Love Applecross and the pub sets you up nicely for a good day riding. Really enjoyable to watch.

The ability to travel freely around your country must be such an enjoyable pursuit. You're free of shackles and can wonder about at will in the knowledge you're welcome and safe. It is the existence of the tortured soul that they cannot escape the 4 inner walls of the mind nor over come the egress of self made obstacles.

Welcome to Scotland enjoy 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️👏👌stay safe ....colin

Great video mate lovely views the bike is doing well, off to watch part 3 now, atb john.

Great video Sandy. I still travel the 450 miles from my home in Oldham to ride the Bealach-Na-Ba (pass of the cattle). First rode it as a 17 year old on my MZ TS250 Supa 5 on L plates in 1976. It took me forever to get up there on the A roads from north Manchester, but my was it worth it and have done it many times since on various other bikes. I've yet to take my Tiger 800 up there but hoping to do it next May.....Enjoy Applecross. My favourite place on our planet. 73s om

I’m inspired with your trip, I live in Scotland and end up mostly down south rather than investigating up here.

Very courageous of you Sandy such narrow but awesome roads. Atb. Harry

Lovely riding with you in this episode.

Into the real Scotland now Sandy, and first view of the fantastic mountain scenery, we have had many trips to Scotland in the past, bringing back many memories, thanks Pat

Even when it's an activity we derive great pleasure from Sandy that comfort zone can hold us back. The Strom looks a good bike, I'm currently looking for a Triumph Tiger 900.

Thank you for livening up a boring Saturday night. You ever thought of changing your mirrors to reduce wind buffeting, it works well.

Fabulous Sandy. Ride on man! Noel

Really enjoyable, Sandy. Thank you. 👍🙂

Thank you for sharing your adventure!

What a fantastic journey. Ride safe brother 💙💙

I think I’d fall off the bike because I’d be too busy looking at the scenery 😀. Thanks for taking us along Sandy

Very nice ride Sandy. Beautiful place.

I’m a convert to gear oil used on my last 3 bikes hardly any chain wear very enjoyable dude 👍🏻

Excellent video, really enjoying the series

Very enjoyable bro, roll on PT3. Stay safe

I had exactly the same issue with WAZE, as soon as I went off course, it refused to re route and went into sulk mode, needing a reboot of my phone, switched to google maps without issue. Good tour, can’t believe you were thinking of taking the Himalayan on such a demanding tour, definitely needed the Strom I think. 😊

Another excellent episode, I’m looking forward to the next film. I will be heading in that direction in mid October. Take care, regards, Chris.

Yes, Sandy it is very beutyfull in Scotland! Best to Mandy! Barbro Sweden

Watch out for them camper vans, will not give way to you. Ride Scotland and Apple cross every year, keep your wits about you, enjoy😉

Your videos are brilliant Sandy. So relaxing sitting here round the corner enjoying your Scotland trip.

Just subscribed as I am interested in motorcycle touring and video recording them myself. I watched your Hardknott pass video to see how it compared to my version and from that I found you to be very interesting to watch and listen to. Enjoying you Scotland tour now 👍 Just a tip if no one else has mentioned, you should only apply the oil to the inside of the chain allowing the centrifugal force to spread it into the rollers, if applied to the outside it is just thrown off.

Hi there. Try using chain lube from the bike shop. It’s sticky and doesn’t fling off as fast/easy. I looked at a v storm about 17 yrs ago in Canada. Nice riding position machine. Good for me as tall and found it comfy. But opted for power and got v max instead. But the v strom is a nice bike 👍🏻. I’ve done bike travels and camps yrs ago in Canada. I know it’s very tiring but satisfying at the same time. Good video.

Beautiful views Sandy!! Nicely done!!

Great video Sandy thank you for sharing

Superb Sandy, really enjoying these videos in this series 😊

Great vid again Sandy... Lovely biking roads

Just watched both parts back to back, now I'm late to bed. Very enjoyable series and made me miss my old motorcycle. I'll be sure to tour Scotland when I retire.

Wow, Sandy, beautiful mountains.

Your lovely commentary enhanced the beautiful scenery for me. Thank you.

Fantastic sandy

Well done for doing something new and pushing the boat out!!!

good stuff, nice to see you enjoying the biking and your friends in Scotland

Fantastic series this one. Looking forward to part 3. Well done Sandy.

the first part of this takes me back to your west highland way video!

Off up Scotland on Saturday for second time this year . Love the place .

Stunning scenery, looking forward to see you tackle Applecross as it’s on my route. Cheers Sandy.

You did good Sandyman!

