OMG! Wot have I done! [Archive]

vegeman

2nd October 2012, 08:46

The fact that you posted this demise, means you understand the gravity of the situation and fully aware of the consequences...

Sad to see people go this way... unless we see knobblies on it, then there is little hope of bringing you back from the dark side.

brp

2nd October 2012, 09:25

Think front forks would need to beefed up if knobblies going to be put on .....

clint640

2nd October 2012, 09:56

The address to return your man-card to is:

Dept of Blokes Affairs
Private Bag 625
Wellington.

:shutup::laugh:

Gotta be a better pick than the SXC for a shorter person though. Just remember not to try jumping it, hitting bumps fast or picking it up :shit:

Clint

paturoa

2nd October 2012, 11:18

OMG! Wot have I done!

You've given a whole pile of your money to some German chappies for no good reason?

JMemonic

2nd October 2012, 11:35

:facepalm::shit:

Why, why, why did you not go for the 800?

Night Falcon

2nd October 2012, 16:59

you've gone from a pork chop to a prime cut steak and a now to a whale omlet :facepalm:

Padmei

2nd October 2012, 17:02

Good on ya Tim.
I'm sure you'll have many fun rides on it.
Hopefully I'll get a ride next Dusty :innocent:

timg

2nd October 2012, 17:51

Haha :laugh::laugh: thought that might get a reaction :innocent:
Got some farkles coming :yes:
A set of TKC80's and Awakino Saddle here we come :facepalm:
The plan is to get a wee 250 for commuting and the more adventerous :ride: DRZ, XT, KLX, XR, CRF-L or similar

JATZ

2nd October 2012, 18:18

Good on ya Tim :niceone: I'm sure it'll do exactly what you want it to do :yes: remember it ain't a trail bike though
Shame you didn't have a fang on the 800 when I was down there, I'm sure you woulda got one
You also need some of this.....http://www.outwesttobacco.com/Bulk_McClelland.htm
And one of these http://www.outwesttobacco.com/Images/Pipes/Aldo%20Velani/Aldo%20Velani512/Aldo-Velani-06.jpg

Enjoy..

Padmei

2nd October 2012, 19:41

mmmm that's a nice pipe.

NordieBoy

2nd October 2012, 20:51

This guy has just retired from making pipes.
Just over in Paramatta St Atawhai...
http://www.zemanpipes.com/

_Shrek_

2nd October 2012, 21:09

:facepalm::shit:

Why, why, why did you not go for the 800?

:brick: coz it's lighter than the 1150Gs.... :facepalm: dew-rattly riders

you've gone from a pork chop to a whale omlet, and a now to a prime cut steak :Punk:

there fixed it forya N.F :bleh:

:woohoo::Punk::niceone: bloody good choice there Tim :yes:

JMemonic

2nd October 2012, 22:04

:brick: coz it's lighter than the 1150Gs.... :facepalm: dew-rattly riders

I said 800, (oh dear poor Shrek has obviously gotten swamp mud in his eyes :bleh:). The 800 has so many advantages over the 650 (imho) and feels half the weight of the 1200's. And note I did not suggest the rattly multistrada, I am sure TIMG wants a bike that can actually go off road.

dangerous

3rd October 2012, 04:43

So... the new avatar Tim, getting gay and old huh spose ya have the BMW jacket and a number plate on the way BMW...
hey so a 650, that a single or a scaled down 800 twin?

ps: could ya not afford the second front disc?

Mrs Shrek

3rd October 2012, 06:24

:facepalm: gone bald & bought yourself a pipe and some slippers? :bleh:

hope you enjoy every minute of growing older :yes: :woohoo:

Cheeky wench. Back to the kitchen with you! :dodge:

:shutup::angry: Did you have to let Shrek know that he had left the padlock off the chain :innocent:

JimmyC

3rd October 2012, 07:21

This guy has just retired from making pipes.
Just over in Paramatta St Atawhai...
http://www.zemanpipes.com/

I've got two of his pipes actually... great guy, beautiful pipes.

/backontopic...

_Shrek_

3rd October 2012, 07:25

I said 800, (oh dear poor Shrek has obviously gotten swamp mud in his eyes :bleh:).

