Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by raybarber » Fri May 25, 2018 9:00 am

Wuyang wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 8:08 am
raybarber wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 7:18 am
I've got a Haynes Manual for sale should you be interested. Great bike, I do regret getting rid of mine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253644683746 ... 1558.l2649
I got board of my sh300 way before my innova......and as you know the SH is great and superior in many ways. Although the innova has its limitations it always was a bit of an adventure.
I can only justify having one bike and if I had to choose, I'd stick with the SH300. It's plenty powerful enough for me, I'm happy to keep with the traffic between 50-60 and if someone's holding up the flow, there's enough oomph to get past. And my legs stay dry in the rain.

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by horobags » Fri May 25, 2018 12:49 pm

I agree I enjoy every ride on the innova.
Nice one shaun. ;)

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by Wuyang » Fri May 25, 2018 1:55 pm

raybarber wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 9:00 am
Wuyang wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 8:08 am
raybarber wrote:
Fri May 25, 2018 7:18 am
I've got a Haynes Manual for sale should you be interested. Great bike, I do regret getting rid of mine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253644683746 ... 1558.l2649
I got board of my sh300 way before my innova......and as you know the SH is great and superior in many ways. Although the innova has its limitations it always was a bit of an adventure.
I can only justify having one bike and if I had to choose, I'd stick with the SH300. It's plenty powerful enough for me, I'm happy to keep with the traffic between 50-60 and if someone's holding up the flow, there's enough oomph to get past. And my legs stay dry in the rain.
I understand that. It's a good choice.

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by gzk6nk » Fri May 25, 2018 5:41 pm

Cracking little bike. I love mine. Just needs the main stand sorting as does the C90, to prevent the pin rusting in and the frame holes getting worn oval. I find the seat is just fine. It goes and handles and stops better than a C90, but is slightly heavier to wheel around - still pretty light though.
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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by lucky » Fri May 25, 2018 8:01 pm

Well just arrived home after my first ride from work so, 8.4 miles to make a first impression. I stalled at the top of the road and couldn't work out why until I noticed that I, had caught the side stand which I found out shut the engine off :oops: . After that even though it was raining badly the Innova performed well & never missed a beat.
The gear changes were smoother and the engine noise was quieter on the Innova than it was on my C90, & I felt higher up in the riding position than I did on my C90 though the seat comfort was far better on the C90 :) . I forgot I had the use of 4 gears sometimes but that was being use to the three geared C90, but getting up to 40mph seemed easier on the Innova. The one thing that took getting used to was that my indicator switch was now on my left side, my right thumb still looked for it a couple of times on the way home.

My C90 will always be my favorite bike that I have ever owned & riding it (when it worked), always made me happy and I always felt safe on it & there is something special about owning & riding a C90 Cub 8-) .
The Innova as others here have said it's faster and brakes better and they keep up better with traffic, and for my daily commute will suit me fine I will have to see if it's any quicker though that will be on a dry day. I like the look of the Innova and 1 plus is there is a little storage space :D probably enough for a spare pair of gloves .

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by Wuyang » Fri May 25, 2018 10:44 pm

Pretty sure I could get 52 ish in second on my innova....

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by horobags » Sat May 26, 2018 8:05 am

I like a happy ending :D :D

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by Tranberg » Sat May 26, 2018 10:58 am

If you buy sintered brake pads, just no-name Ebay stuff, the brake gets really good, even at top speed.

The original pads are made to last long, and are quite underwhelming at 50 MPH.
With little power on tap, I avoid shaving off speed until the latest possible moment.

If you come from a tiny C90 drum brake, everything is a huge improvement, but I've gotten used to two finger braking a 275kg beast of a scooter.

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by lucky » Sat May 26, 2018 1:12 pm

horobags wrote:
Sat May 26, 2018 8:05 am
I like a happy ending :D :D
Still really gutted about having my C90 stolen "but" the Innova for me is a close second :) .

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Re: Just Bought An Innova ANF 125

Post by lucky » Sat May 26, 2018 1:15 pm

Tranberg wrote:
Sat May 26, 2018 10:58 am
If you buy sintered brake pads, just no-name Ebay stuff, the brake gets really good, even at top speed.

The original pads are made to last long, and are quite underwhelming at 50 MPH.
With little power on tap, I avoid shaving off speed until the latest possible moment.

If you come from a tiny C90 drum brake, everything is a huge improvement, but I've gotten used to two finger braking a 275kg beast of a scooter.
I did notice that the breaking was better on the Innova, felt more solid :) .

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