Scotland By Motorcycle Day 1 via the Yorkshire Dales

[@AndyManCam]

Very happy to see this finally happening for you and your weapon mate! Can't imagine how weird it must be to ride at home for the first time! I once got a speeding ticket in Hull. Fond memories. Especially when I had to go back there for the speed awareness seminar!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Was very happy to be back m8, although I think the weapon is too much weapon for the roads in the UK. Was strange as I rode much slower as usual, but didn't feel the need to ride fast, maybe Was still getting used to it, or probably just taken back by the experience of it all. Don't think I'll have any speeding tickets in the post🤣🤣

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

@@thelikeablerider8800 We went to Lake District, Gretna Green, through Greenock to Glasgow, boat trip on Loch Lomond, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness for boat trip on Loch Ness, down to Falkirk to the Falkirk Wheel the back home. Had 3 lovely sunny days, 1 rain and rest ok, It’s lovely if you get nice weather.

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Well what can I say . Glad to have found yr ytube channel . Loved it all the roads me and hubby familiar with.. whether bikes or cars. Lovely evening entertainment and reminiscing thankyou.. Ali/Ralph x

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I'm glad you found it Alison, and that you liked it is another bonus👍😜

[@martinmurray4812]

Spot on Shaun the lakes is my back garden, I reckon folks will think the end was Scotland with the music, Keswick!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

You could be right🤣 few Scottish mountains in the next Episode👍

[@youngeroldie5089]

Enjoyable video content, the roads in the lake District brought back memories of my past tours up there. Liked and subbed.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Good to have you onboard, I'm glad you liked it👍😜

[@michaelgalbraith5670]

Brilliant video😂. Dales and lakes are my favourite roads to ride, love em. Had a giggle when you had the nervous moments. The roads in Germany obviously hadn't prepared you for our narrow twisty hedge/wall lined roads. Can't wait to watch the next one 😁😁👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Cheers Michael, glad you liked it! Episode 2 is already out, and 3 should go live this evening, so keep an eye out👍😜

[@Carlnewman68]

Brilliant mate , I live in Nottingham , welcome home for your trip , from a GSA rider .,

[@davebridge5775]

Just stumbled across your channel. Great first video to watch and will be blasting through the rest of the series today! Thanks for producing. Subscribed!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Awesome! Glad to have you onboard👍😎

[@scottyuk]

Enjoyed that. Lookng forward to the next in the series

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Plenty more to come buddy👍😎

[@leswatson8563]

Good afternoon Tomboy_a_bit. Never rode that section but looks well worth it. Watching your vid brought many happy memories back of our trips to Scotland to visit our mate John in the 1980s and 1990s. Many times in summer them sky's were there and of course cold fingers to-boot! To this day I still regret being talked into swimming in Lock Ness. One degree colder and I swear my go-nads would have gone back to where they came from. So as a typical southerner that bottled it, I had to get the frying pan on and it was egg and bacon rolls all round. But always worth it especially when in good company. Do I miss them days, hell yes! Thanks for taking us along with you. So till next time happy enjoyable cruising girl 👍😊.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Awesome!🤣 I did the same lake jump in the Alps and the whole lot went😆

[@Dakar_Steve]

Cracking vid pal. Looking forward to episode 2

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Cheers Steve, the views get better and better from here on in👍😎

[@TheMatlockBiker]

I used the Hull - Europort regularly when I was based in Holland. The trick with the bed is to double up on the mattresses from the spare bunk, together with making good use of the many bars 🍺🍺 never had a bad nights sleep 💤🛌 🤪 Enjoyed that, looking forward to next vid 👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I definitely chugged on a few beers, thanks for the tip👍😜

[@TheMatlockBiker]

Links fahren 😂😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Had to remind myself a lot on day one, but by the end of the trip it all came back to me.

