NC500 on a YB100 DAY 10 - Fort William to Kilmarnock

[@insideout2600]

What a lovely video . Thanks rob 😊

[@RobLittleuk]

But did i look tired Ha Ha ! Thanks for watching

[@martindicker2459]

Fort william is a amazing place cant think why your not so keen on it . Great videos this tour you have giving us thanks 👍

[@RobLittleuk]

Martin - I am giving my own opinion which I know is shared by some others - in my view Fort William is in a stunning setting but the town doesn't match up to it.. But glad you are enjoying my videos - you might like the Ireland series I did last year which is even more dramatic! - check my playlists

[@larsd4877]

I know the NC500. Thank you for your videos and greatings from lower saxonia, germany. Respekt for your ride.

[@RobLittleuk]

Thank you my friend - try watching my tour of Ireland which I think is even more interesting - I did it last year on the same bike.

[@ukpaul9221]

Quick comment. bro'. That climb up from Ballachulish Bridge. I did that climb the other way (downhill) on my cycle and hit well over 40mph!! I was lucky enough that as I hit the top of Glen Coe, the piper struck up as if to welcome me. A magical moment indeed. I still cherish the recording on my Dictaphone. Glad you pulled at that car park - fabulous view of the highlands on both sides of Loch Tulla, going on 'for ever'. I view I'll never forget. Shrinking river - the Manifold in Derbyshire quite often just goes underground when the weather is dry. In parts, no river a t all! That new bridge looks like those that REME sometimes build as exercises.

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks for this and all your comments Paul!

[@dondle2]

Best video to date Rob, but you have given away my favourite wee local road along the river Orchy.

[@RobLittleuk]

The river Orchy has always been a favourite of mine! Glad you enjoyed ad thanks for watching!

[@jezza1421]

I lived in Argyll (Dunoon) for a while, and no matter where you were, or the weather, Inveraray always looked sunny. Had the best baked salmon there too, in a barn type restaurant, on the day Charles and Di got married; I was on my way back from Mull (I'd had enough of the royal wedding thing and was trying to avoid seeing or hearing any reference to it). Brought back a lot of memories

[@RobLittleuk]

Inveraray is lovely but damn well had to be insistent to find somewhere for a coffee!! Thanks for your comment!

[@superglide6680]

In the late 70's a friend of mine worked for the water board. Part of his duties included going to remote river monitoring stations for their readings (no computers!). In late December three of us went with him to check the flow at Glen Orchy. We travelled in his Triumph Dolomite Sprint. We drove though absolute blizzard conditions and the ice flows on the river were amazing. Some of the ice was literally standing vertically six feet and more . It was a tremendous day out and I still think about it all these decades later. Oh, we all rode motorcycles too. I still do but don't know about the other guys as we've lost touch.

[@RobLittleuk]

What an interesting story - you can tell by the jagged rocks in that river that there has been some erosion there over the years. Thanks for your comment and for watching !

[@V8VORLICH]

Great trip- but hard work on the wee beast.

[@RobLittleuk]

Are you referring to me? 🤣

[@alexanderpotts7308]

Glad to see someone touring on a small bike. Just goes to prove you don't need extra large bikes for seeing the country

[@RobLittleuk]

K I just laughed at the guys who went by me on big bikes - especially the ones that overtook me !!

[@alexanderpotts7308]

@@RobLittleuk nice. Before I passed my test 52 years ago, I toured the country on a 175 Honda.

[@RobLittleuk]

@@alexanderpotts7308bet it’s all a wonderful memory - funny why there are no more 175s

[@alexanderpotts7308]

@@RobLittleuk yes, one that as I get older I treasure more. A lot of manufacturers started to produce 200cc bikes instead I think. But yes, the 175 was a nice bike

[@wideyxyz2271]

Unfortunately "Flaming June" gave way to "monsoon July". You definitely picked the right month for the journey!

[@RobLittleuk]

Too true !

[@RobLittleuk]

especially with me on it !!

[@Jules750..]

