Episode 7 of 9 North Coast 500 Anti-clockwise the road to Applecross Fat Lad on a bike Steve Clark

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

gold dust vids Steve, kept me going all winter. thanks for all the great vid work you must have put in.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks fella pleased you enjoyed them and I appreciate the positive comment my friend, there is a lot of work involved but I do enjoy it. Thanks again and stay safe mate. 👍

[@parfumninja]

My bloke Dave watches your trip all the time. Thank you for keeping him out of my hair. oh and WOWSERS..

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha thanks Paula pleased it keeps him busy and you can crack on. Stay safe both of you and cheers for the comment.

[@tartanblackcountrytourist]

Wowser Steve!. Like Dek said" who's idea was this". But then you turn a corner and WOOOOW.. The view just BLOWS YOU AWAY., happy days, always two wheels facing down. I can see how satisfying the technical bits make the pleasure of finding such views life changing. Yeah we are just tiny specs against these vistas. Happy regards lad.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks for watching David pleased you enjoyed it.

[@BibtheBoulder]

13:40 Bringing a whole new meaning to "pass thee watta"

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Just had to leave that bit in Julian lol. Stay safe mate

[@Carlos-qk2vi]

Applecross & the road through Glencoe to finish - saved the best till last. Shame about the weather, we did West Coast last year and had wall to wall sunshine for a week, so hot one day we went through a section of road with melted tarmac on it! Looking forward to next week!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers fella, yeah the main reason we rode it anti-clockwise was because we knew we would have a great finish.

[@colinmclachlan4597]

Another great video of this great country of ours Steve that is applecross on a good day always trust a Scotsman on the weather lol imagine at winter time on applecroos and being a grittier driver 😳 keep the videos coming looking forward to the next instalment 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha thanks Colin yeah would not want the gritters job in winter lol.

[@memybikeni9931]

can’t wait to see the applecross pass section, watched it many times before but your style and presentation makes it all so much more enjoyable.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

ha ha no pressure then, thanks for watching and commenting appreciate it. Hope to get a comment from the Applecross episode fingers crossed, Ride Safe fella.

[@MerciaMoto]

Superb Steve! Thoroughly enjoying following this serious, and love the way you’ve left us in suspenders for Applecross and the next video 👍🏻

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks David that Applecross episode is on here at 5pm today my friend.

[@timrainbow5367]

Hi Steve, loved the nc767 series, its inspired me to follow your route, so I'm doing it in june.. Keep up the good work 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased it helped Tim and you'll have a great trip my friend. Ride Safe

[@jackpetch8619]

I have loved all of this i did buttertubs and hawes as pillion with my dad this year hoping to do NC500 with him on my own bike next year great videos steve fantastic work

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Jack pleased you enjoyed the series and really hope you do the NC500 as it's so much better than on film. Stay safe fella.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Absolutely brilliant. As I may have said before I done 6 days in Scotland last june and only had a day of rain.great video love applecross I keep going back to it.👍👍like your shark helmet

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Derrick the Shark is a great helmet with the main feature the fact you can fold the chin guard right over the top out the way.

[@marksteen14]

Very enjoyable video Steve, did this route the opposite to you both on a GSA, GTR and a motor home! I love the campsite at Applecross, short walk through the forest and you are at the Inn, great food and craig. Happy memories. Looking forward to you crossing the Alpine pass.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Mark and you'll know exactly what comes next my friend.

[@wallaceshackleton1889]

That was one of the best bits, I rode the other way last year and the views across to Raasay and Skye were spectacular as were the Torridon mountains at the start of this episode.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Certainly is an amazing part of the tour this road just kept giving and giving, thanks for watching Wallace.

