500 Mile Trip on a 1997 Honda CB750 Nighthawk | Tall Rider Review

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The GorillaBiker

The GorillaBiker

Жыл бұрын

Since I rode the CB750 over to Mt Airy I've had quite a few questions on how comfortable it was, 12 in total, I went back and counted! So I decided to make a video on it, I also covered the gear I wore on the journey as I get asked about what fits me daily, there are a lot of unsupported tall folk out there!
Street and Steel Jacket: www.cyclegear.com/gear/street...
Kriega R30: kriega.us/r30-backpack
Knox Orso Mk.2 Gloves: www.planet-knox.com/product/o...
Linstrands Jeans: lindstrandsmc.com/product/lund/
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Bikes: Honda CBF1000 2011
Honda Super Magna Vf750c 1987
Suzuki GSX-R 750 SRAD 1996
Gear: RST textile jacket, pants & boots
Hood Motorcycle Jeans
LS2 Storm & HJC RPHA 11
Gloves: Lindstrad Orbital WP, Knox Orsa Leather Mk 2
Boots: Oxford Continental WP Boots, RST Tractech Evo 3
Electronics: Cardo Packtalk Bold
Gopro Hero 7 Black
DJI Osmo Action
Insta360 One X2
Nikon D3500
Canon M50
The legend that is Chewie! He made me some musica which I love :)
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Mental State: I don't own near enough bikes.
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Пікірлер: 108
@geraldchurchill8050
@geraldchurchill8050 9 ай бұрын
I love my 96 750 nighthawk. Im 5.7 ft 190 lbs it rides perfect. Just did a bunch of TLC. Spark plugs, oil change, exhaust gaskets, carburetor synchronization, starter, sprockets. Oh boy
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker 9 ай бұрын
Yeah that'd be a much better height and weight combo for it!! Very nice! I haven't needed to touch the carbs yet, sprockets, chain, sparks, oil and air filter all done, very easy to work on it!
@hatter_jbk
@hatter_jbk Жыл бұрын
I didn't threaten your life to get you to start a Patreon to stop supporting you now. 😄
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Hahaha fair enough, well whenever you want to you can :P One day I'll be able to shut it down :P
@dirty_visor
@dirty_visor Жыл бұрын
Last summer I did a 4.500km trip on my CB750 on the Alps, south of France and French mountains. I was really surprised with the bike! I added a Givi windscreen which made a huge difference. Of course you feel the decrease in power at altitude ( check my Col du Galibier climb video), but I wasn’t racing anywhere and it was one of my most enjoyable trips. There are much better bikes to do it on, but this one just never missed a beat! The tool kit ended up being the most useless thing I carried 😂
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Now was yours the nicer spec one tho? Dual disc front brakes and 10bhp more with a few other bits also. That one honestly would be perfect, that'd fix all the minor power and braking complaints I have, plus a windscreen, perfect. I have thought about trying to find a EU spec front end and carbs to get this one up to spec a bit more :P Yours should have a bigger fuel tank too! Ah the most fun bikes I've ever had are the ones that just work :) Plus I have found in recent years a slightly slower bike is a lot more enjoyable a lot of the time :)
@TobyNorthEN
@TobyNorthEN Жыл бұрын
7:00 - LOL, I love the "spoon through liquid" analogy. LOL. Great review!!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha I am not an aerodynamic human :D Thanks :)
@ericbowers71
@ericbowers71 11 ай бұрын
I absolutely adore that bike. I remember when I first saw one in the 90's. I'm 6'4", 270LBS and I've considered getting one if I could find one in good condition.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker 11 ай бұрын
I'm very lucky to have stumbled across this one. I do check Facebook marketplace almost impulsively tho. So that does play a part! I hope you find one!