[@not-this-fartoofar3606]

Welcome back to the UK. Hope the weather stays fine and you have a great time.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Weather was awesome 👍😎

[@backontwowheels9469]

Welcome back home A long days ride, takes me back to a couple of full on get me home rides I did on my tiger 900 RallyPro, the first was Munich to Rushden (Northamptonshire) 800+ miles, which took 15 hours and the other one was Odense (Denmark) to Rushden, similar mileage but 19 hours, stopped for some lunch on hat one 😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Definitely don't enjoy the longer ones these days, although does give you the satisfaction of being on an adventure👍😜

[@thetaleof2wheels.947]

Love the Lakes, some amazing roads there. Better still its only 1 1/2 hours away from me. Pity you didn't have time to check out some of the passes:- Whinlatter, Honister, Wrynose, Hardknott and Kirkstone, some of the best biking roads and stunning scenery available in the Lakes. Wrynose and Hardknott are known for being tricky, seen a few bikes go shiny side down. I recognise the ride in towards the Lakes, stopped for photos a few times at the gravel parking spot, must have gone in via Richmond and Wensleydale. Some good footage in this video, especially knowing where it was, although must be hard picking which bits to show as theres some epic scenery.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Fear not I shall be back, you can all write me a massive list of roads not to be missed👍😜

[@daveh1625]

Great viewpoint and perhaps rather than my usual (last 10 years) instead of 'chasing the map' across europe (Norway still the best to visit on two wheels) I should really visit my own country! Devon is my home now, Essex escapee many years ago, but I look forward to seeing more of your visitor perspective and maybe adding your itinerary for next years travels? Those 4 or 5k miles each trip would certainly give me plenty local places to see and not the 2000 miles going through countries via motorways just to 'get somewhere' as I have done before, thanks for posting. Looking forward to the rest of your vacation. As a fellow BMW (R1200RS owner) it is nice to see your speedo showing 2mph less than the satnav is the same as mine, funny how many times I pass slower vehicles in speed restriction when keeping the correct speed via cruise control.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

This trip was really my first time exploring the UK, I left there 24 years ago but want to go back for more👍😜

[@andrewlucas6214]

I’m off the Hebrides in a few weeks…hope I have weather like yours. Great vid,,thanks.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Unfortunately the weather turned towards the end of the tour, but had 5 days straight sunshine and blue sky's👍😎

[@beetleything1864]

You'll like Scotland - Beautiful scenery and great twistie roads :)

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It really was amazing!👍😜

[@motor_ma77]

Brilliant bud. As I said before Welcome home 🫡

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thank you m8, had a great time👍😜

[@dougie1325]

I'm pleased you now have a bike you can trust and enjoy after the Superduke problems. The roads through the Dales and Lakes looked amazing Shaun, good old British weather.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Its definitely a weight off my shoulders! Riding a bike that maybe wouldn't get you home is a real ball ache!

[@Lovableblobby1]

Enjoyed that Shaun good video as always 👏👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you👍😜

[@mikejgriffiths]

Awesome onw Shaun, good to have you back. Riding in Germany with the hedgerow etc. Does make things so much easier

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Great to be back Mike, I had an amazing tour, and met so many awesome people to boot!

[@arjentdm]

Promising start Shaun, hope the weather treats you well..

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The weather was mega for the first 5/6 days💪😎

[@mrcintheuk4641]

Experiencing the "joys" of all the hedgerow lined roads. If you were down south you'd also have 10 times the amount of traffic. It's why we go abroad to tour! 😁. Advanced riding lines are an absolute must to make progress and stay safe. 👍. Looking forward to watching the rest of the tour.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I must say, everything fell brilliantly into place, weather was amazing, no bugs, and wasn't busy💪😎

[@IanTed]

Nice to see you in Blighty mate, almost in my backyard Northumberland, look forward to the next one.👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It only gets better from here on in👍😜

[@IanTed]

@@thelikeablerider8800 It’s rough living up here but I still love the Continent, I think it’s the weather.😎

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@IanTed I'd love to come home, maybe when I retire 🤣

[@Smijas2112]

Funny to see your hesitance to filter when back in the UK ;)

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It feels so illegal🤣

[@malcolmwatton4323]

Excellent Part one.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Glad you you enjoyed it👍

[@steveball2307]

Welcome home - and the exciting prospect of not knowing what's around the next blind bend! Still, home is home. Nice to see a bit of signature roadworks action 😅

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Think these days it's pretty much unheard of to travel without hitting roadworks!🙄

[@DanceMusic1957]

