Motorcycles Archives - Page 2 of 5

The Honda SH300

September 7, 2024January 9, 2021 by Dave

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 have had for a long time. It doesn’t slow down on hills, but it’s quite heavy.
So I thought that maybe a more powerful scooter might not only bridge the gap, but ultimately replace both of them.
That was the plan. Read more

Fitting a Scooter Rack to our Motorhome

September 7, 2024December 6, 2020 by Dave

We have a scooter. It’s a Suzuki Address 110 and weighs 100Kg so should be OK for fitting on a rack on the van. But first some calculations are needed to ensure the van is operated safely…. Read more

Scooters in General

September 7, 2024December 4, 2020 by Dave

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 associated extra weight, maintenance and potential reliability problems. Read more

Top Speed

September 7, 2024November 20, 2020 by Dave

The top speed of the Address is around 64mph on the clock or around 60mph gps.
I say “around” as it is very dependent on slope and wind speed – but on the flat and with no wind I can manage 60mph.
Calculations show that at the maximum power at 8000 engine rpm corresponds to 60.5mph, so that fits.
At this speed, virtually all of the resistance is wind resistance… Read more

Address 110 – Modifications

September 7, 2024November 5, 2020 by Dave

A list of mods I did to my Tiny White Scooter. Read more

Address – Servicing

September 7, 2024October 11, 2020 by Dave

A record of servicing on the wee Scooter Read more

Address – First Impressions

September 7, 2024August 15, 2020 by Dave

I picked it up this morning and rode the long way home along the Cornish north coast.
It goes very well and seems to quite happily do 40-45 mph on the flat and still air at half throttle – i.e. the running in setting. (Curiously the 113cc Address can be driven faster than the Himalayan during the run-in period)
It’s very relaxing and enjoyable to drive. AND, as I thought, a quick trip to the pub to collect a carry out meal was no issue. I would not have wanted to be manouvering either the BMW or any other bike of 200Kg or over on the pavement. Read more

Address – Running In

September 7, 2024August 11, 2020 by Dave

I think a lot of the manufacturers advice is based on avoiding warranty claims in the first year or so. After that most warranties are invalidated by not being serviced at extortionate cost by a dealer…. Read more

Address – Why?

September 7, 2024August 10, 2020 by Dave

It made me think of over 40 years ago when I used to jump on my Lambretta in normal clothes and footwear and go anywhere (crash helmets were not compulsory then). So I decided to sell the Himalayan and buy a scooter. But which one? Read more

Himalayan – Sold

September 6, 2024July 7, 2020 by Dave

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 in period (carried our very carefully) and stamped in owners manual. Read more