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Honda CBR 400cc 97/98 (R)
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hello

i had a dream:

i have had several cars since passing my test 4 years ago and wanted to know that feeling of ultimate freedom that only a motorbike can give you.

so i sat at my desk at work and made a plan - that plan was to get a honda cbr 4oo and to pass my class a test all in the space of about 6 months.

with a wonderfully supportive family behind me, i managed to make this a reality and am now the proud owner of said bike.

it is a vision in silver and turquoise livery and every possible chance i get to go out and just drive i do. even sitting at my desk at work is now different because i know that not only have i got something to show for it , but that if i put my mind to something, i can make it happen.

i always knew that i would love 2 wheels over 4 but the dream was only half as wonderful as the reality.

the road ahead is thankfully long and i thank god for the wonderful chances and opportunities that i have and for the people who make them come to life.

danny baxter, age 21,
17 alexandra street
folkestone
kent
ct196ef
01303 223062.
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grumpygills on 07/03/2010
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Honda VFR 800cc Apr '03 (03)
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Bought my VFR 800 2003 with 8000 miles on clock and full service history from a dealer in west sussex. It was an absolute steel at £1500, However it did have a minor mark on the front panel and a small crack so after repairing this it came to about £1800. Loved this bike and was a very good ride. Sold this for £3500!
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UKBike Admin in Hassocks, West Sussex on 25/02/2010
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Honda Deauville 700cc Apr '07 (07)
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The Deauville ticks all the boxes that I wanted: comfortable, fairing to keep the wind off, storage space etc. BUT, the maintenance fees are so expensive. Tippets of Surbiton would like the bike in every 4,000 miles with a typical fee of £350. Traveling c.12,000 a year, would result in fees of c. £1,500 when some tyres are thrown in too.

3-years on, I think its time to drop back down to a scooter which was fun, not quite so fast though!


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Honda CB 100cc 82 (X)
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Why would anyone buy a 99cc motorbike when you can put on L plates and ride a 125? Well, the answer is the insurance costs are lower and a good CB100N is in many ways as good as a Chinese 125 or one of the lower powered commuter style 125s from Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha. What's more, buy a CB100N and it will be running 20 years from now with most spares you really need readily available at any Honda dealer who has been in business a long time.

What is it? Honda had been making its CB100 since the 70s, mostly selling them in the USA as runabout toys. They had produced smart little sporty 90cc motorbike style bikes through the 60s, akin to what some may know as the Honda SS50 moped, but the CB had a near vertical barrel and looked much more like a real bike.

Then in 1979 Honda brought in its CB100N, styled like the rest of the roadster range with a longish petrol tank, blended in side panels and separate speedo and tachometer mounted above the headlight. It came with 5 gears, a helmet lock and 6 volt electrics. Close your eyes, take something illegal, darken the lights and there could be in front of you a baby CB900 Bol d'Or . . . . Well, perhaps not. But in 1980 it was as fast as the unstylish Honda CG125, owing to its smart overhead cam rev-me-to-10,000 rpm engine and light frame. And it cost a lot less to buy.

Does it go? Starting is easy. It has no electric starter, but it can actually be started by hand, it's that easy. The carburettor is simple like everything else - no handlebar mounted choke, just a lever on one side.

It's a very small engine, but it does go if you rev it. Don't expect a slogging British single. There's no real power under 5000 rpm and you have to go beyond 8000 to have any fun. You'll get just over 60mph on the flat with one rider upright. I had a Suzuki A100 and it was slower. But a Yamaha RX100 would reach 70mph, so was much more lively for the same cc. The reward that will slowly make you grin is at the petrol pumps. If you rely on your bike to take you to garages to make friends, don't buy a CB100. Fuel seems not to be needed. You should get 80mpg at near top speed on motorways and over 100mpg if you are riding to save the planet. Brilliant economy.

Brakes are simple. A drum at the back and a naff cable-operated single disc at the front. Other reviewers talk of that brake constantly seizing. To avoid that, simply clean it out and protect the right parts with an anti-seize compound.

The rider can feel hunched up, simply because the CB100N is small. But passenger comfort is OK, chiefly because the seat is ridiculously long for the bike and nearly reaches the rear light. It looks wrong, but the passenger will like it.

Maintenance is largely simple. The air filter only needs cleaning and re-oiling so should last ages. There are two oil filters, one a centrifugal one inside the right hand casing. Ask the last owner when it was cleaned out last. It works though. The cam-chain is not self adjusting, but takes a minute to adjust. It uses points ignition, so these do need attention, but access is excellent.