Nice one Shaun, Great start too the tour, oh man do i hear you on so many things you said...how you miss certain things that one just takes for granted in the uk... English breakfast, pubs ,fish and chips the roads and hedges its just so different abroad in Germany and now Netherlands..i moved away in 1993 and the last time on the bike there was in 2015.i toured the peak district and round the coast of wales. looking forward to the rest to come Shaun.👌 Regards Glenn.👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Missing the home land gets more in the up and coming videos, strap in🤣🤣

[@DanceMusic1957]

@@thelikeablerider8800 well i am looking forward to watching them Shaun, enjoy your weekend mate. Cheers🍺

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@DanceMusic1957 likewise m8👍🍻

[@adrianwatkins9629]

I'm looking forward to following your adventure, Sean. Awesome to meet you at WW23.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Likewise m8, was great to finally get over and meet you all!

[@tonybrown2112]

One of my favourite roads to this point in the video. Ingleton to Hawes. 👍

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I had a great ride up through there, long day but awesome!👍😜

[@miyrides1180]

I,m in a similar situation to you ,in that I was born in New Zealand and left it to come to the UK when I was barely out of my teens.I go back for long breaks every now and then ,and I'm more relaxed there. ..but always happy to get home to Scotland ..no wrong side of the road probs ,or nasty stone walls to hit like here though ,just fire off into a ditch or farmers paddock ..hopefully no barbed wire fence

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I miss how friendly it is there, where I live in Germany it really isn't. Such a breath of fresh air when you meet nice people. I had a good moan about it in the videos to come🤣🤣

[@norriemasson4080]

Look’n forward to this one Shaun. I always say to the lads when we’re going on a road trip “UK Keep Left”in “Europe Think Right” it’s worked for me so far. When you mentioned in one of your recent vids you had done your UK tour I did wonder what your weather was like.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Weather held out lovely, although I did get a few showers towards the end of the tour.

[@norriemasson4080]

@@thelikeablerider8800 It’s Blighty rains never far away 😉

[@MrPaulyRed]

Looking forward to hearing your perspective on riding UK roads vs riding on the continent - great viewing 😉

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Definitely took it slower than I would do back in Germany. Suppose that's not a bad thing, as the scenery was amazing!

[@fountainofyouth5]

It was encouraging for me to see you struggle with riding on the left :) I'm American, going to be moving to England in the very near future, and I've never driven on the "wrong side", so I'm a bit nervous about learning!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It's really not an issue when there's traffic, as you just go with the flow. It's when there's no traffic you need to pay attention.

[@GT4Race]

@@thelikeablerider8800Just put your nav upside down and you’re good to go 😜

[@suerichards264]

Great blog, love the scenery. I sympathise with the pain in the backside! I have just returned from a long tour and know exactly how you felt. When you get the pain looking at your bike you know you have done a lot of miles. Is the seat on your s1000xr hard?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The problem with the XR seat is that you can't move about on it, it has a very neutral seating position. Initially it feels comfortable, but on longer runs it's a real battle.

[@williamcoulter5462]

enjoy the A82 chicane with road works along the route from Fort William to Inverness and then there is the North Coast A 836 road dug up along several stretches by broadband company's who's idea of a fill in is a bit of tarmac and tons of very loose gravel which eventually gets into three strips along the route. Broadband company's have been given free reign to dig up the roads instead of laying their cables along the sides buried in the verges because it is easier for them.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

That sounds rubbish, luckily I bunged a left at Fort William! Here in Germany they've laid the cables under the footpaths or in the verges, the road remain untouched.

[@alexandrocalvin]

Amazing video mate! Really love it. But I have a difficulties for hearing your voice, maybe in the next video you could boost your audio so we can hear it more clearly😁. overall i really liked your vids mate! Cheers!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Oh that's weird it's fine on the edit, but noted! I'm glad you enjoyed it👍😜

[@sarahmay9960]

Great video glad weather was great for you ps which satnav device was you using with your bmw s1000xr looks very good

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thanks Sarah, I'm glad you like it😎 My Sat Nav is the Garmin XT

[@Martin3869]

Great first episode mate thanks, been looking forward to this series. The "knobhead" comment was definitely aimed at the car in front of you who was in the wrong lane to turn right :) I would love to hear what you think about the riding in comparison to Germany.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

That's what I thought, he/she made a bit of a late dash to turn right! I definitely found it very different, in general very narrow, rubbish visibility, not great road surface condition, but I was expecting all that, it wasn't as if it came as a surprise! Still really enjoyed the experience, just rode slower than I normally would.

