Thank you Hugh. I decided quite early on; whilst watching the C15 climb those hills, that if your bike could manage that arduous journey, then you would manage yours. Thank you for your openness and warmth despite the Scottish wind! I'm not a religious person, but throughout I have had you in my thoughts and I am so glad that the operation has been successful. You look such a lot better. Despite probably never meeting these people who watch your films, there is a genuine warmth and friendship over the airwaves.

Sorry to hear of your trials Hugh. My thoughts are with you, and I wish you a full recovery. I love the way you work on the C15. I had one as a youngster when I was a student around 1970 - 72. I had two actually, a 1961 version, and one from 1966 which was a non runner. I found it lying in a garden covered in long grass and bought it for £6. Gradually, because I was an ignorant and ham fisted mechanic , I seized the piston on the 1961 engine and eventually blew the big end up. Over use of gasket cement, I now realise, blocked oil ways. I was using the cheap non runner 1966 bike as a donor, including the front forks after a T-bone crash with a car which suddenly pulled out from a filling station. Later, when the 1961 bike had so much of the 1966 one in it, I swapped the best bits back onto the 1966 frame, and got myself a more valuable machine. I am rather ashamed to admit to having been such a terrible bodger and neglectful owner, but at least when i sold it, and put the money towards an A10 side car outfit, the bike was running well and looked rather nice. It was so well set up then, that I could start it with my hand, and I was not a massive chap. I doubt I was even ten stone. These little BSAs took me up and down the A1 from Newcastle to London every six weeks during that part of my university time. What adventures I had on them. I am now toddling about on a 1997 Honda CB250. What a sweet engine that its, but I miss the rasp of the single of old.

Hugh, another fantastic video and testament to the hard work you put in restoring it - so well done. Sorry to hear about your cancer and glad you have come through the op and everything is ok. I pray to god this continues and we see more of you riding the Green Godess. Keep well my friend.

Pleased that op. appeared to go well . The wife and I did the Bealach loop ride but the other way round on our push bikes 40 years ago, not knowing what we had let ourselves in for (because I did not look at the map properly before we set off ) and as they say once you reach Applecross there is only one way and that's up! Bought back great memories thank you

Just now watching Bealach na Ba video and hearing about your health concerns. You are an inspiration to me. I also own a 1964 C15, not nearly as nice as your is. The way you go about things inspires me to be a better person. Your kindness is much appreciated, even though we have never met. I love your C15 videos. Hope you are feeling better.

Speedy recovery Hugh, all the best. We need more of your wee C15 advetures .

The familiar whine from the engine. 😂 I remember my SS80 making the same noise in the early 1960s.

Only just picked up your video nine months after lovely roads enjoy your video. Do hope this message finds you well Michael from Hampshire.

Lovely video and I hope and pray you’re well and able to enjoy the little beeza again

Great news that your getting there Hugh, that Man upstairs will look after you, and you will soon be out on that wonderful Motorcycle, loved the Video the area I know well over many Holidays in Scotland, with my late Wife, so many memories, best wishes, Colin.

Hopefully you are continuing to heal and the side affects have subsided. Great that you showed a positive attitude to an obviously scary situation. I live in Lochcarron so know the route you took very well. I am currently restoring a 1967 C15, which I hope when finished, will run as well as yours did on that trip.

Nice weather for early in the season. Great ride. Wishing you all the best.

Lovely 👌 nice to see the C15 out Hugh hope your better soon all the best mate 👍 a speedy recovery

I just discovered your channel today and have been watching several of your videos. In this one I learned of your illness and was so sorry. I'm very pleased you're on the road to recovery. I was a biker back in the day but a car wiped out me and my BSA A65L. The little riding I do these days is on rural properties. I'm 74 now. Cheers from Peter (Sydney, Australia).

A warm reminder of why hundreds of thousands of us motorcyclists all over the world ride with you each year concerning prostrate cancer. With the C15‘s low compression ratio of 8.0/1 there’s not going to be an issue with fuels. That gearbox-oil must be escaping either in the form of vapour or getting burned with combustion, difficult to ascertain when there’s no surface tell-tale signs. Topping up balances things out with the other option being a strip-down to check the mating surfaces on the casings which can be remedied with applying a good quality heat resistant silicone. It’s an arduous affair and must be done meticulously, dry oil free casings. Allowed the casings on my A65L (which I bought as a 19year old in 76 in London) to be not completely tightened left overnight, following day tightened completely (evenly!) all round to spec and didn’t start the engine (just to be sure) another day later. This helped reduce general oil consumption with zero gearbox loss of oil. I’m curious on how far that 11.5Lit tank takes you or, how many Litres (maybe even gallons) are needed when re-fuelling. Wish you a comfortable recovery, Best greetings from Düsseldorf 😉

A stiff test for man and machine. Further testing times for you too it seems. Great video and I wish you all the best.

I wish you well Mr Ferrier, i always enjoy your posts and look forward to seeing more all the best from Falkirk

It’s nice to see us old bikers still enjoy the rides,I’m 71 now and still love my bikes. Get well soon Hugh and keep making them videos coming, I’ll keep watching them,and enjoying them.😊

get well soon Hugh my thoughts are with you, and a hope you have a very speedy recovery please take care with kind regards Adrian

Good for you mate, good luck, and get back on the Beeza !

