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Post by cmtrain on Sept 6, 2011 11:59:31 GMT -5
Hi all. A little bit of advice would be appreciated. I'm trying to choose between a Revere and a CB 500 (I have not ridden either). The Revere would be my first choice by a mile except for the issues noted on the forum regarding the riding position. I'm about 6 foot tall and have long legs. My quandary is whether the Revere is nicer than the CB to the extent that it's worth making the (anticipated) mods to the seat and footpeg height to make it comfortable for me to ride for any distance. The answer is obviously to ride both bikes but that's not an easy thing to arrange. Has anyone ridden both bikes and can give me any first hand comparison advice on the two bikes to help me decide. Thanks in advance Chris
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Post by bart on Sept 6, 2011 13:19:00 GMT -5
best advice i can give (which is probably worthless !! ) is get a revere, a lot nicer bike than a boring CB 500, shaft drive, v twin versus chain and paralell twin !! no contest, now look at the for sale board and contact me, you know it makes sense
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Post by twowheelsgood on Sept 7, 2011 15:04:14 GMT -5
Like you I'm 6foot tall with long legs. The first few rides on my NTV made my hips hurt, after that I got used to the riding position; I've done rides of 300 and 200+ miles in one hit (apart from fuel stops) with no problem. Screen is v useful accessory, and the lower footrests from Deauville bolt straight on. Benefits of shaft drive trump the riding position issue IMHO. Hope this helps.
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Post by cmtrain on Sept 7, 2011 15:40:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the comments. I remember once riding 1k miles in under 24 hours on my CBX 550 but my knees are not what they were 20 years ago. I'm hoping to buy a bike to keep for a while so it makes sense to choose one I'll get attached to. The comments so far are leaning me towards the Revere due to the much greater appeal over the CB. It's good to know the Deauville pegs will solve any potential riding position woes.. Chris
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Post by Jake on Sept 8, 2011 1:41:26 GMT -5
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Post by kirriepete on Sept 8, 2011 4:57:39 GMT -5
Hi Chris,
I'm 6ft with a 33" inside leg, the first time out on the NTV it felt a bit weird having the pegs up where they are on what is supposedly a commuter/tourer/DR bike, but after a few miles it felt completely natural. My weight is carried nicely between hands, feet and ar$e, and bendswinging doesn't require any great effort because of it.
Now when I jump on number 1 son's Bandit 600 it feels odd and I don't get the same sensation of being part of the bike - "Man and machine in perfect harmony" an' all that.
I've chopped and changed bikes for nearly 35 years, singles, twins, triples & fours in all layouts, but I think the NTV is the first one I can't see myself getting rid of - says it all really!
Edit to add: I've got dodgy knees after a flying W incident 30 years ago (MZ250 vs Escort Mexico) - still comfy on the NTV.
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Post by cmtrain on Sept 8, 2011 15:16:22 GMT -5
Thanks for all the comments, very helpful. I'm definitely edging away from a CB in favour of a Revere. I had a Transalp for a while but found the height and top heaviness of the thing a bit vague and not at all confidence inspiring. I guess the Revere being much closer to the ground is what gives it the "at one with the machine" feel. It's also good to hear how many owners say they'll never get rid of them. I guess the CB is a great bike but has a more functional character to it and also the aforementioned chain and sprockets.. There is an NTV for sale here which looks ok but a bit pricey? It's been for sale for a while now so they may take an offer www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201129403632583/sort/priceasc/usedbikes/model/ntv/make/honda/radius/1500/page/1/quicksearch/true/postcode/yo231bg?logcode=p
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Post by Jake on Sept 9, 2011 2:29:09 GMT -5
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Post by cmtrain on Sept 9, 2011 15:44:51 GMT -5
Hi Jake. Thanks for casting an eye over that one. Must admit I'd not spotted the clues pointing to it being an import. Not that being an import would bother me but it is a bit expensive going by the Parkers valuation. I know these bikes have a reputation for clocking up big mileages but I don't want one with high miles. I put 30k on my old CBX and although the engine was still smooth as silk the rest of the bike was showing the negative signs of all weather use. I know it's difficult to specify but would you have a cut off point mileage-wise for one of these bikes?
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Post by Jake on Sept 10, 2011 14:21:07 GMT -5
Hi Jake. I know it's difficult to specify but would you have a cut off point mileage-wise for one of these bikes? I think you're right to look for a low mileage one if you can find it....say below 30,000 miles. But most of these bikes will have pretty high mileage on by now.....So I'd assess each bike on its merits e.g. how many previous owners, service record and what condition it's in..... As an example, look out for the dreaded, second gear problem, which can sometimes fail. And also check out the electrics (regulator/rectifier, starter relay) and rotted exhausts. But if you owned a Transalp you'll know what to look for.....You could even look around for a decent Deauville 650 if you like that type of thing.....
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Post by outlaw on Sept 11, 2011 5:32:19 GMT -5
Cmtrain you have mail,
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Post by Jake on Sept 11, 2011 10:08:32 GMT -5
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Post by cmtrain on Sept 23, 2011 16:17:49 GMT -5
Thanks Jake. Good advice. Must admit I'd not picked up on the second gear issue but a mate has a Transalp and he sometimes finds an extra neutral going up from second. Not good on a bike with 10k on the clock. I guess it's often an intermittent fault so may not be apparent even with a test ride. Going by the Transalp maybe it can affect bikes with a low mileage too. I'm not keen on the Deauville because of the added bulk from the fairng and panniers. One of the appeals of the Revere is it's physical neatness and nakedness..
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Post by Jake on Sept 23, 2011 23:04:58 GMT -5
Usually, the problem with second gear only arises when the bike has been abused by previous owners. It’s not a fault in bikes which have been well looked after, with regular oil changes and sensible riding etc.
I've not heard of it effecting bikes with low mileage before....
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