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The weather report had forecast rain the whole weekend, which bike do I take, I was going to go on the HP2 but had some extra luggage and no luggage on the HP2 so that was decided. It was the 1150 GSA – shit thers no back wheel on it as its in the boot of my car with a new tyre on it. Whilst I fitted the back wheel on I thought should I “just” change the exhaust too....... It was 6pm when I dropped the dog at the kennels and the load the bike up and head down to Troon. I had to set off Thursday evening for the 3 hour ride from Banchory to Troon so I could catch the ferry the next morning. There was absolutely no way I could have raised myself up at 0430 and ridden down in the morning so it was a B&B in Troon. The ride down was about 2 degrees with sleet around Falkirk and rain showers 50% of the time. From Glasgow down to Ayr was dry and at this point I realised I had dropped a clanger leaving my tinted visor on as I never saw the “Avrage Speed Camera” warning signs – lets hope they don’t work in the reverse direction.
In Bill Bryson fashion the B&B was a gem, signs everywhere of what not to do – don’t use to much hot water, don’t have your widow open and the heating on etc... I opened the wardrobe door to put my new Olympia 1 piece suit in and laughed at the 30-40 coat hangers in there.... Anyway it was 10 pm and I was cold and shattered so off to bed. The breakfast was superb and I bid my farewell and headed off to the Ferry. Aidan and Tuned in had recomended the Troon to Larne Ferry and what a great service it is too. I took in Spiderman 3 which finished just as we docked – perfect.
I was expecting rain all weekend so was surprised when I saw the sun peeping through the clouds. A quick call to Tuned in confirmed a meeting point of Joey Dunlops Bar in Balleymoney. I had only been there about 10 minutes when Tuned in Arrived and agrred to accompany me with another pint. Flash and his gang hadn’t been in touch so we headed off along a fairtly coastal route with some spectacular scenery. I had no idea how picturesque Ulster is and Tuned certainly knows his way around teh view points. We headed over to the Ferry at McGilligans point and headed to GreenCastle. Tuned in had bought the Kitchen sink as well as a Touratech seat which was to accompany him home as well... Tuned is prety much a dab hand with hand signals... His knowledge of local history was impressive and he continued to impress me with snippets all weekend. This bay has the wreck of the Spanish Galeon “Trinidad Valencera” however the locals prefer to nick the sand off the beach so much so the goverment had to clamp down on it. These cliffs behind the bikes are a feature all around the north coastline and very impressive too. We went through Buncranna hoe to the famous “Civil One” who was very Civil and even flashed us whilst out in his bus – I had no idea it was him at the time though I must admit.
In Bill Bryson fashion the B&B was a gem, signs everywhere of what not to do – don’t use to much hot water, don’t have your widow open and the heating on etc... I opened the wardrobe door to put my new Olympia 1 piece suit in and laughed at the 30-40 coat hangers in there.... Anyway it was 10 pm and I was cold and shattered so off to bed. The breakfast was superb and I bid my farewell and headed off to the Ferry. Aidan and Tuned in had recomended the Troon to Larne Ferry and what a great service it is too. I took in Spiderman 3 which finished just as we docked – perfect.
I was expecting rain all weekend so was surprised when I saw the sun peeping through the clouds. A quick call to Tuned in confirmed a meeting point of Joey Dunlops Bar in Balleymoney. I had only been there about 10 minutes when Tuned in Arrived and agrred to accompany me with another pint. Flash and his gang hadn’t been in touch so we headed off along a fairtly coastal route with some spectacular scenery. I had no idea how picturesque Ulster is and Tuned certainly knows his way around teh view points. We headed over to the Ferry at McGilligans point and headed to GreenCastle. Tuned in had bought the Kitchen sink as well as a Touratech seat which was to accompany him home as well... Tuned is prety much a dab hand with hand signals... His knowledge of local history was impressive and he continued to impress me with snippets all weekend. This bay has the wreck of the Spanish Galeon “Trinidad Valencera” however the locals prefer to nick the sand off the beach so much so the goverment had to clamp down on it. These cliffs behind the bikes are a feature all around the north coastline and very impressive too. We went through Buncranna hoe to the famous “Civil One” who was very Civil and even flashed us whilst out in his bus – I had no idea it was him at the time though I must admit.