Hi really enjoying this series you are showing what learner legal bikes are capable of truly inspiring

[@RobLittleuk]

If you enjoyed this trip you really must turn to my tour of Ireland which I did in June last year on the same bike - I have to tell you somewhat more dramatic in peeing rain but with stunning landscapes. Check my playlists you wont regret it and thanks to you for sticking with me and watching !!

[@CumbriaRoadandRail]

I have done this route several times in various sections but you took a few small deviations that I will have to follow in future, Also you missed a treat in Largs, the big white art deco building as you entered town is Nardini's Italian gelato and cafe/pizza restaurant for great ice creams with parking for bikes not a problem down the side.

[@RobLittleuk]

Sadly you are not the only person to have recommended this place so i am pretty pee'd off about it!

[@neilbain8736]

I t was a nice surprise to see this video in my feed .One of my first bikes was a YB100. I was very fond of it. It was very reliable but I was 18 stone and it would cut out at 40. Then Slick 50 was invented and I could keep a constant 45. I can't remember what happened to it. I passed the street I bought it from a couple of days ago and had been thinking about it on and off. So it's a bit weird because there's just no way KZbin's algorithms could have got a hold of that.

[@RobLittleuk]

AI perhaps? Hope you can watch from the start and maybe watch my tour of Ireland last year on the YB too. Nice to have someone new see my stuff!

[@StevenLetham-vu4kg]

Hi Rob, i have really enjoyed watching you ride the NC500 a real inspiration to all bikers well done to you, i look forward to future posts all the best to you and your very understanding Mrs little.

[@RobLittleuk]

Ha ha she i indeed understanding but then I might be too 😆 - glad you enjoyed this series which is drawing to a close albeit there are two good episodes coming up! If you enjoyed this trip you really must turn to my tour of Ireland which I did in June last year on the same bike - I have to tell you somewhat more dramatic in peeing rain but with stunning landscapes. Check my playlists you wont regret it and thanks to you for sticking with me and watching !!

[@IanHumphreys-i8o]

Fair do,s mate, all on a 100cc yamaha respect.

[@RobLittleuk]

Hope you have been watching the series - this was one of my easier days ! Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@ianhamilton8272]

Was on that ferry twice today, live the other side of Dunoon. Had a wee laugh, you must have passed 6 or 7 ice cream cafes in Largs and also Inveraray has a good few coffee shops. Caledonia is such a poignant song for all true scots home or afar.

[@RobLittleuk]

I had to include that song and thats the problem if you monitorise YT - you can't include copyright music like that. As far as the cafes were concerned probably most in the high street - i saw them but need to park the bike near where I am sitting for security and so many cars and vans in that street the bike could be knocked over. Thanks for your comment !!

[@Solroper4461]

Another great video Rob, great views going through Glencoe, stay safe. 👍

[@RobLittleuk]

Glencoe is amazing - thanks for sticking with me and try watching my trip to Ireland last year!

[@andrewroberts1197]

Love watching your videos they're very good

[@RobLittleuk]

Well thanks for watching them !!

[@Ainsworth-Rider]

Premier inn marvellous 😅😅 after all those fabulous miles in all that heat what a life saver 😊 fantastic episode Rob 👍

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks for watching and for your comment !

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi rob .another fantastic video. Thank you sir .Nice music and edited. Old dave

[@RobLittleuk]

Thank you Dave !!

[@paulshenton6527]

Brill. Made me feel i was with you every mile of journey.

[@RobLittleuk]

.....which, I guess Paul.....was the whole idea! Glad you enyoyed - try watching my tour of Ireland on the YB last year - check my playlists, Thanks for watching

[@KarlTinker]

Fantastic series Rob, haste ye back. From Orkney.👍

[@RobLittleuk]

Hopefully back with my wife in the car this time!