[@kevinhall5539]

Great video again Steve look forward to the next one.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased you enjoyed it Kevin 👍 Applecross next ep . Ride Safe mate

[@Banditmanuk]

Have really enjoyed the series. Like the relaxed style and presentation. You passed by Shieldaig but in the village right by the loch is one of the best cafes in Scotland called Nannys, love that place. Cheers and all the best.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks fella and I think the cafe you refer to features in one of your video's I've watched.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt correct it is, thanks for watching. Cheers

[@davidrobinson4118]

I'm really enjoying your vids Steve. We seem to be kindred spirits in liking those types of roads in wild places like that, I love that type of music too (going to hunt the artists down and get some of their stuff), and I ride an RT1200. There are times when I wish the BM was a little less bulky but most of the time I wouldn,t want to be on anything else. Holy crap, happy days! Safe riding.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Hi David thanks for watching fella, all the music I use is mainly from KZbin's own audio library found in your creator studio under create, hope that helps mate.

[@davidrobinson4118]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt Cheers mate.

[@ukasztrocki8900]

I love watching the video

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks for watching.

[@derekholme6922]

Steve that was superb, the only part we have not done as yet is Applecross pass itself, every time I watch this trip brings back great memories, Applecross next year, your Bm looks clean, you must be up early to wash it down, and Deks. Nice little bimble about on Himalayan, pressure washer job tomorrow. Ride safe, catch you next time around.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Derek and people have asked why I cleaned it while away and the truth is I didn't clean it maybe its just the red that looks clean for some reason. You have to do the Applecross pass my friend as you will see next time its amazing. Ride Safe fella

[@joesphbest3120]

Thanks for taking me along on your trip, doesn't make any difference to me rain or shine, it makes my day, really enjoy the video;s.Beautiful country

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks for staying with us all the way Joesph feel like you've been my pillion passenger my friend. As usual thanks for watching appreciate it.

[@paullee6663]

Another cracking video Steve, the more I see of your Scotland video's the more I'm tempted to give it a go. I was surprised to see a lot of the hotels already booked for Summer next year, and that was a few weeks ago now. Will be sorry to see this series end mate. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased your enjoying the journey Paul and I would recommend anyone to do this, in "real life" its loads better than what you see on these films, I have done my best to show it as well as I can but it still does not do it the true justice it deserves. Go on you know you want to lol.

[@adamsimper6364]

That’s a proper cliff-hanger there!! I think my eyeballs nearly exploded in my helmet in the 10-20 mins after this! Brought back some superb memories. Just before you get to the ‘main hub’ of Applecross, we stopped for lunch at the Applecross Walled Garden Cafe which was superb.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Adam thanks for watching sounds like you know whats coming next episode, ride safe mate.

[@robertcanning1888]

Love youre vlogs . Youve seen more of scotland than most scots have . Well done . Ditch they eerings lol . When i was 17 a got two holes in one ear . Due to charlie nicholas lol . Im doing my direct access asap . Maybe bump into you two one day . Stay safe and good luck from glasgow . Well done

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Rob pleased you enjoy the vids and good luck with the direct access my friend.

[@garycopson]

yep,love these videos

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Gary appreciate the comment my friend.

[@BatterseaBill]

Perfect timing Steve, just getting comfy on the sofa and you pop in my inbox, sometimes I forget just how beautiful this country is. RT is in the garage OMG, what a bike. Cheers.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Hi JR the RT's are amazing machines pleased you like and Ride Safe buddy.

[@neilwilliams9844]

Last week I came back from applecross to south wales in one hit 630 miles in 12 hours in the seat, it took me 5.5 hrs to get the south side of Glasgow.the whole trip home was done without the use of my rear brake ,the pads had worn to the metal. Serviced 6 weeks prior to trip.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Wow that's some ride fella and not a good service if they missed low brake pads. Well done on not using back brake tho my friend.

[@stevenf67]

Brought back some great memories there Steve 😀, brilliant thanks again 👍👍 Steven

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased you enjoyed it fella.

[@alistairpowers8129]

Another great episode Steve, not a road for cruise control! superb video again.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha definitely not a road for cruise lol thanks for watching another one Alistair, Ride Safe friend.