:Oops: me think you right there Brent, just re read your post :facepalm:

Aslan

3rd October 2012, 21:40

Enjoy your new F650gs Tim - I had a Dakar previously before the eleven fiddy - I'm sure you'll keep it in nice nick

dangerous

4th October 2012, 04:17

..........

timg

4th October 2012, 09:44

..........

Dangermouse you'll keep lol :)

dangerous

4th October 2012, 16:37

Dangermouse you'll keep lol :)hey Timbo, the email I got informing me of your post goes more like this "prick' you edit ya post haha... cos ya woulda been right... any way as below?

hey so a 650, that a single or a scaled down 800 twin?
ps: could ya not afford the second front disc?

brp

4th October 2012, 18:33

Yah better start hitting the gym if that's the build of a guzzi rider :bleh:

cruza

4th October 2012, 18:41

:facepalm::shit:

Why, why, why did you not go for the 800?

My thoughts..... more omph

NordieBoy

4th October 2012, 20:23

Yah better start hitting the gym if that's the build of a guzzi rider :bleh:

It's just that Guzzi's have very heavy steering...

actungbaby

4th October 2012, 20:32

I knew from the title your brought a new bike nice machine bet your so dispointed not!!!!

timg

4th October 2012, 22:26

hey Timbo, the email I got informing me of your post goes more like this "prick' you edit ya post haha... cos ya woulda been right... any way as below? Haha, Yeah, some folks might not understand that calling you a prick is probably the nicest thing anybody said to ya today :) 'tis the 650 single.

timg

4th October 2012, 22:30

My thoughts..... more omph

It has enuf omph for an old fart :facepalm: I've never bought into the bigger is better thing, infact this is the largest capacity bike I've owned...

_Shrek_

5th October 2012, 07:00

Haha, Yeah, some folks might not understand that calling you a prick is probably the nicest thing anybody said to ya today :) 'tis the 650 single.

have to share bling b4 bla bla bla

:killingme :laugh: left a big :D as I start my day

:innocent: sorry D :corn:

brp

5th October 2012, 09:58

It's just that Guzzi's have very heavy steering...

Yeah and with that shaft balanced like a vespa :D

NordieBoy

5th October 2012, 10:09

Yeah and with that shaft balanced like a vespa :D

You try riding a bike with a Vespa balanced on it...

dangerous

5th October 2012, 17:39

timg

5th October 2012, 19:14

NON MODERATERS WARNING

please keep this thread on topic, it is not a bash the ginger kid and his itialian tractor, but about a decent man acepting his age and deminishing riding ability and buying a bee m double u to compensate... singles rule :laugh: Still got my FXR in the shed. Might have to whip it out on Sunday and whip yer arse at BEARS. There's life in this old fella yet :Punk::p

Mrs Shrek

5th October 2012, 21:06

NON MODERATERS WARNING
please keep this thread on topic, it is not a bash the ginger kid and his itialian tractor, but about a decent man acepting his age and deminishing riding ability and buying a bee m double u to compensate... singles rule :laugh:

Still got my FXR in the shed. Might have to whip it out on Sunday and whip yer arse at BEARS. There's life in this old fella yet :Punk::p

:apumpin: old fellas eh :facepalm:
:woohoo: sit back & let the show begin :corn:

Daffyd

5th October 2012, 23:10

This thread is beginning to get interesting.

dangerous

6th October 2012, 16:58

would take tim up on the chalange, but alas this house has been in lock down for just over 24hrs... what a arse of a bug thank christ we have two tolits, so tim will actually get to win be it by default LOL

Daffyd

6th October 2012, 18:11

You talking shit again?

timg

6th October 2012, 21:43

I've had this Pro-Oiler (www.pro-oiler.net (http://www.pro-oiler.net)) on my Transalp and 625SXC. The chain and sprockets on the Transalp lasted until the 24,000km and 48,000km services which wasn't bad for a bike that did as many miles off the seal as it did. During the week I have nutted out the location of the various components and today it was all fitted up. Unlike the Scott Oiler, the Pro Oiler is electronically controlled matching oil delivery to speed and delivery rates can be adjusted from the dash to suit the conditions.

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The GS has limited under seat storage and I did not want to that that up with the oil bottle, pump and computer box and leave me nowhere for a basic tool and puncture repair kits etc. There's not a lot of spare space anywhere but I found a convenient spot where it will be well tucked out of harms way but easily accessable too.

271187

Double sided delivery nozzle fitted to a chain guard mounting bolt and out of the way of the chain.

