... One thing I have noticed is that the Bridgestone Radials seem to lose grip when the temperature nears 0C - I know all tyres have less grip in cold...
Craig will reccomend the Maj, I'm a burger boy though, reliable, easy for home service, good fuel consumption and well up to touring in mainland europe. I ride...
The ferrys booked, 5 July portsmouth/ st. Malo night ferry. camping on the municipal camp site in Rennes (yet to be booked), 3 stages of the tour de france,...
Craig will reccomend the Maj, I'm a burger boy though, reliable, easy for home service, good fuel consumption and well up to touring in mainland europe. I ride...
... front of ... Yes, as I swiftly found out! Dealer fitted the wrong tyre - and he didn't notice that he'd fitted an illegal tyre until I complained! TimB...
Hey, why not consider the Honda Silver Wing? My understanding from a few people here is that Honda backs its warranty better, maintenance is easier,...
I'm not sure about the Tmax. It seems that when they hit around 25,000 miles, they start to self destruct. There are several Swing owners that have anywhere...
... 25,000 ... I've heard these Tmax self destruction stories too. Is there any truth I wonder? I know of Nick's problems, but wonder if its an isolated case?...
... If I hadn't found that frenchman's site whilst looking for aftermarket lenses I wouldn't have thought twice about my mk1 engine death...I just assumed it...
Nick, With mine fast approaching the magical 25k I'll be keeping a close eye on her. Having said that she is an Japanese import, although I guess the...
... You're asking the wrong guy...I'm probably the most clueless person when it comes to greasy things and mechanics. I'd bet they're the same though. ... My...
... The TMAX was designed in Europe as a specific European model - it is also sold in Japan. Perhaps ironically, over there initially it was what we would...
... 25,000 ... Swings, ... There is a 60,000 mile TMax currently for sale on Bike Trader here in the UK. So they aren't all like that. Trevor www.pixmax.co.uk...
Hey Trev, That is good news because at 41,000Km (just 26,000 miles)I was starting to get very worried. Skutr ... From: maxi-scooters@yahoogroups.com...
Hi Guys Wouldn't get too worried our 2003 T Max has done 55000km and the only problem we have had is with the Speedo. It is serviced regularly, has had 2 belt...
Due to the lack of reasonably priced Tmax's around, I am seriously considering getting a Silverwing. There seem to be quite a good supply of these on various...
Hey, Tks Janet Skutr, with a Y ... From: maxi-scooters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:maxi-scooters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kerry & Janet Mulgrue Sent:...
... Suspension mostly. This is either a problem or not depending on your riding style and luggage carrying needs. For much loaded two-up work or if you are a ...
... differences I ... generally ... Thanks Ian, Alot is said about the difference in handling between a frame mounted engine bike and a swingarm mounted engine...
... But the 'Wing has a frame mounted engine. Not sure about the handling per say but the feel of the bikes is different - the 'Wing feeling as if it has more...
... Difference in opinions indeed, I've had about 3 events where ABS could have saved me some damage. On the ABS bikes I've had I can't tell whether it saved...
... It isn't anything to do with the fork leg length (or the way they are clamped) the 'poor' action is entirely due to cheap design of the rear dampers that...
... All right, I wondered if they determined the cause for that. At some point I had read about engine suspension somewhere, but those were just guesses I...
... a ... Not seen that article before, very interesting. I would say that I am not overly struck by the 'wings looks. I recall when I bought my Tmax, the...
... recall ... Curiously, I have always thought the 'wing is the most handsome maxi out there...and I'd love the performance as well, as well as the bigger...