[@P6_7R_Nick]

My favourite stretch of road in the whole of Scotland is the Torridon corridor (the A896) from Kinlochewe to Shieldiag. Stunning, absolutely stunning.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Have to agree Nick that stretch is awesome fella loved it, thanks for watching mate

[@weedomjolly9568]

Another great video.👍 if you liked doing that journey why not try the Outer Hebrides 😉

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Just added to my to do list thanks fella

[@morphyridesagain9270]

Cracking that Steve watched it last night on the tv so commenting today on lap top. Watching your video just reminds of how beautiful and stunning that place was. It is best to ride during the dry for sure but even in the wet it just keeps surprising with view after view cheers Steve. (Morphy) Steve

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Steve pleased your enjoying them and as I've said before your capture of the journey really helped me put this together so thanks again. Ride Safe Steve.

[@ianmills35]

Nice one sir thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next one. 👍🏍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Ian Balach Na Ba next good stuff.

[@b4turbo96]

Great vid Steve ... I had the pleasure of going over the cattle pass both ways last May. Different view the second time for sure. Managed to get snow on the top, just added to the fun 😯

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

That's something I'd like to do go over it the other way and wow snow bet that was great. Ride Safe Seamus.

[@NSteele76]

Another great video Steve, brings back great memories of my trip back in June 2018 - we had 30+degs for the week we were away, so lucky. We did pretty much the same route as you, the next video is going to cover my fav parts of the tour, saving the best til last! Safe riding mate

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Thanks Nick and yeah the main reason we rode it anti-clockwise was because we knew we would have a great finish.

[@derekholme6922]

First time to make a comment first,, just in from a muddy ride on my Himalayan now going to watch your next episode, cup of tea in hand.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Well done Derek, straight in first, hope you had a good run out and thanks for watching fella.

[@peterlewis968]

Great video again Steve, I love Applecross, my only trouble is every time I do the pass, I have to do it both ways, I still haven't worked out which way I prefer going and I have done it more than a dozen times!! Looking forward to the next episode.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Blimey done it more than a dozen times some feat that my friend, Ride Safe Peter

[@neilwiddison6529]

Nice ride that have to do it some day.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

You certainly will Neil its amazing. ride Safe bud.

[@rodstair7248]

Steve, you are spot on, it is tough two up & fully loaded (FJR 1300).

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Fair play to you Rod well done mate that's some top riding you did there my friend.

[@rodstair7248]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt Applecross wasn't as bad as the westeros coastal route, loads of stopping on adverse camber gravelly passing places, hard work at 60. Still wouldn't change it, loved the trip.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Agree the westeross coastal route was a tester Rod but all enjoyable if you concentrate. We both have it on our done list now 👍

[@silversnugger]

Been a great ride so far, now you're coming up to my favourite road in Scotland, the A87 from Dornie to Invergarry, absolutely stunning once you've got past the feral goats at Glenshiel! Usually go up there three or four times a year, a great ride to Skye from sunny Scunny! ;)

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Really have to go to Skye it is on my to do list. thanks for watching fella.

[@coops9three]

Another great video, can't wait for part two

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Next ones Balach Na Ba the Applecross crossing which is quite a road as you will Know and see. Ride Safe buddy.

[@peterhague9856]

Yet another great video pal some fantastic scenery thinking of doing it myself next year keep up the good work mate the Fev rider.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

You have to do this Peter, the Fev Rider needs to take the Pan round this route, ride safe mate.

[@Lfig012]

Great vid....thanks

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers my friend appreciate the comment.

[@leechamberlain1273]

Nice one Steve, , you think you had it rough on that trip , think of the "paper boy" Happy days , cheers .

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha nice one Paul never thought of that kinda makes me feel better lol, Ride Safe fella.

[@caroldave4037]

Hi big lad that first bit I've done a few times fell fowl in one of the dips kept left for car went down on soft sand ...the pass is a lot easier! ! Best going up and down it from other side....cheers from dave..enjoy

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Oh no but I can well understand how you had a down, just a second on the wrong part of these roads and it'll take you, cheers for watching Dave. Ride Safe mate.

[@Baza765]

Spot on Steve,as you said cracking scenery,but apart from farming what the bloody ell do they do up there,when the snow arrives ??? Ride Safe Baza

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Puzzles me Baza just odd houses here and there, no shops or any kind of industry but bet their well happy until like you say the snow arrives lol.

