Urgent! Rescue Pooey.

**junkmanjoe** · 15th July 2009, 19:56

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Ive been watching you adventure guys lately with the intention of buying a R1200gs, but im coming to the conclusion that you are a tight bunch of weird anoraks. True or false?

as your from the north island you will be safe with us...northern lads..
as for most of the southern lad..not all.. its best to ride at the back and watch all the carnage happen in front of your eyes...
but there all a great bunch after all..

so yea.join in on our ride this month,, as ive been told, its aeasy one...MMMMM we will soon find out..

**JATZ** · 15th July 2009, 19:57

Originally Posted by Paladin

He never learns that Bart does he?!!!

Paladin where ya been ? huh huh, wotcha bin doin?

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Chocolate. With light and dark chips.

MMMMMMM dark chocolate, I feel a trip to shop coming on

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Ive been watching you adventure guys lately with the intention of buying a R1200gs, but im coming to the conclusion that you are a tight bunch of weird anoraks. True or false?

It's much more funnerer over here

**Crisis management** · 15th July 2009, 20:21

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Ive been watching you adventure guys lately with the intention of buying a R1200gs, but im coming to the conclusion that you are a tight bunch of weird anoraks. True or false?

Probably...but I think the appeal is that it's pretty much what biking used to be (20-30 years ago) without being precious about the bikes. It is expected you will make an arse of yourself, the bike will fall over, bits will get knocked around a bit and you get to make up the most outrageous lies about how good you are / were.
It also means you get to explore any backroad you want, no traffic and (for me) places I haven't been in years.

I'm not sure about the GS tho, that really is pipe and slippers stuff...or have you been watching "The long way round"?

C'mon, the cookies are goooooood.

**junkmanjoe** · 15th July 2009, 20:25

i watched them both, long way round and down....but im going to buy a KTM on day soon....Hmmm Katooom adventure....

**tri boy** · 15th July 2009, 20:47

sidecar bob should get a Ural 2wd.

Could carry the booze, and fallen KLR riders. (and tow the scrambler out of water crossings)

**sidecar bob** · 15th July 2009, 21:10

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Probably...but I think the appeal is that it's pretty much what biking used to be (20-30 years ago) without being precious about the bikes. It is expected you will make an arse of yourself, the bike will fall over, bits will get knocked around a bit and you get to make up the most outrageous lies about how good you are / were.
It also means you get to explore any backroad you want, no traffic and (for me) places I haven't been in years.

I'm not sure about the GS tho, that really is pipe and slippers stuff...or have you been watching "The long way round"?

C'mon, the cookies are goooooood.

Hmmm, just as i suspected. Anyone want to swap a good RSV1000R for a R1200gs? or should i just trash the RSV?
What sort of kit is considered to be fashionable in adventure circles KTM 950/ 990?

**Woodman** · 15th July 2009, 21:25

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Ive been watching you adventure guys lately with the intention of buying a R1200gs, but im coming to the conclusion that you are a tight bunch of weird anoraks. True or false?

does it matter??? If you wanna hang out with cool people maybe you should get a harley hhmmmppppffff.

**tri boy** · 15th July 2009, 21:30

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Hmmm, just as i suspected. Anyone want to swap a good RSV1000R for a R1200gs? or should i just trash the RSV?
What sort of kit is considered to be fashionable in adventure circles KTM 950/ 990?

Get a KLR, then you can get a perm.

**junkmanjoe** · 15th July 2009, 21:31

fuk woody dont scare him off.....
see mate, thats a southern lad there...

any type mate. ktm, kawsaki 650, or suzy dr650 is a good starter, Vstrom there able to go the mile..very proven down south..
the beemer is a heavy bike, may be not a good idea first off, if your new to the gravel..

**That looks like fun** · 15th July 2009, 21:33

We are in Fashion? when did this happen and why wasnt I informed

Wheres me blimin biscuit, One overseas holiday and everything changes

**Eddieb** · 15th July 2009, 21:45

Yep the 1200 is a big bulky machine, it could get away from you real quick on dodgy ground.

Do you have any off road experience?

If so go for it, if not maybe something built like a brick shithouse that bounces well without falling to pieces and isn't the size of the Exon Valdez to start with.

Woodmans KLR keeps going despite the abuse he's given it and even Paladin hasn't managed to kill a DR yet.

**NordieBoy** · 15th July 2009, 21:59

Originally Posted by Eddieb

and even Paladin hasn't managed to kill a DR yet.

And it's been what? 6 months now?

**Oscar** · 15th July 2009, 22:25

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Hmmm, just as i suspected. Anyone want to swap a good RSV1000R for a R1200gs? or should i just trash the RSV?
What sort of kit is considered to be fashionable in adventure circles KTM 950/ 990?

Got nuthin' to do with fashion.
Ride 'em back to back.
I can't see a guy who owns a Aprillia passing up the KTM for a Beemer....

**sidecar bob** · 16th July 2009, 07:30

Originally Posted by Oscar

Got nuthin' to do with fashion.
Ride 'em back to back.
I can't see a guy who owns a Aprillia passing up the KTM for a Beemer....

Im not entirely new to it. I have a YZ426, a BMW R100rs thats seen a lot of gravel (not ideal tho) & a 81 katana 1100 thats seen a few un sealed roads.
Its just that im over the RSV, so it would be the one to go.
Im not sure, but i think id find a 650 single a bit small.
Id really like a seat i can sit on all day.
Keep the ideas coming please.