Back On The Street...

[WildGoose]

far from perfect, but enough to get mobile again, i went out today, and purchased....a bike

insured as well, and actually 100% legal, although doc said im not allowed to fall off for at least 3 weeks..bummer

was genuinely very shaky at first, those first 20 mins trying to find my feet again, and get out of london at the same time, were very uncomfortable

i broke down on a hill in a traffic jam, when i got bored and flicked the kill switch, i then pushed it to a petrol station before realising, thankfully only 500m or so but still oops

and as its not gonna stir any tears or stun anyone by its good looks, no point keeping it a secret i guess

https://www.wemoto.com/library/honda-nt400k-bros-1990/honda-nt400k-mkI-bros-1990.html

pretty much identical to that, 1992, with 12500km's on the clocksamd despite what it looks like, its a really nice bike to ride, makes all national speed limits easily, and stops...exactly what im looking for at the moment while i build some confidence, its not mint by any stretch, but the engine is sound

and you cant argue with 900 quid including a tank of fuel! so happy to be back mobile and riding again, and realise how lucky i am to actually be able to
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So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976

[Hannah]

Yay....go Goosey

Guess it's not that bad....

I'm sure you'll have a great time on it
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[WildGoose]

i didnt say it was nice to look at

i know you hate it
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So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976

[Akira]

I considered one of those when I was buying, but I just couldn't live with having to tell people I rode a BROS. Too many lingering 80's nightmares for me.

[WildGoose]

yeh the name sucks, but just call it an NC25 like me

then people get images of VFR400's in their heads
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So in other words, he stopped you for being flagrantly in posession of a motorcycle in direct contravention of the Hippies, Darkies and People Whose Face I Don't Like The Look of (Police Powers) Act. 1976

[Hannah]

[Kickstart]

Hi

Meant to be not bad little bikes. How similar are they to the US market Hawk, which looks like the same bike but with a 650 engine? If they are similar then I think there are loads of bits that will fit.

Just don't buy the UK version, the Revere, unless you want a boring commuter!

All the best

Keith
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[one1895]

Well done Goose, nice to hear you're back on a bike again.
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[Ste]

Glad you're back on the road

[Dusty]

Tbh I think they look quite good, pretty basic but comes together as an alright package.

Glad to hear you're riding again, take it easy for a while though.
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[Major_Grooves]

Good going Goose! Hope you feel confident again soon!
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[Akira]

Bugger, where's me manners. Glad you're mobile again dude.

[John]

Sorry, but I think that bike looks lovely!

Glad you're back on the road too
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TT600 neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeowwww!

[Rob]

I quite like the look of the 'Bros'.. I see quite a few of them during my commute everyday and always thought they looked quite good. Being a SSSArm is a good thing too!!
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[Phoenix]

If you got that from Worlds End in Brighton just bare in mind mechanically wise they're a bunch of absolute monkeys so hope they haven't had their mitts on it or let them in the future.

[R1stu]

And please keep it away from my rear end! Unlike my first trip to stockly when the nutter on his BROS, went right up me!
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[manic]

In the words of the great Ogri " Better an old nail than no bike at all". Not that I'm calling your bike an old nail you understand, just, who cares what it looks like as long as you can ride it! Oh, and just for the record I actually like the Bros too. Nice that you are back on two wheels dude.
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[MarJay]

Bros's are coool.
A mate of mine had a 400 one, and they are very good bikes. Kickstart is correct the 650 Bros and the Hawk are one and the same. The 400cc version is just a sleeved down version AFAIK. The 800cc Pacific Coast and the 750cc Africa Twin engines both fit.
I've seen a 400 Bros based special that has an africa twin engine in it, an RGV250 front end, RGV250 bodywork and twin outlet pipes in an Aprilia RS250 Sty-lee. I can remember the exact article. I'll dig it out for you if you like.

Either way Bros's handle well, are light and narrow, look cool and won't break the bank. The ideal confidence builder! Plus single sided swing arms look cool and its dead easy to adjust the chain.

A thoroughly good choice Goose!
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[Zimma]

Yes yes Mr Goosey!

You have to let old Zimma have a go on that, I really want one of those for commuting to and from work, I'd love to see what they go like.

Nice choice mate. Ride safe!
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[G1_]

Nice bike!

Good luck with getting familiar on the bike and regaining confidence

[Laura]

That is great goose I also think that is quite nice looking so do not be two ashamed! laura
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[Ian (GPX)]

Nice bike, take it easy, ride safe, and glad to hear your back on the road.

[Stew]

Good to see you back on the road Goose. The Bros ain't all bad, its a honda, shame its not a red honda eh?
As far as commuter type bikes go the Bros is probably styled better than most others, I kinda like it. (It must be the single sided swingarm )
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[Bikerbabe]

Glad to hear that you're back on the road. Hopefully if stu brings my sunday ill be able to meet you all in person.
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[Ant]

Nice one mate, its a nice looking bike
And glad to hear your confidence coming back!
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