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  On 18/10/2023 at 14:17, Slowlycatchymonkey said:

What prompted the change Saul? 

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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.  

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  On 18/10/2023 at 15:50, 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.  

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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 🤣

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:00, 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 🤣

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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.  🤣

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:08, 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.  🤣

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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!

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:29, 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!

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I still think fondly of my Himalayan and can see me having another to play with in the distant future.  

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:35, Saul said:

I still think fondly of my Himalayan and can see me having another to play with in the distant future.  

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I should probably get shot of mine before the new ones released. Who's gonna want 24.5 bhp when the new one far more usefully puts out just short of 40?!

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:29, Slowlycatchymonkey said:

But the answers often more power 😆

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That used to be the same for me but not anymore.  I'm looking at suspension first and if it isn't that great then how you can make it better.  You can have all the power you want but if the suspension isn't working properly then that power could get you in trouble.

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:43, boboneleg said:

That used to be the same for me but not anymore.  I'm looking at suspension first and if it isn't that great then how you can make it better.  You can have all the power you want but if the suspension isn't working properly then that power could get you in trouble.

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It often seems to 😂

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:41, Slowlycatchymonkey said:

Thought they might be. 

Topbox, engine guards and a rip off version of bark busters perchance? 😆

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Still got the Givi top box.  Not gonna bother with the hand guards,.  Gonna need a rack and pannier frames if the CB500's one won't fit, there is a chance they will.  Fender Extender for the front, screen protector, some stick on tank pads, bobbins and paddock stand.  Prolly some engine guards and maybe a screen.  Only ordered a couple of bits so far, gotta wait for this months pay before anything else.  🤣

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:46, Saul said:

Still got the Givi top box.  Not gonna bother with the hand guards,.  Gonna need a rack and pannier frames if the CB500's one won't fit, there is a chance they will.  Fender Extender for the front, screen protector, some stick on tank pads, bobbins and paddock stand.  Prolly some engine guards and maybe a screen.  Only ordered a couple of bits so far, gotta wait for this months pay before anything else.  🤣

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Dont forget click and collect. It's a lot easier explaining away things they haven't seen 😂

Amazon same day delivery nearly killed me, all the stuff turning up on the same day, not a good look, might be better for the wider environment but its not better for the environment I have to live in when it looks like Santa's been early 😆

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  On 18/10/2023 at 16:56, XTreme said:

It's bad enough me looking like something from the 1950's........I don't want the bike to look like that as well!

People might think I'm a Time Traveller!

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Yer but you could go the whole hog and resurrect that charming 80's style bike jacket you loved to death. 

I can see it now 'Time Travel Biker' a straight to Freeview B movie. A cult classic in the making.

Yes I'm aware someone (probably Busabeast) will be changing the L in cult for an N 😆

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