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Six more sleeps, weather permitting, looking forward to the meet, I'll be following Mick (GLA55Y).

Another two are joining us from Teesside.
David and Markus staying at the Best Western in Crianlarich.

Thanks again for the invite Mick.

AutoAid, https://www.autoaidbreakdown.co.uk/

Check MOT history, https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

If your MOT is extended by 6 months, it should show up on the Gov.UK site.

Just ordered a Twin Pack from Nippy Normans for £19.00 inc. free P&P. https://www.nippynormans.com/acf-50

I've decided not to book the ferry day trip but if I do managed to make the trip I will of course try to get a sailing on the day.

If the Oban to Craignure ferry is not available, Calmac offer two alternative "Turn Up and Go!" routes to Mull.

Mull: Lochaline - Fishnish, https://www.calmac.co.uk/lochaline-fishnish-mull-ferry-summer-timetable

Ardnamurchan and Mull: Tobermory - Kilchoan, https://www.calmac.co.uk/tobermory-kilchoan-ardnamurchan-mull-ferry-summer-timetable

Have used all three crossings in the past.

We could all set off at the same time.

That'll be an early start!

Size 46 jacket now in the post back to MSG.

They should have a replacement size 48 in stock locally on Monday.

Might be with me on Tuesday.

The jacket was ordered locally from MSG yesterday, it was sourced from their Amazon stock.

MSG used "Prime" next day delivery at no extra cost, it arrived today.

Slight problem, I ordered a size 48, the box has 48 on it, unfortunately, the jacket is a 46 and therefore too small.

MSG are sending a return post paid slip and sourcing the correct size.

Standby for further updates!

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The Keis jacket doesn't seem to heat up your back, whereas the Gerbing one does. All the other heating positions are identical.

Keis J501 Premium Heated Jacket, https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/j501/

"The very latest Micro Carbon Fibre heat pads for advanced heat radiation, providing an even layer of heat across the targeted chest, back, arms and collar areas."

"Strategically positioned heat panels on chest, down the back, arms and collar provide extreme warmth."

This thread has rekindled my interest in a heated jacket. As mentioned earlier, I was previously concerned about the bulk of a heated jacket with sleeves under my riding jacket. The new Keis J501 which has replaced the old X25/J103 claims to be made of a more lightweight material. Based on this and having tried a similar product under my riding jacket, I've gone ahead and ordered a new Keis J501.

If it's of any interest to anyone, I've ordered it from MSG Bike Gear, https://www.msgbikegear.co.uk/products/keis-j501-heated-premium-jacket-msg10012019 they have a 10% sale on everything this weekend, but also do a "Price Match". MSG agreed to match the Sportsbikeshop & Infinity Motorcycles price of £174.99 inc. free P&P.

Although limited sizes, Keis have some products in their "Clearance" section, they might be of interest to someone, https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product-category/clearance/

Unfortunately, I do feel the cold. I started off with Keis Heated Insoles, https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/keis-s102-heated-insoles/ The next investment was a Heated Vest, https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/keis-v106-heated-vest/ To reduce the bulk of my jacket, the lining was removed, haven't found it necessary with the heated vest. I did upgrade to a Bodywarmer, similar to the Ladies, https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/new-keis-premium-heated-ladies-bodywarmer/ in that it has a heated collar. The collar fills the gap around the neck left by having removed the jacket lining.

To control the heat settings, using a Splitter Lead, I have two controllers https://www.keisapparel.co.uk/product/keis-heavy-duty-controller/ mounted on the tank of the bike. This allows independent control of the Insoles or Vest/Bodywarmer on the move.

Unlike a fleece, the vest/bodywarmer doesn't have sleeves. Occasionally, my arms have felt cold. Perhaps a fleece would be better but I was concerned about the bulk of the fleece under the arms of my jacket.

I usually wear a couple of EDZ Base Layers, https://www.edzlayering.com/collections/mens-base-layers-1 If necessary, have worn a Windshell https://www.edzlayering.com/collections/windshells on top of the heated vest/bodywarmer to keep the heat in and the wind out.

Not forgetting, on the RT, there are heated grips, plus a heated seat.

If it's of any interest to anyone.

Mull is also accessible by ferry from Ardnamurchan, Kilchonan to Tobermory and across the Sound of Mull at Lochaline to Fishnish, have used all three crossings in the past.

Calmac, Turn Up and Go! routes, https://www.calmac.co.uk/tickets/turn-up-and-go

"A number of our short or frequent services are "Turn Up and Go!" routes.  No advance booking is necessary on these sailings, making them ideal for spur-of-the-moment day trips.

Simply turn up at the port of departure, buy a ticket, and go on the next available sailing."

C&S in Boro.

May I ask how much they charge fitting to a loose wheel and do they dynamically balance the wheel & tyre on a machine or just statically, thanks.

Hilltop did my R1200RT in August 2019, very happy with the service & resulting performance of the bike.