Bought another bike

[Jaws]

I admit it .. the MP3 was a mistake..
Not fast enough
Not big enough tank
And after years of riding 'normal' bikes I cannot get comfy with the riding position

I still need something smaller and lighter, so went to Wheels in Peterborough today to check out a few options
Come away with a year old CB500 X with full luggage

So if you know anyone who fancies a Piaggio MP3 500 Sport LC with 350 miles on it, for £1600 off ( looking for£7300 ) send them my way

 

[GAVLAD]

Looks nice.

 

[Jaws]

I needed something that would easily do 150 between fills, could cruise at 80 with out effort, was less than 200kg wet and I could flat foot

It is DEF not sporty with only 47Bh on tap but it is fairly long legged and should romp the 3 - 400 miles a day planned ( or at a push 750 miles as I did last year due to a logistics cock up ! )

 

[hilldweller]

You got there in the end !

I'm just coming up to 20,000 miles on mine, every one a pleasure.

 

[movan]

i've passed your message around John re bike for sale. Don't know if it will help ..

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[bigtwin]

You could Rally Raid that up nicely!

Ian

 

[Boringfrog]

When I first read your opening post I thought it said you'd bought a Honda CX 500...

 

[GPW]

smaller and lighter

CB500 X with full luggage

Lovely bike, anything is lighter but is it smaller? LOL. Are you going to the ABR meet at Ragley Hall?

Are you sure you want to leave the comfort of a nice camper for a bike and a tent?

 

[Jaws]

Lovely bike, anything is lighter but is it smaller? LOL. Are you going to the ABR meet at Ragley Hall?

Are you sure you want to leave the comfort of a nice camper for a bike and a tent?

Cheers GPW..
I would not call it lovely but it IS a means to an end Yup, seat height f only 31" and I can flat foot it, so a good inch lower !

Sadly gonna have to miss ABR this year... I do not get the X until Tuesday.... and I am NOT going on an MP3 that for sure

Re tent / camper..
Some times its kinda the other way round as I do miss proper camping.. And I hate with a passion doing European bike meets in the motorhome, as it just feels so wrong

 

[tonyidle]

should romp the 3 - 400 miles a day planned

I guess it will. I did Ramsgate to Montelimar in a day on a 350 Norton (25-ish bhp?) Two up in 1966. I was younger then .

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[GPW]

I would not call it lovely but it IS a means to an end

I've sat on the CB500 with the panniers etc at the NEC bike shows and thought they were a far better package than the contrived 'adv' bikes like the giant and expensive BMW and the Africa twin etc. Far simpler to have a solid 500 twin and give it a decent luggage package.

I've been touring on my SYM 300, even off-road at some campsites up rocky slopes and never felt the need for a 'proper' adv bike . Like cars I think the key is where you ride it rather than how much Touratech you managed to get fleeced for LOL.

I think the CB500 is a bit of a touring gem as you'll find out as you use it!

 

[Jaws]

I've sat on the CB500 with the panniers etc at the NEC bike shows and thought they were a far better package than the contrived 'adv' bikes like the giant and expensive BMW and the Africa twin etc. Far simpler to have a solid 500 twin and give it a decent luggage package.

I've been touring on my SYM 300, even off-road at some campsites up rocky slopes and never felt the need for a 'proper' adv bike . Like cars I think the key is where you ride it rather than how much Touratech you managed to get fleeced for LOL.

I think the CB500 is a bit of a touring gem as you'll find out as you use it!

It was Brian ( hilldweller ) who showed me the on one of the trips to Garda a few years ago
I love the bmw 12's.... but I am a danger to myself as soon as I stop and try to move it around.. I can do it, but it just does not feell safe any more

My Sym Crox 125 does an indicated 65 two up, carries all our shopping and I love it.. Third Sym I have had and each has been a joy to own.
The Crox is a faux of road thing and comes with nobbly tyres !