@@SaffySprocket shame you missed Galloway forest though.I was there last Summer on my motorbike alone and it was fantastic .Slipping into the hills behind Dumfries is great and joyous .Also not to far from England
I’m a 32 year old bloke who’s had a bike license since 2015 and not once have I had the guts to go do something like this on my own! Take my helmet off to you! Well done for persevering even after a few hiccups! 👍
Great video! I don’t think the nervousness of travelling solo is just a woman thing. I did my first solo motorbike tour round the NC500 as a mate pulled out at the last minute, for me the scary bit was whether I could stand my own company (not a safety concern) and absolutely loved it - ever since I’ve just toured on my own as it was a revelation - you can just do everything at your own pace and how you like it. Plus as a biker you will always find friends on your trip.
I've just finished editing my first solo wild camp and I absolutely loved every second of it. It's not just women that get anxious about stuff like that. I was properly nervous about my little one night adventure but once I saw how beautiful it was that faded away.
I got my first motorcycle a month ago. Bought a 125ccm vespa last year spring, saw how much fun is it, decided to made the motorcycle licence last fall. And this after 15 years of car driving only. How did i miss the fun so many years. Damn. Well better late than never, so here i am, first season on a real bike, next week i am doing the 1000km service. Got so much energy, already planned out some routes, can't await for it to begin. Never thought of wild camping, so i guess i put that on my bucket list. Glad youtube brought me here. GL HF.
Remember when I told you clean your bike? When you do, you get up close to it and see if there is any damage or broken parts. When I told you to learn about suspension damping and preload, that's because all the weight on the back lifts the front up. It also puts weight on the subframe (the frame under the seat) it can crack and break. As the weight on the back goes down, the rake angle of the forks goes longer slowing the steering down which make you go wide on corners. Its so nice to see some one loving riding there bike and having an adventure. Your a very intelligent person and should be proud of yourself doing these things. Was that a Star wars t-shirt? lol
As a teen people thought I was weird (I am) as I used to go out in the middle of the night and walk around the mountains and old railway lines here in Wales. I love the peace and silence of the dark. Great vid as ever. Ignore the down thumbs there are always a few idiots.
Your optimism makes me so happy! I lived on my motorcycle after covid happened. I set up a hammok and tarp. I totally understand the feeling of being alone. And camping in places that you're probably not supposed to but thats the adventure and the excitement. You keep enjoying life this was great to watch
Another great adventure. Just a quick tip Saffy, don’t run the gas burner inside the tent, it’s not just the fire risk but Carbon Monoxide builds up, you will not know it is there, it makes you sleepy then unconscious, you keep breathing it in once asleep and no oxygen gets to your brain. You could be dead within 20 mins, it has happened to campers before. Should be ok if well vented, I.e. both ends of the tent unzipped but always better off outside. Be careful, I need your videos to keep me entertained on Sunday evenings 😁
Your CBT instructor should of gone through the basics of bike maintenance and what to check for, granted most of us forget until something goes wrong. I love Loch Lomond, I've been many a time. Hopefully you made it to the Isle of Skye, it's beautiful. Good effort for getting out into the "wild" on your own.
First video of yours I came across by chance. I’m going to love following your channel. I’m planning on doing a trip next year around the UK on a 50cc 😳. Poor you with your hand , made my eyes water.
Saffy I've been riding 50 years been allover done all sorts. Ive never pre checked brakes and once rode with broken fingers. I live on the west coast of Scotland, good on ya , its character building
Done lots of wild camping over 50 years and to save time , I use wayfarer meals , there readymade boil in the bag ( other makes available , so you can eat them straight out the bags , then use the hot water for a cuppa + no washing up 👍😊😊. Getting a bit old to camp nowadays but had some great times . You’ll enjoy all the adventures ahead , happy riding and camping 😊😊😊👍👍
Best advice I can give is to load the bike up a week before departure & go for a properly long ride… country roads there and motorways back to simulate all conditions. If anything’s wrong with your bike or kit it will show up then and you’ll have a week to fix it. Brakes… you should always test the brakes first thing each day right after setting off - within the first 100 yards ideally - first gently break & come to a stop, then set off again and brake hard, test the fronts, then test the rears. This proves the brakes are working & ready to use. For a Proper brake check (done daily or weekly); pull hard to check function by pushing the bike against the brakes, then check the hoses are immaculate and not damage or rubbing on anything, check bolts holding the hoses to the various parts aren’t leaking, inspect the pads and check the thickness is in spec (just from the back is fine, there is always a wear channel that should be visible), the check the brake lights come on, and lastly spin the wheel to make sure the disks are straight. Repeat for the rear brake. The whole process takes less than a minute
You are an amazing woman, so much courage to travel so far and camp where ever you find a spot. Truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing all your adventures ❤
Love the video, and well done for just saying 'sod it, I'm doing it' and then to crunch those motorway miles, true British spirit young lady. Also, thanks for including the miserable riding through Glasgow, with all it's roadworks, how I miss doing that.........not. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures.
It’s Sunday night , 3am . What a nice video . surprised you don’t have more followers . I might start a channel go camping etc always wanted to complete rookie me but a survivor , keep up the good work it’s inspiring .
I must agree with you about triumph motor cycles saff,they have a solid engine....I just got rid of my 765rs for a aprilia rsv4 1100,wish I could have had both but ao chuck....worth the sacrifice for the speed n being able to tuck behind a screen 👍🤪
You need a medal for camping on you're own saff...that takes gut's....I would get board with my own company lol...if you ever need company on your next trip give me a shout 👍
Wild camping is awesome idea fair play. Think of the money saving from hotels too, the gear will pay for itself after 2 or 3 nights. I like the idea of riding until you're tired or its close to dark and just finding somewhere to pitch a tent in some woods.
