Farewell BMWs - another thumper has arrived

[helenoftroy]

Decided to move on from my Purple People Eater(R1000GS) and say farewell to the R80paris dakar:spudwave:
Absolutely awesome machines that have taken me over many gravel roads and taken me to the most beautiful parts of the South Island.
The low CoG on the beasts are amazing,but there were times if the ride turned a bit rough,and I lost my balance that they were like a diving submarine-I learnt to jump clear pronto!!:doh:
Wont elaborate on the cruciate ligament damage and the broken arm....:doctor:
Wot to get....surely Im too old for this adventure lark?? I love where these bikes can take me,every ride is an adventure.So no...not over it:stupid:

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single:2thumbsup
Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR:whistle:
Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin:niceone:
Then theres another bike to buy....:devil2:

[skidMark]

i could not follow what you were on about whatsoever.

will read it again when ive had some sleep.

[scumdog]

Can't wait to see it - you'll have it at the Woodstock won't you?

Or will it be the 'other' bike?

[miSTa]

Then theres another bike to buy....:devil2:
And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice. :2thumbsup


I'm sure the DR will be good bike for you. :cool:

[Mr Triple]

So you did go for the DR... Good on ya:clap: One day I may get one, but until then I'll keep to the tar :scooter:

[far queue]

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single :2thumbsup: Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR:whistle: Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin:niceone:Congrats on the new bike, you'll love it. They're very capable on road and off :yes:
Then theres another bike to buy....:devil2:So ... whatcha lookin' at :wait:

[Transalper]

Congrats on the purchase.
Now that DR still needs a bigger Tank and maybe eventually some decent handguards?
The stock tank holds 13 litres, I have a spare 15 litre one at home if you want to buy it, or generally most of us who upgrade are putting 18.5 liter (actually holds 19.5 litres) tanks on ours from the likes of justgastanks.com (http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=dr650).. US$235+freight.
You might like to try out a little screen too. Some people like them, some don't. Janet and I have two slightly different home made jobs on ours, makes a big difference to me on long haul rides.

[dino3310]

nice one helenoftroy,
gotta love those DRs:banana:

[SDU]

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single:2thumbsup
Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR:whistle:
Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin:niceone:
Then theres another bike to buy....:devil2:

Wot are you trying to say willis:oi-grr::msn-wink:

Just rode my hobbit special home for the last time :crybaby:I'll be sad to see it go:bye: But I'm glad that it's gone to someone who's going to luv it & use it for what it's made for.


And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice. :2thumbsup

shush! we can't let the secret out but it's is very nice eh!:niceone:

[helenoftroy]

And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice. :2thumbsup


Do you now:scratch: twas too slow -shes gone:brick:

[helenoftroy]

Congrats on the purchase.
Now that DR still needs a bigger Tank and maybe eventually some decent handguards?
The stock tank holds 13 litres, I have a spare 15 litre one at home if you want to buy it, or generally most of us who upgrade are putting 18.5 liter (actually holds 19.5 litres) tanks on ours from the likes of justgastanks.com (http://www.justgastanks.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=dr650).. US$235+freight.
You might like to try out a little screen too. Some people like them, some don't. Janet and I have two slightly different home made jobs on ours, makes a big difference to me on long haul rides.
Thanks Transalper.You guys have posted some great info on DR's which is really helpfull.First bike I've brought without my late brothers guidance,so I appreciate any ideas:yes:
Alloy bars & increasing the fuel range are the priority.Then some luggage and I'll see bout a screen.

[NighthawkNZ]

Congrates on da new bike... enjoy it. I would post info on the DR but I won't... mainly cause I know nothing about them ;)

[NordieBoy]

Congratulations on the new bike. You will enjoy it. I would post info on the DR but I won't... mainly cause it would bore you all to tears :D

[miSTa]

Do you now:scratch: twas too slow -shes gone:brick:
Yes I do, Le Mans and SDU came over the other day and spilled the beans. Guess what they were riding...:gob:

Bugger that its gone, hopefully you'll find another soon enough.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Yay, no more adventuring on an Edwardian chest of drawers for you!! Bring it 'round when you have a moment, so I can admire....

[cooneyr]

Ha ha - seems that an hours riding was enough to sway you :D Congratulations on the purchase.

Curious, whats happened to the purple people eater? Wifey will beat me to a pulp but I gotta ask.

Cheers R

[SDU]

Do you now:scratch: twas too slow -shes gone:brick:

Buggar!


Yes I do, Le Mans and SDU came over the other day and spilled the beans. Guess what they were riding...:gob:

:shutup::shutup::shutup:

[helenoftroy]

Yay, no more adventuring on an Edwardian chest of drawers for you!! Bring it 'round when you have a moment, so I can admire....

Cheeky young thing you:bash: Apt description tho:yes:
Dont ya mean literally pop next door !!

[MVnut]

Beemers out, DR in, please tell me it's not so

[helenoftroy]

Ha ha - seems that an hours riding was enough to sway you :D Congratulations on the purchase.

Curious, whats happened to the purple people eater? Wifey will beat me to a pulp but I gotta ask.

Cheers R
Computer wont do multi quotes tonight sorry people!!
It was the ride on yours that did it - so thanks for swapping:hug:pity bout the puncture you then got on the beamer eh:devil2:

Sold to a young Israeli man who has owned and restored BMW's in Israel.One thing I found unusal,he never rode the bike:confused:

He & his wife are PhD students.He baked me sourdough bread as a gift:niceone:

[NordieBoy]

He & his wife are PhD students.He baked me sourdough bread as a gift:niceone:

I would have held out for a loaf and a Mars bar.

:2thumbsup

[helenoftroy]

Beemers out, DR in, please tell me it's not so

Tiss true MVnut....... there mite be another stablemate to come.Reckon I need a lovely looking beast to join the DR:hug:
Sadly wont be as georgeous as any of your stable but......beauty is all in the eye of the beholder:devil2:

[Skinny_Birdman]

Sold to a young Israeli man who has owned and restored BMW's in Israel.One thing I found unusal,he never rode the bike:confused:

He & his wife are PhD students.He baked me sourdough bread as a gift:niceone:

It wasn't a guy called Ilan(sp?) was it?

[helenoftroy]

It wasn't a guy called Ilan(sp?) was it?

Yes- Ilan!!They've met you and the lovely Daniela:yes:

Tis an amazingly small world sometimes:scooter: