Easter Monday Run To Fort Wilhelm

[Deleted account rno]

I don't know what happened to my bike. I had bother going down the box, especially going down from 3rd to 2nd, 2nd to 1st. It only happened a few miles from G.C.s pub. Me and Stumpy then set off from there to go home. (Me with my fingers crossed.) Reached the north end of Glencoe and she just wouldn't go into any gear below 4th. I was heading up though Glencoe (praying that the temporary traffic lights would be in my favour), sitting in top gear and she just cut out on me. She wouldn't restart.

Mind you, people have broken down in less specatular places...

...I then sat in the front of this van for the 3 hour journey back home. The VW van had over 350,000 miles on the clock and drove like a dream. My BMW bike has 21,000 miles on her

"Dear Herr Volkswagen,
Have you ever considered making motor cycles... "

 

[~Stef~]

I don't know what happened to my bike.

...I then sat in the front of this van for the 3 hour journey back home...

Bad luck Ronno, at least you stayed dry. I was up that way in the car today came back via Arrochar around 7.30pm through a sleet n hail storm

 

[Deleted account rno]

Here's a couple of pics taken before it all went Pete Tong...

I can't wait to see some of the pix from the "Off Road" guys...

 

[Uinneag]

I'm so jealous looks like a fantastic day
hope to be there next time
Will pop into GC's today for lunch
as I'm collecting mrs Oonyack's 650 fae Kinlochleven
Sorry to hear about gearbox Ronno hope it's not too expensive

 

[Alte Wolf]

Great pictures, looks like you guys had a great run

Hope the repair bill isn't too bad Ronno

 

[G.C.]

A few more pics.

Feel the fear Trev, and do it anyway

I realised it was going to be a long day as the mountain bike overtook

A few more can be found here

 

[Deleted account rno]

Sorry Ronnie and others, I will be unavailable for this one due to a snookerathon with my nephews from the night b4, have a good day

How did you get on "kissing the pink" with your two young nephews then, Robbo? I'm getting the boot in first before you slag me off aboot ma bike

 

[Stumpy]

Does anyone have a guide to Motorway service stations in Scotland

 

[-Robbo-]

How did you get on "kissing the pink" with your two young nephews then, Robbo? I'm getting the boot in first before you slag me off aboot ma bike

As it turned out it was a relatively quiet affair which is unusual, normally it goes onto about 5am, so we played golf at Gleneagles on Monday which was braw

Whats the story about your bike then?

 

[Stumpy]

Hole in one ?

 

[Deleted account rno]

Hole in one ?

No, in both of them

 

[PhilM]

Looks like a fun time was had by all, well almost all. Hope your bike gets better soon Ronno. Interesting pictures, if that's the level of "off road" you partake in, I could cope with that, as long as I don't get too dirty!!
Hopefully I can join you on the next one.

 

[Rev Chuck]

Thanks to Gordon and Ronno for organising this day (yesterday).
I got home about 8.30 and jumped into a bath. I was freezing - BMW goretex suit or not, I was freezing - even with it being quite dry and sunny down here. A quick scout of the site last night and then off to bed exhausted. 460 miles all in - a good day out using the bikes for what they are meant for.
Nice to meet all you chaps & Mrs Mart-P.
Ronno - I do not think that I am going to ever come out to play with you again. The last time I did it, something went wrong with your clutch at Lochearnhead IIRC. It is for your own good. I do hope that there is nothing too major about the gearbox. If it is any consolation, and it probably will not be, I had to save up for 4months to get my clutch fixed.

 

[Deleted account rno]

Thanks to Gordon and Ronno for organising this day (yesterday).
I got home about 8.30 and jumped into a bath. I was freezing - BMW goretex suit or not, I was freezing - even with it being quite dry and sunny down here. A quick scout of the site last night and then off to bed exhausted. 460 miles all in - a good day out using the bikes for what they are meant for.
Nice to meet all you chaps & Mrs Mart-P.
Ronno - I do not think that I am going to ever come out to play with you again. The last time I did it, something went wrong with your clutch at Lochearnhead IIRC. It is for your own good. I do hope that there is nothing too major about the gearbox. If it is any consolation, and it probably will not be, I had to save up for 4months to get my clutch fixed.

Charles, You do remember correctly and the thought had crossed my mind that you were a bad omen but perish the thought. You're much too nice to be bad news for anyone

4 months saving to get your clutch fixed? I thought that was what Church Roof Funds were for

..oh, BTW 460 miles is a goodie...respect

 

[Norrie]

Brave Heart's

Hi to the Scot's posse,look's like you all had a great run oot,some crack'n photo's as is to be expected from G.C.and Co,would love to have been there with you all.

Ronno keep the chin up mate,you'll soon be off to the Rhineland

K

 

[Gordon]

Passed an impressive line of GSs 5 miles from the Green Welly heading north yesterday - I assume that it was you guys out to play. My son and I had a cold night camping at Resipole campsite on the Arnamurchan peninsula and were heading south and home (great campsite but ice on the tent is no fun!). We were on a rather heavily laden 1150GS with what looked like an impressive collection of bin bags attached to the rack.

The pictures and tales of your trip were impressive and think I will sign up for the next one.

Cheers

 

[Stumpy]

Thanks to Gordon and Ronno for organising this day

 

[Rev Chuck]

Thanks to Gordon and Ronno for organising this day

Well it is slightly more applicable than "Thanks for setting the wheels in motion" - especially with regards to Ronno

 

[G.C.]

Credit where its due, Stumpy planned the trip and asked me to find a suitable forest type track for a gentle off-road bimble. Ronno started the thread.
Hey, we help each other out, that’s the way it should be.
I know that Stumpy has a plans for a lot more runs this.
PhilM I didn’t stop to take pics on the more “interesting” muddy sections, I find it helps if you maintain some momentum in these bits.
We can do harder if you want.

Rev Chuck, I hope the FRB detour was worth it good to see you again.
In fact it was good to see all of you again. I enjoyed the day.

we played golf at Gleneagles on Monday which was braw

Na Na Ne Na Na
What course did you play Robbo ? Bet it was that over priced over played under maintained PGA course.
Nice name drop though.
G C

 

[-Robbo-]

Na Na Ne Na Na
What course did you play Robbo ? Bet it was that over priced over played under maintained PGA course.
Nice name drop though.
G C[/QUOTE]

Naw don't like the PGA course for the reasons you mentioned, played the Kings Course may fav