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[dottyone]

About 2 years ago, needing reliable everyday transport, I swapped my 2002 Classic for a Honda CBF500 twin with all usual mod-cons including liquid cooling, ABS, etc. which all help pile on the pounds. Circumstances have now changed again and I am considering going back to a R.E., but this time one of the latest EFI models. One of the main considerations is that I find the Honda carries too much weight too high up, making it less than handy at low speed or manoeuvring around the garage. I already dropped it once at low speed on gravel, and did my ham string no good at all trying to save it. Couldn't ride for 6 weeks as a result. Do you EFI riders find them rider friendly in this respect? Any other comments welcome by this O.A.P.

[Les]

What you describe is exactly what I find I have a 650 Kawasaki and Ammo my 500 EFI Classic Bullet although I am not a pensioner until next year I find the Bullet much easier to physically handle the weight difference between the two is not that great it must be the distribution that makes the Bullet easier to handel

[Scalyback]

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Set of knobbly tyres and some sheet ice... EFI's love it!

[dottyone]

With apologies for the delay in responding - thanks for your comments, chaps. Scalyback your film was most encouraging, and I tell you what, it looks like you live in a pretty nice place! I note that my local dealer (D & C Classics, Ickornshaw, near Keighley) rent out EFIs by the day. I am going to give that a try, and see how I get on. Thanks again.
dottyone