Just got home from a 13 day bike trip taking in the lakes, western Highlands and a bit of Ireland. 2400 miles of mostly minor roads. My brother joined me with a BMW GS800 F, very interesting to compare with my Ten, but thats another story. SteveD mentioned to me that Dumfries were mostly ignored in the mad rush to Scotland. I am so glad I listened to this. We had the time of our life riding the A712 Newton Stewart to New Galloway and onto Crocketford. If you like lots of twisties, good road surface and stunning mountain scenery, you can do no better. An absolute hidden gem. This road is made for the XT and I now know my favourite ride. I did the Cat and Fiddle and Hardknott a few days before. Cat and Fiddle a huge disappointment, Hardknott much better but bad ripply road surfaces. Some stinking mountain passes in the Highlands with no cars. But this one much closer to home and well worth doing. You guys living in Manchester Liverpool don't know how lucky you are!

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'