@michajanicki7169
@michajanicki7169 18 күн бұрын
Thanks Mate! You helped me a lot!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker 18 күн бұрын
Happy to hear it, thank you!! :)
@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog
@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog Жыл бұрын
That's super cool and awesome bike bro. That's looks good on me because I'm short 😅. Nice one vidz bro. Keep it up and more vidz to come. RIDE SAFE ALWAYS brother 🙏
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
It's a pretty nice bike in fairness :) Haha yeah it'd likely fit you a bit better so!! Thanks bud!! You too :)
@ladyjrider666
@ladyjrider666 Жыл бұрын
Great video. From a short persons experience its interesting to see it from the other end of the spectrum. Well done on the 500. I'm hoping to do this distance this year I've toured on a kawasaki zl600 eliminator, and only ever had naked bikes. I've got a vulcan s now, which came with a screen. I'm not a lover but the miles I ride I am trying to like it. I've subscribed. Look forward to your continued journey. Ride safe. Lady J Rider
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, and likewise I always find it interesting to see the challenges for those of a more regular height! I didn't even set out to do any set distance, just realised it when I got home and thought the 1000 would be honestly horrible for me on that bike. I love naked bikes but screens and fairings make a huge difference over distance comfort wise, relieves a huge amount of upper body fatigue, especially the taller you get :) Thanks!! Hopefully you enjoy it, you too!
@hachewie
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
I’d tour on almost anything. I’d need regular stops though.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Yeah regular stops are key, I was stopping every 50km on the Falco once I got tired.
@byDanimal
@byDanimal Жыл бұрын
I think you’re finally going to get that long sought after Honda Fury you’ve always wanted. I can’t wait to see you on it! I would totally tour on the CB. My bike is probably less powerful than it. There’s a joy in just cruising and not really being able to slam it at 100+ MPH.
@byDanimal
@byDanimal Жыл бұрын
I’ll also add I despise riding with a backpack. I can’t wait to get some better luggage.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes, I'm such a lover of the Honda Fury 😂😂 You've nailed it :P Less powerful possibly but more torque maybe, torque I enjoy a lot, good butt feel :P Yes luggage is key for enjoyment. Backpacks are fine but not for extended periods
@bluefoam
@bluefoam Жыл бұрын
@@byDanimal try the kriega bags with the chest closure... They're a game changer. I can carry reasonable amounts of gear on my back... I also have a set of givi throw over luggage that takes 32 litres... Have done smaller overnight trips with them... Will put them to the test in spring
@hachewie
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
I’m 6’3” and a third. Knees and hips hurt even on my bike.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
I genuinely don't fit on your bike sadly, my hip really doesn't like it sadly. Cycle ergo is a great yoke to have a look and see what the hips and knees are at pressure wise.
@BigPezza
@BigPezza Жыл бұрын
yeah 80s & 90s hondas are the best
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Just before they added any mad complicated stuff, even if they break they're mad easy fix :)
@johnbrown-cw2ch
@johnbrown-cw2ch Жыл бұрын
Great video great machine
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@Jerryosu83
@Jerryosu83 Жыл бұрын
Would love to follow along on a trans America bike trip!! Hopefully 2023 has it on the cards!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
I'd love to do one!! We'll see do funds and time off allow it this year, but latest 2024 :)
@stephencartwright5046
@stephencartwright5046 Жыл бұрын
A very good summation of the the trip. How could anyone doubt the bike. I certainly don't see that solid quality on the Hondas here. I think you should get some alternative pegs to experiment with you can easy move them from bike to bike. In fact my preference for long trips is not to have a fairing. I prefer wind to buffeting and turbulence that always comes with a "touring" screen or fairing. What next... Easier to suggest what it won't be. I look forward to the unveiling! Good fun as always.👍
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo :) I'm honestly not sure, this is kind of the exact type of bike I have in mind when I call back to super reliable, affordable bikes of days past. This style, no valve adjust needed, simple, fun, reliable. I wish they were more available. That's fair, I am too long and like something to keep the air off my chest if I can, as I am also fairly wide :D Haha it's nothing crazy exciting sadly :P
@tomstc
@tomstc Жыл бұрын
Hey man! Just been catching up on all your vids! Obviously your TOMSTC tshirt is a prime bit of biking kit!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Oh I'm sorry for the mental anguish that will have given you :D Of course!! :D
@markfortin8286
@markfortin8286 Жыл бұрын
Was great to see the nice roads on the earlier videos! I’d absolutely tour on a CB750. I’m only 6 feet tall, though, so it would fit me better than you. My first bike was a Yamaha 650 cruiser that just didn’t work for me ergonomically. After about 75 miles in the saddle, I would feel like Mike Tyson punched me in the kidneys a few times. Clutch lever on that bike was screwy, too, which was apparently a common problem. Nice bike, otherwise.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
They were some lovely roads, I'll definitely be heading back there. Yeah honestly the bike was a champion, and plenty of fun on the nice roads, if only my genetics hadn't screwed me over :D Yamahas I've ridden often has some weirdness, I remember my FZ6 before I made a few changes was the same, I did an 800km day on it once and basically fell off of it when I got home. Same as tho, brilliant bike overall!