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Wonderful... again. I was guided along the Glen Orchy road only a couple of weeks after you, it was the first time for me and was delightful but I think the river had even less water in it than when you were there. I used the same roads from Inveraray to the ferry but a couple of years ago, my first time on a ferry with a bike, I thought Largs was the Weston-s-Mare (where I live) of Ayrshire, lots of chip shops and candy floss, not sure how you managed to avoid finding ice cream! You have my sympathy on staying in Preston, I rode (slowly) through it on my way home from D&G... I shall not pass that way again....ever! It will be sad to see the end of this series.

[@RobLittleuk]

Glad you enjoyed the series Neil - still a couple more to go!! Agree Glen Orchy is beautiful and so quiet and Largs is maybe the WSM of scotland - not sure. What were you doing in Preston? What were you riding? Its an awful road ! Steve - I am not riding down today - may come for lunch. But if you enjoyed this trip you really must turn to my tour of Ireland which I did in June last year on the same bike - I have to tell you somewhat more dramatic in peeing rain but with stunning landscapes. Check my playlists you wont regret it and thanks to you for sticking with me and watching !!

[@neilmackinnon3371]

@@RobLittleuk I was in Preston in June 2021 on my way home from riding the NC500 plus a bit more... in fact a very similar route to yours. It was a hot Sunday mid morning and I was on my VStrom 650. I don't think I have ever been there before and it was, like any busy urban area over endowed with traffic lights and inattentive car drivers, dreadful, slow and hot. Since then I have endured the M6 on several occasions rather than repeat my 'Preston Experience'.

[@RobLittleuk]

@@neilmackinnon3371 Right.....I couldn't bring myself to take the M6 on the YB you will understand.....mind you I do use it to cross the Severn from the land of sheep occasionally!

[@neilmackinnon3371]

@@RobLittleuk I can fully understand your route choice. I try to avoid motorways at all costs, even on a 650, but they are occasionally a necessary evil, especially if I wish to visit the land of sheep.

[@RobLittleuk]

@@neilmackinnon3371 😉 🐏

[@chriskiwi2601]

Another great episode Rob. Beautiful countryside and presentation. Yep, no place like home!!

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks Chris.....

[@jackking5567]

An inspirational ride Rob. Massive respect for you doing this.

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks - not sure bout inspirational but ha ha !

[@bobpert4030]

Have to say, very much enjoyed this series of videos! Haste ye back Rob.

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks - hope to be back soon

[@daveyjones6465]

Excellent series Rob well done

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks !!

[@terryatkinson899]

You can bet that river is full now 🤗

[@RobLittleuk]

I don't think it takes much and with the rain we have had now....thanks for your comment !

[@dlittlester]

What beautiful country! Must admit also, Rob, I love your choice of music..... songs I've never heard before. Shazam has been my friend.

[@RobLittleuk]

My wife keeps saying I should have "monitorised" my channel but that would limit the music I can play Don !

[@dlittlester]

Ahh. I wondered about that! @@RobLittleuk

[@outlaweduk]

used to stay near kilmarnock near rowallan castle ,years since i been up there, good drive to dumfries though i liked that road, when i was last there at kilmarnock i think there was a bit of upset in the town ,they were closing a distillery

[@RobLittleuk]

Sadly didn't get to go actually into the town - by this time I was on a bit of a mission !

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

You picked a fantastic route and fortunately went in June rather than July

[@RobLittleuk]

Can't disagree with you - but then after my ride around Ireland in the peeing rain last year on the same bike.....someone was looking down on me favourably! Have you watched my tour of Ireland - its much more dramatic. check my playlists!

[@gerrymcivor374]

It's usually called Glesga, not Glasgey. Another great episode of your travels. Thanks.

[@RobLittleuk]

I defer....thanks Gerry - keep watching and check my tour of the coastline of Ireland out that I did on the YB last year!

[@chrisweeks6973]

Looks like another great day, Rob, even though you did indeed look a little tired at the start of it! Whilst Fort William isn't that brilliant as a place, the Pass of Glencoe is very atmospheric; it has a great brooding presence and the views are magnificent. That you've managed to get down Kilmarnock without getting wet is also quite remarkable.

