![Reply](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/buttons/reply.gif) |
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
11 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: England
Posts: 201
|
|
Wear The T-shirt
I was threading my way through the crowd this morning in the Main Bazar, Paharganj, Delhi, when an Australian (I think) drew up along side on a big bike with panniers and top box.
"Hi," he said, "I saw the badge..."
He was heading for Agra and I was heading for a street children's haven.
I meet with Honda tomorrow. Maybe my new 125 will be ready. I have taken a big step into the future this time - electric start.
Anyway here's a big Hi to the Franglais riders and all those other friends from previous times and from Derby. I'll be back in time for the meet this coming June (if I don't snuff or get run down by more trucks).
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
13 Dec 2009
|
![Grant Johnson's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar10401_1.gif) |
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,266
|
|
Good one Simon!
Best of luck with the new bike, and keep us posted please!
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
14 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: England
Posts: 201
|
|
Flash Kid On The Block
I was at the Honda factory today outside Delhi. I sat on my bike, a 125 naturally, but what a 125, a new model red Stunner with electic start and fuel injection - 64K to the litre and only 2000Ks on the clock. I started the engine. Brmm Brmm sweet!
OK, so I hear you middle-aged BMW crowd tittering in the back ground. A 125 again! Sad old guy, what can you expect from a septuagenarian?
So let me set you straight: Honda designed the Stunner as slick kid's cafe racer. It has style!
Though wrecked somewhat once the fat old Blimp takes to the saddle.
Honda are trying to fit panniers to it and find me a suitable helmet plastered with Honda decals. Sadly I couldn't find my Mexican scarlet and white Honda racing shirt. I think my sons burnt it.
Anyone coming to India, please bring me a couple of HU stickers.
Cheers - and, as usual, thanks to Susan and Grant.
![Very Happy](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/biggrin2.gif)
FOR THE MOMENT.
![Oops2](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/oops.gif) may come later.
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
14 Dec 2009
|
![Caminando's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/avatars/Avatar079.gif) |
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DogZone Country
Posts: 1,218
|
|
Hi from Aurangabad, Simon. Sorry I didn't bring a spare sticker...
How are you finding the roads/traffic etc?
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
15 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: England
Posts: 201
|
|
Not Yet
I haven't ridden yet. However nothing can compete with Venezuela for terror. I collect the bike tomorrow - that's if my camera has been repaired.
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
15 Dec 2009
|
![Grant Johnson's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar10401_1.gif) |
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,266
|
|
Anyone heading for India, or Simon, if you have an address you're going to be at, we'll get the stickers to you.
(I have this mental image that won't go away of Simon crouched over the bars on his new race-rep at full speed on an Indian highway... will try to get up off the floor now ![RoFL](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/rofl.gif) )
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
15 Dec 2009
|
![Alexlebrit's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/avatars/Avatar124.jpg) |
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: West London
Posts: 920
|
|
Good luck Simon, from one (slightly underpowered) 125 fan, to another, who needs more than a third of a can of coke's worth of displacement anyway?
I had no idea what a Honda Stunner was, but a quick Google revealed it's a CBF:
my second favourite 125. I've seen a few of these buzzing round here, a couple with taller screens and wondered what they'd be like as a tourer, can't wait to find out your reactions.
__________________
Happiness has 125 cc
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
16 Dec 2009
|
![Caminando's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/avatars/Avatar079.gif) |
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: DogZone Country
Posts: 1,218
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by simongandolfi
I haven't ridden yet. However nothing can compete with Venezuela for terror. I collect the bike tomorrow - that's if my camera has been repaired.
|
Hi S
Give us a comparison report - and the best of luck!!!
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
16 Dec 2009
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: England
Posts: 201
|
|
Jealous Bmw Rider
(I have this mental image that won't go away of Simon crouched over the bars on his new race-rep at full speed on an Indian highway... will try to get up off the floor now ![RoFL](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/rofl.gif) )
Thanks, Grant!
![Very Happy](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/smilies/biggrin2.gif)
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
9 Jan 2010
|
![Dambusters2014's Avatar](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/customavatars/avatar18250_1.gif) |
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Stone
Posts: 27
|
|
So what's your plan this time?
Hi Simon! So where do you plan to go in your Indian travels? Really enjoyed your 'chats' at the HU UK meet last year and the book too! New bike looks 'wiked' against the Pizza bike of your South American trip - what's it like to ride? Take care on the road and good luck. Simon Dufton. See you at Ripley in June!!
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
15 Jan 2010
|
HU Meeting Organiser
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: North Ireland
Posts: 102
|
|
Hi Simon
Enjoyed (understatement) your ramblings at Derby last year and looking forward to similar this year. Great to hear you are continuing to live life to the full.
Am sending you a pm with an offer you might well not be able to take up.
As they say in my part of the world "keep 'er lit and stay between the hedges"
Slainte
Liam
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
31 Jan 2010
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: El Salvador
Posts: 47
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexlebrit
Good luck Simon, from one (slightly underpowered) 125 fan, to another, who needs more than a third of a can of coke's worth of displacement anyway?
I had no idea what a Honda Stunner was, but a quick Google revealed it's a CBF:
my second favourite 125. I've seen a few of these buzzing round here, a couple with taller screens and wondered what they'd be like as a tourer, can't wait to find out your reactions.
|
Cool looking bike, and FI , nice, have fun !!
|
![Old](https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/images/statusicon/post_old.gif)
5 Feb 2010
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Denmark
Posts: 166
|
|
That Honda looks like a small version of my Yamaha FZ6 so they should have been able to get hard luggage on it somehow.
I hope the trip is going well Simon.
Steve
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 2 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
![Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.](/stuff/ripcord/ripcord-logo-250.jpg)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
![Five books by Graham Field!](/stuff/grahamfield/graham-field-2021-280.jpg)
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|