@4boyzzzz
@4boyzzzz Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 I'm looking to get new gear thanks for providing the links
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
No hassle bai. We shall get that spin in!!
@BAYBAY_316
@BAYBAY_316 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 92 and it has some issues but nothing major. This video makes me so excited .
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Ah any old bike always will, nothing wrong with that :) Haha welcome to the nighthawk club :)
@BAYBAY_316
@BAYBAY_316 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker Thank you, as a side note. I called a shop about cleaning the carbs and giving it a look over and he turned his nose up to a 92. He didn't seem to like old bikes but I've got news for em. With the electric revolution, all internal combustion engine bikes may be " old" one day.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
@@BAYBAY_316 ah that's not on. I'd imagine they're actually turning up their nose due to maybe not being able to do carbs :P They're not even that hard to do!
@BAYBAY_316
@BAYBAY_316 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker No. He literally said people bring in 90 model bikes in to have the carbs cleaned and they'll have pieces missing off the carb so he won't hunt down parts. That's my job and I won't be a priority. He literally said to me over the phone. He never asked what condition it currently was in. It runs pretty good I just would prefer to have everything cleaned and as well maintained as possible before I use it as a "daily driver" but he never asked anything about his current condition like I said.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Just a really strange reaction to a customer calling either way, I hope you get it sorted and enjoy it for a long time! :)
@menom7
@menom7 Жыл бұрын
I ride a 2001 Honda CB750 Nighthawk that I've owned for over a decade now and YES,it IS a "cold-blooded" machine (meaning that it takes it's time warming up and needs to be ridden with the choke on longer than other bikes) along with it having a slight "hiccup" in the throttle when your leaving idle in first-gear! There's a 1 to 1 1/2 second pause from the carbs. when taking off but this is NOT a carburetor problem necessarily! In OEM stock form,this was a design/engineering problem that was overlooked on this model bike. However............as he states.........it IS INDEED a wonderful and downright RELIABLE motorcycle that You'll ever find!!! In my decades long ownership of mine........ALL I've ever done on it,has been "routine" maintenance and that's it!!! No overhauls,no major parts replacements,etc. So knowing what I know now...........I would highly recommend this bike to ANYONE that's looking for a daily-commuter or weekend-cruiser bike!!! : >)
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
I have been wondering if I added like carb pre heaters to the bowls like on some other carbed bikes would it help it start when it's pretty cold out. Might be worth a test! :) I can't imagine I'll ever sell it tbh, it was so reasonable to buy cost wise and with how little maintenance they need, it'll be around a loooooooooooong time :)
@menom7
@menom7 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker Yes indeed,they are certainly durable machines made to go the distance! But yeah,I think that'd be a great upcoming video if you decided to try that test! : >)
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
We shall see can I figure out an easy way to do it!!
@menom7
@menom7 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker Look forward to it!!! : >)
@RoadsOfOz
@RoadsOfOz Жыл бұрын
I love my Kriega backpack. Had it for a few years now. It has only been fairly recently that doing large miles on the motorway on my Moto Guzzi Griso, that the wind buffering bothered me. Was a potential hint as to your next bike placed on this video? Before my Ducati Darmah broke down, I used it for some longer weekend trips.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
They're a brilliant piece of kit, I think I've had this one since 2018. It depends on the air temp for me too, cold air hits a lot harder, which sounds mad but it's true. Haha maybe, I have it bought now so you'll find out soon :P Yeah I'd happily tour on anything tbh, just have to take more breaks!
