Due to a combination of lockdown travel restrictions, wind, rain, cold, and personal circumstances, today was the first time I have managed a decent ride (around 80 miles). First the good points. It is very nippy and it seems that it will easily cruise at 75mph The brakes are very responsive It handles very well … Read more
Due to weather and personal circumstances I have been unable to get the scooter out till today. Today was not the ideal day for a first ride. It was drizzling and the temperature was round 12 degrees. It was not really too difficult to paddle out of the garage. I moved right forward so I … Read more
History I got the Address and I really like it. It is very light, easily moved about, quick enough for most roads in Cornwall and, after fitting my Givi top box, can carry quite a high volume. But it slows down on hills, especially two up. I also have a 650cc BMW R65LS which I … Read more
I 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
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