[@RobLittleuk]

Not so much tired as jaded Chris !!

[@TheBez1965]

Loved watching you ride on rds I love ,, I’m up there myself in a couple of weeks , but ssshhhh the rd through Glen Orchy is top secret 😜

[@RobLittleuk]

Beautiful road !

[@reklaw3603]

fort willy is great, all the bikers congregate there. Awesome views! quaint wee village

[@RobLittleuk]

@@Cub-Guy It might be good for bikers and I can see why - the setting by the loch and the mountains is stunning but IMO not matched by the town. As a tour guide, the yanks dont want to stay there but then you may say "GOOD" to that ! 😀

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

That’s a nice road Rob, as to gold panning Scotland last held the world gold panning championship in 2017 at a river in Moffat, think they had previously held the championship in the 90’s. I do recall riding past the signs at the time with a bit of disbelief but it was right and just checked there are KZbin videos on this event.

[@RobLittleuk]

Well the people I met were from somewhere else in Scotland and they swore it was financially worth coming over for a couple of days !! Thanks for your comment!

[@angusmorrison8109]

Try air b and b if you want cheap . Well done on getting round on the wee beast .

[@RobLittleuk]

Thanks Angus - keep watching !

[@volt8684]

Hi rob was out on my v strom yesterday and listening to your sound track against mine it strikes me how loud the 2 stroke is. My hearing has been damaged apparently from 48 yrsof riding without ear plugs. Beautiful I hope I get to do this one day

[@RobLittleuk]

@@volt8684 Yes - the 2 stroke is piercing whereas my T100 is not. I will have to think of a way to deal with that!

[@reklaw3603]

bust the rad on my vfr on the road to hunters quay. Made it to largs and that was it. Breakdown recovery home from there. Rad guard on it now after i welded it.

[@RobLittleuk]

Well done mate!

[@reklaw3603]

you mean to say you did not stop at Largs and go into Nardini's for an ice cream? ouch! you must be tired!

[@RobLittleuk]

I was tired, hot, stuck to the saddle !!

[@raskfel555]

Kilmarnoch thats not far from the Electric Brae, That short piece of road where you think you going uphill but its down lol

[@RobLittleuk]

"Yeard tell never seen" as my grandad used to say! I knew it was not far away but sore arse, the heat and general fatigue pointed me due south!

[@Stefan_trekkie]

For a moment, I missed the NC500 in the title of the vid. So the first thing that I was thinking was.. OK, the new coil is in 😀 .. I am just professionally damaged and first thing that I think of is some technical stuff. 🤣🤣 .. I am sure that you know my crazy type of person in your recruitment consultant job 🤣🤣 ..

[@RobLittleuk]

Acutally Stefan the fault seems to have been misdiagnosed - still with the mechanic ! 😡

[@neillindsay5889]

I live in Kilmarnock not too bad a place

[@RobLittleuk]

Well I didn't actually come into the town I'm afraid - thanks for watching!

[@reklaw3603]

Premier inn kilmarnock, the doggy car park, beware!!

[@RobLittleuk]

Too late !!

[@jezza1421]

I was sat in my garden this afternoon and heard a two stroke going through the gears past my house. Thought to myself, that sounds familiar. Not sure if it was a YB100 or not, but it sounded very much like your bike. The sound of your bike must have lodged itself in my head 😂 Really enjoyed your videos. Thank you

[@RobLittleuk]

SO glad you have enjoyed - still two or three more to come and if you liked these you MUST check out my tour of the irish coastline last year on the same bike - I have to tell you somewhat more dramatic in peeing rain but with stunning landscapes. Check my playlists you wont regret it and thanks to you for sticking with me and watching !!

[@Wajang1]

I think your wish for rain is granted in juli/August.

[@RobLittleuk]

Well this was recorded in mid June.....we had the wettest, coldest July on record and its carried on into august ! Thanks for your comment

[@iankitson8972]

You forgot Jimmy Savillies house

[@RobLittleuk]

Didn't know about it - still don't - sorry