Wow Saffy what an amazing view from your tent, that is a spectacular view for sure, i do hope your hand was ok what an amazing strong person you are. Ride safe Saffy 😊
Accidentally found your channel having a lazy Sunday watching UA-cam about European bike tours, you are one of the most entertaining crazy, funny and daring girl bikers/ UA-camrs I have come across 👍👍👍 absolutely brilliant thanks, how do you find the time 😳😳
Well done for coping with and sorting the brake problem. Even old hands get unexpected problems like that. In 2016 on my second day of a 2 and a half week trip, my front brake went spongy, and within a few miles failed. It had a tiny fluid leak that I had not been able to see. It was a Sunday in a sparsely populated area of Aragón in Spain. I went about 40 miles before eventually finding a petrol station that had brake fluid available. That was a temporary solution, that worked for the rest of the holiday (about 2,800 kms). Fitted a new master cylinder when I got home. At that time I had been a biker for 45 years, and owned that bike for 10 years. The bike was 29 years old. Still got the bike. Currently trying to make plans for a big trip this summer. Not sure where yet. Maybe Scotland (I live in the very south of Spain).
Sent a link to your channel to my daughter . She is similar stature to you . Your honest , authentic courage to expand beyond your fears is inspiration to so many . Great work. And thank you . !!
@@SaffySprocket Not yet , but she's got the bug and loves riding pillion with me. She is keen to lean but lacks a little confidence in her abilities and resilience( like so many young ladies today :-( ) Thats where I find what you are doing so inspirations to ladies similar to yourself. Transcending the barriers, built by fear and doubt , to then experience how amazing it can be is a great value of your channel.
Ah yes! This is such a common issue in women! We're so incredibly hard on ourselves! A lot of women don't realise that the average learning age of men riding bikes is 14/16 years old, where as the average age of women learning to rode is 25-30. It leads to a huge skill gap between genders which means often women doubt themselves a lot more! I hope she gets the courage to do het test! It took me 4 failed bike tests to get my licence, I could ride no issues, but I was so nervous about failing that I just kept failing. The best thing I reccomend for someone who wants to ride but doesn't have a lot if courage, is to ride by themselves, it removes the social pressure. You can go at a pace you're comfortable with and stop when you want. I always found when I first got my license, that I was a lot more nervous riding with others because I was scared of making a mistake. When I started riding by myself, I realised I could learn at my own pace
@@SaffySprocket... I totally agree with you about riding alone. While you highlight such a valid point, at the same time, it presents an interesting catch 22. You need the confidence to go out alone, to build the confidence you need to go out alone . If you see what I mean. Thats why I admire your resilience to just go for it ,to spite the fear. These are valuable life lessons that are not just restricted to the joy that is motorcycling. My daughter is 19 and I have told her Ill get her a 125 as soon as she is ready. I'm really trying not to apply any pressure at all ,while at the same time, gently encourage her to see the tiger within herself. Thats where you content come in and why I feel its so great.
Greetings from the USA! I enjoyed the video and always love to see people getting out there and enjoying nature by motorcycle! You did a fine job and I’m sure you learned lessons and gained valuable experience. We learn by our failures big and small so well done! I look forward to more!
I won’t lecture……so glad you have an adventurous spirit……suggestions from personal experience….test not “look at” bike systems….carry a small first aid kit….I’ve said your an inspiration in the past. I want you to stay so.
Thank you for the adventures in video of you and Rocket, I watch every week, you are funny and very brave, it brightens my week watching you, keep safe and well done Saff and Rocket on the awesome videos x
Well done Saffy, another great video, Loch Lomond is only about 30-40mins away from me so we take these roads for granted, the scenery is always just so amazing, Tyndrum to Fort William is stunning and then Fort William up the west coast is just absolutely dream land. Look forward to seeing next weeks video
Ps, absolutely love a camping trip, people that often say they are scared to go wild camping I always say it, somethings more likely to happen in a populated city than out in the country, go and do it and have a great time doing it. people in certain areas in Scotland are getting a bit fed up with “wild campers” though not the real wild campers but what we call Dirty campers, the ones that ruin it for the rest of us, have a read of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, its got lots of great info.
Ah yeh, I can imagine, I pulled up to a few laybys and they were covered in litter. It was very sad to see that people could be so lazy, especially when there are bins very near by. There's absolutely no excuse to litter
@@SaffySprocket yeh it’s horrible to see, unfortunately it’s not just litter the lazy/dirty campers leave that’s upsetting locals 💩 Don’t let it put you off though, Scotland is an amazing place and the roads are absolutely epic 😁😁
Cool, I have seen those motorcycle camping tents but never in person yet. Check brake fluid levels via the little window in the master cyclinder which is on the right handlebar and follow the rear brake fluid line to its master cylinder just rearward of the right side footpeg. You are checking that the level's top can be seen through the window thus ensuring there is no leakage in the systems. Ensure the brake lever and rear brake pedal feel normal & firm when applied. Check the air pressure in the tires and adjust to spec in the owners manual. Not to the max psi (pounds square inch pressure) printed on the tire. Inspect the tires for any damage such as a nail in one or the tread is almost worn out in the centre area of the tire's circumference as this means it is time for new tires (which will provide better dry and wet riding traction meaning renewed good grip and safety). Have some one at a proper motorcycle shop show you how to check, adjust and lube the drive chain. Take cellphone, rain suit, credit card and ride. 😁
Stunning scenery. Im very glad you persevered with the trip, as we got as much out of it as you have. P.S. hope your hand gets better soon. If you keep doing this stuff, I and many others will be very happy to enjoy it with you.
Before you pitch your tent always look up. If there are trees with heavy branches (also known as widow-makers) pitch elsewhere for obvious reasons. Enjoyed your video!
That's good to hear Saffy. Whenever your down our way, South Leicestershire, let us know and you can pop round for a coffee and a bite. All the best John & Penn.
Just stumbled across your video - I love your honesty and being open about what you don't yet know ... biking, like most things, can attract too much ego sometimes - although generally it's a great community. I totally understand not wanting to change your bike ... my first 'big bike'and I shared many an emotional trip ... it became a real friend of sorts! Safe riding and keep it shiny side up!
Thank you for this. I always really appreciate people watching my content and taking the time to let me know what they think, so I'm so happy that you're enjoying it. What was your first bike out of curiosity? 🙂
@@SaffySprocket it was a slightly old (but new to me) Fazer 600. I can still remember my first ride on it ... I felt like I was riding the world's most powerful bike! I never thought I'd become attached to an inanimate object but there's a mystery to riding that only bikers understand. Hope the channel is going well ... your videos are a great wind down after a busy day ... thank you!
New rider here - I'm only on a 2001 CG125 at the moment, but even though my bike is small i'm still so attached to it. At 31 and being without a driving license, it's been my ticket to freedom. Though I plan on doing my Mod 1 in the coming months.
