Cupid Stunt Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Had to go out and get some more meds for my back so took the long way round to test the scoot is all working as it should Parked up next to some locals but they wandered off as even they didn't want to be seen next to it Continued on via the tight single track roads that weave through the woods, you know the sort where it's so little used that a grass verge has grown down the middle, scoot handled it well On past Pontardawe to Brynamman and up the Blacks where I saw this lot obviously on their way to the supermarket with their shopping boxes Here's the obligatory top of the mountain shots Just getting used to it really, I haven't ridden a twist and go since 1980 and that was inside the indoor shopping centre in Romford, up and down the stairs, pissed as a fart with a girl on the back, I'll try to avoid such shenanigans on this one Back down via Ystradgynlais, visited a friend then off to get the meds Very comfy ride, in fact my back is far better when on the scoot riding than when off it, she hits the speed limits very quickly, plenty for overtakes, very sure footed and natural in the bends, very pleased so far 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 @Cupid Stunt....you now wear the cloak of invisibility......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I crossed paths with someone riding a bike similar to that one before, I find most people on scooters don't wave back to me Nice road to get to know a bike, I like the views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Excellent Terry.....good to see you back in the game! And you should enter this one in BOTM! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 11:39, Pedro said: I crossed paths with someone riding a bike similar to that one before, I find most people on scooters don't wave back to me Nice road to get to know a bike, I like the views Expand Very very few bikers nod/wave to scooter riders here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 11:30, Cupid Stunt said: Back down via Ystradgynlais, visited a friend then off to get the meds Expand Would that be Jase ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 12:51, boboneleg said: Would that be Jase ? Expand The one who used to have the DRZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 12:52, XTreme said: The one who used to have the DRZ? Expand Amongst the other 100 bikes he's had , good lad is Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 12:52, boboneleg said: Amongst the other 100 bikes he's had , good lad is Jason Expand Haven't heard from him for years.......give him a link to here @Cupid Stunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Stunt Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 12:51, boboneleg said: Would that be Jase ? Expand No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Stunt Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 11:39, Pedro said: I crossed paths with someone riding a bike similar to that one before, I find most people on scooters don't wave back to me Nice road to get to know a bike, I like the views Expand Most scooter riders simply use them to commute to and from work etc, they don't see themselves as part of a larger biker community I had loads of bikers giving me the nod as I rode past 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Stunt Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 11:39, Pedro said: I crossed paths with someone riding a bike similar to that one before, I find most people on scooters don't wave back to me Nice road to get to know a bike, I like the views Expand The "Blacks" is a stunning road, it used to be used by the original Top Gear crew Here's me leading a bunch of trail riders out, this is the road section to get to the first trail 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Stunt Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 12:55, XTreme said: Haven't heard from him for years.......give him a link to here @Cupid Stunt Expand You're thinking of a different Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 13:41, Cupid Stunt said: You're thinking of a different Jason Expand Right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 This is cool seeing Cupid's back on two wheels with quality shots already, whoo hoo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 14:42, Tym said: This is cool seeing Cupid's back on two wheels with quality shots already, whoo hoo! Expand Won't be long before he's doing insane shit on it.....he's too old to change now! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Excellent. I have to admit, when I was at the dealership last week having my bike serviced ready for Ireland, I was quite taken by this 750cc scooter.. well, I say scooter. It's actually a standard motorcycle wearing different clothes. DCT obviously. It won the 2019 Gibralter rally!! Beating KTM, BMW, Huskie and the rest... https://tinyurl.com/ty6d9djp 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 15:07, Motobiker said: Excellent. I have to admit, when I was at the dealership last week having my bike serviced ready for Ireland, I was quite taken by this 750cc scooter.. well, I say scooter. It's actually a standard motorcycle wearing different clothes. DCT obviously. It won the 2019 Gibralter rally!! Beating KTM, BMW, Huskie and the rest... https://tinyurl.com/ty6d9djp Expand Does that have the NC750 engine Tony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/x-adv/overview.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 15:31, Clive said: https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/range/adventure/x-adv/overview.html Expand Doesn't say if it's using the Honda Jazz engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 16:18, XTreme said: Doesn't say if it's using the Honda Jazz engine. Expand From what I can gather it says it's basically half of the Honda Fit engine......whatever a Honda Fit is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 16:33, Clive said: From what I can gather it says it's basically half of the Honda Fit engine......whatever a Honda Fit is. Expand Same vehicle......different branding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motobiker Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Its the same engine as is in the NC750. But retuned to be rather more 'exuberant' - the standard engine is very good, but a little dull. it is after all a commuter/easy going tourer or a step-up from a learner for the easily intimidated. They changed it quite a bit for this bike and have further enhanced it for this year. chain drive, standard gear box. huge cavern under the seat. Its totally unique, no other maker produces anything like it aside from Chinese small capacity copies. The dealer has a tester but I thought it safer not to ask for a go. Im rather afraid I might like it, but its far too soon to be changing bikes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 11:39, Pedro said: I crossed paths with someone riding a bike similar to that one before, I find most people on scooters don't wave back to me Expand It's funny here, the scooter people never expect to be waved at......then I come along with a big old HI THERE and it seems to make them smile. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 13:35, Cupid Stunt said: The "Blacks" is a stunning road, it used to be used by the original Top Gear crew Expand Stunning road is right, looks so fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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