Why does the young lady keep saying "Hi"...?alprider_imp said:
What motorcycle would you buy next?
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inditx_imp
Running like a top
If I were considering a RE I would have to check out the Kawasaki W800 and Triumph Bonny, older generation air cooled.
I sat on a RE Interceptor and it felt small and cramped to me. YMMV
A test ride is a must!
inditx
p.s. Btw I have a 2021 V7-850 that might tick all your boxes, it’s a fun bike. Only selling cause it doesn’t work for me and the Mrs. 2 up. PM for details if you’re interested
I sat on a RE Interceptor and it felt small and cramped to me. YMMV
A test ride is a must!
inditx
p.s. Btw I have a 2021 V7-850 that might tick all your boxes, it’s a fun bike. Only selling cause it doesn’t work for me and the Mrs. 2 up. PM for details if you’re interested
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
Why does the young lady keep saying "Hi"...? In Japanese, "Hai!" is "Yes!" She is being polite and agreeable.pdedse_imp said:
KiowaEagle_imp
Road warrior
Wow! You've really turned on the V85 GO.GoldOxide_imp said:
Like Gone for another affair, the V85TT is like a maggot in my head. The pressure is pretty strong. Something really organic 'bout Guzzis that has always drawn me in (I really liked the Griso). But the cons are strong.
At least up here, there isn't enough of a tipping point to make the move. If the V85TT competently burned regular octane fuel (without engine ping) in profuse, hot 'n' humid non-moving traffic congestion, that might be enough (maybe). Would be nice if the V85TT would start and run well at -20C. Hondas do both without effort. The 2022 V85TT isn't exactly fairly priced up here given all the cons.
In addition, I'd likely have to give up something due to space constraints. The Honda Africa Twin is very hard to let go. It is such a well-designed model.
Guzzis up here get a two (2) year warranty - but that means squat if the dealer network is weak.
In any case, I started to become a sort of unwitting expert on the V85TT.
I haven't experienced engine ping using any gas but I do use mid to high test because it seems to run a little better. As for -20c temps I am neither going to start or run any bike in even warmer temps than that. If it's freezing I ain't riding.
Admittedly the V85 isn't my only bike but in thinking if I had to cut down to just one bike it has been a very strong contender, just saying.
I would agree to a degree. I'd say its feel is smaller than that of my CB1100. I'm 6'4", maybe 6'3" with shrinkage (not the George Castanza type!), and I can feel that everything is "reduced" slightly compared to the CB1100.inditx_imp said:
The question is "reduced too much?" I did a test ride before buying second hand, and I made note of the size difference, but decided I could live with it because I liked the bike / price and wanted to try it out for a year or two. The CB1100 is my "ride all day / extended days" bike and the INT is my "ride less than all day / overnight maybe" bike. We'll see how that pans out. All I can say is that I love riding the INT around the country roads where I live, 2-3 hours, no problem.
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...Nachodaddy_imp said:
inditx_imp
Running like a top
I would agree to a degree. I'd say its feel is smaller than that of my CB1100. I'm 6'4", maybe 6'3" with shrinkage (not the George Castanza type!), and I can feel that everything is "reduced" slightly compared to the CB1100.pdedse_imp said:I would agree to a degree. I'd say its feel is smaller than that of my CB1100. I'm 6'4", maybe 6'3" with shrinkage (not the George Castanza type!), and I can feel that everything is "reduced" slightly compared to the CB1100.inditx_imp said:
The question is "reduced too much?" I did a test ride before buying second hand, and I made note of the size difference, but decided I could live with it because I liked the bike / price and wanted to try it out for a year or two. The CB1100 is my "ride all day / extended days" bike and the INT is my "ride less than all day / overnight maybe" bike. We'll see how that pans out. All I can say is that I love riding the INT around the country roads where I live, 2-3 hours, no problem.
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...Nachodaddy_imp said:
The question is "reduced too much?" I did a test ride before buying second hand, and I made note of the size difference, but decided I could live with it because I liked the bike / price and wanted to try it out for a year or two. The CB1100 is my "ride all day / extended days" bike and the INT is my "ride less than all day / overnight maybe" bike. We'll see how that pans out. All I can say is that I love riding the INT around the country roads where I live, 2-3 hours, no problem.
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...Nachodaddy_imp said:
Good to hear pededse, enjoy!
Gone in 60
Road warrior
Ha! Yeah, I think the review videos for the INT650 sell the bike pretty well. The valve check interval is pretty frequent, but with screw adjusters, something that would be easy to do. For parts, it would be nice to have an alternative to the dealership. If I were to purchase one, it would replace the CB300R, which has the luxury of Honda online parts and its multiple options.
I sat on an INT650 at the dealership, and found it roomy enough for me at 5' 8". The CB300R is comfortable for me too, so a small bike is no big deal. It would only need to be comfortable enough for my longest commute, which is a little over an hour to the museum on weekends each way. I plan on renting one soon, and giving it a run on the L.A. freeways to see how it feels at speed and dicing it up in tight traffic.
I'm thinking that while it may not be a powerhouse at freeway speeds, it can probably keep up, and feel less winded than the 300 does, and the weight would solve a slightly annoying problem that the little 300 has at just 313 pounds... not being able to trigger traffic lights at some intersections on my commute. Plus, the power being less than my Triumph or 1100 would be less intimidating for Mrs. if she ever does want to try riding.