Well Sandy, I expected to see a lot of beautiful scenery in this video and you definitely did not disappoint. It does look a little rainy, but, with all of the wonderful views that is easy to overlook. As long as you have the proper gear, rain should not deter too much from the enjoyment. I guess that you still have many more miles left to go on this trip and I'll bet that the excitement is still building for you to see what is around the next corner. Thank you sir for sharing another portion of your great adventure with us. I am looking forward to the rest of the journey.

Another great vid sandy .looking forward to part 3 .😁😁 Ps nice looking bike too .Take care .

Another great episode 😊👍

Bel-Ray Blue Tac Chain Lube and you won't have to oil it twice/day. Once a month has done me well for many years. I ride a Triumph Trophy 1200

I reckon you might like that bike Sandy. You may even be a bit keen on it . Probably a bit happier with it than the GoPro... You swore at that you bad lad... :D Whats this about 'not liking new things', thus speaks a man who not so long ago had a bash at dangling from a big old tarp with a propeller enhanced lawnmower strapped to his back and went flying all over the West Country ... Likes nothing new ... huh ? You take care . Loving the scenery ......

Got to agree, Scotland has some beautiful scenery, I reckon you will be going back up there sooner rather than later. & I have been using my bike to get to work and back, you have put me to shame haha, thanks for sharing.

I took a Bedford 7.5 Tk to Apple cross from high wycombe back in 1984 just an awesome journey nice one Sandy look forward to part 3

Hi sandy. Loved videos 1 and 2. Felt like I was with you all the way Looking forward to more of your journey Old dave. Stay safe.

You look like you have had fun mate, would love Black Rock Cottage I could live with that view every morning.

Great video Sandy. Love the scenery in Scotland. I'm not sure I could do that distance on my Royal Enfield Bullet. Anyway great adventure enjoying it loads. Bye Stuart 🙂

Enjoying this.....

Great part two with some stunning scenery and views glad the strom was working well 👍❤️😊

It certainly looks wonderful up there when the sun us out.😎 I have fitted Scottoilers to my bikes for last 10 years. A great bit of kit

Great video, thanks for sharing. When riding along it looks like your wearing a Halo Master Chief helmet.

Splendid ride Sandy. Hey you gave D.D's name away. It'll be Dave from now on. Good going so far. Mark

oh Sandy, loved this vid... heading to Applecross, my old stomping ground,.. that pass is quite something in the Winter! Have done it many times but not on a motorbike! Just north of Ullapool is where I spent alot of my childhood. It is literally breathtaking landscape up there. That bike looks awesome.. love it! what a fab trip! Can't wait for next episode atb vee

Lovely place north of Scotland your camera work done it justice👍

Nice vid sandy love scotland. Magical place. Love your bike 😉

Fantastic video well done .love motorcycling scotland have done 20 odd tours of scotland .you looked like you were lucky with the weather .really informative video .looks like you had a great time. Must admit i stopped camping a few years back now stay in SYHA real cheap and saves a bit of time . Ride safe my friend

Thank you Sandy, fantastic scenery, I am looking forward to ep. 03, I miss the days of total freedom that a bike gives you, your face so cold it's numb, and now mater have good your rain suit is your soaked through, those were some of the greatest days of my life, now I get the same feels when I'm in the back country in my kayak after a 10 hour paddle. TTFN

Nice video Sandy, I went to School on the banks of Loch Lomond, so the A82 is a road I know very well. I even learned to drive on that road haha. Take care and please stay safe all

Epic Sandy, I've driven all around Scotland on family holidays when the kids were young but I've always wanted to tour there on two wheels, the scenery just gets better the further north one travels. Try the Whisky trail through the Cairngorm following the Spey River, from Elgin in the North, magnificent journey, with breweries along the way.

Beautiful up there isn’t it. It’s not to dissimilar to Iceland when I went there 7 years ago. Just more colder. You seem very happy with the bike Sandy. I’m glad it’s meeting your expectations. It’s good going on an adventure 😎

I agree Muir of Ord is uninspiring LOL It was great seeing you again. I must get to Applecross again. Need a drone video from up the top.

Stepping out of your comfort zones can be scary but also liberating... I did that journey, so remember it well, stunning drive....I didn't do Applecross, not brave enough, so am looking forward to part 3.....lovely video Sandy.

