flyinggibbon
Registered user
So, as a result of work I'll be spending a lot more time in the promised land and want a big tanked bike I can explore Southern Spain and get into Morocco with as it's only an hour and a half from my base to Tangier.
I love shaft drive, currently have an old Honda NTV 650 as my in country ride, but it doesn't cut it when you stick SWMBO and associated panniers on it for a weekend away. Tire choice might edge down to 50/50 but will start with an 80/20 and see how that handles the trails in the Rif before trading the tarmac handling of an 80/20. I've a friendly dealer in the UK who can source me either a Hexhead or LC on used approved, so, my decision on which type will be dependent on which is best in the heat of summer. Does anyone have a preference and why?
Personally, I'm thinking a late model hex-head is the way forward, but that's cos I like the slightly rougher engine and honestly with my skills would struggle to note the difference the extra torque and hp give, cos my green light drag racing days or behind me...
Thanks in advance...
I love shaft drive, currently have an old Honda NTV 650 as my in country ride, but it doesn't cut it when you stick SWMBO and associated panniers on it for a weekend away. Tire choice might edge down to 50/50 but will start with an 80/20 and see how that handles the trails in the Rif before trading the tarmac handling of an 80/20. I've a friendly dealer in the UK who can source me either a Hexhead or LC on used approved, so, my decision on which type will be dependent on which is best in the heat of summer. Does anyone have a preference and why?
Personally, I'm thinking a late model hex-head is the way forward, but that's cos I like the slightly rougher engine and honestly with my skills would struggle to note the difference the extra torque and hp give, cos my green light drag racing days or behind me...
Thanks in advance...