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2017 Honda Africa Twin
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GoldOxide Offline
Lives On Two Wheels

Southern Ontario, Canada
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Post: #41
RE: 2017 Honda Africa Twin
(12-31-2018 01:28 PM)Seabee Wrote:  
(12-31-2018 01:19 PM)GoldOxide Wrote:  Africa Twin is still a curiosity to me. Honda sales dude always wants to sell one to me.

With a name like Gold Oxide I imagine this bike would appeal as the gold accents are quite striking. Go on let the sales dude have his fun!

I forgot to mention my salesman at the local Honda Powerhouse is also a DLX owner.

Ha! Thanks SeaBee. I actually don't like the name GoldOxide, but it was a name nobody else would probably use. Gold oxide (the material) is also somewhat rare. I do like the height of the Africa Twin. ( ... I gotta stop typing now ... )

>>> Spring is an extension to the riding season. ¯\(ツ)/¯ <<<
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12-31-2018 03:57 PM
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Seabee Offline
1st Service Completed

Fort Lauderdale Florida
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Joined: May 2015
Post: #42
RE: 2017 Honda Africa Twin
(12-31-2018 03:57 PM)GoldOxide Wrote:  
(12-31-2018 01:28 PM)Seabee Wrote:  
(12-31-2018 01:19 PM)GoldOxide Wrote:  Africa Twin is still a curiosity to me. Honda sales dude always wants to sell one to me.

With a name like Gold Oxide I imagine this bike would appeal as the gold accents are quite striking. Go on let the sales dude have his fun!

I forgot to mention my salesman at the local Honda Powerhouse is also a DLX owner.

Ha! Thanks SeaBee. I actually don't like the name GoldOxide, but it was a name nobody else would probably use. Gold oxide (the material) is also somewhat rare. I do like the height of the Africa Twin. ( ... I gotta stop typing now ... )
Throw a leg over one it will be a nice surprise. Happy New Year to you and all the forum membersThe ferret

2014 CB1100 DLX (Sold, reluctantly)
2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT (Sold)
12-31-2018 05:28 PM
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beardyweirdy@me.com Offline
Running Like a Top

London
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Post: #43
2017 Honda Africa Twin
I had one for about a year, when they first came out. Reg. Gear change. I tested the DCT and thought it was great but played it safe. On my own, without luggage, the bike was nippy and handled well. I found two up with luggage was a bit much for the bike and it lost its zing and handling suffered.
I’ve since bought a R1200GS Adventure, which I far prefer. Neither would ever see off road use.
Honda looked great tho!


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01-05-2019 03:46 AM
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Bigskyorbust Offline
1st Service Completed

Georgia
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Post: #44
RE: 2017 Honda Africa Twin
(12-31-2018 01:13 PM)Seabee Wrote:  Here is a picture as I know you all like pics
I am literally drooling .. love that bike . Want one badly as a 2nd bike to the CB!

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01-05-2019 05:39 AM
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GoldOxide Offline
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Southern Ontario, Canada
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Post: #45
RE: 2017 Honda Africa Twin
Sometimes the second bike is the hardest bike.

You know you want it.

You probably don't need it.

You want to fill gaps your first bike does not, or does not do well.

There are many second bike candidates <-- Big problem.

Your budget dictates everything.

Scratch that, your spouse dictates everything. Dodgy

>>> Spring is an extension to the riding season. ¯\(ツ)/¯ <<<
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dsan1964 Offline
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california
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Post: #46
2017 Honda Africa Twin
Very cool! I have spoke to few guys with A T’s. With DcT. They loved them. I have been looking at then for a. Few years know. Good for you. I think everyone should have at least 3 bikes.. lol


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Wisedrum Offline
High Mileage

Germany
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Post: #47
RE: 2017 Honda Africa Twin
(01-05-2019 07:00 PM)dsan1964 Wrote:  I think everyone should have at least 3 bikes.. lol

I understand. We have a saying in Germany "All good things are 3". So I follow this rule or advice which means: three motorbikes. There are exceptions to this rule, could even be more than 3....

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