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That's a minter Tink, is it a CRF250? It's a beauty, have you owned it long? I'd love one of those..... :P

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macvisual wrote: Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:40 pm That's a minter Tink, is it a CRF250? It's a beauty, have you owned it long? I'd love one of those..... :P

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Cheers macvisual 👍.... It's a CRF 250L I've just bought the bike it's 10 months old, I've not ridden it yet, but planning on getting out on it over Xmas.....
Can't wait!!!! 😁🤗🤗
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Here's a couple of pics sent by a mate who is on holiday in the far east which shows just how versatile and capable these little bikes are 8-)
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For the attention of Godspeed;

I've now paid for the 2005 Honda 125 Innova scooter which I was offered last month by a biker friend, so hoping it should arrive with me within the next five days or so, a friend is arranging collection and delivery to me etc...

I'll update with a few photos once it appears at mine. Ye Ha

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Brilliant Peter!
Can’t wait to see some of your adventures on it!
I’ve been preparing my Innova for my big trip in only 4 months time, I stripped both wheels off and replaced the tape, tubes and tyres, and also the rear brake shoes.
Maybe just needs an oil change and a new spark plug and I’m ready to roll 👍
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boboneleg wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:01 pm
Mad Hatter wrote: Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:33 pm

And the third one, talking of the dragon anyone know how the hell you get tickets :lol:


https://www.conwymotorcycleclub.org.uk/dragon-rally

See you there :)
Got my ticket thing through today so I'll see you there Bob, possibly in the tiny bike if the fueling is sorted.
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wOw - that's a mighty long trip your going on Godspeed, respect to you..!! Will your Honda Innova stick that pace over the long distance/journey etc?

A few Innova questions for you Godspeed as you've a lot more experience/knowledge than myself;

Which engine oil is best used for the Innova?
Which spark plug would you suggest?
Any benefits of using the slightly more expensive Super unleaded petrol compared to standard when fuelling up?


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Reckon any bike would get to Romania and back, the only limitation would be time.
I’ve got a couple of weeks to get there, then helping out at an orphanage for a week, then a week over the alps to meet some mates for another week, staying near Chamonix and then a week home.
Very much intending to smell the flowers as I go along rather than race into the sunset ;)

As regards to Innova, yep I always use super unleaded as it makes very little difference on a 3.5 litre tank. Under the seat is a small well, not large enough for a helmet but perfect for a 2 litre fuel bottle, which increases the range somewhat.
In terms of range it looks about 100 miles to the 3.5 litre tank.
Thing to sort will be seat (very uncomfy for long rides). But other than that...
Technical stuff: get on the C90 forum as loads of stuff about the Innovas on there
https://www.c90club.co.uk/index.php
Hope that helps
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I’d recommend these tyres for the Innova too.
Michelin City Pro. £27 per tyre. Lovely and sticky even today on the wet roads. I imagine it will compromise longevity but for 27 squid you can’t complain
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