Re: Honda XL 350 1978 Project.
Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:45 pm
The Groms cruise at an indicated 55 which is more like 50mph. Mark's is a little quicker - maybe the exhaust, maybe that he's broken so much plastic off it on the byways!
The Van Van was actually fractionally quicker. Maybe only 3-4mph, but enough to close any gap. With me at the front, then Mark, then Darren on the Van Van, it all worked well riding up from Norfolk to the Peaks!
Newt and I discussed the options he had. My main concern is reliability - something which it seems the XL will offer. Also, we need it to not be the slowest on tour. Having the slowest (if not by much) at the front is always preferable. Newt on a 350 is much like me on a 125 - power to weight wise.
I can't bloody wait to go next summer! In fact, I think a separate topic about the plans and then the trip would be a good idea!
The Van Van was actually fractionally quicker. Maybe only 3-4mph, but enough to close any gap. With me at the front, then Mark, then Darren on the Van Van, it all worked well riding up from Norfolk to the Peaks!
Newt and I discussed the options he had. My main concern is reliability - something which it seems the XL will offer. Also, we need it to not be the slowest on tour. Having the slowest (if not by much) at the front is always preferable. Newt on a 350 is much like me on a 125 - power to weight wise.
I can't bloody wait to go next summer! In fact, I think a separate topic about the plans and then the trip would be a good idea!