@HippoDrones
@HippoDrones Жыл бұрын
Great vid and thoughts mate 🙂 The CB750 is a cracking bike, I'd fit it well so would happily tour on it... toured on my sub 50bhp V7 and was super fine in the saddle on 300mile+ days. You have some good kit there Michael, great to see the "free" boots have lasted the test of time, and the gloves are basically as new even after a spill!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo :) It really is, very lucky it fell in to my lap, some work to be done but sure when has that ever bothered us eh :D I'm jealous that you fit most bikes so much betterer :'( I did warn them when they sent them to me I'd use the hell out of them and provide updates :P Not sure anyone ever thinks I'm serious. In fairness they've withstood the test of time. Oh man knox anything I'll buy happily going forward.
@HippoDrones
@HippoDrones Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker You fit Adventure bikes, dirt bikes and cruisers better than me. I guess I get sportsbikes and road bikes😀 Oh, and mini-bikes! 😀 I really like my Knox body armour summer shirt.... had a set of original Handroids, but the wire snapped and stitching split, but that was many many years ago.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
And we all know sports bikes are the best bikes :'( I do have a minor advantage on the big tall bois. I was really thinking of getting that tbh! The handroids I never chanced purely because they looked like they had a lot that could fail, that's why I went for the simpler design. But they're also on what mk4 now of the handroids? Now I feel I should test them cus I've been negative :P
@HippoDrones
@HippoDrones Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker I wish my belly and back and knees agreed with that statement! 😀 You should def try grab a pair for review if they'll throw you some! 🙂
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's fair, they're my favourite but they hate me :D Oh I doubt they would, I'd be too awkward to even ask, I'll just try save for some :D
@MRTPR
@MRTPR Жыл бұрын
What a great bike, wow you are a very tall young fella. The Ventura rack is a great idea. My guess is you will get a GSXS 1000 GT. Take care mate . 👍
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha just a wee bit tall. Hopefully it works out. Haha I'd love one but that is waaaaaaay out of my price range sadly.
@iananderson1422
@iananderson1422 Жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. I just read your reply to my reply. If your leaning towards what I think you are I guarantee you wont regret it. Keep in touch. FYI I have a tall saddle for that bike it's yours if you want/need it. As a short ass 5'9" its a little too tall for me and I have a custom seat on mine.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Yeah I mean I was between that and the CBF back when I was looking and always wanted to try it. So we'll see! Oh yeah if you have any bits and bobs like that I'd happily by them :)
@MonkeyButtRides
@MonkeyButtRides Жыл бұрын
Africa Twin? That would be a good replacement for the CBF. Heck no I wouldn't regret that Germany trip on the Falco either, that looked like a solid experience minus the cold rain....If you ride across merica from Cali and don't stop here I will be hurt, deeply hurt. Solid advice on the naked bike and touring, good video. Would I tour on that bike, yes with some mods, I think your idea of highway pegs is grand. Would need some wind protection to.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha you'd just have to look on the discord and all would be revealed :P Exactly, one of the best things I've ever done tbh. Dude if you didn't join me for a leg of the trip I in turn would be deeply hurt :P Thanks amigo. Yes if I was to do a longer trip, luggage, pegs and wind protection and I'd be a happy camper
@callandy100
@callandy100 Жыл бұрын
Great vid again! I'm 6ft 3ins so have found your vids very, very useful. I have a 5xl jacket, but I fill out the middle bit!! But then I am over twice your age (my excuse and I'm sticking with it, haha). Got all my gear at a Sportbikeshop outlet so I spent a good few hours trying everything on and playing on the bike frame to check for comfort in riding position (try not to make engine noises while doing this as you get some strange looks!!!!). UA phone cover is ace (stem mount on my gsx600f works well). OC - yep would defo do long ride on the nighthawk - more upright than my bike. I've done a 250 mile day on my gsx600f with absolutely no problems. Will you surprise us with the new bike? I think Africa Twin, but I know you can be "interestingly unpredictable" haha. ATB, Andy.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Thank you good sir :) Well, it was a large part of why I started doing them, I could never find any decent taller person stuff, so glad they're useful :) Haha nothing wrong with that man, once you're happy and healthy :) Ah that's the job, I wish they were here also, really an absolutely brilliant resource. Literally never had anything to complain about on it, they just work and work perfectly. 250 on a bike that style is good going! Haha it's definitely not an excitingly different bike this time but yeah I'll try surprise everyone as much as I can :P Thanks Andy!