271188

Controller mounted to the hand guard easily visible and opporated.

Must get out and :ride: the thing :) Maybe tomorrow:woohoo:

dangerous

7th October 2012, 06:12

whats the switch's on the dash seen above the control +- unit? does the bike lower like the town buss do to allow oldies to get on/off easier?

SVboy

7th October 2012, 07:43

Ride the thing? Dont forget if you manage to exceed 100kms under any situation on a BMW, the bike will be automaticly be recalled by BMW. This limit drops to 95kms if you are wearing a BMW jacket!

victorious

7th October 2012, 08:30

Hey, you people hassling Tim... look BMW is not just for old gezzers I have one to see...271206

Night Falcon

7th October 2012, 09:39

Hey, you people hassling Tim... look BMW is not just for old gezzers I have one to see

I hope I can be as gracious and accepting as timg when I reach the BMW phase of my life :shutup:

timg

8th October 2012, 14:31

Hey, you people hassling Tim... look BMW is not just for old gezzers I have one to see...271206
Good to see that at least one of the fella's at your place got some class :niceone: Musta got that from the classy Rashika, you sure didn't get it from your dad! :facepalm:

dangerous

8th October 2012, 15:35

Ok... so I actually like it aye, can see myself getting into adventure riding, thing is Id have to have a twin and looking at the 800GS looks good but dont like the dash look, no fairing but the clear screen like on a CHiPs bike ewwwwww, and it would need twin pipes to balance the arse out, hmmmmm...
Guzzi need to put the small block V7 back into an NTX

cruza

8th October 2012, 17:25

brp

8th October 2012, 18:50

JATZ

8th October 2012, 18:55

10bikekid was saying if you use a twin for adv riding they have less traction
I've seen a few singles having traction "issues" too :D
Still waiting to see Nordies il4 in action

brp

8th October 2012, 19:14

Too true :D Like to see Nordie crank it shod with e07's on wet mud .... herringbone tread pattern give him dual steering :shifty:

NordieBoy

8th October 2012, 19:35

Too true :D Like to see Nordie crank it shod with e07's on wet mud .... herringbone tread pattern give him dual steering :shifty:

Shinko 705's all they way baby! :Punk:

timg

8th October 2012, 21:14

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Which had these in it
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Looking a little more 'Adventure' ready. While putting it back together I have raised the front guard 10mm to give a little more clearance for some more adventeurous TKC 80's when the Tourances have done their thing. Cheers.

brp

9th October 2012, 08:21

"Shinko's" that be cheating Nordie :wings: Yah probably know how fantastic E07's are on wet mud - start ordering new bars, clutch lever etc now :D

You could of saved some money Tim and shot down to plumbing world for ya garters, I'll have to get me self some TCK 80's - one hell of a knobblie if you got to raise your front guard 10 mm :blink:

Still think RV125 would of been a better bet if bike height was a major factor :whistle:

Congrats on the new stead - be the berries for two up .....

dino3310

9th October 2012, 10:01

10bikekid was saying if you use a twin for adv riding they have less traction

but more Attraction, i like dangerous's idea of Guzzi putting the small block V7 back into an NTX :Punk: it would be like a mini stelvio

brp

9th October 2012, 10:12

Yeah those big cylinders sticking up on a 45 could act like a counter balance - works for tight rope walkers :whistle:

Night Falcon

9th October 2012, 16:31

....more 'Adventure' ready. While putting it back together I have raised the front guard 10mm to give a little more clearance for some more adventeurous TKC 80's when the Tourances have done their thing. Cheers.

Nice work timg....you got the Gator-aide, now ya just need some Power-aide :laugh:

dangerous

9th October 2012, 17:50

but more Attraction, i like dangerous's idea of Guzzi putting the small block V7 back into an NTX :Punk: it would be like a mini stelviothats it, the Stelvio is awesome for the desert or highway road works, but to be in NZ'z back blocks Id hate to need to pick it up unloaded let aloan loaded.

_Shrek_

9th October 2012, 18:01

thats it, the Stelvio is awesome for the desert or highway road works, but to be in NZ'z back blocks Id hate to need to pick it up unloaded let aloan loaded.

what you need is some HTFU pills D :corn:

dangerous

9th October 2012, 19:10

what you need is some HTFU pills D :corn:
says he who was sceard off by a local cocky for driving down a road... :corn: back at ya :facepalm:

SVboy

9th October 2012, 19:57

So Dangerous needs a twin-NEW model Suzuki DL 1000. Looks awesome.....

