looks like a solid piece of kit, i think i got my centre stand from t-rex... thats great for rear wheel and chain maintenance, i also fitted a fender extender to the front mudguard (fender), to reduce the front of engine being coated with mud etc... one thing with all the added bottom end weight i guess it will be even more stable... have fun
Thank you ! I agree the T Rex products are extremely well made and heavy duty parts. I now have of the availible TRex VanVan parts on my bike except for the centre stand .. which will be next on my list to buy ! Still loving this little gem of a bike - It gets compliments everywhere I park it ! Stay safe out there on 2 wheels!
Thanks for making this vid mate….Can I ask, is it worth getting a bash plate if all we’re doing is on-road riding (all be it in all weathers)? I’ve seen a few VVs with bash plates they do look cool, but am wondering whether they get in the way of airflow to keep the engine cool, and also make it difficult to clean in the winter months. Got myself a 125 VV as a first bike after passing my CBT 2months ago and love it to bits…reminds me so much of my first car (Mk 1 Ford Fiesta) fun to drive, easy to maintain etc etc all of which is why I chose the VV…looking forward to learning how to work on it.
A bash plate is really only useful for off road riding - I take my VanVan off road pretty often so for me it's worth it to have the extra protection. NO issues with it's addition hindering the cooling of the bike and I ride in 100 degrees + weather here in sunny Southern California. If you do add one - cleaning is a breeze and there is plenty of space between the plate and the engine to get a hose in there to wash off mud etc - They are amazing little 'classic' bikes which are really under appreciated here in the USA - but I get lots of thumbs up and love from other bikers when they get to see the bike out on the roads! Good luck to you and wish you continued safe riding!
@@thebritonabike Thanks for the reply. I’ll have a serious think about getting one added. As for the bike hahaha yes, I think some Americans (not all to be fair) seem to ignore / dislike small capacity bikes so it’s great to see many falling back in love with these small capacity ‘odd-ball’ bikes again. I’ve seen quite a few folks do the head turn when I’m out riding in London…then again it could be them thinking who is this clown hahaha Keep up the great work on the channel, your’s is one that made me finally decide to get a VanVan and into biking…just wish I didn’t wait so long to start. Thanks again, stay safe 🙏😎
looks like a solid piece of kit, i think i got my centre stand from t-rex... thats great for rear wheel and chain maintenance, i also fitted a fender extender to the front mudguard (fender), to reduce the front of engine being coated with mud etc... one thing with all the added bottom end weight i guess it will be even more stable... have fun
Thank you ! I agree the T Rex products are extremely well made and heavy duty parts. I now have of the availible TRex VanVan parts on my bike except for the centre stand .. which will be next on my list to buy ! Still loving this little gem of a bike - It gets compliments everywhere I park it ! Stay safe out there on 2 wheels!
Thanks for making this vid mate….Can I ask, is it worth getting a bash plate if all we’re doing is on-road riding (all be it in all weathers)? I’ve seen a few VVs with bash plates they do look cool, but am wondering whether they get in the way of airflow to keep the engine cool, and also make it difficult to clean in the winter months. Got myself a 125 VV as a first bike after passing my CBT 2months ago and love it to bits…reminds me so much of my first car (Mk 1 Ford Fiesta) fun to drive, easy to maintain etc etc all of which is why I chose the VV…looking forward to learning how to work on it.
A bash plate is really only useful for off road riding - I take my VanVan off road pretty often so for me it's worth it to have the extra protection. NO issues with it's addition hindering the cooling of the bike and I ride in 100 degrees + weather here in sunny Southern California. If you do add one - cleaning is a breeze and there is plenty of space between the plate and the engine to get a hose in there to wash off mud etc - They are amazing little 'classic' bikes which are really under appreciated here in the USA - but I get lots of thumbs up and love from other bikers when they get to see the bike out on the roads! Good luck to you and wish you continued safe riding!
@@thebritonabike Thanks for the reply. I’ll have a serious think about getting one added. As for the bike hahaha yes, I think some Americans (not all to be fair) seem to ignore / dislike small capacity bikes so it’s great to see many falling back in love with these small capacity ‘odd-ball’ bikes again. I’ve seen quite a few folks do the head turn when I’m out riding in London…then again it could be them thinking who is this clown hahaha
Keep up the great work on the channel, your’s is one that made me finally decide to get a VanVan and into biking…just wish I didn’t wait so long to start. Thanks again, stay safe 🙏😎
@@2WheeledCoconut Awesome!! - keep practicing and ALWAYS wear all your protective gear ! I wish you continued safe riding !