no laughing please...

[haynes66]

i've been struggling to ride recently as my hip started playing up, followed by a major knee problem. my well used versys is now sitting idle, as is my fazer and both will soon be sold as i cant even change gear. looking around for something to keep riding, i came across the weirdest thing i've ever seen - a honda DN-01 with automatic gearbox. anyway, after trying the thing out, i'm picking it up on saturday from colwyn bay and riding home to carmarthen, probably in the rain as usual. i'll post some pics up when i get a chance.

[Nurse Julie]

I have just looked up that Honda....nowt wrong with that. If it keeps you riding then its worth having. I can suggest some excellent Orthopaedic Consultants, should you need one 

[Green1]

I'm going to be very diplomatic as everyone thinks I'm having a pop at them when I say I don't like the Automatic 750.
Anything that keeps you on 2 wheels is worth owning unless its a Harley

[hairygit]

The most important part when I read the specs, SOHC V twin, so why would anyone laugh?

[hairygit]

I'm going to be very diplomatic as everyone thinks I'm having a pop at them when I say I don't like the Automatic 750.
Anything that keeps you on 2 wheels is worth owning unless its a Harley

Or shitalian!

[Green1]

It may be shitalian but when you breakdown it still pulls a bigger crowed then the Harley

[hairygit]

Not down 'ere in Devon. Harley's that die have farmers crowding round them thinking "Must be at least one salvageable part I could use for Moi tractor" whereas a shitalian bike is usually rusted away to dust by the time they drag it to the scrap metal yard through the Devon mist!

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[JamesH]

The most complete all-round bike I've ever ridden is the Honda VFR1200 DCT crosstourer. Dual clutch automatic. Amazing bike and way better than the BMW GS in my opinion.

If you ever want a bike to go touring on (quickly) it's the one...

[Trigger]

Can't understand why some modern bikes have a rev counter, when they have a rev limiter 
My post man has just spent 17k on a new Fireblade, it has gone back to a cable operated clutch but, has so many sensors that the bike won't let you wheelie it. It is not a bike anymore just a computer on two wheel. 

[Johnwebley]

tell me about hip problems

 I am on the waiting list for a new left hip,It makes it very difficult to get my leg over the back light!!

 need to park on a good flat surface,stand on the footrest,that gives me the room,and paracetamal plus Ibuprofin give
me the mobility !!!

 keep riding as long as you can !!!!

[steff750]

  all this complaining about about aching joints reminds me of the mike hailwood race day at castle combe this year
there was a guy wearing a t-shirt in the style of sons of anarchy.
but instead it was sons of arthritis 
BTW i think i saw your honda 500 four there john webley. could it have been you

[MarkCR750]

Can't understand why some modern bikes have a rev counter, when they have a rev limiter 
My post man has just spent 17k on a new Fireblade, it has gone back to a cable operated clutch but, has so many sensors that the bike won't let you wheelie it. It is not a bike anymore just a computer on two wheel.

Bet you get your post early now Trig!

[MarkCR750]

Not down 'ere in Devon. Harley's that die have farmers crowding round them thinking "Must be at least one salvageable part I could use for Moi tractor" whereas a shitalian bike is usually rusted away to dust by the time they drag it to the scrap metal yard through the Devon mist!

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Oh you're from Devon, it all makes sense now 😏

[royhall]

An automatic sounds like a top idea.....I have severe arthritis in my left hand, and at the moment I cant use any of my classics as the clutches are too heavy...... Just come back from the Classic TT/Manx GP on my hydraulic clutch CB1300 and am now an expert on using the clutch with my thumb above the handlebars. I can only do this on the 1300 as the clutch is so light. The down side is its hard to use the indicators, so I just dont bother (at least I dont leave them on anymore).......Any ideas on making the clutch lighter on classics?

[Johnwebley]

all this complaining about about aching joints reminds me of the mike hailwood race day at castle combe this year
there was a guy wearing a t-shirt in the style of sons of anarchy.
but instead it was sons of arthritis 
BTW i think i saw your honda 500 four there john webley. could it have been you

 I wish it was me there ,
I have never been to a meeting at Castle Combe,but would have loved that one