It is a excellent trail, what bike did you do it on?

A Beta X Trainer, which, compared to you guys, is cheating! I don't have a problem riding a bike without a clutch but unfortunately uphill starts on the a track like the Gartescarth are impossible, even with an electric start.

It’s a difficult track as is, let alone without a clutch 🙈 I would love to do it again sometime… I think I’ve done close to 700miles that weekend, great memories. It’s a shame it’s so far away for me.

Thanks 😁 CRF might a bit safer option

Thanks

Yes, we did. Great lane - video of that coming soon :D

@@krycekADV looking forward to it :) - any of your group having problems with the 790 clutch? been reading about people burning them out but never had problem with mine - keep oil to the top of glass and make sure free play is good - anything different from your experiences?

This was brand new 890 (only 300miles on the clock) - I think he was unlucky. I haven't had problems with mine yet (7k miles). We all have one finger clutch which probably doesn't help, but his was set correctly - one of those things.

1250 unfortunately wasn't able to go all the way, I don't think its possible to do it on GS - I hope someone can prove me wrong. Other big bike is actually 1090 not 1190 - but still, its heavy beast. In regards to tyres I like Mitas E-09 it might not last as Motoz, but from the tests we did on mud in January mitas was much better than motoz - we did pretty fair and comprehensive comparison and it was like night and day. I have RallZ in my garage, waiting to be fitted at some point - but I think I might do it in a summer.

It would be a struggle on day with bad conditions, it was quite challenging in places. I would love to try it again another time - shame it’s so far away

Thanks, yes we had to apply for the permit.

Easier - not better 😁

We had a GS with us at the time, couldn’t go past the bottom bit. I think you will struggle on a road tyres, it’s pretty loose surface there and steep. Its probably not impossible, but it would be more pushing than riding (I think). Also a lot depends on the weather and conditions. Give it a go, I wonder if you can start from the back and go downhill - just get a feel for it, but even that wouldn’t be plain sailing. Remember that you have to get the permit - I think they get pretty booked up.

@@krycekADV Maybe better tyres then. I have a mate who did this pass on a tracer 700 with Pirelli Scorpion tyres. So I suppose it is entirely possible based on your skill levels.

More prepared you go it will be more fun I recon, so why not get the best tires you can. I was looking to do it again one day, see how my skill progressed over the years. Could be a nice test 😁 although last time I’ve checked the website it was fully booked next few months 😬