NC500 2024
missed a Belgium trip (due to holidaying in Thaliand), so we planned a 3 day trip to Scotland
Differences on this trip to last years (see https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2023/07/draft-summary-nc-500-motorcycle-trip.html )
- bmw panniers this time not single bag
- invested in an airbag vest helite v2 electronic
- have tank paint protection film fitted
Andrew, Derek and John(me)
BMW 1250GS, BMW 850GS, BMW S1000R Gen 2
Started Fri 05/07/24 - Ended Sun 07/07/24 = 3 days total
Bike mileage start 17512 Bike mileage end 18840
Day 1 495 (yellow) overnight stop at https://www.millcroft-hotel.co.uk/
Day 2 323 (blue) overnight stop at http://www.tuckersinn.co.uk/
Day 3 495 (red)
1313 miles in total
The route
Fuel
1313 miles at an average of 45 mpg
1313/45 = 29.2 gallons fuel used
29.2 gallons x 4.54 = 132.5 litres fuel used
132.5 x £1.45 per litre average
= total cost of fuel for trip estimated at £192
I reckon thats at least 10 fillups over the 3 days
Tyres
same Michelin Road 6 front and rear I had on for NC500 2023.
Performed exceptionally again as 95% of the riding time it was wet conditions
TODO : tread depth?
Gear
My usual textiles gear Dianese Carvemaster
I reused the waterproofs I used in 2023
For £20 though great value
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072QKQP2M?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Nikwax visor spray (ive tried them all and this is the best by far)
Security
D lock and disc lock.
Both hotels we stayed at at some parking areas , plus you are in North Scotland.
(Problems really only when you come south to Glasgow/Edinburgh and surrounding areas)
some pics in reverse order (newest to oldest)
getting home, in desperate need of a wash
videos from Del now up at https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2024/09/day-1-to-3-nc500-2024-videos-on-youtube.html
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