The Honda Owners Club

I have a 2003 Silver, Transalp 650, some 7500 miles, in very nice condition, runs well, no problems. Engine bars, Gvi pannier rack and Baglux tank harness, I will put a new battery on it.. It is sitting in my daughters garage on a SORN. It was replaced by a new Varadero with lowered suspension.

I fitted a lower seat from David Silver, but the bike is really just that bit too tall for me - I have no problem is touching the ground once I am on the bike - but I do have a problem in getting my leg over! They do not make a lowering kit for the 2003 TA.

With the recent improvement in the weather, I have been using the Varadero locally, to run into town. But it is really too much of a bike to heave out of the garage then park on the pavement whilst I pop into the shops. I need a local runabout. Something light, perhaps even a scooter - not a 50cc suppository!

I suppose I could take the bike down to my local Honda dealer and buy one of their large wheel scooters, then I thought, someone may like to do a swap? So as they used to say in Exchange & Mart - WHY?

I'm a bit lost Barry, are you talking about swapping the Transalp or the Varadero?

Regards

Chimpy

If I have read and understood the post correctly you want to swap your "Transalp" for a little runabout as using the Varadero for this perpose is too much hassle but want to keep that one for longer rideouts....correct?

Witch

Witchmaster wrote:If I have read and understood the post correctly you want to swap your "Transalp" for a little runabout as using the Varadero for this perpose is too much hassle but want to keep that one for longer rideouts....correct?

Witch

Correct

I have in mind a little 250/350cc - age is irrelevant as long as it is in good condition with a maximum of 800mm seat height

Witchmaster wrote:If I have read and understood the post correctly you want to swap your "Transalp" for a little runabout as using the Varadero for this perpose is too much hassle but want to keep that one for longer rideouts....correct?

Witch

Well that's what I thought but Barry's sudden change of topic left me wondering?

Barry you definitely need a 50cc twist and go with a baked bean can for an exhaust and the obligatory blue LEDs everywhere. Also wear a hooded jacket and rest your crash helmet on the back of your head when parked on the pavement

Regards

Chimpy

'Chimpy' are you trying to get me 'put away'? My contemporary friends, some of my family and my doctor already have some serious misgivings about me being a biker. My doctor gave me quite a talking too when I told him I would like his OK before I booked my trip to Turkey for the Varadero meeting.

Hi Barry
What varadero are you looking for a big varadero or a little varadero ,i was looking to upgrade so we mite be able to help each other out.
daz

Lets get this straight!

I am keeping my Varadero for longer trips. I would consider swapping my Transalp 650 for a smaller lighter bike/scooter with a lower saddle height than 800mm, as a local runabout.

Sorry mate
I have a varadero 125 that i am looking to upgrade it is good doing local meet i have done 300mile trips on it .Would this interest you at all .It is a 2005 with tank cover,racks(side nd top),hand gaurds,sports can,tail screen.the bike has covered 26300mile owned since new ,have all records and bills ,just been taxed and moted.
are you interrested?

Chimp Boy wrote:

Witchmaster wrote:If I have read and understood the post correctly you want to swap your "Transalp" for a little runabout as using the Varadero for this perpose is too much hassle but want to keep that one for longer rideouts....correct?

Witch

Well that's what I thought but Barry's sudden change of topic left me wondering?

Barry you definitely need a 50cc twist and go with a baked bean can for an exhaust and the obligatory blue LEDs everywhere. Also wear a hooded jacket and rest your crash helmet on the back of your head when parked on the pavement

Regards

Chimpy

I think you'll find its all the rage Barry..

dazvaradero wrote:Sorry mate
I have a varadero 125 that i am looking to upgrade ....................
are you interrested?

It is a good thought, but they are a little higher than I need - for a local easy on/off runabout.
If you are going to move on from your 125, I can reccommend the TA for a solo rider - a more user friendly bike than the big Varadero and cheaper to run.
The Varadero is a much better bike with a pillion passenger.