It's doing much better thanks! It went a little scabby after but I treat it with antiseptic 3x a day and moisturiser frequently and it seems to be healing well
cool video's!... Thankyou!, you have given me ideas for my motorcycle trip around Tasmania camping this coming summer....also, it's a good thing you have the phone to get the text message from the police officer following you to tell you you a going a little fast for the area lol
Only you could make getting coffee and adventure. Lol. Hope your hand recovers quickly. Burns are serious so I do feel for you. Always waiting to see what adventure Saffy can get into next!
My Roadskin FB subscription of all things brought me back here.... Good on you Saf....Bold of you to embark on this- a lot of confidence building & mind cleanse value in what you have done......Good production too - the drone launch felt like a turning point, for you & your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic location for camping with amazing views, you are very inspiring. In all your videos I've watched I've never really noticed just how beautiful your eyes are maybe its because I watched it on a 55" tv instead of my phone. Cant wait for the next one
I love Scotland, I've not long come back from a 1500 mile ride up there in March, it was a tad wet but absolutely lovely. It's really nice to hear about the anxiety you had before hand but still brave enough to face that head on. Well done. Your videos are great to watch, thank you for the content
Yet another cracking vlog Saffy. Glad you found a beautiful spot to camp on Loch Lomond it is a stunning Loch. Look f we to your Skye one too. Love to see the roads we take for granted from another bikers perspective 😎🙏🏴❤️
Good place to tour the highlands, foggy fun.... Good logic place your tent near the edge giving yourself the best chance to a prowler.... good video saffy..
Girl i just bumped in to you searching things to see inhere.First video and luv yaaaa already hahaha.Be brave mi dear and cant wait to hear about you next.Howdy from romania
Was waiting for you to fall into the river knowing how prone you are to miss adventures . You did surprise me Saffy . Eepenjoying yourself as much as I enjoy watching your blogs . Take care ride safe Mal in Australia
What a beautiful video! I so love you bike too. Even though I was born in South London, Scotland is where I call home. I'm looking to do my CBT test for the first time in a few months here in Glastonbury, so am nervous but so excited at the same time! You take care, and we'll done on you're first wild camp! X
Such a great video, it's so adorable how excited you are to get your camp set up! Finally getting on two wheels & have been looking for adventure inspiration, which you have provided, thank you :-)
@@SaffySprocket It's a nice ride but the west coast is better :-). Cool things to see and do in Perthshire as well though. Stirling castle (on route) in my opinion is better than Edinburgh and when you are in Perthshire visit the Cranog Centre in Loch Tay. Tea and scones in Pitlochry then head up past the Cairngorms on your way to Inverness :-)
@@SaffySprocket I'm hoping to get lots of wild camping done next year with the misses bikes all ready to go just need some nicer weather nice vid by the way
Your voice is so relaxing to me please keep the video's coming so I can watch more your dam good on that bike girl anyway all the best and stay safe and please don't cry kk
As a volunteer CBT instructor I teach the trainee's to hold the bars push the bike forward while applying the front brake, the forks should dive and thus your front brake is working. sit on the bike and do the same with the rear brake.
Ah the issue was, the brakes would work whilst the bike was stationary, but they wouldn't perform an emergency stop. They were slowing me down, but wouldn't be great in an emergency! Apparently my brake pads were razor thin
Oh my gosh, you are such a remarkable and determined lady, so respect your drive and determination. Ignore the negative comments, your a breather of fresh air and a remarkable lady. Greetings and respect from Inverness 😁
I love the tent what a great idea having a place to park the bike, it's not just women who feel nervous camping in the wilderness, men do too, I remember my first night in a tent in the woods, I was awake most of the night listening to the various noises and in the dead of night someone walking up the track, was it a mad axeman?😜 But now I live full-time in a campervan I don't even think about it. Have fun.xx
Saffy, great little vid, i accidently came accross your video, nice one. I've been a biker all my life, and love exploring, bikers are not as scary as you think, you'd be surprised, so don't be afraid to ask any for help or advice ! my partner & i will be on sky etc again in september, we love it up there, you will too i'm sure. stay safe and we look forward to seeing more of your vids, and enjoy your travels !
Bikers are the loveliest people I've ever met. I did have a lot if bikers come to offer to fit my new brake pads but it would have delayed the trip for another day, so I just decided it was more important to pay a dealer £40 to get it done then and their than it was to loose another day's annual leave
Yeh, unfortunately I was a bit shell shocked, they gave me ice but apparently ice is the worst thing you can do ☠️😭 it went mega scabby for a week after but its started to heal nicely, I've been moisturisering it hourly ever since to try and get it to heal faster
I'm binge-watching, as you do. I've been a biker a long time, and yes, some drunken camps away. One of the worse things anyone can do, taking another first timer camping, when it's raining, is to get them cold and wet. They'll never go camping again. Warm, and a good night's kip is the trick, to any would be camper. Ditch the water bottle, Noooo, I hear you cry. Well, maybe not ditch it altogether. But change it for a single lined stainless steel water bottle, about 750ml. Carries your drinking water, you can shove in a fire and sanitize your drinking water, if needs be. Put it in a woollen sock, hot (one unworn, is preferable) use it to warm your tootsies in your bag. Next morning take off the sock, reboil the water, for that all important first brew of the day. I have lots of tips, if you're interested, of course. I love your zany way you're doing things, too much BS in this world, these days.
Zelda !!!!! ;) love it .... I just got my first biggish bike last week. Can't wait to try camping but like you I get cold. Need to upgrade. Bike, camping and Zelda tunes. What's not to like :)
Go to Moutain Warehouse when you can, they have a 70% off sale at the moment. The stock is limited online but there's way more in store. I picked up a Summit 300 sleeping bag in the sales. It's good for up to minus 2 or minus 3, so perfect for spring snd autumn. I also highly reccomend a highlander fast boil (cheaper version of jet boil) and a hot water bottle for staying warm at night
Hi Saff another great vid, with the odd challenge I hope the hand settles down. I do hope you are sending your location to someone who might be concerned for your safety ( dad mode on LOL 😂) . Didn’t you toy with a touring screen in a recent vid. When I added a screen to a previous bike wow what a difference. No cold blast on the chest, less wind pressure on front of body which can be hard work on long rides at higher speeds. I am so looking forwards to a Scotland tour myself ride safe 👍
I have lots of digital safety nets set up for solo traveling:D obviously o can't explain them for safety reasons but there are things I use to ensure I'm kept safe :D and yes, I flew a drone into my bike and knocked it over! The screen is being repaired ☠️☠️☠️
@@SaffySprocket maybe you can find info on line for it - learn as much as you can about your bike, what it can and can’t do, and what to look out for - as scary as it may seem, being able to diagnose problems and fix then yourself is very satisfying. Thanks for posting, great content from an adventurous motorcycle enthusiast. Cheers from Australia!
