DaveI have almost always had a motorcycle. (The “a” singular is relevant here) .There was a gap of about 12 years when I had two motorcycles but both off road. One was a Honda Deauville and the other a BMW R65LS. I finally got around getting them operational again. The BMW fired up with a … Read more
I am really enjoying the Address, so I was thinking of getting another more powerful scooter. But I think my strive for simplicity debars most, or maybe all, of the offers open. I really don’t want water cooling, with the inevitable addition of a water pump, a thermostat, a radiator, water pipes, coolant, and the … Read more
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Below is the routine maintenance chart. My maintenance is recorded in the Address Log Mech it better have some really good videos on the Suzuki address and other bikes. Here are some below which I have embedded to make them easier to find for the future. Oil Change Tappets Changing the rear brake shoes … Read more
Today we remember the tragic destruction of the twin towers in New York forty four years ago, and celebrate Cornish Independence five years ago.
It was a long struggle for Cornwall…. Read more
I picked it up this morning and rode the long way home along the Cornish north coast. Never having rode a “twist and go” scooter before it was quite an experience, but I soon got used to it. Things to remember:- Don’t blip the throttle when stationary, or rev it as soon as the engine … Read more
I followed the manufacturers instructions for running in the Himalayan and it was very tedious. Below is Suzuki’s recommended procedure for running in. So basically 500 miles at 1/2 or less than another 500 miles at 3/4 throttle or less. On 113cc engine with 9bhp!! I have to take it easy with the tyres for … Read more
History SO – I came to Cornwall with two motorbikes which had stood unused and decaying away in the garage in Scotland for over 10 years. The Honda Deauville would not start (with an external car battery of course) so it was pushed into the van. The BMW R65LS started straight away and I rode … Read more
Model Himalayan Year 2020 (2020 plate) Mileage 575 miles Engine 410cc Price SOLD Location Wadebridge, Cornwall I bought the Himalayan new, in March 2020 for I wanted a reliable all rounder that I would ultimately become my only bike. I had the first service done at North Cornwall Motorcycles after the initial 300 mile run … Read more
We are still in the middle of the Coronavirus lockdown and my thoughts are turning to my future motorcycling. The Himmie is a good bike, and it is new. My other bike, my BMW R65LS is also a good bike, but is not new. It is now thirty six years old. I have had it … Read more
