Days 1 to 3 NC500 2024 Summary

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 )

1. bmw panniers this time not single bag
2. invested in an airbag vest helite v2 electronic
   
3. 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

carnforth meeting point Day 3

glenshee ski centre

https://www.cocoamountain.co.uk/

Applecross even wetter than last year!

Highlanders castle

Soldiers Memorial

Carnforth services meet point on Day 1

videos from Del now up at https://johnoldfield.blogspot.com/2024/09/day-1-to-3-nc500-2024-videos-on-youtube.html

NC500 2024 Day 3 of 3 495 miles : Bmw S1000R

Day 3

495 miles

From Tuckers Inn back to Warrington

06:00 start , back at 20:00  , 14 hrs in the saddle

NC500 2024 Day 2 of 3 323 miles : : Bmw S1000R

From Millcroft Hotel to Tuckers Inn (http://www.tuckersinn.co.uk/restuarantstuckersinninvergordon.html)

Late start at 09:00 , arrived 19:00 , so 10 hours on the road

323 miles

 

NC500 2024 Day 1 of 3 495 miles : Bmw S1000R

A group of us did the NC500 last year (2023) see these posts

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this year we compressed it down to 3 days and some different routes

Day 1

Warrington to Millcroft Hotel https://www.millcroft-hotel.co.uk/ 

495 miles
Left 06:19am and arrived at the Hotel 20:00 , just under 14hrs door to door

With a tank range of 150 miles ish thats 3 fill ups just on day 1

VW Tiguan Mk2 2017 2 new front tyres Pirelli Scorpion Verde (255/40 R20 101V) SI XL 71CB , estimated 33,000 miles tyre life

 

VW Tiguan Mk2 2017 running the RLine 20 inch alloys

Tyres replaced at our house, using Halfords TyresOnTheDrive
replaced because the outer edges had worn to no tread and rest was limited to 2mm

I tend to run the front tyres at a high pressure to attempt to even out the wear (>40psi) otherwise the edges just wear too much.
tracking could be checked but I think this is normal


Pirelli Scorpion Verde (255/40 R20 101V) SI XL 71CB

2 tyres were £437 (inc 15% discount in June)

As far as I can tell , the tyres were fitted 

old set        Sept 2021 : 36,000 miles

replaced at June 2024 :  69,343 miles
new tyre has 8.5mm middle / 7.8mm edge tread depth

So thats 33,000 miles on the front tyres (the same make/model) !

Given the grip (both wet and dry) / cost and tyre life of these tyres they are superb, highly recommended

BMW S1000R 2017 custom dark smoke tint kit badge overlays. 56mm full badge diam, 55mm for the overlay fits perfect

 

Mini modification for the BMW S1000R 2017

55mm diameter badge overlays
custom dark smoke tint kit 2 pieces is £15.99 from Superwrappz

I didnt want to use the overlay pieces that cover quadrants of the badge, I wanted a single piece effect.

Only criticism I would have is that its slightly expensive for 2 overlays, and would prefer at least 3 overlays so you have a spare if you mess up install.

However the communication was superb for a custom ask.

(i slightly messed up one side with a "crinkle" )