Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:32 pm
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Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:01 pm
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:49 pm
Found out today that my (new to me) 2005 model Innova scooter has only 1,258 miles ridden.
Couldn't believe it, virtually no miles at all, it's only had it's first service carried out by the Honda Motorcycle shop in Perth, Scotland when new, stamped via it's original service book.
mac
Couldn't believe it, virtually no miles at all, it's only had it's first service carried out by the Honda Motorcycle shop in Perth, Scotland when new, stamped via it's original service book.
mac
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:33 pm
That’s pretty amazing!
I’ve seen some good low mileage bikes in my time but would definitely prefer one which has been ridden and serviced.
Standing that long it’ll need new tubes and tyres, any damp and the inside of the rims may need cleaning. Probably new battery, and likely a proper ultrasonic carb clean as it could be sticky in there (and how many times have we encountered the stuck float and petrol flooding all over the place). Also I’d be looking at maybe new cables if they’ve got dry or sticky.
Sounds like you still got a bargain but definitely worth looking at the wheels just to check
I’ve seen some good low mileage bikes in my time but would definitely prefer one which has been ridden and serviced.
Standing that long it’ll need new tubes and tyres, any damp and the inside of the rims may need cleaning. Probably new battery, and likely a proper ultrasonic carb clean as it could be sticky in there (and how many times have we encountered the stuck float and petrol flooding all over the place). Also I’d be looking at maybe new cables if they’ve got dry or sticky.
Sounds like you still got a bargain but definitely worth looking at the wheels just to check
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:59 pm
But the robbing bar stewards want £20 a year now.OB1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:32 pm
Up to 150cc, it is £19.00 P/A
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/motorbike-in ... orbike-tax
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:27 pm
Ok, I finally got a chance to do a photoshoot in the rear garden with the (2005) Innova;
Innova by APM Photography, on Flickr
Honda Innova by APM Photography, on Flickr
Innova 125 by APM Photography, on Flickr
Little and Large
Little and Large by APM Photography, on Flickr
macvisual
Innova by APM Photography, on FlickrHonda Innova by APM Photography, on FlickrInnova 125 by APM Photography, on FlickrLittle and Large
Little and Large by APM Photography, on Flickrmacvisual
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:01 pm
It looks brand newmacvisual wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:27 pm Ok, I finally got a chance to do a photoshoot in the rear garden with the (2005) Innova;
Little and Large
macvisual
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:27 pm
Nice bit of photoshop copy and paste on the number plate
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:33 pm
Lovely!
Re: Go Big and Ride Small
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:13 pm
That's the Innova's battery connected three days now to my Optimate Battery charger and it seems to be not taking/holding the charge at all.......so will start to look for a replacement in the near future. I've heard Motobatt batteries are meant to be decent and prices seem to be around £38 ish...
Onwards and upwards. I've the front brake caliper to remove/clean as it's badly sticking on, and will try to remove the carburettor to check for dirt/gunge/tarnish as it's not ticking over properly/steadily.
Love tinkering away at it at my own pace....!
mac
Onwards and upwards. I've the front brake caliper to remove/clean as it's badly sticking on, and will try to remove the carburettor to check for dirt/gunge/tarnish as it's not ticking over properly/steadily.
Love tinkering away at it at my own pace....!
mac