JaiMaai Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Do fully manual Honda Waves exist? That is, with a proper hand operated clutch. I'm sure I've heard of them but it may just be a figment of my imagination. Secondly, if they do exist, would they be a good bike to learn to ride on for someone who's been driving a twist and go auto bike for years?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard-BKK Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 The Honda Wave models only come with a semi-automatic clutch, roll back the throttle and you can change gear… Some other manufacturers have step-thru models that come with a more traditional transmission and manual operating clutch lever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiMaai Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 I was imagining things then. The other makers; Suzuki? Yamaha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I was imagining things then. The other makers; Suzuki? Yamaha?Honda MSXSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiMaai Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks.One thing I should add is that I'm looking for an old bike to learn on. So any battered old junk heap will do as long as it runs and it's got brakes and lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Honda Sonic and CBR,Suzuki Raider,Yamaha Exciter all fully manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 older small bikes have a clutch lever, i think a friend has a honda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Most of the 2 stroke bikes are manual but its getting harder to find parts for some of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Plenty of manual Waves with a proper clutch on the S/H market, mainly drum front brake models. Sold new up until 4-5 years ago. Always 4 odd k cheaper new than a semi auto disc brake model. Local independent mom'n'pop corner m/c shop will also convert a manual to semi auto and vise versa for about 2k inc parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiMaai Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Plenty of manual Waves with a proper clutch on the S/H market, mainly drum front brake models. Sold new up until 4-5 years ago. Always 4 odd k cheaper new than a semi auto disc brake model. Local independent mom'n'pop corner m/c shop will also convert a manual to semi auto and vise versa for about 2k inc parts.Could I get one for 10-15 k?Don't care if it's beat-up as long as it runs. Only want to learn on it then sell it on again. Then I'll decide whether I want to get a decent bigger bike or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 No problem. get a nice tidy one for 10k, a mint one for 15k. My wife bought her stepdad a very clean one from a dealer for 21k S/H about 8 years ago, he died 3 years ago and she sold it for 10k, snapped off her hand. In hindsight shoulda hung onto it as a working bike round the farm. Or as i mentioned, buy an auto and convert if you can't find one, but they are about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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