Turnin' Japanese, I think I'm turnin' japanese .......

[Rushy]

.. I really think so.....

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VFR1200X Highlander DCT with all the Honda luggage (not fitted).

I reckon it will cost me extra in depreciation versus a 12GS over the next 2-3 years but it was cheaper to buy in the first place and won't hit me with any unexpected big bills. Had the Guzzi for 4 years now and loved it , big decision but unfortunately that will have to go soon to fund the purchase. Due to a left knee injury I need the extra comfort of the dualsport. Will likely keep the Honda for a little less time and possibly look at a 2yr old Africa Twin in the future.

My early biking life in the mid eighties to late 90s was all Honda , MBX50, NS125F, VF400F, CBR600F, VFR750F, F6C. It's good to be back on one and if you bump into me you'll realise it's true...... you meet the nicest people on a Honda

 

[Popell]

That song was about wankin, wasn't it?

 

[Davy F]

Good bike.....enjoy.

 

[Rushy]

That song was about wankin, wasn't it?

Nope, that's an urban myth but I see where you were trying to go with that

A quote from the band
" The Americans seemed to think it was written about that. That it was an English phrase about masturbation. It wasn't. The song was a love song about someone who had lost their girlfriend and was going slowly crazy -- turning Japanese is just all the cliches of our angst... turning into something you never expected to."

So no, the Vapors' song isn't about dick-whittling (masturbation/penis joke quota met). It's simply about a man who has taped hundreds of pictures of a woman he's obsessed with around his tiny room as he plots to see her insides, and whose emotions can apparently transform him into a Japanese man like the Incredible Hulk.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Good choice

 

[Rushy]

Good bike.....enjoy.

Cheers Davy, let me know when you decide to change your new toy in a few years perhaps ?

Good choice

Cheers JB

 

[Davy F]

Cheers Davy, let me know when you decide to change your new toy in a few years perhaps ?

Oh I'm going to keep my new AT for at least nine or ten years. Honestly.....

 

[Popell]

Perhaps a case of the truth being stranger than fiction, anyhoo - nice bike, enjoy it. The way my left hand is hurting (and likely to need an op to sort it soon) I might be looking at similar.....

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Looks very good Rushy, keep us updated. Will you be doing any two up riding ,interested to know how much room,comfort there is for passenger.

 

[Rushy]

Hi Andrew, no two up riding for me nowadays. That's why in many ways it possibly a bit too big and heavy for what I really need but what the hell. I know a guy who does all his riding two up , big euro trips and all day fast blasts/ trips around Wales and he likes the stability and power of the Honda and his pillion is very happy with the comfort . He is a very , very quick rider too and is more than happy with the way it handles.
It might not be this year now but you are both more than welcome to have a go of her one day

 

[earthmover]

Looks good Rushy!
Mark

 

[Fluffmeister]

That looks really good in that colour scheme, enjoy

 

[(RIP) andrewgsadv]

Nice one Rushy,may well take you up on that offer

 

[Rushy]

Looks good Rushy!
Mark

Aye up stranger

That looks really good in that colour scheme, enjoy

Yeah that's what I thought when I saw it. I love the black look whereas most Highlanders have silver engine bars, chassis parts, spotlights etc. the Camo is all blacked out.
Must give a big up to Justin from this fine parish who advertised the bike on here . He has really looked after her. Cleaner than a clean thing with some tasteful extras. Justin hasn't used the hard luggage so that's as new. He even fitted a Givi rack instead of the Honda top case that comes with it so I've chucked on my old Givi for now. Will add a roll bag for weekend trips.

She is booked into Crewe Honda tomorrow ahead of schedule for her 8k service as a trip to Ireland is planned for the weekend after next

 

[WEE BOAB]

Looks good that does....apart from that screen.......

 

[Rushy]

Looks good that does....apart from that screen.......

I know what you mean. It's the Honda touring screen with the extension/spoiler thingy off an MRA vario arrached to it. It's a bit too tall for me so I may try the complete vario screen on it which I also have and see what that's like.

 

[peebeee]

Looks like a clear day, bet you got a good view down the valley to Beddgelert.