[@dennisthemenace7321]

What's your experience with the Shoei GT-air on the s1000xr?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Shoei fits me the best, wasn't great that I chucked it on the floor shortly after filimg this video🤦‍♂️

[@dennisthemenace7321]

@@thelikeablerider8800 Ouch that's not a pleasant experience 😂 I just bought the GT Air 2 and even though it fits me perfect I find it a bit turbulent when moving my head to the side. The wind really grabs on the helmet compared to my HJC Rpha 11 that I was using before..

[@BiglumpADV]

TLR, are those mirror extenders I see installed? Could use something like those, where are they from?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Indeed the are Dave, they're from SWMOTECH👍😎

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

Those were some nice roads Shaun. Can you share the route by any chance?

[@m.f.m.67]

Did you spot those old Suzuki Two Strokes lined up at Passport control? Wonder where those nice antique Suzuki Two Strokes were going?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Indeed I did, think they were from Norway👍

[@xr2si]

Use the force young Luke 🤪

[@jag1970s]

At 7.39 there was a disquieting moment when center shot was the back end of a sheep and you were pulling your gloves on.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Well spotted🤣 I nearly ran one over later into the trip!

[@subman6515]

How are you getting on with the SW Motech soft panniers? Great footage by the way, good to have you back in the UK.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It was their maiden run, really like them! Fully waterproof, easy to get quickly in and out of, what's not to like!👍😎

[@sassythesasquatch4425]

knobhead was definitely the fiesta haha

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I think so too 🤣👍

[@Hogdriver88]

Love the Dales (on KZbin, never been there). Great roads but the hedgerows up to the pavement would freak me out worrying about an animal busting through.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Definitely different to what I'm used to, and did ride much slower than normal. On the other hand I didn't feel the need to flog, just enjoyed the scenery👍😜

[@Warman_12]

Nice to see you back bud … Ride safe and enjoy the British weather once more 😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Good to be back👍😎

[@chrisindubai]

Funny, I miss the UK as well and I wasn't even borne there.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Definitely missing it more than usual of late😩

[@thomas22961]

Finally on foreign soil. good start. 😀

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Had a blast m8, Scotland was utterly amazing!

[@docholliday2364]

Fantastic ya .

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thanks m8👍😜

[@rlw85]

Daft question how is the insta 360 fixed to the XR I’ve got the same bike. WHO’s mirror extenders are you using and do they keep the mirrors stable, I’ve got the evotec ones and they vibrate like crazy

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The camera is fixed to the bike using mounts from RAM! Have attached a ballpoint to the base of the mirror stem, and then to two RAM arms, which you can see. Mirror extensions are from SWMOTECH, the left one still vibrates but only minimal, the right one is perfect👍😜

[@markrowley5497]

Sean what's on your mobile (Zoom) is it an app and do you use it to record your audio through (cable/Bluetooth,) and then sync with your GoPro vid on davinci ? Enjoy Scotland buddy

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yeah I use an external sound recorder, I can control it via an app via Bluetooth, and like you said, sync the audio to video later on in post👍😜

[@markrowley5497]

@@thelikeablerider8800 thanks Sean that's one avenue I am looking at a wireless mic in the helmet and press recorded when needed. I can't seem to find the app though in Play store etc do you have a link at all please Sean. Looking forward to the next video, I guess you are safe back home by now bud but ride safe

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@markrowley5497 I still use a wired mic with the Zoom F2 BT, and zoom have their own App to control it. Think you might have issues with wireless, as it bound to conflict with other Bluetooth connections that you may or may not have.

[@markrowley5497]

@@thelikeablerider8800 okay thanks Sean so wired then is dedicated still can't find the App though but will keep looking. Thanks

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Type in "zoom f2 control" in the App store, and it should be there.

