Is your van capable of stowing an SH300? Always worth knowing if were to get stranded.

No problem Ray I have a scoot trailer carries 250 kg if seats were out get one inside as well .I took my old 400 burg man to Pie n mash meet once in my old van about 4 years ago .

Wish I'd have had fish n chips tho

So is there a conclusion, or consensus on smaller bikes? I have been looking at the new Forza 125, its comfortable to sit on, and has loads of goodies. But would it be ok for touring UK loaded with lots of camping gear? Or will this sort of use wear it out prematurely.B

Bombus Terrestris wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:53 pm So is there a conclusion, or consensus on smaller bikes? I have been looking at the new Forza 125, its comfortable to sit on, and has loads of goodies. But would it be ok for touring UK loaded with lots of camping gear? Or will this sort of use wear it out prematurely.B

I'd say that depended on how you rode it. Pottering along the country lanes at 40-50 fine, trying to keep up with the bigger bikes on the fast roads, a different story.

I've never held throttle wide open for long periods on my 200 going to give it a go and a motor way run see how it goes.

Has been maxi tours wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:16 pm

Alanzzg wrote: Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:35 pm
He probably end up going in a Transit van

Another trip to Dorset in the van tomorrow van meet with Mike talk about the good old days .

Say hi to Mike for me .

rayb wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:59 pm

Bombus Terrestris wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:53 pm So is there a conclusion, or consensus on smaller bikes? I have been looking at the new Forza 125, its comfortable to sit on, and has loads of goodies. But would it be ok for touring UK loaded with lots of camping gear? Or will this sort of use wear it out prematurely.B

I'd say that depended on how you rode it. Pottering along the country lanes at 40-50 fine, trying to keep up with the bigger bikes on the fast roads, a different story.

totally agree with rayb.
From extensive touring on van vans if your in a group of like minded riders it works a treat. Wring it's neck at prolonged open throttle and you will wear the single piston as it slogs it's heart out (literally) and will consume oil which has to be watched.

That said I rode from Scotland SOC do to Chelmsford Essex in 10 hours covering 444 miles with no I'll effects (other than deaf from the devil exhaust)

Horses for courses. I get more out of small CC tours as I take more in, cover smaller roads stop to relax. Big bike usually means big miles

Have you still got a small Cc bike or scooter ?

Has been maxi tours wrote: Sun Sep 09, 2018 2:48 pm Have you still got a small Cc bike or scooter ?

After vowing no more small bikes (less than 300cc) sold my address 110cc last year.

I only abandoned my trip to St Tropez HOG rally (above bike) because weather was foul & broke my twat nav so used major roads and got stopped by popo 3x.
Wanted too go as had a bet on as to me getting beaten up within 20 minutes of arriving especially after I bought a parka especially for the occasion

Replaced it with my original address 125cc last month.

http://www.maxi-muppets.co.uk/forum/vie ... 52&t=21729

Still regret selling my last RV125 & still search to see if it's for sale (Ive owned 5 or 6 now).

Enjoyed the Muppets in Malta tour so much I had to get another underbone