Yes! It did heal eventually, it went really gross and scabby for a week, it's still a bit gross even now, but it's getting their! Was a manor pain in the mornings when I wanted my heated gloves on but it was too sore from the burn
Brilliant video really enjoyed it thanks for sharing,food looked lovely ,iv subscribed look forward to the next one,hope your hand is is all better,take care 👍
Another good story and video. Keep them coming. I've not packed a tent on my 'bike for over ten years, preferred B&Bs. Will be trying a new tent this year.
I definitely think camping takes one or 2 trips to get into the swing of it, I hate the switch from hotels to camping, but by the 3rd trip of summet, I'm loving it!
Good video ,when it goes bad it’s definitely part of the adventure and enjoy it for the memories tbh I really like your comments on the breaks you remind me of one of my biker buds he’s exactly the same 😂 wild camping is great and worst case with the bike you can ride home 😁
"I looked at them they look like brakes" Hahaha you lunatic 😂😂
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@@SaffySprocket shame you missed Galloway forest though.I was there last Summer on my motorbike alone and it was fantastic .Slipping into the hills behind Dumfries is great and joyous .Also not to far from England
I think ignorant is the word you were looking for!
@@andrewsimpson5436 In your case, however, it's clearly insecure moron.
Ok im going to subscribe ... but only if you marry me lol 😍 im in love with all your about especially the camping in my scottish homeland 😁
I’m a 32 year old bloke who’s had a bike license since 2015 and not once have I had the guts to go do something like this on my own! Take my helmet off to you! Well done for persevering even after a few hiccups! 👍
Great video! I don’t think the nervousness of travelling solo is just a woman thing. I did my first solo motorbike tour round the NC500 as a mate pulled out at the last minute, for me the scary bit was whether I could stand my own company (not a safety concern) and absolutely loved it - ever since I’ve just toured on my own as it was a revelation - you can just do everything at your own pace and how you like it. Plus as a biker you will always find friends on your trip.
I've just finished editing my first solo wild camp and I absolutely loved every second of it. It's not just women that get anxious about stuff like that. I was properly nervous about my little one night adventure but once I saw how beautiful it was that faded away.
Get it published 🙂
Drop me a reminder when it's live! Curious to see how you got on too!
@@EpicMotorcycleAdventures it's already uploading but it's 16.2gb so it's taking it's time. You could've cooked an egg on my phone after editing 🤣.
@@CuriousGoose you edit on your phone? Nutter 😜
☠️😭 editing on your phone. God damn son. That's some patience
I got my first motorcycle a month ago. Bought a 125ccm vespa last year spring, saw how much fun is it, decided to made the motorcycle licence last fall. And this after 15 years of car driving only. How did i miss the fun so many years. Damn. Well better late than never, so here i am, first season on a real bike, next week i am doing the 1000km service. Got so much energy, already planned out some routes, can't await for it to begin. Never thought of wild camping, so i guess i put that on my bucket list. Glad youtube brought me here. GL HF.
Amazing! I actually really want a vespa 😅 and defo get some camping done! It's great fun!
Remember when I told you clean your bike? When you do, you get up close to it and see if there is any damage or broken parts. When I told you to learn about suspension damping and preload, that's because all the weight on the back lifts the front up. It also puts weight on the subframe (the frame under the seat) it can crack and break. As the weight on the back goes down, the rake angle of the forks goes longer slowing the steering down which make you go wide on corners.
Its so nice to see some one loving riding there bike and having an adventure. Your a very intelligent person and should be proud of yourself doing these things. Was that a Star wars t-shirt? lol
Yes it was a star wars shirt ahahha 🥰 I'm booking in for a general maintance course soon! Going to start learning how to look after it properly
You're so brave, riding that far and then solo camping. Ive not yet got the courage to but you're inspirational. ❤
Thank you so much 🥰
I admire you tremendously for first of all loving bikes and then go on such a great adventure. You GO girl!
Thank you so much!!
As a teen people thought I was weird (I am) as I used to go out in the middle of the night and walk around the mountains and old railway lines here in Wales. I love the peace and silence of the dark. Great vid as ever. Ignore the down thumbs there are always a few idiots.
Nature isn't the thing to be feared, its wild humans in nature that are scary
please be carefull in how one says the word idiot.
@@SaffySprocket if you get the chance tour Europe it is amazing on a motorcycle. I have been going for 15 years until covid put a stop to it
Your optimism makes me so happy! I lived on my motorcycle after covid happened. I set up a hammok and tarp. I totally understand the feeling of being alone. And camping in places that you're probably not supposed to but thats the adventure and the excitement. You keep enjoying life this was great to watch
Another great adventure. Just a quick tip Saffy, don’t run the gas burner inside the tent, it’s not just the fire risk but Carbon Monoxide builds up, you will not know it is there, it makes you sleepy then unconscious, you keep breathing it in once asleep and no oxygen gets to your brain. You could be dead within 20 mins, it has happened to campers before. Should be ok if well vented, I.e. both ends of the tent unzipped but always better off outside. Be careful, I need your videos to keep me entertained on Sunday evenings 😁
I never run it inside 🥰 this is why I set up by a ledge
@@SaffySprocket See she's not as blonde as she appears....lol. from a blonde too.
Your CBT instructor should of gone through the basics of bike maintenance and what to check for, granted most of us forget until something goes wrong. I love Loch Lomond, I've been many a time. Hopefully you made it to the Isle of Skye, it's beautiful. Good effort for getting out into the "wild" on your own.
