Hi Graham,

The difference in handling on a modern bike will be noticable. Even the
Deauville, not being noted for its 'sports handling' will feel different to your
old K750. Take it steady at first but its a sure-footed bike and the advance in
tyre technology is tremendous. Its a relaxed ride and performance is probably
comparable to the old 750.

There's not much that goes wrong with the Deauville. Some fuel pump failures
have occured but this can be by-passed to run straight from the tank as a
gravity feed if necessary. Engines are pretty well bulletproof and can easily
run to 100k.

Log into this site and ask the same question. My mate SteveA has both a
Deauville and a K750 so he'll be able to give it you straight from the horses
mouth.

http://www.deauvilleuk.org/

JohnW

----- Original Message -----
From: graham.sibbert@...
To: hondadeauville@...
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 12:41 PM
Subject: [Honda Deauville] New Owner


Hello all.

I am not what you call a 'born again rider' even though I am 63 I have
been riding on and off since my teenage years (the days before crash
helmets)but I am now the proud owner of a rather old but nice bike, it
is on a V plate and has got 30k on the clock.Its a black Deauville with
full service history and a full 12 months mot.

Can anyone give me any hints on safe riding, riding styles and what
problems to look out for on the older bike of this make, (Iam assurred
that it has not been used for courier work and that the shaft bearings
ore ok).

I pick it up from the dealer on Saturday 14th and it will be the first
time on a bike for 5 years,(my last bike was the K7 750/4 which was
near mint condition)I could not ride anymore due to neck problems, but
following a successful operation to have plastic discs inserted in my
neck in 2006, I can now get back on the road.

Look forward to any replies. Graham.





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