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Offline GTB981

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My Other Honda (NS400R)
« on: January 06, 2016, 08:32:16 AM »
Bought last January, was restored in about 2010 and is an absolutely fantastic machine. Far better build quality than RD / RG500. A long term keeper......unless someone makes a silly offer.

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2016, 09:06:20 AM »
ELL NSR.......is that a Spanish number plate? LOL.

Nice bike........with lovely flowing lines around the tank.
Now: 2008 CB1300S, CB750K4, 1970 Bonneville. Various other 1960's 650 Triumph T120's/ TR6's/ TR6C's (all in bits...many, many bits unfortunately). Previous: 2007 CB600FA, 1976 CB500 Four. BMW F800ST. GS750E. ZZR1100. CB1300 (2). ZXR1200S. VFR800. CB750 Nighthawk. CX500. XS500 Yam. Suzuki GT500. BSA A10. Various Lambrettas. Zundapp Bella (honest).

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2016, 09:12:03 AM »
That's lovely Geoff...

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2016, 02:08:13 PM »
Yes indeed a cool selection of bikes you have
pete

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2016, 04:27:12 PM »
Wow!

But I am too tall for such a gem.
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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2016, 11:25:43 AM »
Hi GT,

Have you ever had an RD500? I am thinking of restoring one of the big 1980's 2-strokes next winter but still unsure which to go for at the moment. I must admit I think I might miss the power of the 500.
Yamaha RD500LC
Triumph Speed Triple RS.

Previous bikes include
1976 Honda CB400F Now sold :-(
CB350K3 x2
CB250G5
CX500C
VF500F2
VF1000FE

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2016, 07:23:05 AM »
No never had an RD500. The NS is fantastic build quality. Been told by former owner who has had NS, RD, RG that the NS is best with regard to quality. Great fun to ride.

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2016, 09:18:22 PM »
I am consumed with envy! :(
Suzuki GT250A (Nostalgia)
1977 K7 CR750 (lookalike, what of I’m not sure)
Ducati 900SS (Soul & Speed)
Ducati M900 Monster (Handling & character)
Thruxton 1200 (suits me)
James Captain 197 (pure adrenaline, i.e. no brakes!)
"Eff yir gitten awvestear yir gooin te farst"
Sir J.Stewart.

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Re: My Other Honda (NS400R)
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016, 10:45:00 PM »
Like that. Mate had one for sale when I was younger and really wanted it. Didn't want to part with my 350LC at the time, though.

Shame, as I blew it up a few days later.  ::)
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know.

 

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