and my reports on the trip will give you this Scotsman's impression of your fine country.

http://www.hognorth.btinternet.co.uk/usa.htm

[RamDez]

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[DaveU]

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Ach awa min, it's bang on the topic we're speaking aboot noo. You've just got to keep up wi the conversation.:)

Some chiel comes in and introduces themselves and weve have a blether about the highlands then we and we get onto riding in the USA and whisky just like a normal conversation. Sign of good banter tae me.

Besides it's nae like there's thousands o posts to keep up wi.:D

[RamDez]

I have to live up to my Grumpy AULD Bastard title ;)

[TXCOMMISH]

Hello
I live near Evanton on the Cromarty Firth and have owned a slightly modified 2007 XL883L for a year. If I had the money, it would be a very modified XL883L! I tend to cruise the roads from Skye to Thurso, mostly at a very leisurely pace, though I have a longing to stray further afield.:)

I believe that "technically" speaking, Crow was the one who started it. :D

However, in the "spirit" of good sportsmanship, I'll get back on topic by once again welcoming Crow to the forum and giving him a hearty invite to visit my part of the USA (East Texas, 80 miles east of Dallas, no plains, lots of trees, looks like the deep south of USA, would be happy to see any of y'all on your next visit, but, if you have visited already I would love to see your pics) any time he wants. :D:D:D

Oh, and Hey RamDez! Sup?

[Crow]

I like Trees :D:D:D:D
Thanks again for the warm welcome and the braw banter though I have to admit I can't drink Malt Whisky and only drink Jack Daniels and Jim Beam with Coke:eek:(I'll get Tarred and Feathered if I admit that round here!) :o

[aitchdee]

Islay malts are OK if you have a warm up session sucking a Fisherman's Friend" ((OOOOOOO matron). Yon Laphroig is just a macho thing to me. It's to see who can pretend they like cough mixture the most.:D

Malts are about the mood your in but Glenfarclas or Linkwood take a bit o beating for anytime malts.

You Philistine

Islay malts are the nectar of the Gods - Caol Isla in particular, Bruichladdich and Bunnahabain running a close second.

Speyside malts - man thats the stuff the cowboys sold to the indians to wipe on their horses ars**

Does make good drain cleaner though

:)

[DaveU]

You Philistine

Islay malts are the nectar of the Gods - Caol Isla in particular, Bruichladdich and Bunnahabain running a close second.

Speyside malts - man thats the stuff the cowboys sold to the indians to wipe on their horses ars**

Does make good drain cleaner though

:)
:off topic: just to let any Cumpy Grunts know that I know......:)



Of course the other side of the story is that as whisky made it's way out of Ireland northwards some of the local northern boys thought it was "nae bad" but could be improved upon if it could be made with water that didn't look and taste like it had run off a pile of sheep infested peat bogs.......:D

and so it came to pass they found a river that flowed out of the granite and a such a speed it picked up not a jot of any bad stuff around. It was called the river Spey!!!

BTW you misssed out Lagavulin which is widely acknowledge as a bench mark:D

As for me..... Famous Grouse is my "cooking whisky"





yeah yeah I know that it's springs and burns that get used for whisky making and not the Spey but it's poetic licence ok.....;)