New on the Isle of Skye

[uncaptain]

Hello All,
In the process of buying a '93 NTV which was imported from Germany in 2008. Haven't even seen it yet, but hope to ride home to Skye next week, if it's as good as it looks in pics and description.
I was actually looking for an affordable british classic, but the NTV was so much more affordable I came to see it as a modern classic, and having done some research I'm glad I did.
The only Honda I've owned previously was powering a cement mixer, I often blessed that little engine! I clearly recall admiring an NTV back in the nineties though. perhaps everything does come to those who wait...
I'll update when I get it home,
Cheers for now

[Jake]

Hi Uncaptain....
Welcome to the forum....Look forward to hearing
more about your bike when you get it; hope it’s a
decent one.

There’s lots of info on these bikes in the forum library
including a manual and handbook and recommended
dealers for spare parts etc. If the bike has been well
maintained you shouldn’t have any major problems.
Routine maintainence is easy, plugs are easy to change
with the correct plug spanner, although I’d recommend
buying the Deauville plug spannner because its easier
to use (try contacting Wemoto for tools and spares).
Although its a twin cyclinder bike it takes four plugs i.e.
two per cylinder and as I’m sure you know, there’s no
messing about with chain and sprokets because it’s
shaft drive.

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[uncaptain]

Thanks for that Jake, the bike and I are both safe home after a trouble free and delightful 245 miles.
Cant fault it really. Obviously well maintained and cared for by the original German owner, who sold it seven months ago to the guy I got it from.
Needs a back tyre, tune and balance carbs, check/adjust valves, spark plugs. Oil and filters including trans already done. Feels like it would go forever and looks great, puts a smile on my face...
I'll get some pics up soon