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beatr911 · 08-11-2012, 10:50 AM

Thanks! I'll check into the used large scooter market some more.

Yes the Deauville is here in the US, it's the NT700, based on the old V-twin motor not the new parallel twin efficiency monster. Funny though it is priced nearly as high as the ST1300. Shaft drive IS really nice but as gearing on bikes is consistently too low for maximizing efficiency, re-gearing becomes a problem.

My chain drive bikes get an automatic chain oiler. MUCH less hassle than spraying a can o' lube and you get the benefit of being able to re-gear. It's also a good use for used engine oil.

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beatr911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 516 B2300 - '96 Mazda B2300 SE Focus - '05 Ford Focus ST The red car - '00 Honda Insight Thanks: 6 Thanked 77 Times in 56 Posts	Thanks! I'll check into the used large scooter market some more. Yes the Deauville is here in the US, it's the NT700, based on the old V-twin motor not the new parallel twin efficiency monster. Funny though it is priced nearly as high as the ST1300. Shaft drive IS really nice but as gearing on bikes is consistently too low for maximizing efficiency, re-gearing becomes a problem. My chain drive bikes get an automatic chain oiler. MUCH less hassle than spraying a can o' lube and you get the benefit of being able to re-gear. It's also a good use for used engine oil. __________________ Good design is simple. Getting there isn't.