Stability wise it is great, but cruising for an hour and a half between 70-80mph especially in the freezing weather was not it's best application. Did sound great though !! I am looking at another bike to replace her though. So stay tuned for the up date!

Thank you for the feedback ! Hope you enjoy the jacket

That's a good question, i just looked in the jack and labels, and I can not actually see country of origin. If I come across it, I will let you know

@@CharliesBikerTales unless they want to hide country of origin. Most leather jackets are Chinese or from Pakistan, which would be fine if standards/quality are there (in this case its a nice heavy weight jacket, recommended by a few Bikers on youtube). It just seems too good to be true. £90 for a top-grain jacket, a price I'd expect genuine leather to sell at. Been going down the rabbit hole a bit for a jacket seems a Vanson C2 is a great buy, but don't know if I'm upselling myself or a great jacket could be had for less?

I can only go by feel and comparison to my other leather jacket which is a course jacket from xl moto. Leather is thicker than the course jacket and at the moment I can't see any faults in quality. But time will tell

@@CharliesBikerTales I believe you, just finding that the cost difference is large.

@@CharliesBikerTales Email back says UK design Pakistani made by a company been making since 1970.

Maybe, but for some who have only ever experienced car insurance......which doesn't really work in the same way (more correlates to engine size rather than vehicle age) it can seem odd. Also for someone looking at a new cb500 which could be classed as the optimal first bike .....it might not be from a financial perspective. Think the more information we can share the better. What maybe obvious to some with experience may seem odd to new riders. I know at first it did to me. Hope you have had a great New Year! Thanks for the comment and feedback

Yep, although this may seem odd to new riders who have only ever experienced car insurance, as that correlates far more to engine size. I'm just trying to help spread some awareness for newer riders like myself. Happy New Year! Thanks so much for the comment and feedback

Yeah it's such a shame insurance is so high, just adds another barrier into encouraging more motorcycle riders. What I have noticed is 2years of license and 2 years no claims makes a huge difference.

Yes completely agree, it appears motorcycle insurance seems to not follow logic.

Oh wow what a bike ! I guess quite rare as well I have never seen one. They look beautiful though

Yeah apparently the carb for each cylinder is different, not sure why you would have 2 different type of carbs on one bike but guess it's just character

@@CharliesBikerTales One was a down draft, the other a side draft. Suzuki wanted a narrow bike, so everything was squeezed in tightly. Also had a vacuum operated fuel pump for the upper carburetor. On one trip, the VX started running on one cylinder. Limped into a gas station, The ancient decrepit owner came tottering out. He said he'd take a look at it. Turns out he was a factory trained Suzuki mechanic

You can pick these up for a great price now. Also insurance is ridiculously cheap, would be great for younger/new riders

I think these maybe abit before their time, imagine if someone was to release a modern classic in 2024/25 with a traditional VTwin I think it would go down very well.

At the moment it's been super reliable starts first time even in cold weather, although I feel it's running a tad rich (which is probably helping the cold starts)

How slimline this bike is, is actually incredible, the tank is a tardis, 19Litres yet feels far slimmer than the 13L tank on my T100.

@ The same drivetrain was used by Sachs in their very pretty Roadster 800. I know two people who still have one of those. Both have racked up very high mileage. The engines are very under-stressed and ultra reliable. Unfortunately the original Suzuki silencers are prone to internal rust and suitable replacements are very difficult to obtain.

Great selection of bikes ! Envious of your V7, I have a VFR800 and now the VX800

I remember why I didn't buy one after a test ride. It handled really bad, long wheelbase and the rake of the forks made it not want to turn, then it would flop. Terrible in traffic. Looked good. Think they sold six of em.

Thanks ! Also worth mentioning insurance on these is extremely cheap

@@theraildynasty_ don't forget the tl1000

@chrisstephens6194 which bike is that?

Don't forget the suzuki Vstrom 🙂

@@theraildynasty_ Anthony Gobert Bimota wsbk Australia

Many Suzuki V twins including several cruisers in 1990s. One was 1400cc with shaft drive and water cooled. Recently the C50T, C90T and the big 1800cc V twin. Yes Suzuki makes great twins!

Indeed ! I feel design wise this fits in more today with the modern retro, than it did when it was launched in the early 90s hence the poor sales. But it's a cracking bike, lots of character

@CharliesBikerTales I agree, bit left field when new but looking appealing now

Well I do have some levi jeans ......although keep an eye on the channel because this jacket makes an appearance in the next video !

Nice! Hoping you can do one in the zipped up greaser jacket and Levi’s jeans showing full front and backsides of yourself in both. It’s a classic look!

Thank you ! Still early days in my channel, but with my reviews I just try to be honest and balanced on some of the motorcycle gear that I buy and use.

@@CharliesBikerTales good to hear

Yeah for the price, the tex speed products are really solid. Obviously Rukka is going to be a step above, but them for the price comparison it should be. Glad to hear your back into biking ! World needs more bikers

Hi Andrew I ordered 32 and they are pretty loose, so if your usually between sizes I would buy your size or size down. Definitely do not size up.

It was brilliant and very emotional! Hopefully it is an annual event and I will aim to be there every year!

Hopefully it's an annual event, was such an amazing day.