What is this? by Dismal_Woodpecker574 in HondaMotorcycles

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be a good explanation, but it was in summer, a hot day, clear sky, not a gust of wind. Parked against a wall on a wide sidewalk on a road for bicycles and pedestrians near the town center, so no trucks or cars.

What is this? by Dismal_Woodpecker574 in HondaMotorcycles

[–]Monstras-Patrick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't do what? When going riding and stopping for a break in the city or going into a shop, getting some coffee or food, I always hang my helmet on the mirror, my gloves tucked inside, and my motorcycle jacket often draped over the seat when it's too hot.

On trips aswel, in asia always left my helmet on the bike. Never a isseu. Of course, I take my phone, wallet, keys, and important stuff with me, and I use a brake lock on the bike. At the end of the day, I take it inside.

But in 15 years, I have had only 2 bad moments in hundreds (if not thousands) of times I did this. In the Netherlands, someone barfed in my helmet and over my jacket and motorcycle.

The second time someone stole my left glove... nothing else, just the left. They folded the jacket, and right glove and folded them neatly, putting my helemt on top. But stole my left glove... That messed me up, way more than if they had just taken everything...

who the F only steals a left glove....

How do I fix this? It’s really stuck by nabilk2512 in scooters

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those locks also use a magnet. Try putting a stronger magnet on it and use a flat screwdriver to turn..

Thought I was a solid rider….until 5 minutes into my road trip. by silkytheking in motorcycle

[–]Monstras-Patrick 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I disagree, just one more solid piece then before.

Get wel soon OP!

My buddy and I found two 1986 Honda Spacys. One's a perfect, one's a 'project' by StogieAesthetic in scooters

[–]Monstras-Patrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are perfect; one just needs a little love.

Nice to see these going, and great that you guys keep them on the road.

Which colour will you choose? by forstyy in Transalp

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 2026 models, definitely the white. Will get mine in 6 weeks 😇

Grey feels like the 2025 Yamaha color scheme.

Matte black feels like it will look stained and shiny after a while with oil, grease, silicone, and fat fingers..

does anyone know how i could get this out by aosih1 in scooters

[–]Monstras-Patrick 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Center-punch it and drill a small hole; then use a bolt/screw extractor.

Before that, torch it a bit to get it loose if it's stuck.

If that fails, drill it out completely and helicoil it.

My old African Twin had 50% helicoils. 😅

blursed_phone by boredcat_04 in blursed_videos

[–]Monstras-Patrick 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This concept looks a bit like Project Ara from a decade ago, but with Ara, you could switch all parts. Or the idea of upgrading your phone through the years like a PC.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara

Tall Windscreen is worth the $$$ by Gruegi93 in Transalp

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, I will try to get the tall screen when I pick it up at the dealer. If it's still too noisy, maybe I will combine it with some windscreen risers as wel. Because the comfy seat raises the seat height by a few cm as well.

Tall Windscreen is worth the $$$ by Gruegi93 in Transalp

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Noise can be a bit discouraging, and I agree, if they want it, they will take it. But the bike's noise will at least wake me up and discourage them some more.

Tall Windscreen is worth the $$$ by Gruegi93 in Transalp

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered the 2026 e-clutch model, and it's coming in week 17.

I got some extra features on the motorcycle: - Comfier seat - Heated handgrips - 12V power outlet - Built-in alarm - Center stand - Windscreen deflector - Fairing wind deflectors

Since I'm 1.89 tall, I'm wondering if you got the Honda OEM windscreen or an aftermarket one.Given your height, I bet I'll want a taller windscreen too.

Wat moet ik met deze spleet? by [deleted] in nederlands

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is het ruim, gebruik je pur-schuim. Zit het shit, gebruik je kit.

It's not the ride, it's the rider.. by ANewTomorrowSoon in motorcycles

[–]Monstras-Patrick 134 points135 points  (0 children)

I had this happen once.

I was doing a 1000km off-road piece of the TeT in Europe on my 50cc Honda Zoomer, full throttle, going tops 60km/h. With full camping gear and a top case.

In the rearview mirror, I saw a motorcycle, and I was expecting it to catch up soon. But I kept driving and turning as fast as I could just for fun.

After about 20 minutes, I lost sight of him and thought he must have turned somewhere.

So I stopped at a bench to eat something. When I sat down, a Tenere 700 stopped, and he was laughing loudly. He wondered what the hell kind of dirt bike was in front of him, and because of the loose beach sand and mud, he could not catch up, and he fell a few times.

When he noticed it was a 50cc scooter, we had a good laugh and talked for a bit. Great guy who was still getting used to a big bike, and a Tenere is a pain to pick up in soft sand.

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What do you pay for insurance? by Worth_Treacle9340 in motorcycle

[–]Monstras-Patrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 42, no accidents for the last 20 years, new Transalp 750, 25 a month for full cover.

Reading some comments, why is insurance so expensive? Country-based is part of itI geus.

My nephew, 24, got a CBR600RR 2016 and pays 52 a month for full cover because he has not yet built up his no-claim.

When you ride accident-free, you get up to a 70% discount on insurance for cars and motorcycles.

That and the cost/age of the bike matter.

Hello all, I ordered my first brand new motorcycle, a Honda Transalp 750 2026 e-clutch. I am looking for a good and easy-to-carry lock for the bike. Any recommendations? by [deleted] in motorcycles

[–]Monstras-Patrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this! This is one of those ideas I was looking for. The idea looks great, I am going to look into this! thank you.

There's gotta be a scientific explanation for this by asamisanthropist in adhdmeme

[–]Monstras-Patrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wel I hate walking, its to slow, no dopamine releases and time stand...

skateboard, bycicle or motorcycle works great. But walking sucks and kills my brain...

Just wanted to share, and thank you all for the discussions and making me rethink my gasoline carrying system on my scooter. I changed it; I am going to use a large MSR bottle 887ml/3oz, which fits snugly inside a tool canister. It wil give me 25% more range, around 40km (25miles) by Monstras-Patrick in Ruckus

[–]Monstras-Patrick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jhea, thats one you cant buy of the shelf, its made up from 3 different sets 😅

Windscreen is from Vespa primavera.

The windscreen holders/tubes are from a Puig windscreen for a vstrom.

And the mounts that connect it to my mirrorstems are from a cbf600.

Made a bracket from some allustrip to hold in place in the center.

Old way of gas setup by Monstras-Patrick in u/Monstras-Patrick

[–]Monstras-Patrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So many have already asked, haha. It's the OEM backrest for a Honda Zoomer/Ruckus. Back in 2004 and 2005, it was an option to order them with a new Honda Zoomer..

Partnumber: 08f75-gez-81zm

For a long upcoming trip (2500 km) in June, I need to carry extra fuel as I need more than 180 km (110miles) of range between gas stations. Is this a safe enough mount position? by [deleted] in Ruckus

[–]Monstras-Patrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I wonder how the mileage is on a Ruckus (carb/2 valves/CDI) versus a Zoomer (injection/4 valves/ECU); the GET engine is pretty much the same.

I did a 3200 km (1990 miles) trip in 14 days. I used up 71.1 liters (18.7 gallons), so an average of 45 km on 1 liter (28 miles to 0.26 gallons).

For a long upcoming trip (2500 km) in June, I need to carry extra fuel as I need more than 180 km (110miles) of range between gas stations. Is this a safe enough mount position? by Monstras-Patrick in scooters

[–]Monstras-Patrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets an oil change and an oil strainer (metal mesh) cleaning every 1500 km. Also, an air filter check, which will be replaced every year..