Yeeeeh but, like, I'm a but of an air head ahahaha
@@SaffySprocket aren’t we all at times 😊
First video of yours I came across by chance. I’m going to love following your channel. I’m planning on doing a trip next year around the UK on a 50cc 😳. Poor you with your hand , made my eyes water.
Welcome aboard! Sometimes bad things happen and that's ok!
I’ve just discovered you! I’ve not wild camped up in Scotland for ten years…..you’ve made me decide to do it again this year!
Yay! That's excellent news! 👏 just double check that some of the areas aren't permit areas now! A lot of the rules have changed recently
Love it you give it a go,even after your issues with your brakes and hand you still kept soldiering on,cheers from Australia...
Saffy I've been riding 50 years been allover done all sorts. Ive never pre checked brakes and once rode with broken fingers. I live on the west coast of Scotland, good on ya , its character building
I know I shouldn't laugh, but the vast majority of timesi just find it so funny when things go wrong 😂 🤣
Done lots of wild camping over 50 years and to save time , I use wayfarer meals , there readymade boil in the bag ( other makes available , so you can eat them straight out the bags , then use the hot water for a cuppa + no washing up 👍😊😊. Getting a bit old to camp nowadays but had some great times . You’ll enjoy all the adventures ahead , happy riding and camping 😊😊😊👍👍
Honestly boil in the bag food is so under rated when it comes to camping, its such a time saver
Best advice I can give is to load the bike up a week before departure & go for a properly long ride… country roads there and motorways back to simulate all conditions. If anything’s wrong with your bike or kit it will show up then and you’ll have a week to fix it.
Brakes… you should always test the brakes first thing each day right after setting off - within the first 100 yards ideally - first gently break & come to a stop, then set off again and brake hard, test the fronts, then test the rears. This proves the brakes are working & ready to use.
For a Proper brake check (done daily or weekly); pull hard to check function by pushing the bike against the brakes, then check the hoses are immaculate and not damage or rubbing on anything, check bolts holding the hoses to the various parts aren’t leaking, inspect the pads and check the thickness is in spec (just from the back is fine, there is always a wear channel that should be visible), the check the brake lights come on, and lastly spin the wheel to make sure the disks are straight. Repeat for the rear brake. The whole process takes less than a minute
Ah yes, but that advice requires two bits of critical bit of information, remembering to do it and being organised, neither of which I possess 🤣🤣🤣
not sure about a week before 🙄
You are an amazing woman, so much courage to travel so far and camp where ever you find a spot. Truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing all your adventures ❤
I can't believe you're doing that alone. Fair play to you. The drone footage is great.
Thank you so much ❤️ I really enjoy travelling by myself 😭
Love the video, and well done for just saying 'sod it, I'm doing it' and then to crunch those motorway miles, true British spirit young lady. Also, thanks for including the miserable riding through Glasgow, with all it's roadworks, how I miss doing that.........not. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures.
Oh man, the M8 is 🤢🤢🤢🤢 next time I'd be tempted to go up via Perth and cut across
Yes Saffy, Perth then up to Dalwhinnie and across to Fort William is a lovely ride.
It’s Sunday night , 3am . What a nice video . surprised you don’t have more followers . I might start a channel go camping etc always wanted to complete rookie me but a survivor , keep up the good work it’s inspiring .
Give it a try for a single night, see how you get on!
Love that bit of drone footage that flies away from you sitting in the tent. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Such a brave lass, well done. Giving us all a kick up the arse to have adventures on our bikes. Well you have me!. Thanks for your fab vlog.
Thank you so much 😊😊😊
Wow,you are so brave hun ......you're making me want to camp again lol 👍😘
Do it 🙏
I must agree with you about triumph motor cycles saff,they have a solid engine....I just got rid of my 765rs for a aprilia rsv4 1100,wish I could have had both but ao chuck....worth the sacrifice for the speed n being able to tuck behind a screen 👍🤪
You need a medal for camping on you're own saff...that takes gut's....I would get board with my own company lol...if you ever need company on your next trip give me a shout 👍
@@SaffySprocket how long you had you're Suzuki saf
I don't know why hearing you play Saria's song was so on brand 😆. This looked like an amazing experience. Well done, you're so brave!
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Wild camping is awesome idea fair play.
Think of the money saving from hotels too, the gear will pay for itself after 2 or 3 nights.
I like the idea of riding until you're tired or its close to dark and just finding somewhere to pitch a tent in some woods.
Honestly! What you pay for a weekend in a campsite, you could get 3 trips out of. Need to penny pinch in this economy
@@SaffySprocket absolutely!
Bludy ell you could not wait to get on a adventure so early out of Winter.Hope you had a relaxing time
🤣🤣🤣 couldn't wait litterally
Love the drone footage and the accompanying music. You are quite the film maker.
Thank you very much!
Well done saffy things went wrong but u still kept going and kept ur lovely smile on ur face
Thank you so much 💓
Wow Saffy what an amazing view from your tent, that is a spectacular view for sure, i do hope your hand was ok what an amazing strong person you are. Ride safe Saffy 😊
Yes, thank you and ride safe too!
Lovely video, full of much needed positive vibes and infectious smiles.
You are so kind
Wow, what a beautiful place to camp, have a great time and thank you for sharing it with us, hope the hand heals quickly for you.
Thank you so much 💓 its Loch Lomond in Scotland
Accidentally found your channel having a lazy Sunday watching UA-cam about European bike tours, you are one of the most entertaining crazy, funny and daring girl bikers/ UA-camrs I have come across 👍👍👍 absolutely brilliant thanks, how do you find the time 😳😳
Riding on borrowed time 😂 I usually travel a tone, then take a month or so off and then restart again
Well done for coping with and sorting the brake problem. Even old hands get unexpected problems like that. In 2016 on my second day of a 2 and a half week trip, my front brake went spongy, and within a few miles failed. It had a tiny fluid leak that I had not been able to see. It was a Sunday in a sparsely populated area of Aragón in Spain. I went about 40 miles before eventually finding a petrol station that had brake fluid available. That was a temporary solution, that worked for the rest of the holiday (about 2,800 kms). Fitted a new master cylinder when I got home. At that time I had been a biker for 45 years, and owned that bike for 10 years. The bike was 29 years old. Still got the bike. Currently trying to make plans for a big trip this summer. Not sure where yet. Maybe Scotland (I live in the very south of Spain).
