XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 And just like number 65, nobody guessed what it was in the poll. Hopefully that's going to be the only similarity to number 65......which was the worst trainwreck I've experienced in 51 years on bikes! So here it is........ Honda CB500X 2019, 15k kms / 9k miles, one owner, full main dealer service history, one year's official Honda warranty. I got a good feeling about this one......it even smells like a new bike! And in terms of size it's like a minimoto compared to the GS! I've always liked this model so I'm surprised nobody picked it! Anyway, I'll have a run on it later this evening......currently 38c so it's not an option at the moment. So do your worst......though I can't imagine I'll sustain the same amount of flak as when I bought the GS! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tango Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Well, I'm not really surprised. That was my guess in the previous poll. For me, I'd change the tyres, I really don't like those Dunlops. You'll be amazed how it sips fuel! You'll forget when was the last time you filled it up if you're not using it every day! And if this turns out as unreliable as the last one I'll personally come over there, slap you round the back of the head and take your driving licence away! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 I have actually ridden one of them, a hire bike on holiday, nice engine. My mate who bought one on the strength of the hire bike as soon as we got home loved the excellent fuel consumption but sometimes struggled to keep up on trips away when we were all loaded up as it lacked oomph at higher speeds. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Some of the Facebook mob have increased the front sprocket by 1 tooth, as first gear is stupidly low! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 I’ll give it a month before you start complaining 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tym Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Im complainning and it just got here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, Tango said: Well, I'm not really surprised. That was my guess in the previous poll. For me, I'd change the tyres, I really don't like those Dunlops. You'll be amazed how it sips fuel! You'll forget when was the last time you filled it up if you're not using it every day! And if this turns out as unreliable as the last one I'll personally come over there, slap you round the back of the head and take your driving licence away! You knew how much I liked them Bob.......I nearly bought one when I got the Strom but all the second hand ones were 17" front wheels at the time. Haven't ridden it yet as it's still baking......but just sitting on it in the garage and everything just feels right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, XTreme said: And just like number 65, nobody guessed what it was in the poll. Hopefully that's going to be the only similarity to number 65......which was the worst trainwreck I've experienced in 51 years on bikes! So here it is........ Honda CB500X 2019, 15k kms / 9k miles, one owner, full main dealer service history, one year's official Honda warranty. I got a good feeling about this one......it even smells like a new bike! And in terms of size it's like a minimoto compared to the GS! I've always liked this model so I'm surprised nobody picked it! Anyway, I'll have a run on it later this evening......currently 38c so it's not an option at the moment. So do your worst......though I can't imagine I'll sustain the same amount of flak as when I bought the GS! Oh god you ain't started sniffing bike seats again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Congratulations but, ....................... I'll give you 3 months before you're bored to tears 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Hope this one serves you better @XTreme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 minute ago, boboneleg said: Congratulations but, ....................... I'll give you 3 months before you're bored to tears After the drama with it's predecessor I could do with some boredom Bob! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Just now, Clive said: Hope this one serves you better @XTreme I can't imagine it could be any worse Clive. This is my 14th Honda, but they were mainly in the 70's and 80's. Only had one outside that period which was the Transalp in 2004. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, yen_powell said: I have actually ridden one of them, a hire bike on holiday, nice engine. My mate who bought one on the strength of the hire bike as soon as we got home loved the excellent fuel consumption but sometimes struggled to keep up on trips away when we were all loaded up as it lacked oomph at higher speeds. That won't affect ginger no mates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, XTreme said: You will have to ride it to get it dirty so you can spend the next few days cleaning it, doesn't look like it needs a wash like the predecessors did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Nice one , so you got the wife a bike , what you getting , a CRF still ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Well I've been out on it.......I'll put up a short report about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, XTreme said: Well I've been out on it.......I'll put up a short report about it. Any cooler out there? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Shite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, Clive said: Any cooler out there? Down to about 32 now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Buckster said: Shite. I was waiting for it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Name a country worse than China for making stuff. Starts with a "T" and ends with "aiwan". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 3 hours ago, XTreme said: And just like number 65, nobody guessed what it was in the poll. Hopefully that's going to be the only similarity to number 65......which was the worst trainwreck I've experienced in 51 years on bikes! So here it is........ Honda CB500X 2019, 15k kms / 9k miles, one owner, full main dealer service history, one year's official Honda warranty. I got a good feeling about this one......it even smells like a new bike! And in terms of size it's like a minimoto compared to the GS! I've always liked this model so I'm surprised nobody picked it! Anyway, I'll have a run on it later this evening......currently 38c so it's not an option at the moment. So do your worst......though I can't imagine I'll sustain the same amount of flak as when I bought the GS! my mate and his wife have one and they rate it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 What's that black spot underneath it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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