Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Went to Dameralls Motorcycles on Tuesday and bought this. I am picking it up next week after they have done a couple of things I asked for. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Saul said: Went to Dameralls Motorcycles on Tuesday and bought this. I am picking it up next week after they have done a couple of things I asked for. Nice choice of colour. Trading the Enfield? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Nice choice of colour. Trading the Enfield? Cheers, yep I traded the Himalayan in. I will miss it when it goes but wanted something that would do more than bimble about. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, Saul said: Went to Dameralls Motorcycles on Tuesday and bought this. I am picking it up next week after they have done a couple of things I asked for. Wow that'll be a different experience! Congratulations. Hope you enjoy it. So long as you don't fall asleep on it, it is a Honda after all 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Saul said: Cheers, yep I traded the Himalayan in. I will miss it when it goes but wanted something that would do more than bimble about. nice one saul, nice bike . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Looks great btw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Smart move! What year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 23 minutes ago, XTreme said: Smart move! What year? This year , he bought it this year 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just now, Six30 said: This year , he bought it this year It can't be new as it's single disc and no USD forks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: It can't be new as it's single disc and no USD forks. who said it new …. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, XTreme said: Smart move! What year? November 21 so 71 plate. Still in guarantee until Nov 24 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, XTreme said: It can't be new as it's single disc and no USD forks. Erm....is someone else posting on your account pete? You've just said something about mechanics of a bike.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 That’s going to be a world of difference, beware of midgets in remote areas. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, Saul said: November 21 so 71 plate. Still in guarantee until Nov 24 What mileage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 17 minutes ago, XTreme said: What mileage? 1100, one lady owner who traded it in for a brand new Hornet. Which looked very nice as it was in the showroom waiting to be collected. Originally a Damerells supplied bike. Don't know much more than that . Oh and I just remembered it was showing an average MPG of 93.3 which is probably an indicator of her riding style. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 31 minutes ago, Saul said: 1100, one lady owner who traded it in for a brand new Hornet. Which looked very nice as it was in the showroom waiting to be collected. Originally a Damerells supplied bike. Don't know much more than that . Oh and I just remembered it was showing an average MPG of 93.3 which is probably an indicator of her riding style. You can get incredible mileage out of these 500's......so 93 isn't anything unusual. I'd estimate I get around 80 or thereabouts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: You can get incredible mileage out of these 500's......so 93 isn't anything unusual. I'd estimate I get around 80 or thereabouts. My mate has gotten a new one. He’s a very inexperienced and timid rider so is relearning motorcycle riding. His shows 2.9lt/100km. Granted it’ll go up when ridden properly but it’s impressive! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: You can get incredible mileage out of these 500's......so 93 isn't anything unusual. I'd estimate I get around 80 or thereabouts. Yeah I have been doing a bit of research and that was a factor for me. I am planning on doing a lot of riding out this summer, so wanted something I could bimble as well as A road on. Much as I liked the Himalayan it felt slow and vulnerable on fast roads. I seriously thought about keeping it and buying the Honda as well but want to stay with one bike, I don't need a dusty collection in the shed of bikes I would use for the same purpose. If I get a second bike it would probably be a trials bike of some sort. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just now, Saul said: Yeah I have been doing a bit of research and that was a factor for me. I am planning on doing a lot of riding out this summer, so wanted something I could bimble as well as A road on. Much as I liked the Himalayan it felt slow and vulnerable on fast roads. I seriously thought about keeping it and buying the Honda as well but want to stay with one bike, I don't need a dusty collection in the shed of bikes I would use for the same purpose. If I get a second bike it would probably be a trials bike of some sort. You won't go far wrong Saul.....some people take the piss out of them because they're A2's but they're very capable. And you'll now have 100% peace of mind! Trust me......you won't miss the Himalayan! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, Pedro said: My mate has gotten a new one. He’s a very inexperienced and timid rider so is relearning motorcycle riding. His shows 2.9lt/100km. Granted it’ll go up when ridden properly but it’s impressive! Funnily enough what tipped the balance towards a CB500F for me was my mate who just bought a new one to ride everyday as his other bike is an Indian Scout which, while lovely, isn't really a practical everyday bike. So he sort of came to it from the other direction. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: You won't go far wrong Saul.....some people take the piss out of them because they're A2's but they're very capable. And you'll now have 100% peace of mind! Trust me......you won't miss the Himalayan! I dunno mate I do like the Himalayan, like a comfy pair of walking boots. I don't mind it's not popular I genuinely liked its laid back nature. Same with the Honda, I don't mind that is an A2 bike it does lots of things very well that suit me. I do like its frugal running costs mpg as well as servicing. Even though I have had my licence for donky's years I sold my last big bike in 2007, if I want to go there again, and I am not sure I do, it makes sense to build up to it sensibly. No point in buying a monster and wrapping it and myself around a tree, or fear dropping it at every junction. Mind you I had quite a few internal debates about a Honda Blackbird for sale near me. Now I need to control my urge to farkle the CB, although I am going to get a main stand, rack and screen of some sort. It is coming with heated grips that were part of the deal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Saul said: I dunno mate I do like the Himalayan, like a comfy pair of walking boots. I don't mind it's not popular I genuinely liked its laid back nature. Same with the Honda, I don't mind that is an A2 bike it does lots of things very well that suit me. I do like its frugal running costs mpg as well as servicing. Even though I have had my licence for donky's years I sold my last big bike in 2007, if I want to go there again, and I am not sure I do, it makes sense to build up to it sensibly. No point in buying a monster and wrapping it and myself around a tree, or fear dropping it at every junction. Mind you I had quite a few internal debates about a Honda Blackbird for sale near me. Now I need to control my urge to farkle the CB, although I am going to get a main stand, rack and screen of some sort. It is coming with heated grips that were part of the deal. Why not an X, though? A lot more in common with the Himalayan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just now, Pedro said: Why not an X, though? A lot mire in common with the Himalayan True and I did think about it, but they are like hens teeth here at the moment, also fetch quite a premium second hand. For me and what would make me want to ride an X is its screen and riding position, that is part of what drew me to a Himalayan, which I think is way too heavy for me to enjoy offroad, I know a lot of people don't think that way. I can buy a screen and bar risers which would give me both those things on an F. I have no intentions of going off road with it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 29 minutes ago, Saul said: they are like hens teeth here at the moment, also fetch quite a premium second hand. Same here.......it's the 2019 onwards with the 19" front wheel that's most in demand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Very nice Saul , you meet the nicest people on a Honda…… what you say @Tym ? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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