Oh man, that's so scary 😨
Sent a link to your channel to my daughter . She is similar stature to you . Your honest , authentic courage to expand beyond your fears is inspiration to so many .
Great work. And thank you . !!
Thank you so much 💓 does your daughter ride?
@@SaffySprocket Not yet , but she's got the bug and loves riding pillion with me. She is keen to lean but lacks a little confidence in her abilities and resilience( like so many young ladies today :-( ) Thats where I find what you are doing so inspirations to ladies similar to yourself. Transcending the barriers, built by fear and doubt , to then experience how amazing it can be is a great value of your channel.
Ah yes! This is such a common issue in women! We're so incredibly hard on ourselves! A lot of women don't realise that the average learning age of men riding bikes is 14/16 years old, where as the average age of women learning to rode is 25-30. It leads to a huge skill gap between genders which means often women doubt themselves a lot more! I hope she gets the courage to do het test! It took me 4 failed bike tests to get my licence, I could ride no issues, but I was so nervous about failing that I just kept failing. The best thing I reccomend for someone who wants to ride but doesn't have a lot if courage, is to ride by themselves, it removes the social pressure. You can go at a pace you're comfortable with and stop when you want. I always found when I first got my license, that I was a lot more nervous riding with others because I was scared of making a mistake. When I started riding by myself, I realised I could learn at my own pace
@@SaffySprocket... I totally agree with you about riding alone. While you highlight such a valid point, at the same time, it presents an interesting catch 22. You need the confidence to go out alone, to build the confidence you need to go out alone . If you see what I mean. Thats why I admire your resilience to just go for it ,to spite the fear. These are valuable life lessons that are not just restricted to the joy that is motorcycling. My daughter is 19 and I have told her Ill get her a 125 as soon as she is ready. I'm really trying not to apply any pressure at all ,while at the same time, gently encourage her to see the tiger within herself. Thats where you content come in and why I feel its so great.
that lakes a lock we don't have any lakes in Scotland except The Lake of Monteith being the only one
I just assumed that the word Loch was Garlic for Lake since they both began with L 🙈🙈🙈🙈
Greetings from the USA! I enjoyed the video and always love to see people getting out there and enjoying nature by motorcycle! You did a fine job and I’m sure you learned lessons and gained valuable experience. We learn by our failures big and small so well done! I look forward to more!
I won’t lecture……so glad you have an adventurous spirit……suggestions from personal experience….test not “look at” bike systems….carry a small first aid kit….I’ve said your an inspiration in the past. I want you to stay so.
Ah yes! I still need to piece together a first aid kit! And thank you 😊
Wow ! totally brilliant !
Thank you for the adventures in video of you and Rocket, I watch every week, you are funny and very brave, it brightens my week watching you, keep safe and well done Saff and Rocket on the awesome videos x
Thank you so much 💓 it's so lovely to hear that! Ride safe
Thank you, I will my bikes are used for work and pleasure, and all year round, you and Rocket ride safe,and thank you again for such great videos 😊☺️
Well done Saffy, another great video, Loch Lomond is only about 30-40mins away from me so we take these roads for granted, the scenery is always just so amazing, Tyndrum to Fort William is stunning and then Fort William up the west coast is just absolutely dream land.
Look forward to seeing next weeks video
Ps, absolutely love a camping trip, people that often say they are scared to go wild camping I always say it, somethings more likely to happen in a populated city than out in the country, go and do it and have a great time doing it.
people in certain areas in Scotland are getting a bit fed up with “wild campers” though not the real wild campers but what we call Dirty campers, the ones that ruin it for the rest of us, have a read of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, its got lots of great info.
Ah yeh, I can imagine, I pulled up to a few laybys and they were covered in litter. It was very sad to see that people could be so lazy, especially when there are bins very near by. There's absolutely no excuse to litter
@@SaffySprocket yeh it’s horrible to see, unfortunately it’s not just litter the lazy/dirty campers leave that’s upsetting locals 💩
Don’t let it put you off though, Scotland is an amazing place and the roads are absolutely epic 😁😁
Cool, I have seen those motorcycle camping tents but never in person yet.
Check brake fluid levels via the little window in the master cyclinder which is on the right handlebar and follow the rear brake fluid line to its master cylinder just rearward of the right side footpeg.
You are checking that the level's top can be seen through the window thus ensuring there is no leakage in the systems.
Ensure the brake lever and rear brake pedal feel normal & firm when applied.
Check the air pressure in the tires and adjust to spec in the owners manual. Not to the max psi (pounds square inch pressure) printed on the tire.
Inspect the tires for any damage such as a nail in one or the tread is almost worn out in the centre area of the tire's circumference as this means it is time for new tires (which will provide better dry and wet riding traction meaning renewed good grip and safety).
Have some one at a proper motorcycle shop show you how to check, adjust and lube the drive chain.
Take cellphone, rain suit, credit card and ride. 😁
Stunning scenery. Im very glad you persevered with the trip, as we got as much out of it as you have. P.S. hope your hand gets better soon. If you keep doing this stuff, I and many others will be very happy to enjoy it with you.
Hand is much better now thank you 😊 and I'm glad you enjoyed the video
Before you pitch your tent always look up. If there are trees with heavy branches (also known as widow-makers) pitch elsewhere for obvious reasons.
Enjoyed your video!
ahahah I learnt this the hard way after pitching up under an apple tree, shuck myself right up in the middle of the night
That's good to hear Saffy. Whenever your down our way, South Leicestershire, let us know and you can pop round for a coffee and a bite. All the best John & Penn.
Sounds like a plan :)
Just stumbled across your video - I love your honesty and being open about what you don't yet know ... biking, like most things, can attract too much ego sometimes - although generally it's a great community. I totally understand not wanting to change your bike ... my first 'big bike'and I shared many an emotional trip ... it became a real friend of sorts! Safe riding and keep it shiny side up!
Thank you for this. I always really appreciate people watching my content and taking the time to let me know what they think, so I'm so happy that you're enjoying it. What was your first bike out of curiosity? 🙂
@@SaffySprocket it was a slightly old (but new to me) Fazer 600. I can still remember my first ride on it ... I felt like I was riding the world's most powerful bike! I never thought I'd become attached to an inanimate object but there's a mystery to riding that only bikers understand. Hope the channel is going well ... your videos are a great wind down after a busy day ... thank you!
