How is Shell Optimax different to other unleaded petrols? Taken from Shell uk web site............... Shell Optimax is completely new and created specifically...
Like was said earlier, the advert doesn't say anything specific. "like other unleaded petrols" means nothing. The only absolute claim they make is that it has...
Hi All. My question is How good is The Deauville? What are Its week points?. is the build quality suspect in any area? Having owned 2 Pan Europeans before...
I'm afraid the quality isn't as good....... I think the Spannish quality control is not as good as the Japs. The exhaust system is absolute rubbish.......both...
With this and other similar threads in mind, I have to say that was dreading returning home this week. After riding home in 3" of snow last week I had to leave...
Have to say that so far, despite all the recent bad weather my DV is looking alright, allowing for the fact that she is outside all the time, no such luxury as...
Having just purchased my first second hand NT 650 V Deauville I must admit that I love to bits. Sure it has 24,000 miles on the clock and the odd bit of...
Hi all, I'm after some advice on changing the head bearing on my DV. Has anyone done this and are there any pit falls I should be aware of? I am mechanically...
I changed the steering head bearings on my DV last year. Quite straightforward but make a drawing or photo of the way all the cables etc come down from the...
I changed mine about 18 months ago ............. I had a slight problem getting the bottom cup out of the frame. I had to bend a punch slightly and grind the...
Geoff, Picture would be great, if its no trouble. Thanks Terry ... problem getting the bottom cup out of the frame. I had to bend a punch slightly and grind...
Can't manage it myself just yet but this may be of interest to someone! NT650 Deauville 2002 "51" £1950 NO RESERVE, 1 owner from new, absolutely genuine Item...
DV for sale, There is more things needing done to this bike than you mention. If it was that good a deal then it would have sold ages ago, At this price there...
Hi, I recently bought a DV ,"W" reg, 7000 miles, and was surprised at how noisy the gearbox is, is that normal for a DV?.The oil is at the right level and is...
Hi Jim Depends on the noise. The DV has a well-known 'clack' from 1st to 2nd, or 2nd to first, which is normal for this box so don't worry, many new owners...
Dick Very smart bike - I like the colour. Who are 'TCP'? and is there any chance that you could take a close up picture? The belly pan is in the shade. I am...
Oddest thing. Got my DV out of hibernation today after the winter, and took it for it's MOT which it passed. Later in the day, after some 30-odd motorway...
Hi Tony, Thanks for taking the trouble to reply, I think I will take the bike to the dealers when the weather is a bit better. I'll get them to listen to it,...
JB I had to take the pictures quickly as soon as I got home before the light went altogether. If it is dry tomorrow I will get some more shots. TCP are a ...
Hi, I am trying to find out if the large pannier lids (as sold by Honda for the other colour Deauvilles) are also available for in Sevilla Blue - I haven't...
Have downloaded picture of modified punch for getting out bottom head bearing. Unfortunately, I can't find the tool at the moment so I altered a picture of...
Hi Dick I am also thinking of changing my exhaust to a Motad. Price appears to be £170 for the full kit. Yours certainly looks the business. You seem to have...
Hi Kathy, I can't imagine why they wouldn't be available from Honda. I understand David Silver Spares are very good for Honda parts but I've never used them...
Hi Laurence, I too have the large lids. I can't say that I have noticed any difference whatsoever whichever size I ride with. They do look enormous from behind...
