I used to live in Balloch, at the mouth of Loch Lomond, before coming through to sunny Wilts (hah). Bought a fireblade from a London dealers and rode it the 440 miles home in one go. Alright until Manchester then pissed down for rest of journey. Extremely sore at end but was ok the next morning and if you are sensible, unlike me, it should be fine. If you are heading north from Dumbarton on the A82 towards Fort William it is worth turning onto the A83 towards Inverary at the top of Loch Lomond. Brilliant road through forests etc and lovely scenery; Inverary castle is a great place for a stop. Very popular road for breakfast rides on Sunday mornings but unfortunately popular for speed traps then too. There is also a brill linking road between Balloch and Helensburgh off the A82 which is usually deserted and has amazing views as you come over the hill in both directions. You really are spoiled for choice on the west coast and I'm sure that you will love it.