New rider here - I'm only on a 2001 CG125 at the moment, but even though my bike is small i'm still so attached to it. At 31 and being without a driving license, it's been my ticket to freedom. Though I plan on doing my Mod 1 in the coming months.
Nice camping spot Saffy and glad you enjoyed the vista. Take care of that hand, burns can go sceptic. Looking forward to the next one.
It's doing much better thanks! It went a little scabby after but I treat it with antiseptic 3x a day and moisturiser frequently and it seems to be healing well
Wow well done . This will be the start of many camping trips you do brilliant.
Thank you so much 💓 already planning my next trip
Well done you, cracking spot. Love the drone shot when it pulls away from your little camp.
Thank you so much 💓 I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video
Nice trip! A note: if you’re every expecting to be somewhere where there might be a strong wind, don’t take that tent.
It was super windy on the Isle of Skye! I had no issues with it :D
cool video's!... Thankyou!, you have given me ideas for my motorcycle trip around Tasmania camping this coming summer....also, it's a good thing you have the phone to get the text message from the police officer following you to tell you you a going a little fast for the area lol
Only you could make getting coffee and adventure. Lol. Hope your hand recovers quickly. Burns are serious so I do feel for you. Always waiting to see what adventure Saffy can get into next!
Medical records as long as the great wall of China I do 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My Roadskin FB subscription of all things brought me back here.... Good on you Saf....Bold of you to embark on this- a lot of confidence building & mind cleanse value in what you have done......Good production too - the drone launch felt like a turning point, for you & your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic location for camping with amazing views, you are very inspiring. In all your videos I've watched I've never really noticed just how beautiful your eyes are maybe its because I watched it on a 55" tv instead of my phone. Cant wait for the next one
Thank you so much 💓 and I'm so glad you're enjoying my content 💕
Just two vids in and I've subscribed, your amazing, such an inspiration to all. Keep up the great work! Love your attitude
WOW !!!!! from Minute 13 to 16 was so touching to me........... You are a awsome Person.
I love Scotland, I've not long come back from a 1500 mile ride up there in March, it was a tad wet but absolutely lovely. It's really nice to hear about the anxiety you had before hand but still brave enough to face that head on. Well done. Your videos are great to watch, thank you for the content
Thank you so much 💓 and yeh, when my brakes stopped working, part of me was secretly relieved ahahahaha
Yet another cracking vlog Saffy. Glad you found a beautiful spot to camp on Loch Lomond it is a stunning Loch. Look f we to your Skye one too. Love to see the roads we take for granted from another bikers perspective 😎🙏🏴❤️
Thank you so much 💓 it was a great trip, can't wait to post the rest of the videos!
Good place to tour the highlands, foggy fun.... Good logic place your tent near the edge giving yourself the best chance to a prowler.... good video saffy..
Thank you so much 💓 💗
Nice editing when you included your drone footage. You kept theone piece of music going as you moved from scene to scene. Very tasteful.
that tent looks really good! keep up the great work on your channel 👍
It's the Lone Rider MotoTent :D and thank you so much 💓
@@SaffySprocket yeh ive been looking at that tent either a lone rider or a wing man of the road tent not sure what to go for tho lol
Girl i just bumped in to you searching things to see inhere.First video and luv yaaaa already hahaha.Be brave mi dear and cant wait to hear about you next.Howdy from romania
Was waiting for you to fall into the river knowing how prone you are to miss adventures . You did surprise me Saffy . Eepenjoying yourself as much as I enjoy watching your blogs . Take care ride safe Mal in Australia
Ahahaha there's a few clips of where I nearly did! I'll have to throw them on Facebook 🤣
What a beautiful video! I so love you bike too. Even though I was born in South London, Scotland is where I call home. I'm looking to do my CBT test for the first time in a few months here in Glastonbury, so am nervous but so excited at the same time! You take care, and we'll done on you're first wild camp! X
Nice video, love your on camera personality. You're a natural 😉
Thank you so much 😊
Here in Texas we say, good or bad it's just part of the adventure. Looks like you're having fun. Ride Safe!
Such a great video, it's so adorable how excited you are to get your camp set up! Finally getting on two wheels & have been looking for adventure inspiration, which you have provided, thank you :-)
Oh the irony of the inset shot of a burnt hand, words ‘enjoy hot’ on the greggs bag next to it! 🤦♂️😂
That drone view was so pleasing to watch ❤
Brilliant vlog,hope your hand heals soon,take care and safe travels 💖
Thank you so much and it's healing just fine!
@@SaffySprocket 👏🏻💖
Brilliant stuff looking forward to the next installment, great filming and editing
Thank you so much 💓
Next time head up to Inverness up the west coast, you'll love it and top it off by watching the dolphins in the Moray Firth.
It's on my list :^) I've been meaning to head up to Perth to visit family too
@@SaffySprocket It's a nice ride but the west coast is better :-). Cool things to see and do in Perthshire as well though. Stirling castle (on route) in my opinion is better than Edinburgh and when you are in Perthshire visit the Cranog Centre in Loch Tay. Tea and scones in Pitlochry then head up past the Cairngorms on your way to Inverness :-)
I looked at them they look like brakes Quote of the year .. Superb vid fair play for the determination to carry on
Loving that tent nice bit for the bike to go in
It's a pretty good tent to be fair!
@@SaffySprocket I'm hoping to get lots of wild camping done next year with the misses bikes all ready to go just need some nicer weather nice vid by the way
Your voice is so relaxing to me please keep the video's coming so I can watch more your dam good on that bike girl anyway all the best and stay safe and please don't cry kk
As a volunteer CBT instructor I teach the trainee's to hold the bars push the bike forward while applying the front brake, the forks should dive and thus your front brake is working. sit on the bike and do the same with the rear brake.
Ah the issue was, the brakes would work whilst the bike was stationary, but they wouldn't perform an emergency stop. They were slowing me down, but wouldn't be great in an emergency! Apparently my brake pads were razor thin
Oh my gosh, you are such a remarkable and determined lady, so respect your drive and determination.
Ignore the negative comments, your a breather of fresh air and a remarkable lady.