Glad you are on the mend!

That was a grand run Hugh, hope you are well.

So sorry to hear of your health issue Sir. I wish you all the best and hopefully, by the time you are reading this, life will be beginning to return to normal for you. BTW, love that C15!

Great and thankyou for sharing the video on your great Ceefer, I too am glad that you are on the mend, regards Kevin

I wish you well Hugh and hope you get back on the bike again soon, have a trawl around KZfaq, plenty to look at, take it easy, Martin

A lovely video, as always! Amazing views. This surgery game is not exactly a barrel of laughs but, when needs must, we can be thankful for it. I had an adrenal gland removed last year and it has made a massive difference to me (it is actually connected to why I started motorcycling again). I hope you feel the benefit of yours, when everything has settled down.

Another great video enjoyed by Graham and myself, Dad! Xxx

Last time I was up that way Hugh was back in the 60’s….. an I stayed at Gairloch……..a bit North west from where you are ……… my Father was in the merchant Navy during the war and did his Atlantic run from Loch Ewe 😎Sorry about your prostate problems….. I’m diagnosed with Bladder cancer … clear at mo…… just keep ticking along😉ye catheters are a pain😵‍💫

Thanks for the video. I love the Google Earth previews. I took my test on a C15 (also with the distributor type points) & used to regularly ride it from Bradford to London & all around the Yorkshire Moors. Good to see you enjoying yours; long may you do so

Hi Hugh. So sorry to hear of your health issues. I've had major cancer surgery 2 years ago and feeling great now. You're looking well in recovery and I'm looking forward to more videos on your C15. God bless and you have a positive attitude. Tom.

Hugh..Ive just started watching recently. Im subscribed and enjoy your videos. You mention supermarket fuels..I was a long distance selfemployed courier delivering motorcycles and machinery before recently retiring. I did 75/80000 yes thousand miles a year in my van all supermarket diesel and yes you guessed no problems. If people could see the tankers on Teeside all filling up in the same depots they might realise that its all the same stuff. Good luck with your health. Im on the cancer pathway myself[pancreas] not the best times of our lives but its reassuring to have good people around you .Thanks and Regards Stuart Bell

Hello Mr Ferrier, greetings from Thailand, I hope your operation is succesful and you make a quick and full recovery

I'm glad your recovering well its nice to see you on your epic journeys

Looks like you're on the mend and should be back in the saddle in no time. Great news!

A wonderful video Hugh. I hope you are fully recovered now, and are out and about on your trusty steed. Best wishes, Clare.

Hugh what a fabulous video of your trip. The C15 did very well and sounded great all the way round. Quite the feat for an old 250 single making that climb. I have travelled the Beallach na Ba road a number of times but only in a car. We were on our way to Torridon where we climbed Liathach, Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe and your video brought back wonderful memories. Perfect for me, the old Ceefer combined with the mountains of my youngers years. Glad to hear you are recovering from your surgery. I had similar problems last year and ended up going for a number of tests culminating in a biopsy. I also ended up being fitted with a catheter for a number of weeks. Not at all dignifying and it made me quite depressed. We men need to be more open with prostate issues and not be embarrassed to talk about them and see a doctor with any symptoms. Touch wood I came out clear of any cancer and medications seem to be doing the trick at the moment. Your video reminded me, yet again, that we have to go for the adventures while we are able. Again thank you so much for sharing your bike and the ride and I wish you all the best of health as you recover. (Oh and thanks for the laugh at watching you eat chinese food from the lid!) David

I had a prostatectomy seven years ago and it pleases me to report incontinence is minimized while straddling my A65.✌️

Glad to hear you're on the mend. Thanks for posting the video , incredibly beautiful scenery even if some of the road surfaces looked a bit iffy! The c15 did you proud. Get well soon , regards, Tim.

I so sorry to hear that you are unwell and I will pray that you have a full and speedy recovery. Thank you for making the videos I enjoy watching them immensely take good care of yourself Hugh and I hope you will be well enough to start making so new ones soon God bless you.

I enjoy your videos Hugh,please keep them coming. I had a c15 many years ago, it also leaked oil like a good un. You look after yourself young man.😊

My fellow C15 owner. Where do I start…. I wish you the very best. Please consider posting updates and we will all wish you the very best - Dave - Cambs

Epic journey indeed for a Fragile at best C15!!🙂, all the very best for the surgery etc. Im sure you'll be getting some more saddle time very soon🙏

Really glad that are recovering well, and hopefully back out on the c15 soon. What a ride out, absolutely stunning landscape and roads, thanks for sharing and hopefully see you soon.

as ever great video!!! and good luck buddy....ive had a catheter fitted once for bike accident...its not a big deal

Glad you are doing well mate, just noticed you comment on my friends channel, yodagoat.. I’m Mikey in his videos, love the c15 and your wee history of places and knowledge with it, I’m up in Caithness,

Try sealing the fork threads with PTFE paste thread sealant plumbers use it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and God bless you.

Thanks again for the video Hugh. These are stunning sights for a Yorkshire man from Leeds. Glad to hear your on the mend after your surgery. As I mentioned before I had a C15 1959, Green like yours, It was about 2 years old when purchased in 1961. I do not recall it having a choke lever. I know that you have changed the carburetor on your bike however do you know if the original would have had an automatic choke? or it may be my memory letting me down!