All in all a tough, small, well made bike that may have a way of creeping into your affection and remaining with you years - even though you originally bought it to be your winter hack or first geared bike for your son/daughter/girlfriend. Quietly recommended.
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Honda VFR 800cc Apr '99 (T)
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Having owned a VFR750 FK (88 model) 15 years ago and since then had a succession of BMWs, Honda’s the last bike being the highly underrated Yamaha Thundercat. The need to change came about when a knee injury was causing a lot pain after an hours ride on the regular two and half hour trip to Bournemouth to see my mother.
The Thundercat regrettably had to go. I saw a private ad for a Honda VFR800Fi-X for £1500 with only 34K miles. A snap decision was made and memories of the sheer fun on the old VFR were coming back. The later model must be better – right?
The seller was a decent chap who sadly had lost his license due a medical condition causing gradual loss of sight. The test ride was not quite as pleasurable had I hoped. Compared to the Thundercat it was very lumpy and snatchy in the most of the gears below 3K rpm which made town riding a bit of a pain and reminded me of my friends Yamaha TDM900. Not at all like my old model VFR. Once out of town it was better and more importantly the peg position was lower so hopefully more comfortable on longer runs. The bike had a stainless Motad down pipes and a new rear shock it was too good of a bargain to let go.
A week later I was the new owner and two hundred mile ride out was its first test with some friends. The bike performed OK, but was awful riding around the sea side town of Cromer on a very busy congested Sunday afternoon.
The clutch was heavy and the lurching, and snatching in most gears below 3K rpm was beginning to irritate me.
It also runs hot which is alarming at first. The fan cuts in quite late – which is normal evidently. The VFR forum confirmed all of above were all like that
A trip to Bournemouth showed its strengths on motorways and A roads – its mid-range power was a joy and it did have better suspension than the Thundercat and slowly I’ve begun to gel with the bike.
Linked brakes work efficiently – don’t know why some people dislike them so much and go to the trouble of converting them to a standard setup. I had to use them in anger the other day and the reduced dive of the forks made me appreciate them more.
I fitted heated grips which made cold weather journeys more tolerable.
I’ve adjusted the PAIR vacuums to improve low speed and hesitant running but made no real difference. Then an article in Motorcycle sport & Leisure about one of their testers who bought the identical model to mine fitted a different silencer and said it made the bike a little smoother. I had Viper silencer which was for the Thundercat but when fitted with its supplied link pipe it made the silencer stick out of the side too much. So it only got used once and stored away to sell.
Fortunately it was compatible with the VFR and just had to buy a new link pipe.
Just fitted it and it’s a neat fit. The road legal Viper is a lot smaller and looks less cumbersome than original. The biggest surprise is that it appears to have eliminated the hesitancy at low speed. It’s still lumpy of course but it does not feel it’s about to stall.
It now pulls without hesitating from just over 2K RPM in top gear which was not possible before without lurching and snatching. It’s a dramatic improvement.
It’s only 5 degrees C outside so it too early to say it’s a complete fix until a warmer weather appears. If it remains successful I hope to have a more enjoyable time with the VFR and look forward to some continental trips.





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Honda VTR 1000cc Sept '02 (52)
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i started riding october 2009 and since then bought 3 bikes first kawasaki er5 then suzuki gsx 600 f then suzuki bandit 1200. there was always something missing ,to say im fussy is a under statment then my chance came to own honda vtr 1000 firestorm and all i can say is wow it ticks all the boxes its comfy it handles exellent its really quick will be keeping this bike for a long time.
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Honda H 100cc 85/86 (C)
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The H100 is a great little bike with enough go to keep you interested while you're on 'L' plates.

It is also relativly easy to maintain - spares are readily available and cheap.

Definatly worth a few quid if you find a good example.
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eternally_troub on 09/01/2010
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Honda PC Pacific Coast 800cc 91/92 (J)
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Bought on a whim as a commuter bike for my year round 46 mile round trip. Good weather protection, stable and very agile considering weight. Engine unobtrusive, quite torquey and OK forcommuting , touring. Not desperately rapid but "brisk"enough. Maintenance and upkeep is low thanks to the complete faired engine so cleans easily with a sponge and hose. Fuel consumption same as my Bandit. All round a surprisingly good commuter tourer, od ball looks and rarity makes it a good talking point.
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Honda NS 125cc 85/86 (C)
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Hi ive got a honda ns125f. Im a mature rider and ive had this bike since 93. (not riden from 99-2009) This is a larger bike so it suits the taller rider. Its not fully faired but this one proves that a bike can still look brilliant without one. I love this bike because its so rare. Its in Rothmans colours too, the best colour scheme, with a single seat cowell on the back and chrome Allspeed exhaust. i doubt theres anyone out there with one in better condition than mine but if so id like to see it!!
Forget trying to get 90 + out of these sort of bikes. Yes they can get there with some tweeking but its a 125 single so unless your trying to wreck the engine just enjoy the accelleration and cornering abilities. Its not as if youll be doing much motorway riding on it! Also a 2 stroke engine that isnt warmed up properly is soon to become a shagged engine!
Other than this 125 I would only really consider an NSR125.
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Honda X4 1300cc 97/98 (R)
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One word will describe it all.
In all aspects, it's Nice...very nice bike.
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sthyl69ers on 24/11/2009
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