Resend my activation email : Register : Log in 
BCF: Bike Chat Forums


Suzuki Van Van (rv125)

Reply to topic
Bike Chat Forums Index -> New Bikers Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next
View previous topic : View next topic  
Author Message

darren01274
Borekit Bruiser



Joined: 18 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 14:44 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Suzuki Van Van (rv125) Reply with quote

passed my CBT a couple of weeks ago and bought myself a Suzuki Van Van, i think they are geat to ride anybody else own one of these.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Frost
World Chat Champion



Joined: 26 May 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:14 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nope, no one.
Congrats you are the one and olny person in the country to actually buy one! Razz

Now that you own one, please can you tell us exactly what they do to justify looking like that? Razz
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

darren01274
Borekit Bruiser



Joined: 18 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 16:23 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Suzuki Van Van Reply with quote

Ermm well saying that i took it in for its first service and stood pratically the same height as most bikes there yesterday maybe you need a trip to specsavers Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Frost
World Chat Champion



Joined: 26 May 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 17:47 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

eh? i said nothing about its height.

I want to know what the bike did/didnt do to make up for the fact it look like this:

https://christophe.salvaing.free.fr/images/moto/Dscf0056_medium.jpg

Wink

I'm sure you love it and that its your step up to bigger and faster things Thumbs Up
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

JodieWodie
Reflective Banana



Joined: 22 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 19:17 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

HI darren...

I nearly bought a Van Van myself...is yours brand new ?...
They look quite nice...

I myself have a CG125, new model, I prefer the look of it to the old style too

JO x
____________________
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow"
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

ian_s
Nova Slayer



Joined: 20 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:53 - 22 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just thought I would extend the warm welcome you have been given!

To be honest I did considering getting one, at least they are different.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

r1ch
Two Stroke Sniffer



Joined: 14 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:11 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think they are quite funky.
I seem to remember them being about when I was a nipper (late 70's I reckon).

How long have they been making them again, any one know?

Shame about the piddly little engine, I wonder if it would be possible to stick a four stroke mx engine in one?

Could be a future project if I ever get some spare cash Laughing
____________________
www.dirtbikerejects.co.uk
https://www.myspace.com/rejectsradio
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Wave2k
G's Stalker



Joined: 06 Apr 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:17 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

i had one of them on my test,
great to ride actually, just slow (4t 125)
____________________
Ducati 1299 Panigale
2009 Corvette C6 z51
RS125->CBR400->RXS100->GSXR750K2->Ducati749S->CBR600RR5->TL1000R->DRz400->RSVR1000->Honda VTR SP1->CBR400->GSXR1000K6->Honda H100->CBR600RR3->Ducati1299
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

mchaggis
World Chat Champion



Joined: 10 May 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:41 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

My brother had a TW125, which has a similar rear wheel. Apparently you could run up a kerb and hardly notice. Very Happy Learner's offroad onroad bike I suppose?

Changed to a ER 5 and he could feel every little bump in the road.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

jrisch
Derestricted Danger



Joined: 28 Jun 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 09:34 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

DaFrostyOne wrote:
I want to know what the bike did/didnt do to make up for the fact it look like this

Bit mean, he's got a new one and they look like this:
https://www.suzuki-gb.co.uk/model.asp?id=45&l=
a bit prettier than your pic. You must have chosen a very old one. Smile

Regards, John
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

dainesefreak
World Chat Champion



Joined: 04 Apr 2003
Karma :

PostPosted: 11:56 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice one. What's wrong with being a bit different?

"One man's meat is another man's poison".
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

8316
Could Be A Chat Bot



Joined: 08 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 12:00 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

DaFrostyOne wrote:
eh? i said nothing about its height.

I want to know what the bike did/didnt do to make up for the fact it look like this:

https://christophe.salvaing.free.fr/images/moto/Dscf0056_medium.jpg

Wink

I'm sure you love it and that its your step up to bigger and faster things Thumbs Up


oh dear. i think you should have gone for at least a cg. Confused
heck, what a gs? i know i am biased, but surely it looks better than the van-van?
(actually, someone did "have" one.john reynolds. it was in a competition in mcn, if it makes you feel better Smile
____________________
Now own a Fireblade!! Speed Limits? Bah!
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

darren01274
Borekit Bruiser



Joined: 18 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 14:19 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Van Van Reply with quote

Hi it is the new 2004 model i bought i decided to go for that because i passed my cbt on it so i already knew the bike if you know what i mean, i sat on a few different bikes in the shop i didnt feel right sat on the sporty (racing style bikes) also i considered getting the honda xl125 that was my first choice but read some bad reports on them on net so i chose the van van also it is a 4 stroke engine.

Some people may say they are slow but i have had over 60 mph on it and felt it could have done more, but it is a really smooth ride and i only got it till i pass my full test then im moving to a bigger bike.

