Africa Twin Dct

Iv'e just sold my 6m old Africa Twin but it was a manual,the Dct by itself is very good but the rest of the bike i personally hated it and couldn't wait to be rid of it at any cost,if you must have an auto i suppose you are limited but if you can still manage a manual but want a much lighter bike have a look at KTM iv'e had 5 of them and they are quality and light,if you want to know something more specific about the honda,fire away.

 

chuk,if any performance isn't a concern you will be in the right place,it is the most gutless bike iv'e ridden since i had a moped,other 94bhp bikes kill it but it's masked in the dct version so seems a lot better but it is a tall and heavy bike,let me know any questions after your ride and i would be interested in your thoughts.

 

I'm the same mate,just had knee op and i am looking forward to getting a driving job to take me to retirement,iv'e had 4 tiger 800's and they are 94bhp the same but far better in every way to the honda but you might like the dct so much nothing else matters,i am in my late 50's but looking at a 1290 ktm with 160bhp life's too short have a go on loads if you don't like the dct there are some really good light bikes out there like the 790 ktm.

 

If you find that you can tolerate a bit of clutch work when you get going again, why not look for something with a quick shifter or even something that you could fit one to? May widen you choice of replacement bike a bit, or possibly take away the need to change. Can you retro-fit one to a Speed Triple?
Just a thought.

 

Chuk.
Good luck with your search. And sorry to hear about your injury.
Regards
Joe.

 

Good to see you on the mend mate

 

the new triumph have a very light clutch, might make the difference?
Get well soon

 

Chuk.
Nice to see you are on the mend. Why not try the slipper clutch in the bike to see if it helps. My boy uses the slippers with his race bike and never uses clutch atall.
Regards
Joe.

 

Chuk.
Expense what's that bit. Whatever it is I'm sure it won't make you Happy. Even to change your beloved machine will cost that expense thing. If the bike makes you smile then most of its job as a partner is done. You can even get covers for those cases. Just do the things that keep you smiling we will worry about that expense thing when we are in the box.
Regards
Joe.

 

If you use letting the clutch lever in and out as part of you exercise regime you should hopefully build up some strength in the wrist etc. and you will know immediately how much you can use the clutch. Then you will be able to plan your return to the bike as you will know how much the wrist will tolerate.
Just don't overdo it!!! Little and often?
Hope your recovery is both full and timely.