[@lold6130]

Has your XR been reliable Sean? Looking at upcoming M1000XR.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It has! Although I did have a new rear shock at 1000km, wasn't broken but a software issue. No other issues at all in 14,000km👍

[@leenewson5651]

been in lake District for the last week. came across same wide lane...ambleside to keswick. thought the same thing....must be a cumbria thing!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Was a bit strange, never seen that before!

[@IanTed]

It’s to allow you to get past motorhomes, I kid you not😬

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@@IanTed but are they 10 metres wide?

[@leenewson5651]

@@IanTed never seen one without a line. seemed to make me indecisive, should we be overtaking or not.....some locals soon showed me the way...!

[@thelikeablerider8800]

And then it seemed to turn into a bloody dual carriageway, didn't know where to go🤣🤣

[@Jules750..]

Hi iam new to your channel really enjoyed this vlog

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Welcome onbaord, glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to subscribe for more👍😜

[@royupton2031]

Did my army basic training at Troon near to irvine

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Good lad👍😜

[@TT_STUIE]

There is something that i feel i must warn you about. Probably the most dangerous thing you will encounter in England........... Audi's! Nice vid as per 👌

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Along with BMW's they're to be avoided here too!

[@samdisen]

good vid

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Thanks👍😎

[@markmundy3435]

Gutted you planned your UK trip for the same time I was in Switzerland, came back through Germany, roads with hedges are just wrong! Ps, are you still runnung that bike in or something? lol

[@thelikeablerider8800]

No m8, just taking it all in👍🤣

[@kevinrobb86]

Should have came in June the weather was old school 70s summer weather up here

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Seems I got the last of it! I did get some showers on the way back down the east coast (which was fairly rubbish) I'd already been told that, but wanted to do the loop anyway.

[@martinhughes9769]

Back in the 70s/ 80s every body, all bikers would acknowledge you on a bike, today not so many , Edges are good for wildlife replanting loads to help with environment,

[@thelikeablerider8800]

I think there's probably more bikes on the roads these day's. I must admit on busy days I do get fed up with all the nodding and waving, I'm sure everyone does🙄

[@2wheelsbetter]

It's like listening to Andy man...are you copying him or vica versa?

[@johnmckay5711]

I am the same ,I live here in the Netherlands for 40 years, it still not home

[@thelikeablerider8800]

It'll always be home!👍😜

[@Paul_Noble]

Can I Ask where did you get the ferry from? Don't say the port😊.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

The port of hell on earth

[@bryansuperduke1290r]

Is thus first time riding in the UK?

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Yes m8, and really enjoyed it👍😜

[@buzzburb1]

! shocking speeds

[@thelikeablerider8800]

No idea what you're talking about🤷‍♂️

[@demonic082]

And what's wrong with hell...... Sorry hull?😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Got otta there sharpish 😆🤣

[@oldshiny3012]

@@thelikeablerider8800 Just like everyone else then

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

No naked running round the ferry then?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Think I'm too old for that shit now🤣🤣🤣

[@marktaylor7997]

That music is horrendous 😂

[@thelikeablerider8800]

You've made your point already!

[@wjones6606]

The likablerider..! The fifth word i heard was B_____d Turned off

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Does that make me not a nice person?

[@marktaylor7997]

Having to turn off the dramatic music is awful…..shame 😢

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Can't please everyone's taste🤷‍♂️

[@marksmith8663]

Rding is not as relaxing in the uk. when I cross the channel its like a weight of your shoulders , tho Germany has its fair share of traffic but better roads on the wholes .

[@thelikeablerider8800]

Definitely felt that on the first couple days, but things chilled out after that. Strangely I rode a lot slower than I normally would, and didn't really feel the need to ride quick.

[@marksmith8663]

@@thelikeablerider8800 it’s getting used to riding on the other side of the road long way from home . It’s Empty Traveling across France . Took the KTM SD earlier this year . air started getting into the hydraulic clutch . Caused clutch dragging think you had similar problems. So far that all that gone wrong . Never taken my bike to the Yorkshire dales or Scotland was on my list this year but weather been horrible.

[@thelikeablerider8800]

@marksmith8663 yeah I had that problem with the clutch on my SDGT, it's a common problem with the master and slave cylinders, must be made of cheese!