February 4, 201412 yr I found this today on ADV - http://powersports.honda.com/trials.aspx It's been far too long since we had an importer.
February 4, 201412 yr Author It just got better..... http://www.xtrm.com/contingency/honda/index.asp?ev=430&yr=2014&evt=5
February 5, 201412 yr From the sales literature "2014 Montesa Honda Cota 4RT Repsol Edition" for some reason that makes me think of NASCAR drivers at the end of a race. "The 2014 Penzoil Monster Bell Limited Ricky Bobby JR edition Chevy Camaro Z785 performed perfectly today" But seriously this could be a great thing for trials. I personally don't like the Montesa, but with it being backed and advertised by Honda which is a very well known motorcycle name in the USA it will be noticed by more motorcycle riders and maybe bring more interest to the sport. Especially if the Montesa was sold in actual Honda dealerships displayed on the sales floor right next to the Motocross and road bikes.
February 6, 201412 yr Author Don't count on many Montesas sitting on U.S. showroom floors. 99% of the American motorcycle buying public would walk right past them to buy 'Wings or VTX's not ever knowing what the hell they are. I'm just thrilled to have them available here again after what, 7 years or so? I know of 2 orders already, and I may sweet-talk my credit union into yet another.... Edited February 6, 201412 yr by brewtus
February 6, 201412 yr Reality it has been almost twenty years since we had a large dealer presence of a trials bike in the USA. `85-86 Yamaha Ty 350 and everyone`s favorite, the`86 and ` 87 Reflex.
February 6, 201412 yr Is Honda trying to kickstart trials again in the states ???? One could hope so ! Maybe Yamaha will follow suit with that scorpa looking one they campaign in Japan .... And contingency money !!!!! Move over X-GAMES !!! Let's get some exposure !!! :) I want one !!! Glenn
February 6, 201412 yr It just got better..... http://www.xtrm.com/contingency/honda/index.asp?ev=430&yr=2014&evt=5 I call age discrimination!!! The contingencies for the senior class end at age 59! I've got a call into my attorney.
February 6, 201412 yr Don't count on many Montesas sitting on U.S. showroom floors. 99% of the American motorcycle buying public would walk right past them to buy 'Wings or VTX's not ever knowing what the hell they are. I'm just thrilled to have them available here again after what, 7 years or so? I know of 2 orders already, and I may sweet-talk my credit union into yet another.... My local delarship in missouri says the have already discussed it and are going to put one on the floor
February 6, 201412 yr My local delarship in missouri says the have already discussed it and are going to put one on the floor With a video of Toni Bou working his magic on a loop in the background.!!!
February 6, 201412 yr .... The contingencies for the senior class end at age 59! Looks like the rules require at least 5 riders in a class. So a lot of the SR age classes and other support classes may not have enough riders. Maybe Honda could make an exception for trials.
February 7, 201412 yr Well I hate to say it but I just finished my taxes ....Thanks Barrack !!! . I made 2/3rds more this last year and I will get back 80% less than last year ... We need a flat rate tax ! Can't a single dad with 3 kids in school get a break ? So paying cash for a mont is out of the ? right now , But I do have fantastic credit ... Time to do some math ! Glenn
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