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Post by stevegbr on Oct 27, 2018 6:45:07 GMT
happy birthday ian, hope you have a great day.  |
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Post by carlthebandit on Oct 27, 2018 7:14:39 GMT
Have a good one 👍
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Post by na44superdream on Oct 27, 2018 8:11:51 GMT
Happy Birthday!
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Post by grahamb on Oct 27, 2018 9:46:13 GMT
Happy birthday Ian Hope you have a great day  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2018 15:16:29 GMT
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Oct 27, 2018 16:24:55 GMT
Happy birthday Ian
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Post by mansell on Oct 27, 2018 16:35:17 GMT
Why thank you kindly! The day has been great so far and we’re off to Frankie and bennys later. Been crook for a while (3 months) with gall stone/bladder problems which was grim so it’s been a low/no fat diet for sometime so Im looking forward to a “blow out” tonight. On a separate note what does everyone think of Hondas new Monkey (125) I’m very tempted as a little runaround, the reviews are excellent so I’m gonna set up a test ride and go from there, the CB300 or 500 were the front runners but then the curved ball Monkey came into the frame, different as they are I only really bezz about locally or occasional commute these days so the 500 is probably overkill, therefore its more likely to be between the CB300R and the Monkey. Time and test rides will tell😀   |
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Post by bodie on Oct 27, 2018 18:32:56 GMT
Happy birthday hope u had a good day |
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Post by ian on Oct 27, 2018 18:51:12 GMT
Happy Birthday Ian. Read the MCN 250 test on the new Monkey in last weeks edition - they certainly enjoyed it (except on the motorway section  ) |
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Post by mansell on Oct 27, 2018 20:47:00 GMT
Happy Birthday Ian. Read the MCN 250 test on the new Monkey in last weeks edition - they certainly enjoyed it (except on the motorway section ) Hi Ian The reviews have all been extremely positive except as you say for motorways which in fairness most 125’s don’t like. But it’s a really interesting little bike that by all accounts is bags of fun to ride for the most part, that said I’ve heard good things about the 300 which is probably the most versatile overall and would cope with short motorway jaunts. Both seem interesting little bikes which warrant further research. One or the other will end up in the stable to keep NNR company! |
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Post by ian on Oct 27, 2018 20:57:29 GMT
Have to say, the 300 would be my choice. The Monkey would be great for throwing in the back of a car or van if you had to go away on 4 wheels, but the 300 is more practical. That was in this weeks MCN 250, along with KTM 390 & it's Husqvarna equivalent. Needless to say they preferred the bigger faster bikes, but speed isn't everything & it would still be the Honda for me.
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Post by mansell on Oct 27, 2018 21:07:54 GMT
Have to say, the 300 would be my choice. The Monkey would be great for throwing in the back of a car or van if you had to go away on 4 wheels, but the 300 is more practical. That was in this weeks MCN 250, along with KTM 390 & it's Husqvarna equivalent. Needless to say they preferred the bigger faster bikes, but speed isn't everything & it would still be the Honda for me. Agreed Ian but there is a part of me that wants that little Monkey in the garage! Overall though the 300R will probably edge it, maybe pick up a used Monkey in the future 👍 |
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Post by terryc on Oct 29, 2018 9:06:33 GMT
Late for the party but happy birthday Ian as for the Monkey bike one of those was stolen from my works car park last week in broad daylight just rode in on a scooter and took it
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 18:41:40 GMT
oops another late best wishes from me too Ian , FWIW I think the Monkey would be the most fun but the 300 the most practical - helpful stuff I thought  I had a 125 Gorilla and it was great and even I could wheelie it - those possibly at over 6ft I was a little big for it - was ideal for going to look at/buy cars with too !
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Post by mansell on Oct 30, 2018 19:41:46 GMT
Late for the party but happy birthday Ian as for the Monkey bike one of those was stolen from my works car park last week in broad daylight just rode in on a scooter and took it Hi Terry. Perversely the insurance on the 300/500 is cheaper than the 125 Monkey, probably for that very reason. They are very nickable but as nice as they are I’m going to swerve it and test the 300 and the 500. Both are excellent bikes so it’s a win win! |
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