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Re: The Monkey

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I wish you many pleasant outings on your Monkey. 8)
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Thanks chaps.

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I hope you enjoy the new bike. Sounds like summer fun approaches.

Do you think you will end up doing shorter journeys on the Monkey than the Forza?

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FFS...you only have to throttle back pull the clutch in and change gear...how hard can it be :lol:
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^^^ scooter needs one of these...

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Neil

For sure. Although the seat on the Monkey is like a marshmallow.

Kiter

Don't rub it in. Don't forget the clutch is where my back brake has always been and my left foot just sat on the running board.

I only discovered the back brake my accident today.

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I'm not even sure what 'one of these' is.

I managed a 50 miler today and am getting better at gear changing. A couple of times though I was between neutral and first and the revs went up a bit.

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scooter wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:53 pm
downer

I'm not even sure what 'one of these' is.
It's a "quick-shifter". Basically, it allows you to change gear without using the clutch. Also on upshifts there is no requirement to close the throttle.
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Sorry Scooter...must be hard to teach old dogs new tricks....really do love the monkey though
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downer

The Honda Super Cub has foot gears but no clutch so guess that's similar.

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That is the problem. I'm getting old remember. Well if I could remember anyway.

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That is just fabulous Scooter. While I don't ride, I have been intrigued by the Honda Grom since its debut. The Monkey looks to be an even better looking "retro-brother" to the Grom, and I'm sure is just as much fun to ride. I'm a little jealous to be honest.
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That's exactly the case with the Monkey Lavaine.

The Monkey shares much of the Grom technology, probably appealing more to the older generation because of the look.

Two great fun bikes.

I can honestly say that I am enjoying riding the Monkey more than any scooter I have owned.

All the neighbours have been round to check it out and one has already given it a go. Luckily he came back, grinning ear to ear.

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scooter wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:20 am

All the neighbours have been round to check it out and one has already given it a go. Luckily he came back, grinning ear to ear.

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Ha ha. Having “run” it in nicely for you no doubt! Are there any speed cameras out your way? :lol: :shock:
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One of the neighbours is on a Community Watch radar patrol up the road.

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:clap: :lol:
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