_Shrek_

9th October 2012, 20:06

says he who was sceard off by a local cocky for driving down a road... :corn: back at ya :facepalm:

:no: D it wern't the cocky that I was scared of, it was the 5'2 passenger beside me.... :sweatdrop

dangerous

10th October 2012, 04:42

So Dangerous needs a twin-NEW model Suzuki DL 1000. Looks awesome.....ewwwww zookie, na dont Honda do a Transalp with the VTR1000 in it?
cos then Tim could learn me some new tricks n trips... speaking of whom, Tim them gater garter things is that not taking the old man thing a tad to far, spose you were the dork at school that wore garters to keep ya socks up round ya knees to... poof yeah thats what I was called, I mean they were called ;)

timg

10th October 2012, 08:51

ewwwww zookie, na dont Honda do a Transalp with the VTR1000 in it?
cos then Tim could learn me some new tricks n trips... speaking of whom, Tim them gater garter things is that not taking the old man thing a tad to far, spose you were the dork at school that wore garters to keep ya socks up round ya knees to... poof yeah thats what I was called, I mean they were called ;) Sheeze you're heading for the :bash: Dangermouse. The fork gaiters will save my precious forks when all them quick guys on the cool orange bikes go roosting past. $120 bits of rubber are way cheaper than rechroming or new $mega fork tubes. Oh and its called a Varadero, 271367 big and heavy. Fine on seal and shingle but you wouldn't want to be getting too adventureous, but then Shrek get his GS into all sorta places it should'nt be :)

brp

10th October 2012, 09:12

Yah garters have good company anyway - http://tinyurl.com/no-show-all-go

_Shrek_

10th October 2012, 19:46

I put a set on the 650 Tim but not untill after I done my fork seals in with to much crap on them they lasted about 5k... then DAS got me a set of those gators & after 119k still going strong & no probs with seals again :Punk:

dino3310

10th October 2012, 20:01

thats it, the Stelvio is awesome for the desert or highway road works, but to be in NZ'z back blocks Id hate to need to pick it up unloaded let aloan loaded.

just get an AA membership... they can come out and pick it up for us:laugh:
cant beat the sound of a guzzi twin.... wayyyyy better than a Hardley:Punk:

Night Falcon

10th October 2012, 20:49

just get an AA membership... they can come out and pick it up for us:laugh:
cant beat the sound of a guzzi twin.... wayyyyy better than a Hardley:Punk:

aint that the truth....plus guzzi owners are more likely to give you a "friendly" wave as they roar past :shutup:

dangerous

11th October 2012, 04:42

just get an AA membership... they can come out and pick it up for us:laugh:Dont think the AA have one of these tho 271424

warewolf

11th October 2012, 23:20

Oh and its called a Varadero, - big and heavy. Fine on seal and shingle but you wouldn't want to be getting too adventureous, Vara-dear-oh-dear-oh-dear! No better or worse than any other litre-class big trailie.

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timg

29th October 2012, 21:29

Got some pannier racks on.
I used this brand, SW-Motech, on the KTM and was impressed with how well they fitted. Their 650GS ones are just the same, a nice neat fit well tucked in close to the bodywork, and detachable.

I was always dissapointed with the Givi ones on my transalp which seemed to stick out way too far.

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And here's my Dusty Butt 2013 ride :-)

272426 I should be able to get that thru the gnarly bits OK ;)

Transalper

29th October 2012, 21:37

yeeeha... go the 250's

cooneyr

29th October 2012, 21:55

.....And here's my Dusty Butt 2013 ride :-)....

I've created a monster - people are now buying bikes specifically for the event!! I know you haven't but it seems that way some times ;)

I know somebody else who is wanting to get into dirt bikes again after a few years off was looking at that bike and was disappointed when it sold!

Cheers R

dangerous

30th October 2012, 04:52

And here's my Dusty Butt 2013 ride :-)
and heres mine... 272430

scumdog

30th October 2012, 06:06

and heres mine..

No apes, tassles or forward controls D?:banana:

cooneyr

30th October 2012, 09:02

and heres mine...

