Some useful accommodation and route information here:

https://www.motogoloco.com/

As it says; I'm replacing the Steamers bars and thus the old Hein Gericke heated grips that were on the bike when i bought it will have to go.

So i'm looking for new ones aside from Oxford hotgrips, is there anything anybody can recommend these days?

Thanks very much

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Try and spend some time in Dumfries & Galloway or the Borders - they are often overlooked by everyone heading north.

Good resources here: https://www.motogoloco.com/

Enjoy your trip!

Looking good - we went on the Dunoon ferry and up Loch Eck and through Inveraray on our way to Applecross a few weeks back. Always a nice wee run

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As far as tarps go I've been using the Vango adventure tarp for a good few years now, its great to stick up as a quick shelter or to use as a porch extension if you're in the same place for a few days. http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/tent-additions/775-adventure-tarp.html Wasn't quite that expensive when ...