I sat on an INT650 at the dealership, and found it roomy enough for me at 5' 8". The CB300R is comfortable for me too, so a small bike is no big deal. It would only need to be comfortable enough for my longest commute, which is a little over an hour to the museum on weekends each way. I plan on renting one soon, and giving it a run on the L.A. freeways to see how it feels at speed and dicing it up in tight traffic.
I'm thinking that while it may not be a powerhouse at freeway speeds, it can probably keep up, and feel less winded than the 300 does, and the weight would solve a slightly annoying problem that the little 300 has at just 313 pounds... not being able to trigger traffic lights at some intersections on my commute. Plus, the power being less than my Triumph or 1100 would be less intimidating for Mrs. if she ever does want to try riding.
the Ferret
Road warrior
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...pdedse_imp said:I would agree to a degree. I'd say its feel is smaller than that of my CB1100. I'm 6'4", maybe 6'3" with shrinkage (not the George Castanza type!), and I can feel that everything is "reduced" slightly compared to the CB1100.inditx_imp said:
The question is "reduced too much?" I did a test ride before buying second hand, and I made note of the size difference, but decided I could live with it because I liked the bike / price and wanted to try it out for a year or two. The CB1100 is my "ride all day / extended days" bike and the INT is my "ride less than all day / overnight maybe" bike. We'll see how that pans out. All I can say is that I love riding the INT around the country roads where I live, 2-3 hours, no problem.
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...Nachodaddy_imp said:
lol I answered that the same as Nacho and then deleted it, because I thought you were being facetious :rofl:
3,000 mile valve inspection intervals...WOW. The NC has the same valve layout screw & lock nut, and the interval is 16,000 miles.
I think doing so will largely answer your questions. If you like the bike, its power, weight, feel, sound, ergos, etc....then I think you'll be willing to live with finding parts or having to service it more frequently.Gone in 60_imp said:
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
The Honda NC750X[D] is an excellent daily workhorse commuter, ... Gone.The ferret_imp said:I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...pdedse_imp said:I would agree to a degree. I'd say its feel is smaller than that of my CB1100. I'm 6'4", maybe 6'3" with shrinkage (not the George Castanza type!), and I can feel that everything is "reduced" slightly compared to the CB1100.inditx_imp said:
The question is "reduced too much?" I did a test ride before buying second hand, and I made note of the size difference, but decided I could live with it because I liked the bike / price and wanted to try it out for a year or two. The CB1100 is my "ride all day / extended days" bike and the INT is my "ride less than all day / overnight maybe" bike. We'll see how that pans out. All I can say is that I love riding the INT around the country roads where I live, 2-3 hours, no problem.
I just figured she was trying to get more attention than the bikes...Nachodaddy_imp said:
lol I answered that the same as Nacho and then deleted it, because I thought you were being facetious :rofl:
3,000 mile valve inspection intervals...WOW. The NC has the same valve layout screw & lock nut, and the interval is 16,000 miles.
Very practical, super easy on regular octane fuel, super easy on the insurance premium, and you can get to 170 km/h if you need it to. If you need to pass in a hurry, you will need to gear down one or two - but do she will.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Great bike if not a little underwhelming at times. Like you said excellent daily workhorse.
peterbaron
Road warrior
This IS what it is, twin.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Not sure what that means PB.peterbaron_imp said:
There are smaller twins that will easily out-hustle the 1140cc CB1100. It is easy for me to make that comparison, and you know this already.
peterbaron
Road warrior
>>>>>2021 NC750X DCT (the quarter horse)<<<<<<<
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Hmmm, no. Only sumthin' like 57 hp ... but still more than most 650 cc twin offerings.peterbaron_imp said:>>>>>2021 NC750X DCT (the quarter horse)<<<<<<<
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
My little 660 twin makes 100hp stock, at the crank of course.
Such a weird feeling engine compared to an inline 4 though. It’s like a peppy lawn tractor.
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Such a weird feeling engine compared to an inline 4 though. It’s like a peppy lawn tractor.
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GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Once upon a time I was not a big fan of inline twins, heck, any twin for that matter. For half my riding life I was addicted to inline-4s and their silky smooth output.PowerDubs_imp said:
But 21st century inline twins seem to have its own addictive impulse (lately maybe because of that 270 degree firing arrangement?), a beat that is hard to ignore. In addition, if you also have an inline-4, it feels that much sweeter mounting that lump after completing a job on the twin.
the Ferret
Road warrior
I love getting on my CB after the NC. The power, the smoothness. What a great motor.
I am not a fan of the " throb" of 270 degree P Twins. Neither on my NC nor my brothers 2016 T -120 Bonnie. My 2003 T-100 with 360 motor and counter balancers was sooo much smoother. However I put up with it for the NCs other good attributes.
I am not a fan of the " throb" of 270 degree P Twins. Neither on my NC nor my brothers 2016 T -120 Bonnie. My 2003 T-100 with 360 motor and counter balancers was sooo much smoother. However I put up with it for the NCs other good attributes.
PowerDubs_imp
Road warrior
Good article for those interested-
Parallel Twin Motorcycles with 270-degree Cranks
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Parallel Twin Motorcycles with 270-degree Cranks
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GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
That is good Power-D, A few articles like that help share the mechanics behind the implementations.PowerDubs_imp said:
As we have read, riders ultimately share what they like by feel. Take Ferret's recent opinion for example. Everybody's body 'n' mind absorb, tolerate and resonate differently. It is great to have variety.
