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[taninthai]

Why all the hassle of changing wheels if you want to use this bike for road riding can you not just change to road tyres on the original wheels
Gotta say the White in motard trim looks great

[JoePai]

Because the smaller wheels make for easier maneuvering through traffic

[madjbs]

taninthai, on Today, 13:16 , said:

Why all the hassle of changing wheels if you want to use this bike for road riding can you not just change to road tyres on the original wheels
Gotta say the White in motard trim looks great

It's more of a hassle changing the tyres than changing the wheels with other tyres on, and you wouldn't get the advantages of having a smaller front wheel.

[Bung]

Also there is no decent rubber available for a 21" front hoop that is also only 3 inches wide. That is the whole idea of motard, using sport bike rim sizes and the great selection of rubber that goes with it.

[StGeorge]

kvic, on Yesterday, 21:06 , said:

Picked mine up this afternoon.  Holy crap that was a fun ride home.  Yeah, doesn't take much to get me excited, especially since I haven't ridden a manual bike in a while let alone anything over 125cc.  I liked the PCX, but believe I am going to like this a lot more.  Wasn't looking for a lot of speed, just power to move quicker when needed.  

Might have been a slopticle illusion, but it really seemed to be easier moving between stopped cars at red light than the PCX was.  Riding position was comfortable but only about 20k ride.  

Tach would be nice as well to help tune the ears.  Being slightly on the vertically challenged side, look forward to getting motard setup.  Will have to do something about extra storage which I will miss about PCX.  Any recommendations on top box or other storage options?

Ditto just about all you have said. I've had mine just over a week, and i too moved from a girlie-bike....a Yamaha Nuevo 115ccAuto, and the step up in power is good enough for me. It has handled the combined weight of my wife and i at 175kilos very well. I wont be trying to turn it into a MotoX copy and go Hill Humping either, or doing a Motard refit due to predominantly riding on the road. I bought the bike for what it is, an on/off road Trail bike. That's what they were called back in the 70's when i first started to enjoy them. Trying to turn it into something it's not seems daft to me, and slagging off a machine cos it doesnt make the tea aswell....but each his own i guess.

I too am thinking of a Topbox, but maybe the support bracket of any on the market may need modding to fit the given CRF-L fixings. I miss having storage for a spare hat, but also i keep thinking the wife is about to flyoff the back when i give it some. I have to say "hang on" now if i know i'm about to open up to get rid of traffic. The responce is excellent IMO and suits my needs. The ride is comfortable both on and off road on dirt track/trails. I mentioned before that IMO the roads around Patts (Thailand in general) are bloody awful, and it's a joy to be able to just cruise over the sh1te without having to keep swerving or braking due to a sunken/raised drain cover or pothole.

Someone suggested i may get bored with it after 2yrs, but i dont think so....this bike was bought for practicality as well as enjoyment, and i foresee a long partnership ahead.

I'll let you know if i find any Topbox solutions.

Edited by StGeorge, Today, 20:30 .

[Bung]

I notice the accessory rack avialable has a plate with holes in it which may line up with a top box. Honda may even ofer one to suit. Either way, I think you will be able to fit one onto the rack easily.

I think it is a great bike for people to upgrade from scooters to. Extra power, space, better handling over rough roads and better power, it makes sense.