@stevenwarner7348
@stevenwarner7348 4 ай бұрын
I love my 95 nighthawk. But then there is the Bandit. What the heck am I going to do with the Bandit? Hot Hot Hot. Bits and pieces messed with. My first buyer had credit card issue so I gave him time. He wants the registration and NH tag. OK fair enough. And so. If I work on the Bandit (1200 1998 20K super clean) yea, I work on the Bandit. Well.... By golly I might just keep the Bandit. Then my nighthawk may be "on the block." What a conundrum. Anyway. Thanks for sharing all of this. Just great! You have my attention.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker 4 ай бұрын
You could just keep both!! 2 bikes is an almost perfect number of bikes :)
@SloRideCA
@SloRideCA Жыл бұрын
I'd tour on it. Of course, I'm almost a foot shorter and I love my carbies :) I have 2 carbies running and 1 EFI I have to figure out how to get running without spending a grip at a repair shop.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Ah yes a foot shorter definitely would help :) The bigger fuel tank from the UK version and a few other bits and it'd be a world beater tbh. I love carbs also, but when you have a good modern EFI system that's working they're a dream!
@hachewie
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
I get a lot of wind too.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Stop eating so many beans
@BigBert
@BigBert Жыл бұрын
Mate, at 6'7 i think i will pass on touring on your bike 😎
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yeah it's not ideal for the taller human creatures
@vintagebikes4215
@vintagebikes4215 Жыл бұрын
Superb channel...bs free
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846
@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846 Жыл бұрын
Currently shopping and reading reviews about boots. Don't even get me started at people who write "arrived on time, haven't wore them yet, five stars " reviews... Are the Indie Ridge good for every day wear? Hiking, walking around the city all day and do they fit true to size?
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Hahaha most pointless review ever. I mean I love my Alpinestars web goretex boots, walked all over the place with them! The indie ridge boots I've worn for riding, then work, in to town with friends and all day have been on my feet multiple times. They're not as comfortable as hiking boots, but the trade off is worth it imo. They're true to size for me, but I'm not sure about more regular sizes, Ive heard mixed results there. I'd happily buy a pair, I'll put it that way.
@georgemcelroyII
@georgemcelroyII Жыл бұрын
I've got a tough one for you! This or the Magna you previously owned for daily commuter & weekend getaways?
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
That's not tough and I still own the magna 😂 I'll.never sell it. The magna.
@georgemcelroyII
@georgemcelroyII Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker That's great! I remember a video you had some time ago about selling the Magna & was very surprised. Anyway good to hear you still have it! I found about a year ago or more a 1987 Magna (I had mentioned in one of your videos for your Magna) but it went off the grid before I had the chance to buy it. Last week it re-appeared but I found also a 1982 CB 750 Nighthawk. Hence the dilemma..
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
@@georgemcelroyII you may have mixed it up with another bike, I've never made a video on selling the magna :) I'll be buried with that bike 😂 Ah that's a pity but glad you found another! :) Honestly I think the Magna is just a lot more fun, the cb is a great bike but the engine has a lot less character than the Magna. But it is slightly comfier off the bat.
@l8ton803
@l8ton803 Жыл бұрын
Are you getting a Goldwing? I think you should get a zx12r, I have purchased one of those and kept my z1000sx as well like we talked about before. Two bikes that short a$$es like ourselves fit on comfortably 😂👍🏼. Riding naked bikes when you're bigger than your average bear makes you notice how much you are like a sail 🤣
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha no. Only way I'd get one really is a Valkyrie. Don't have interest in a Goldwing, unless it was to strip it off :P I was actually looking for one, but sadly not that, I also VERY nearly bought a Z1000SX but the add on charges they were putting on it soured me off that dealer and I walked away. 1600+ on a used bike that was a bit on the expensive side already. Haha but yes both that we fit on :P I'm trying to keep some cash aside for a ZX12r if one comes up. Haha it really does :D
@l8ton803
@l8ton803 Жыл бұрын
@The GorillaBiker good man I was thinking I hope its not a Goldwing don't get me wrong there meant to be a great bike but definitely not for me I'd get a trike before I got 1 of those. Shame the z1000sx are a great bike even if they are a tad boring at times that's why I had to get a zx12r & was shocked that they are very comfortable for the taller rider & the performance is awesomely quick especially for Dorset roads. I'm looking to go across to your home town this year any places you'd recommend as I've never been to Ireland & it'll be my 1st year going out on little tours!?
