XTreme Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, Six30 said: whats the biggest you've had ? Losing the will to live......but 21" wheel. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: Losing the will to live......but 21" wheel. And did you notice the extra 2” ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, Six30 said: And did you notice the extra 2” ? Other sizes are available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, Six30 said: And did you notice the extra 2” ? You've ridden trail bikes.....you tell me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, XTreme said: You've ridden trail bikes.....you tell me! I’ve never in my life looked to see what size a front wheel is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, Six30 said: I’ve never in my life looked to see what size a front wheel is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Six30 said: I’ve never in my life looked to see what size a front wheel is. Those are the ones that roll into the van easier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 13 hours ago, XTreme said: Losing the will to live......but 21" wheel. I've had a 23 and it felt good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 24 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: I've had a 23 and it felt good. DA had 54 inches. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: I've had a 23 and it felt good. and a nightmare to find tyres for it , not one of Honda's better ideas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 hours ago, XTreme said: DA had 54 inches. in his dreams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just changed my insurance over to the Hornet, getting a little excited now. Picking it up at 10:00 am tomorrow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Saul said: Just changed my insurance over to the Hornet, getting a little excited now. Picking it up at 10:00 am tomorrow. you cant beat that new bike buzz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, Saul said: Just changed my insurance over to the Hornet, getting a little excited now. Picking it up at 10:00 am tomorrow. What prompted the change Saul? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: What prompted the change Saul? He wanted something bigger between his legs! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, XTreme said: He wanted something bigger between his legs! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: What prompted the change Saul? I wanted something faster really. I have given up on the idea of regular commuting as I just wasn't using the CB500 enough for that purpose and that was a big factor in choosing it. Without the limitation of economy I thought I would like something a little more fun. I tried several bikes (sat on rather than rode) and thought about many more but I came to the conclusion that I liked the physical size and weight of the CB500, the Hornet is near identical in both of those aspects with nearly double the power plus some tech to play, so a no brainer as it was within my budget. I do like a Honda, especially a new one made in Japan. Close run second choices were a 2021 Triumph Tiger 660 and a really nice fully loaded second hand CBF1000. Triumph Plymouth made sure the Tiger was a not a choice, I will never darken their door again, and the CBF was just to heavy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, Saul said: I wanted something faster really. I have given up on the idea of regular commuting as I just wasn't using the CB500 enough for that purpose and that was a big factor in choosing it. Without the limitation of economy I thought I would like something a little more fun. I tried several bikes (sat on rather than rode) and thought about many more but I came to the conclusion that I liked the physical size and weight of the CB500, the Hornet is near identical in both of those aspects with nearly double the power plus some tech to play, so a no brainer as it was within my budget. I do like a Honda, especially a new one made in Japan. Close run second choices were a 2021 Triumph Tiger 660 and a really nice fully loaded second hand CBF1000. Triumph Plymouth made sure the Tiger was a not a choice, I will never darken their door again, and the CBF was just to heavy. A bike for fun times then. My favourite kind of bike. Not saying the more power you have the more fun it is but yer thats exactly what I'm saying So this is the third bike in just a year, keep this up and you'll overtake Pete in how many bikes you've owned 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: A bike for fun times then. My favourite kind of bike. Not saying the more power you have the more fun it is but yer thats exactly what I'm saying So this is the third bike in just a year, keep this up and you'll overtake Pete in how many bikes you've owned I have actually bought 4 bikes from Damerells in a year including my boys scoot. I went up their on Tuesday and the salesman hugged me . To be fair they made the best trade in offer to, which helped. . Think I will have to keep the Hornet for awhile as the Mrs raised an eyebrow this time, plus I think this one will be a keeper. I have actually narrowed down what I want a bike for now, rather than trying to find a job for a bike, if that makes any sense. As you can tell I am prone to over thinking things. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 hour ago, XTreme said: He wanted something bigger between his legs! does he need 20"s ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Saul said: I have actually bought 4 bikes from Damerells in a year including my boys scoot. I went up their on Tuesday and the salesman hugged me . To be fair they made the best trade in offer to, which helped. . Think I will have to keep the Hornet for awhile as the Mrs raised an eyebrow this time, plus I think this one will be a keeper. I have actually narrowed down what I want a bike for now, rather than trying to find a job for a bike, if that makes any sense. As you can tell I am prone to over thinking things. Takes a minute or two to narrow down what you want out of a bike doesn't it. But the answers often more power Quite bored with the Himalayan now just because of it's lack of power on an overtake. Thing is whilst I'm fond of it I'm really not bothered about leaving it exposed to the elements in airport parking and it's simple enough that with YouTubes help I can fix most problems myself. Considered bringing the Bandit out here but they have a reputation for tatty paintwork and mines in excellent nick so I'd spend too much time wondering if the Spanish sun and desert sands were battering it to pieces! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: So this is the third bike in just a year, keep this up and you'll overtake Pete in how many bikes you've owned New stair carpet, just the start of the new bike penance. 3 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Just now, Saul said: New stair carpet, just the start of the new bike penance. You gotta nip that in the bud, monies will be needed for farkles! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Takes a minute or two to narrow down what you want out of a bike doesn't it. But the answers often more power Quite bored with the Himalayan now just because of it's lack of power on an overtake. Thing is whilst I'm fond of it I'm really not bothered about leaving it exposed to the elements in airport parking and it's simple enough that with YouTubes help I can fix most problems myself. Considered bringing the Bandit out here but they have a reputation for tatty paintwork and mines in excellent nick so I'd spend too much time wondering if the Spanish sun and desert sands were battering it to pieces! I still think fondly of my Himalayan and can see me having another to play with in the distant future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: You gotta nip that in the bud, monies will be needed for farkles! Don't worry Farkles on the way already 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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