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One flu over the cuckoos nest


Buckster

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This morning I went for my flu jab and thought I would take a run out on the bike afterwards, the plan was to go up to the Lammermuir hills. It was overcast but dry and a bit chilly, I think it is time to put the leather away and switch to the cold weather gear as it was on the edge of being too cold even with the jacket liner in.

Unfortunately the main road over the hills was closed so I was forced to take a detour, I ended up on a single track road that was quite muddy in places but did take me past a nice farm shop that had good tea for £2.50 a cup. Based on my sense of direction I was convinced the road would eventually lead me to Whiteadder reservoir (pronounced “wittadder”). The road was definitely a sports bike killer, too many switch backs with steep climbs out and bends with sheer drops to the sides. No problem for the superior Harley though. I had to use the passing points a lot.

The roads were damp from what I suspect was fog the previous night but the Scottish countryside didn’t fail to impress.


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The bike as always complimented the amazing countryside.

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As I headed past Cranshaws I saw a Golden Eagle, a very rare site, it was huge, unfortunately I was riding at the time and it was away by the time I stopped although I did catch some migrating birds.

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I made my way down and across to the A1 near Berwick upon Tweed and headed back to Edinburgh. Just under a hundred miles, a good bit of two wheeled therapy.

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2 hours ago, Buckster said:

Easy Rider Yes GIF

@XTreme would be proud of you, 
You've learnt to use a camera 
you've remembered to stop for photos on a ride

and you've not only posted them on the forum but created a ride report as well with words and stuff 

pity he didn't live to see LOL


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On 05/11/2024 at 14:38, Buckster said:

Those of us with bikes on the road are.

Oi!     …………..made the repair today so I’ll give it a couple of days and I’ll fill it up with distilled water and see if the fucker leaks! 😜

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4 hours ago, Skippy said:

Oi!     …………..made the repair today so I’ll give it a couple of days and I’ll fill it up with distilled water and see if the fucker leaks! 😜

Nevermind him. He was just being racist.

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