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha I don't think I'd ever get one tbh. At one point I nearly did to strip it off and see what it could do that way, but then I realised that's too much effort :D Yeah they are, loved the one I got to test ride, but just couldn't come to terms. I like have a CBF style daily and a more exciting bike myself, so I'll keep my ear to the ground for a ZX12R as I would absolutely love one :) Anywhere man, ideally get to Kerry and West Cork, the wild atlantic way you really can't go wrong!!
@bluefoam
@bluefoam Жыл бұрын
I'll be touring to his year on my Moto Guzzi V7, so similar enough to your yoke with regard to nekidness, air-cooled and not sports bike power... I plan to avoid motorways, mostly as I don't like wind noise and I've changed helmets without much success in dealing with it... That's the only issue for me... Otherwise, stuff will be limited to what fits in my throw-over bags and I'll be away...
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Class bike. A bit more powerful all round than this, definitely more torque which honestly is all this cb needs to be pretty close to perfect :) I hate motorways. They're just boring. In all the tours I've done tho they've been a fact of life sometimes sadly, I do wear custom fit earplugs tho so don't notice wind. Yeah those bags are a better shout than a backpack.
@bluefoam
@bluefoam Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker any suggestions for somewhere to get custom earplugs in Dublin or down the east coast?
@hachewie
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
Oooh. New bike. 30 years old pup. Hmmmm. Guesses. Hmmmm your clue makes me think you are getting another CB1000.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Haha no, I try not to get the same bike twice :P You'll see soon :P
@hachewie
@hachewie Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker V-Rod.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
@@hachewie haha it's not a cruiser.....yet
@EyeoftheCrow666
@EyeoftheCrow666 Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a first bike and not having much experience with manuals I'm looking for an automatic at 450 maybe 500. Looked into Hondamatics but seems like they've gotten quite pricey, heard this bike is an automatic? Not sure, but would you recommend this bike as a starter given it's a 750?
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
It's not an automatic! You won't get much that's old and auto and pretty much everything that is auto is Hondas DCT system. The Honda NC750 is DCT and is probably the least aggressive I can think of off the top of my head!
@EyeoftheCrow666
@EyeoftheCrow666 Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker thanks bud, most my experience is with old cars but most things with bikes seem alien to me lol. Learning as much as I can, hoping I can find a Hondamatic because I love the look and they seem quite popular with bikers who just want a cruiser. Looking into these things as best I can though and I appreciate the reply!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Other than the hondamatic you'd be stuck for the older ones and I know they're rare as hens teeth :) But if you find one they'd be very cool! I'm not sure is the rebel 300/500 available in DCT but the 1100 certainly is, other than being a bit more powerful it might be worth a look :)
@JohannesKaihua
@JohannesKaihua Жыл бұрын
The natural choice is a Goldwing 😁
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
God no 😂 I need more agility in my life
@TheCallMeCrazy
@TheCallMeCrazy Жыл бұрын
@@TheGorillaBiker You should go try one, they're a lot more nimble than you'd expect! They're heavy but the tires are huge and the center of gravity is extremely low, so you can toss them around corners.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
I'm sure they are and I've no doubt the engine is a beauty. But I'll still stick with the lighter bikes with more ground clearance :) I'm a sportsbike man at heart!
@JohannesKaihua
@JohannesKaihua Жыл бұрын
I have ridden a few Goldwings and they are very nimble but I understand they are very specialized bikes 😁 Work great if you ride 250km at a time but there are many more versatile options especially if you are more inclined to a sporty style of riding
@deanwelsh5702
@deanwelsh5702 Жыл бұрын
I love carbs 🥖🥯🍞🍟🍕🧇🥞 but my bike is fuel injected.
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Hahaha those type of carbs I also love, I do love the fuelling kind too but they are more work.
@Malato12
@Malato12 Жыл бұрын
So you did not walk 500 miles?!
@TheGorillaBiker
@TheGorillaBiker Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh no, and I wouldn't walk it again. Definitely don't need to tell anyone I've walked 500 miles to end up at their door. Nanana.
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