Last time somebody tried the dusty on one of those (my bro) it blew out the plug after about 300km. Stuffed treads in the head. Literally wound it back in by hand and managed to ride another 10km to Ranfurly. I ended up towing it with an XLR125 from Ranfurly to Alex at around 5am in the morning at about 60kph constantly looking over my shoulder for trucks.

All good fun ;)

dangerous

30th October 2012, 16:36

timg

30th October 2012, 19:46

timg

30th October 2012, 19:53

people are now buying bikes specifically for the event!!

Ha! That's what the KTM was all about. Pity I didn't buy the legs to go with it. It was a lovely bike :weep:

I know somebody else who is wanting to get into dirt bikes again after a few years off was looking at that bike and was disappointed when it sold!

Cheers R

Yeah, seemed like a good bike at a good price. Took it for a short blat, haggled a bit and deal was done :) Reminded me very much of my XR185 I had far too many years ago. T.

cooneyr

30th October 2012, 20:01

Ha! That's what the KTM was all about. Pity I didn't buy the legs to go with it. It was a lovely bike :weep: . . . .

I'd have bought your SXC if I could. I even have the legs for it! Never did get to take if for a spin :weep:

Cheers
R

cooneyr

30th October 2012, 20:04

ahhhh, yeah... I was kidding ;)

and my post above... I was warned by a mod for posting... fucks wrong with it??? a AG aint that ofencive is it... so started a thread on it http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154096-WTF-has-gremlin-got-up-his-arse FARKING TIM getting me in the shit

I'm not. We tried to do a small bore challenge for the dusty one year. 125cc or less. Four started, one on a KDX125 (nice machine) and one an XLR125 finished, my bro and I obviously didn't. Give it ago over two days. Be good for the soul LOL:wacko:

I got an infraction too - don't feel too special.

Cheers R

dangerous

30th October 2012, 20:21

I'm not. We tried to do a small bore challenge for the dusty one year. 125cc or less. sounds like me... being a bucket racer I love small bore, minitures with grunt rule

scumdog

2nd November 2012, 20:39

Whaddya mean getting you in the shit. You're always in it. It's only the depth that varies

:lol:

And the amount of time in it!!:2thumbsup

timg

2nd November 2012, 21:38

... being an ex-bucket racer.... Corrected it for ya :bleh:

timg

1st July 2013, 10:26

Frigging BMW rubbish :( Back in the shop after overheating after 30 km on Saturday. Think this will be the 7th time I have had it in the workshop for warranty repairs.... Time for a new ride I think!

Transalper

1st July 2013, 12:09

Frigging BMW rubbish :( Back in the shop after overheating after 30 km on Saturday. Think this will be the 7th time I have had it in the workshop for warranty repairs.... Time for a new ride I think!

Bet the Transalp never gave you as much shit.
That particular BMW of yours sounds worse than others and 7 times in for warranty repairs kind of sounding like a lemon.

dangerous

1st July 2013, 17:52

barverian bullshit... whats the other 6 issues been are they common to the bike? and is it not the usual same old F650 engine?

timg

1st July 2013, 19:24

Bet the Transalp never gave you as much shit.
That particular BMW of yours sounds worse than others and 7 times in for warranty repairs kind of sounding like a lemon.

Only time the Transalp let me down was following a service when the workshop didn't tighten the valve covers or similar. Transalp did 48000 without missing a beat, KTM 640 I had for 12000km with out issue - not even a puncture.

barverian bullshit... whats the other 6 issues been are they common to the bike? and is it not the usual same old F650 engine?

Yeah, a derivative of the 650 single that's been around for yonks but now apparently manufactured under licence in China? It's had a persistent oil leak from the LH cover that drips onto the exhaust. First two fixes were replacing gaskets (drop it off to have a look at and decide whats required, then drop it off again when parts have arrived) Last time it was in I was told that they were known for having a problem with the water pump seals - dunno why that wasn't checked out the first couple of times if its a known problem and save a lot of mucking around....

I'm over this bike - it didn't light my fire. As a result of the problems I've been reluctant to take it on any lengthy trips so have done bugger all riding. I'm over getting wet and muddy too. The next bike will be a more road focused soft roader for two up touring in comfort. :)

_Shrek_

1st July 2013, 19:29

Only time the Transalp let me down was following a service when the workshop didn't tighten the valve covers or similar. Transalp did 48000 without missing a beat, KTM 640 I had for 12000km with out issue - not even a puncture.

