Dnk Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Think i might be having my midlife crisis. Found myself looking at Hondas NC750S with a DCT box so no clutch to worry about http://www.suttonmotorcycles.com/pages/used/used-bikes/2015-65-HONDA-NC750S-750cc/5b6d4d1a92631d23.htm?YEAR=2015®LETTER=65&MAKE=HONDA&MODEL=NC750S&ENGINECC=750#eq1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Two wheels good. Simple as. I've a couple of twist n' go options (Honda CN250 'Helix' scoots)myself to put a bit of work into, just for the sheer hell of it. I'll probably(hopefully) sell the best, most complete, two and keep the third as some sorta stripped down, knobbly tyred shopping cart for pissing around town on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 I've not ridden a bike since my crash 30 + yrs ago, i found a group on face book, https://www.facebook.com/TeamTBEX/ that help disabled bikers get riding again so i'm going to pay them a visit next week at Silverstone hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Good on ya Dnk! Did you sustain an injury that would rule out a conventional bike altogether or are you just of a mind to make it a real cruiser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 You can modify any m,bike even if you are paralyzed or have only one arm and one leg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 Good on ya Dnk! Did you sustain an injury that would rule out a conventional bike altogether or are you just of a mind to make it a real cruiser? I was left with full brachial plexus injury to my left arm, hence me looking at the Honda with its DCT box, i'm not interested in having a dual clutch brake lever set up even though they let you convert just about any bike you fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 You can modify any m,bike even if you are paralyzed or have only one arm and one leg . Thanks yes i know, i have mates racing, one has no use in right arm and no right leg below the knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Think i might be having my midlife crisis. Found myself looking at Hondas NC750S with a DCT box so no clutch to worry about http://www.suttonmotorcycles.com/pages/used/used-bikes/2015-65-HONDA-NC750S-750cc/5b6d4d1a92631d23.htm?YEAR=2015®LETTER=65&MAKE=HONDA&MODEL=NC750S&ENGINECC=750#eq1 Were all mad on here mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) Anybody heard of this http://www.shiftfx.com/electronic-shift-transmission Edited September 26, 2018 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I popped up to CMC near Coleshill the other day to look at the Honda NC750 they have forsale, bike looked great very low mileage, hadn't even worn the moulding pips off the tyres. Got the guy there to ease it out of its spot, told him about my arm and my plans etc, sadly when i sat on it it felt very uncomfortable, i was surprised that i was on tip toes trying to have both feet on the ground, felt horrible and really put me off it, he said they can change the rear shock linkage and drop it 40mm but im not convinced this will fix it, felt heavy as well Edited September 26, 2018 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I'm now thinking that something like a modified 2 stroke might be the way to go, the Honda NC750 is 230kg which is to heavy for me, something like a 350LC at 150kg would be a much better proposition and with a lower seat height I used to have a Stan Stephens tuned one back when i was a youngster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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