Awesome Sandy

Good show Sandy !. nice to meet up with friends and spend some time, can't wait for part 3 to see more. I get a chuckle out of the sheep all along the road anywhere? Do a lot of them get run over with cars etc. ? looks like a prime situation for that one to happen. Hope not. tho. Ok Sandy thanks again for a great adventure lovely scenery for sure. 73 CUDTL de Ellis

Oh yes! :)

Great vid. It’s amazing how many wonderful places there are up there that you could have filmed. But each episode would be 3 hours. On this segment alone there was: Glen Etive, glen Nevis, Commando Memorial, urquhart castle. Loch Ness, the entire cairngorm range, Inverness. Etc etc etc. I hope this encourages people to get out and see the wonders of Scotland. Can’t wait for part 3

You’ll love bealach na ba been up there many a time on my mbike

well done sandy ;o)

Great adventure🏍💨💨You can use waze so that it will redirect you if you make the wrong turning, etc. Check the settings carefully and it is a great app. You don’t need wifi for it to work either. Good luck and be careful on your journey!

Nice on thank you for taking me along. I know what you mean about doing something new it takes you out of your comfort zone but latter on when you look back on it it seems to make a greater impression on the memory is suppose because it was something different. Ages since i have been up that way as a child back in the 70s my family holidayed up near Fort William at a place called Loch Eile it was my first holiday and the scenery took my breath away. At night i could not sleep as it was so quiet Haha

Good part 2 fella! Feel like I'm riding pillion on the Strom! Scotland is fabulous for biking, but you have to get wet from time to time. I've fished Loch Lomond as a kid too, and I caught! I had the KLV1000 Kawasaki a few years back which is the same bike as the Strom back then, I wish I still had it, great bike! Look forward to the next instalment!

Twice in a row 4 First thumbs up😁

Glad to see you up in Gods country, I learned to swim in Loch Lomond and I’ve lived in Balloch all my life, those first hills you see leaving Dumbarton is my hunting ground, the A82 road north is the best in the world mate, glad you had a lovely trip, if ever you need an overnight or support on a trip up let me know. Drew

Hi sandy done Applecross many times bike and car how lucky sunny everytime 😊coz it can be a wet misty spot.....odd I've a himalayan and just bought a vstrom 1050 ...wasn't aware you had vstrom...seems like a cracking bike...heading up scotland next week...best of health from dave in cumbria

I am quite impressed with your pronunciation Sandy ,Drumnadrochit can be a hard one for visitors first time😉😉. while you were there did you no get a sighting of the Beastie 😂(Nessie) I hope you enjoyed the Bealach na Ba track. It can be very ethereal when there is low cloud. Keep safe

Wish I had known you were coming up to Scotland , you on Holy ground there at Loch Achilty that's my local fishing spot and many times the Jack lore you made form me many years ago has seen some use at that loch, It would have been great to meet up with you, but I'm over in Ullapool for a wee brake with the wife, wee are back home on the Blackisle on Saturday 5th sep. hope one day to meet you in person and enjoy the rest of your trip.

What an amazing journey to make on a great looking motorcycle ( I was waiting to hear you say Get some fuel.) How many miles can you cover on a full tank ? I liked the footage when you crossed borders interesting. I have only ever pictured in my head what these places could look like and Wow such much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined seeing.So remote now that's proper nature Great footage look forward to seeing more

Great stuff Sandy. Done a lot of the roads youre on but never camped up there. Hope to rectify that soon now i own a tent. Ive a video of the climb up Bealach Na Ba too, i feel i was a little luckier with the weather. Check it out if you like.

Nice one again Sandy. Have you thought of getting a Loobman? Just over £20 delivered. I used the very same gear oil in mine - a bit more convenient than a syringe...but a cheap, simple solution to oiling a chain.

i did the nc500 may june last year with my car and trailer and sleeping in my vw passat estate, i took 3 weeks enjoying the sites, should have done it again this year but sadly did not happen

Sandy, do yourself a favour and treat yourself to a center stand for the bike, it makes maintenance much easier.

Great video Sandy. Do you ever watch Tim Robson? He’s from the UK and he can really pack a lot of camping gear on his bike.

Remember when your in Scotland, it's not a 'lock' there's no key involved, it's a Loch!! 👍

Scotland is gorgeous, just avoid busy roads. I have a tomtom. Just make your own roads and drive them.

It’s very possible that it’s snow it lyes in some of the Corrie’s all year round

I use a toothbrush and gear oil for the chain 🔗

Glad you like the views sandy I take it for granted as use to it

Hey Sandy, if you are passing through Huntley Aberdeenshire, give me a shout mate :)

Haggis hunting season November December January February.

Ben Nevis 😁👍

Bealach na ba means pass of the cow

In my biking days I used to use some chain lube aerosol that was incredibly sticky and stayed on no matter what. It was also good for splurging over rusty areas. Might come in handy for the V strom if reviews are anything to go by.

Google maps is the best just download the country you're going to. Turn off data and it will use the built in GPS on you're phone. No cost.

Beautiful upload Sandy. Any issue with midges this time if the year?.

What kind of bike is that again ?