Yeah, a derivative of the 650 single that's been around for yonks but now apparently manufactured under licence in China? It's had a persistent oil leak from the LH cover that drips onto the exhaust. First two fixes were replacing gaskets (drop it off to have a look at and decide whats required, then drop it off again when parts have arrived) Last time it was in I was told that they were known for having a problem with the water pump seals - dunno why that wasn't checked out the first couple of times if its a known problem and save a lot of mucking around....

I'm over this bike - it didn't light my fire. As a result of the problems I've been reluctant to take it on any lengthy trips so have done bugger all riding. I'm over getting wet and muddy too. The next bike will be a more road focused soft roader for two up touring in comfort. :)

there's a guy down here with the same model as yours Tim & he's having the same issues as you, he's had the bike for 10 months & it's been back in the shop 5 times, I suggested he asked for his $$$ back & buy some thing else

Woodman

1st July 2013, 19:41

there's a guy down here with the same model as yours Tim & he's having the same issues as you, he's had the bike for 10 months & it's been back in the shop 5 times, I suggested he asked for his $$$ back & buy some thing else

Should be quite within your rights. Consumer guarantees, MVDI,MTA etc. give it a go if its not fit for purpose.:angry:

dangerous

1st July 2013, 19:45

I'm over getting wet and muddy too. The next bike will be a more road focused soft roader for two up touring in comfort. :)a... GOLDWING

with dayglow vest

timg

1st July 2013, 19:49

a... GOLDWING

with dayglow vest lol & TKC 80's

JATZ

1st July 2013, 20:26

Thats a damn shame TimG....:crybaby:

I've had a good run out of mine, hasn't missed a beat in 25,000+ k's reaches for the nearest bit of wood :D It did blow the low beam bulb though :facepalm:

Transalper

1st July 2013, 20:32

You got the 800 or similar didn't you JATZ?
Maybe a better bike all round?

dangerous

1st July 2013, 20:43

Hey Tim... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-610499058.htm reckon it and you would suit a veta fairing too

timg

1st July 2013, 21:08

Hey Tim... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/classic-vintage/auction-610499058.htm reckon it and you would suit a veta fairing too This should do the Awakino OK? 284488

_Shrek_

1st July 2013, 22:10

Thats a damn shame TimG....:crybaby:

I've had a good run out of mine, hasn't missed a beat in 25,000+ k's reaches for the nearest bit of wood :D It did blow the low beam bulb though :facepalm:

I got 119500k & had no probs on the F650Gs but it wasn't made in China either

NordieBoy

2nd July 2013, 13:41

a... GOLDWING

with dayglow vest

lol & TKC 80's

Yeah baby...
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timg

2nd July 2013, 19:01

Yeah baby...

Now that has potential! :laugh:

NordieBoy

3rd July 2013, 10:43

Now that has potential! :laugh:
That it does...
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and this is how you park it...

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10bikekid

3rd July 2013, 17:44

Personally I'd wait for the 1800 version to come out :rolleyes:

scumdog

3rd July 2013, 18:25

there's a guy down here with the same model as yours Tim & he's having the same issues as you, he's had the bike for 10 months & it's been back in the shop 5 times, I suggested he asked for his $$$ back & buy some thing else

Fark, and some pull my leg about "Harley reliability"!!:eek5:

ANY bike make can give you problems - but these Teutonic Troubles iones seem pretty bad.:yes:

_Shrek_

3rd July 2013, 20:04

Fark, and some pull my leg about "Harley reliability"!!:eek5:

ANY bike make can give you problems - but these Teutonic Troubles iones seem pretty bad.:yes:

well that's what happens when BMW & others who take short cuts to save a dollar, & it appears to be the 650's that China has had a hand in :facepalm:

dangerous

4th July 2013, 17:13

well that's what happens when BMW & others who take short cuts to save a dollar, & it appears to be the 650's that China has had a hand in :facepalm:
yeah ya bunch a muppets... had ya brought Guzzi then ya can get all the same issues in house, none a that chink shit :laugh:

timg

4th July 2013, 19:15

Seems it may have had an airlock in the system from the repair work done to fix the oil leak from the water pump oil seal :mellow: Picking it up tomorrow. Anybody want a hardly used G650GS? I really liked my KTM. The Transalp was awesome but the KTM was my favourite by a big margin and the Queen of the Hobbits liked it better on the back of that than the Transalp. Pity it was so tall, even when lowered. After the KTM, the frumpy German fraulein really didn't have a chance. I see Casbolts have a Transalp just like my old one in immaculate condition. Hmmmmm...

