Coast to Coast 125 Tour Scotland

[Phantom Rider Macrae]

I have read many of the forums of people on bigger bikes who travel the whole of the UK.

Myself, I still only on my provisional still do a decent trip on my 125. So i am suggesting a coast to coast trip for 125 owners.

Starting from Largs on the west coast and travel through to Musselburgh on the east coast. 96.2 miles approx 2 hours 30 mins long. A decent ride for beginners. With 1 break half way through the trip at Newmains tesco. NO MOTORWAY.

This will be a return trip there and back. And hopefully will be taking place in March. So leave a comment to see what you think.

Any questions just ask away folks cheers
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[pepperami]

Go for it

https://www.125ccsportsbikes.com/forums/index.php?act=idx
https://www.125bikersclub.com/index.php

Have you thought about talking to these people?
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[Stevie GooGs]

Nice trip for you, if you don't want to take in Skye. Its about 556 miles but you don't have to do it in a day.

Map
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[Phantom Rider Macrae]

Wow Stevie GooGs man that is a nice route!
That might do for the summer
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[Gazz]

[Gazz]

[pepperami]

[Stevie GooGs]

Am sure i could put you up for a night if you made it to Ullapool. There are lots of routes you can take mate, i have seen a good few 125s in Ullapool.
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[stinkwheel]

I went all round Scotland on my Enfield bullet this summer.
From Ruthwell in the south to the Point of Stour in the North and all points inbetween.

Travelling at a 50mph cruising speed, I arrived at each fuel stop approximately 5 minutes after my mates who were on superbikes. Technically, I'd have been quicker because I only needed to fuel up at every other stop.

Your 125 is faster than my bullet.

I wouldn't consider anywhere in Scotland to be out of range for a 125. Mate of mine has done Galashiels to Orkney (via the Gills Bay ferry) on an H100 several times, one of then 2-up for the way home.
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[Phantom Rider Macrae]

@Gazz
Aye man why not. I am in a similar position i have my lessons monday to friday next week then my mod1 sunday, hopefully i will pass.
Its just really to avoid the cold weather. I HATE riding in the winter.

@Stevie GooGs
You know what man i might have to take you up on that. Would you mind if i were to bring my dad as well??
I think it will really be a father son thing

@stinkwheel
Could you possibly get me the route that your mate took please. I would mind having a look at it myself.
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Are the sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike,
I'm a juvenile product of the working class

[stinkwheel]

[pepperami]

[nokiakeys]

DO IT DUDE

A couple of mates (all on L plates) went for the Brighton Burn Up from London.

We took some nice A roads there running up about 150 miles.

We did get lost at one point but it was worth it for the type of roads we got to ride.

As I see it A/B roads are better than motorway as it too long and boring.

good luck

One of you bring a cool kit just in case

[Dazbo666]

IMO, life is for experiencing new things, and making worthwhile memories etc
So if you have the opportunity, go for it!!
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[Gazz]

[colin1]

I think the key to making this trip work, would be to go on quieter roads. Fast roads wouldnt be fun on a slow bike, nor would be being passed by all the faster traffic.
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[Ryan_R125]

Hey, just joined the forum the other day so just been having a look around and spotted this. Sounds like a great ride so you can count me in if u get it sorted.

Cheers
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