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Probably good for police presence and riding in the wet…. Does it even rain that much there?
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Godspeed wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:11 am Probably good for police presence and riding in the wet…. Does it even rain that much there?
Oh yes indeedy. We live 40kms north of Limoges in Haute Vienne and the rainfall annual average is similar to Devon! We chose it deliberately because we have horses and we need good pasture. We had a bone dry April followed by a very wet May, but looks like we are now into Summer properly - which is usually long and warm. Drive 100kms south to Lot/Dordogne and the rainfall average goes down. Phil gets warmer drier weather than us on the whole.

As I'm sure you know, french roads are normally very well surfaced and maintained, with a good camber for run off, but the roundabouts on N-roads are notorious for diesel and v slippery after rain, That's where these 3 wheeled things could save you I reckon. I see quite a few Piaggio MP3s around, but the Peugeot's new to me.
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Godspeed wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 8:09 pm I wonder what sized engine they have in them?
Saw one with 'L' plates on today heading for Tetbury. If you want a big girl you can get the Yamaha Nikken
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boboneleg wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 5:49 pm
Godspeed wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 8:09 pm I wonder what sized engine they have in them?
Saw one with 'L' plates on today heading for Tetbury. If you want a big girl you can get the Yamaha Nikken

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That thing looks crazy!! It’s probably about 3 times to big for me though 😂
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I heard yesterday that Nathan M is getting some of the CT125s so you can ride them at his place.
Sounds brilliant!
https://www.dorothysspeedshop.com/
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That looks fun as there are some lovely places to ride there, believe my CT is not far away! Cant wait 8-)
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Helicoptermanr22 wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:14 pm That looks fun as there are some lovely places to ride there, believe my CT is not far away! Cant wait 8-)
We will need full photo evidence 👍
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This would be just perfect for me .............in ten years from now.
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Was that the concept Honda 125? Think I saw that pic a while ago, looks really good!

I’m quite liking the new C125 for 2022. Lovely stealthy look. Change the seats and no one would see you coming 😂
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Though, still no side stand :(
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