[@oldfrenchrider7773]

Hello Thank’s a lot for your films ! I’ve just a question: your helmet camera seems to be a Sena Prisma. Is it right ? Are you satisfied with it ? Thank’s for your answer ;)

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Hi fella my helmet camera is actually the Drift Ghost S. It's a great bit of kit but they don't make them any more. Thanks for watching my friend and ride safe.

[@russellc9997]

Really enjoying the videos of your NC500 tour, Steve. Obviously, there was quite a bit of rain and I've noticed you were wearing the Oxford Rainseal wear. Is it good rain gear?

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Pleased you enjoyed the series my friend and in answer to your question Russell the rain gear didn't let a drop in. Hope that helps mate.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Hi Steve, great videos. Keep up the good work. What is the intro music from 0 to 30 seconds? Thanks

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

The intro is called The Opening and is by Dan Lebowitz and can be found free to use in KZbins Creator Studio in Create and Audio Library. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@r13gbs]

You've not had a bad trip by the look of things pal,Obviously the weather was against you from time to time but it looks like you had a cracking journey with some beautiful scenery ,How many miles is the RT on now with all these tours your having lol Ride safe pal

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

It was one of the best trips we've done Rick and I have now put 10,000 miles on the BMW since I bought it from 5000 to 15,000 and loving every mile my friend.

[@kevinappleby7892]

I did the exact same route 6 weeks ago and I thought the coast road was worse than Ballach na ba itself !!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

I have to agree there Kevin I thought just that, Thanks for watching my friend.

[@rottieman347]

what was your reasons if any for doing it anticlockwise? Great video

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

The reason we did it anti clockwise my friend was the fact the trip got better and better the further you get round it scenery wise. East side not bad Top bit great and West side blows your mind.

[@BlackThor15]

Great video Steve! What scenery, throughout this video, again sometimes I felt I was riding it myself, amazing! Also, can you please share the brand of your recording camera? Safe ride, can`t wait for the next one!

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Hi Nelio thanks for watching again and to answer your question I use a Drift Ghost S as my main helmet camera and have a Drift Stealth 2 as my secondary camera, this link is to a video I did of how I use them kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYa3lWqchZKpfcU hope this helps my friend.

[@ctx700]

I just did Huesca to Barcelona on My Honda CTX700 DCT then caught the ferry from Barcelona to Nador Morocco then I rode from Nador to Saidia along the coast a couple of days ago.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Wow Farid that's quite some journey, if you filmed it can you let me know would be interested in seeing that, ride safe my friend.

[@cpuuk]

Going up Cattle Pass (clockwise), going up that winding pass, I was stuck behind a cement mixer- that was an 'interesting' ascent I can tell you.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Wow bet it was an experience that its hard enough if you have a clear run at it, well done.

[@cpuuk]

@@Steve-Clark-1200rt NC500 makes you a better rider as well as giving you amazing scenery.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

@@cpuuk This is VERY true ride safe buddy

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Great video mate ,I some to Tony Archer you recommend him to me,I got great advice from him my 2019 Gs BMW is now sold I’m looking for a Honda cb1300 ,really enjoy your videos mate keep them coming 👍

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Mark, Tony Archer is a top bloke and a quality tradesman and I would recommend him to anyone requiring work done on any seat or upholstery work. Hope you get sorted with a Honda my friend they are bulletproof.

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

my local weekend run Steve weather permiting loved it totaley looking forward to part two

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Cheers Fred yeah Applecross next episode and as you know quite a ride.

[@malmarsden9730]

Winter is not on too you yet so you can't have put your bike in mothballs ,,yet I'm not seeing any rides from you . Come on Steve get your mates out and put some more blogs on KZbin , please please . Mal in Australia

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Mal having a few issues with the bike at the minute my friend but hopefully get out soon fella.

[@malmarsden9730]

The only problems you get with a Beemer is the price of repairs on your wallet . Take care Steve ride safe and stay healthy . Mal in Aus

[@tucker9162]

At least the inclement weather keeps the midges at bay.

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Every cloud eh Tucker that's a positive way of looking at it lol.

[@TheBazza2556]

Dec goes for a pee.......pointing down the range lmao

[@Steve-Clark-1200rt]

Ha ha the guys a legend lol