dangerous

4th July 2013, 19:25

thing is Tim... ya couldnt pay me to buy again from casbolts
what did ya like about the ktm, i mean talk about ugley and any colour as long as its... orange

timg

4th July 2013, 19:44

thing is Tim... ya couldnt pay me to buy again from casbolts
what did ya like about the ktm, i mean talk about ugley and any colour as long as its... orange & getting another Transalp would seem a bit like going back to an old girlfriend :yawn: I actually thought the KTM looked the dogs bollocks. Nice light bike, very predictable and stable, very responsive, fantastic suspension, great brakes, great riding position. The way I had it set up it was pretty much my view of the ideal adventure bike
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_Shrek_

4th July 2013, 20:24

yeah ya bunch a muppets... had ya brought Guzzi then ya can get all the same issues in house, none a that chink shit :laugh:

now why would I buy a guzzi when I got the Rena (crashers on the rocks & capsizes) but it still gets me home after 140k :Punk:

dangerous

4th July 2013, 20:41

& getting another Transalp would seem a bit like going back to an old girlfriend :yawn: I actually thought the KTM looked the dogs bollocks. Nice light bike, very predictable and stable, very responsive, fantastic suspension, great brakes, great riding position. The way I had it set up it was pretty much my view of the ideal adventure bikeLOL, true bout the girlfriend... can ya remember back that far?
And why did ya flick the KTM off then?

now why would I buy a guzzi when I got the Rena (crashers on the rocks & capsizes) but it still gets me home after 140k :Punk:
hey, Ill have whisky with me rocks and then Im likely to capsize to... 140k is a good effort in how many years?

timg

4th July 2013, 21:34

And why did ya flick the KTM off then? Cos my short legs couldn't reach the ground unless it was flat, and then it was tippy toes, and that was with the bike lowered :baby:

_Shrek_

5th July 2013, 07:41

140k is a good effort in how many years?

4 years, & 120 approx. was done in the 1st two years & 20 over the last two, now it's parked up, guess that's what happens when you work for ya self :weep:

Eddieb

5th July 2013, 09:49

I'd have bought your SXC if I could.

Pity some low life nicked it under the pretense of test riding it when it was back up for sale a few months ago

SVboy

5th July 2013, 12:18

KTM690R. Thank me later

clint640

5th July 2013, 12:49

Cos my short legs couldn't reach the ground unless it was flat:

You can get surgery in China to fix that ya know :eek:

It'd probably be cheaper & less painful than owning a BMW :rofl::chase:

Clint

timg

5th July 2013, 13:02

You can get surgery in China to fix that ya know :eek:

It'd probably be cheaper & less painful than owning a BMW :rofl::chase:

Clint

Tempting!! :)

10bikekid

5th July 2013, 21:43

KTM690R. Thank me later

awesome bike but to tall for timg

Honda CB500X with Karoo 3 tires :Punk:

timg

11th July 2013, 20:58

Very Red....

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dangerous

12th July 2013, 07:05

wouldnt be any good for a loan would ya?
and ... I duno

SVboy

12th July 2013, 12:16

Huskvana[sp] terra or similar?

dangerous

12th July 2013, 18:19

Huskvana[sp] terra or similar?
I got a huskie 620cc V2... take a guess what that is?

timg

12th July 2013, 18:19

Yeah, nice bike 284917 & it's red :)

But nah its not a twin and it has the dicky made in China G650 donk albeit reworked by Husky
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dangerous

12th July 2013, 19:02

Yeah, nice bike & it's red :)

But nah its not a twin and it has the dicky made in China G650 donk albeit reworked by Husky

so.. you have gone from one troublesome chink engined bike to another :brick:

timg

12th July 2013, 20:32

so.. you have gone from one troublesome chink engined bike to another :brick:
Nah, nothing to do with BMW's or chink engines...