Greetings and respect from Inverness 😁
Thank you so much for your kind words 💓 💗
I love the tent what a great idea having a place to park the bike, it's not just women who feel nervous camping in the wilderness, men do too, I remember my first night in a tent in the woods, I was awake most of the night listening to the various noises and in the dead of night someone walking up the track, was it a mad axeman?😜 But now I live full-time in a campervan I don't even think about it. Have fun.xx
Ahahahha yes! I woke up a few times!
Looks a beautiful place & some great shots from drone. Good job you don’t sleep walk Saffy, walking straight out of tent door into lake lol x
Ahaha could you imagine needing the loo in the middle of the night amd falling in
@@SaffySprocket 🤣🤣
Hello Saffy, thank you for taking us on your travels, I love your channel and I've subscribed 👍
Thank you so much 💓 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video 📹
Saffy, great little vid, i accidently came accross your video, nice one. I've been a biker all my life, and love exploring, bikers are not as scary as you think, you'd be surprised, so don't be afraid to ask any for help or advice ! my partner & i will be on sky etc again in september, we love it up there, you will too i'm sure. stay safe and we look forward to seeing more of your vids, and enjoy your travels !
Bikers are the loveliest people I've ever met. I did have a lot if bikers come to offer to fit my new brake pads but it would have delayed the trip for another day, so I just decided it was more important to pay a dealer £40 to get it done then and their than it was to loose another day's annual leave
Something I learned from a 1st aid course... any burns get under cold water asap for at least 15 mins..!
Yeh, unfortunately I was a bit shell shocked, they gave me ice but apparently ice is the worst thing you can do ☠️😭 it went mega scabby for a week after but its started to heal nicely, I've been moisturisering it hourly ever since to try and get it to heal faster
I'm binge-watching, as you do. I've been a biker a long time, and yes, some drunken camps away. One of the worse things anyone can do, taking another first timer camping, when it's raining, is to get them cold and wet. They'll never go camping again. Warm, and a good night's kip is the trick, to any would be camper. Ditch the water bottle, Noooo, I hear you cry. Well, maybe not ditch it altogether. But change it for a single lined stainless steel water bottle, about 750ml. Carries your drinking water, you can shove in a fire and sanitize your drinking water, if needs be. Put it in a woollen sock, hot (one unworn, is preferable) use it to warm your tootsies in your bag. Next morning take off the sock, reboil the water, for that all important first brew of the day. I have lots of tips, if you're interested, of course. I love your zany way you're doing things, too much BS in this world, these days.
Excellent video looking forward to part 2 👍😁
Thank you so much 💓
Great work. 1st video of yours I’ve seen. You’re out doing it and overcoming problems. Amazing filming and video production. Well done.
Thank you so much 💓 💗 💛
Zelda !!!!! ;) love it ....
I just got my first biggish bike last week. Can't wait to try camping but like you I get cold. Need to upgrade.
Bike, camping and Zelda tunes. What's not to like :)
Go to Moutain Warehouse when you can, they have a 70% off sale at the moment. The stock is limited online but there's way more in store. I picked up a Summit 300 sleeping bag in the sales. It's good for up to minus 2 or minus 3, so perfect for spring snd autumn. I also highly reccomend a highlander fast boil (cheaper version of jet boil) and a hot water bottle for staying warm at night
Don't know if you have one but a reflective mat under your camping bed makes a big difference to your temperature, keeps you much warmer
I always stop at that service station to have a coffee.
I think they're quite common to stop at because the service stations get so far and few between the higher up you go
Things don't always go as planned. Thats part of the adventure and you have a great attitude. Subbed and wishing you safe and wonderful travels.
THat's so true :D
Hi Saff another great vid, with the odd challenge I hope the hand settles down. I do hope you are sending your location to someone who might be concerned for your safety ( dad mode on LOL 😂) . Didn’t you toy with a touring screen in a recent vid. When I added a screen to a previous bike wow what a difference. No cold blast on the chest, less wind pressure on front of body which can be hard work on long rides at higher speeds. I am so looking forwards to a Scotland tour myself ride safe 👍
I have lots of digital safety nets set up for solo traveling:D obviously o can't explain them for safety reasons but there are things I use to ensure I'm kept safe :D and yes, I flew a drone into my bike and knocked it over! The screen is being repaired ☠️☠️☠️
Good watch love these camping /bike videos
Get a manual for your bike and do as much yourself as you feel comfortable - great way to become one with your ride. Stay safe out there
I tried to find a Haynes but I couldn't find one for the 2017 sv650
@@SaffySprocket maybe you can find info on line for it - learn as much as you can about your bike, what it can and can’t do, and what to look out for - as scary as it may seem, being able to diagnose problems and fix then yourself is very satisfying. Thanks for posting, great content from an adventurous motorcycle enthusiast. Cheers from Australia!
Yeh I keep meaning too, it's just hard to find the time with boring adult life responsibilities 😴 🤣
Another nice video Saffy and hope your hand is OK 👍 Best thing for burns like that is to run cold water over it for a good twenty or so minutes 😀
Yes! It did heal eventually, it went really gross and scabby for a week, it's still a bit gross even now, but it's getting their! Was a manor pain in the mornings when I wanted my heated gloves on but it was too sore from the burn
@@SaffySprocket hopefully it will all be OK soon for you and you can enjoy more biking 👍
Ats my play ground lol! Loch lomond invereray, oban, green welly, calinder, love it!
Brilliant video really enjoyed it thanks for sharing,food looked lovely ,iv subscribed look forward to the next one,hope your hand is is all better,take care 👍
Thank you so much 💓 💗
Another good story and video. Keep them coming. I've not packed a tent on my 'bike for over ten years, preferred B&Bs. Will be trying a new tent this year.
I definitely think camping takes one or 2 trips to get into the swing of it, I hate the switch from hotels to camping, but by the 3rd trip of summet, I'm loving it!
Well done :) Looks fantastic. Reminds me alot of Norway.
Thank you! Cheers!
Good video ,when it goes bad it’s definitely part of the adventure and enjoy it for the memories tbh I really like your comments on the breaks you remind me of one of my biker buds he’s exactly the same 😂 wild camping is great and worst case with the bike you can ride home 😁
It's a loch!! lakes are in England 😆🏴💪🏻
True true true 😅
@@SaffySprocket 😂😂 good video though 🏴