Smile Smile
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

8316
Could Be A Chat Bot



Joined: 08 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 14:58 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

well, if you enjoy it, then nothing else really matters.
hope you enjoy it! Laughing
____________________
Now own a Fireblade!! Speed Limits? Bah!
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

darren01274
Borekit Bruiser



Joined: 18 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:10 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Van Van Reply with quote

Thanks 8316 when i pass my full test maybe you could recommend some bikes to take a look at Smile hopefully wont be to long although now the weather is getting really horrible might leave it till next year, might aswell get some use out of the bike i have first haven't done bad though i've managed to clock up just short of 600 miles on it and only had the bike about 3 weeks lol
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts
Jammy-G This post is not being displayed because the poster is banned. Unhide this post / all posts.

Josh
Traffic Copper



Joined: 21 May 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:59 - 23 Sep 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a TW125 for a year before I did my test, it is very similair to the VanVan, it just looks better Wink Razz
And it was so easy to ride on the.... poorly surfaced roads around here.
Only ever saw one other TW125 around, and no VanVans.
They are nice bikes IMO.
Thumbs Up
____________________
04 Suzuki GSX-R 600 K4 - Sex on wheels :>
https://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6178/sig6dc.gif
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

darren01274
Borekit Bruiser



Joined: 18 Sep 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 00:11 - 07 Oct 2004    Post subject: Seen 2 Van Vans Reply with quote

LOL i thought i was unique cause i owned a Van Van seen two today one in Bingley and another in Bradford Very Happy
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

steveh
World Chat Champion



Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 10:14 - 07 Oct 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Well i nearly bought one of those but i went for the gz marauder (4T) i had a play about one a van van in a empty car park, very nice to pop wheeies with, but only thing i dont like about it is the can, looks abit like a ped Mad but genraly a nice bike, green is a nice color in them too, have fun on it Razz, i did .



Steve.
____________________
Current : 06 Zx10r, 07 Wr450f SM, 74 850 norton commando, 63 bsa b40, 1962 Triton 650, 67 Triumph Tr6r, 1955 Triton 750, 1978 TY250E.
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

There is a gap of 1 year, 206 days between these two posts...

DENECH
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 23 Apr 2006
Karma :

PostPosted: 15:06 - 01 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

Twisted Evil
yeah The new VanVan ,it's really the sandbike of the millenium !! Twisted Evil Karma Karma Karma

I'have one since one year. it's zenzenzen


So if anybody can send me the service manual of the vanvan k4, it will be great !!! Laughing Laughing
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail You must be logged in to rate posts

Icey
World Chat Champion



Joined: 18 Apr 2006
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:53 - 01 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was looking into getting a VanVan, but can't afford a near brand new bike! I think they're extremely cool Cool Wink
____________________
Mutley - 1988 Austin Mini City - Blog
Suetonius - 1966 Series Land Rover - Blog
Uma J - 1981 Honda 'Naked' Goldwing GL1100 - Blog
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

8316
Could Be A Chat Bot



Joined: 08 Jul 2004
Karma :

PostPosted: 14:00 - 02 May 2006    Post subject: Reply with quote

WoW Surprised Mega bump there! a post thats over a year and a half old! Very Happy
____________________
Now own a Fireblade!! Speed Limits? Bah!
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

There is a gap of 2 years, 151 days between these two posts...

bower91
L Plate Warrior



Joined: 29 Sep 2008
Karma :

PostPosted: 20:22 - 29 Sep 2008    Post subject: deristriction. Reply with quote

hiya people,

just enquiring. bout myself a lovely suzuki van van 05 reg with hardly no miles on.

everythings mechanically sound on the bike.

just lacking on the power.

does any1 know how to deristict the suzuki vanvan?
____________________
tbower91
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message You must be logged in to rate posts

neil.
World Chat Champion



Joined: 24 Feb 2008
Karma :

PostPosted: 22:02 - 29 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: deristriction. Reply with quote

bower91 wrote:
hiya people,

just enquiring. bout myself a lovely suzuki van van 05 reg with hardly no miles on.

everythings mechanically sound on the bike.

just lacking on the power.

does any1 know how to deristict the suzuki vanvan?


4 stroke 125's aren't restricted, that's just all the engine can do. Anything you change will have minimal impact. Maybe a front screen, losing weight and chin on the tank might help?
____________________
CBT February 2008 | A2 June 2008 | Yamaha YBR125 (written off) | Honda CBF125 (current)
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts

Xenocide
Scooby Slapper



Joined: 17 Aug 2008
Karma :

PostPosted: 10:58 - 30 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did my CBT on one. They're quite comfy actually Smile.
____________________
KTM LC4 400 | Honda VTR1000
 Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website You must be logged in to rate posts
Old Thread Alert!

The last post was made 15 years, 183 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful?
  Display posts from previous:   
This page may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that third-party cookies will be set.

Post new topic   Reply to topic    Bike Chat Forums Index -> New Bikers All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next
Page 1 of 4

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Read the Terms of Use! - Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group
 

Debug Mode: ON - Server: birks (www) - Page Generation Time: 0.10 Sec - Server Load: 0.47 - MySQL Queries: 19 - Page Size: 134.91 Kb