Transalper

13th July 2013, 10:07

Seriously ?? you expect us to figure out what you have from a pic of a bit of a front mudguard and tyre?

ok, I guess at Triumph Tiger.... actually no the guard looks more substantial than they have. No idea. Looks bit like a sport/touring bike guard.

unstuck

13th July 2013, 10:13

Aprilla? Thats my guess.:eek5:

SVboy

13th July 2013, 12:38

BMW800gs? Because you didnt learn the first time?

JATZ

13th July 2013, 13:03

BMW800gs? Because you didnt learn the first time?

:headbang: :headbang: :yes:

timg

14th July 2013, 17:00

ok, I guess at Triumph Tiger....

Getting closer TA ;)
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A few too many cc's and an extra cylinder. Gotta love 284964

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fridayflash

14th July 2013, 17:24

mulitistrada???

blackdog

14th July 2013, 17:30

A Multi has more cubes than a Tiger. D'oh.

It's a DL, shirley.

JATZ

14th July 2013, 17:37

mulitistrada???

:yes: the mirrors look Italian :D

dangerous

14th July 2013, 17:53

. Gotta love 284964is there any other sort...

Its a G650, I can see it plain as day, be easier to see with out that *clears throte* in the way

thought we sused it out a page back, im confused you adventure types are odd ones

AHHHHHH.... ok i see now post 121 the bike wer are guessing at is the red smudge bottom of the pic, duh i thought it was the single in the back ground

SVboy

14th July 2013, 18:28

multistrada 620 mk1?

timg

15th July 2013, 23:12

NordieBoy

16th July 2013, 08:19

I hope it's a better view from the cockpit...
It's as bad as a VStrom, but the Ducati badge takes some of the pain away...

Aslan

16th July 2013, 17:28

Yup, a Duc has been on the bucket list ever since I had a ball riding my Duc race bike the long way home from Nelson.
Will be interesting to see how this performs as a touring bike/occasional back road blaster.
A couple of shortish rides bodes well. Handles like a dream and heaps of grunt :)
Queen of the Hobbits is very happy on the back.

Nice one Tim - confess I've always lusted after a Ducati and certainly the MultiStrada has been among those I've admired - does this mean the G650GS has gone (or is going from your stable?) - I've just cleared a R100GS PD from my watchlist on TM - I'm still learning the art of contentment :doh:

SVboy

16th July 2013, 17:58

A trip to Duanes early on could be good for peace of mind[ if not your wallet!]

timg

16th July 2013, 19:55

I hope it's a better view from the cockpit...
It's as bad as a VStrom, but the Ducati badge takes some of the pain away...
Yup, yer don't see it from behind the bars. I did find it grew on me as I started to seriously consider it tho :facepalm:

Nice one Tim - confess I've always lusted after a Ducati and certainly the MultiStrada has been among those I've admired - does this mean the G650GS has gone (or is going from your stable?) - I've just cleared a R100GS PD from my watchlist on TM - I'm still learning the art of contentment :doh: Yes, the 650 will be a gone burger come spring.

A trip to Duanes early on could be good for peace of mind[ if not your wallet!] Duane looks after the 400 when necessary for me so I guess he'll be rubbing his hands. However the 2v Duc's are not bad to work on once you get your head around a different approach to valve adjustment.

Cheers.

SVboy

16th July 2013, 20:11

I have a hankering for an SS at some stage. Slow, poor handling, average brakes and uncomfortable.....still want to try one at some stage...

dangerous

17th July 2013, 06:47

However the 2v Duc's are not bad to work on once you get your head around a different approach to valve adjustment.having not done a Duc, hows that they are different? surley ya role the timing over slip the feelers in crack the locking nut and tighten... not shim are they?

timg

17th July 2013, 21:01

having not done a Duc, hows that they are different? surley ya role the timing over slip the feelers in crack the locking nut and tighten... not shim are they? All you need to know about adjusting Duc 2V's :)

cold comfort

4th August 2013, 16:29

Yup, a Duc has been on the bucket list ever since I had a ball riding my Duc race bike the long way home from Nelson.
Will be interesting to see how this performs as a touring bike/occasional back road blaster.
A couple of shortish rides bodes well. Handles like a dream and heaps of grunt :)
Queen of the Hobbits is very happy on the back.

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Hope you enjoy the new steed. My 1100s was great in terms of handing and grunt. Sadly it did not work for me as a two up bike (we are both too large) and lacked the ground clearance for back roads. Having said that, it handled well on well formed gravel, as experienced in driving rain on the KB rally on the Wet Coast.