W650-W800 mods

[old slider]

I really like seeing the W650 left unmolested being only made from 1999 until about 2006 maybe 07 then superseded by the W800.

But sometimes I see mods that really appeal, like these scrambler type bikes that look like there from a long past era.

[Big Dog]

I somewhat agree with the unmolested bit... but then I see some that have been done to properly and I see them moor as a platform than a bike.

I rode an unmolested one a few times and a mildly molested once.
They could have done with:
Rims that were round and true instead of slightly oval and with a slight wander. This is true for both I have ridden.
Flatter bars, a taste and a handling thing.
Better suspenders. Classic look is no excuse for shoddy shocks.


That said I'd take an unmolested one for a ride any day I'm not a hurry.


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[old slider]

I somewhat agree with the unmolested bit... but then I see some that have been done to properly and I see them moor as a platform than a bike.

I rode an unmolested one a few times and a mildly molested once.
They could have done with:
Rims that were round and true instead of slightly oval and with a slight wander. This is true for both I have ridden.
Flatter bars, a taste and a handling thing.
Better suspenders. Classic look is no excuse for shoddy shocks.


That said I'd take an unmolested one for a ride any day I'm not a hurry.


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I had not heard about the rim issue Big Dog, I might ask about it on the W650 site, I havnt experienced it myself, agree on the suspension, but it is ok for us dottery old buggers that plod along, I think the original ribbed front tyre leaves a lot to be desired on our many uneven road surfaces.

[Big Dog]

I had not heard about the rim issue Big Dog, I might ask about it on the W650 site, I havnt experienced it myself, agree on the suspension, but it is ok for us dottery old buggers that plod along, I think the original ribbed front tyre leaves a lot to be desired on our many uneven road surfaces.

As a 150kg rider it is the small refinements.

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[AllanB]

I'm a modder - every bike I have owned has been modified in some manner to suit me, be it bars, grips, pipes or more extreme elements. It's a personal thing - the manufacturer is offering me a canvas to personalize. Having said that shit the bed I've also seen some god-awful modifications done to bikes!

Anyway - W650/800 - fantastic base to personalise - I like that scrambler. There are loads of modded W's out there, some beautiful work and desirable rides.

[old slider]

I'm a modder - every bike I have owned has been modified in some manner to suit me, be it bars, grips, pipes or more extreme elements. It's a personal thing - the manufacturer is offering me a canvas to personalize. Having said that shit the bed I've also seen some god-awful modifications done to bikes!

Anyway - W650/800 - fantastic base to personalise - I like that scrambler. There are loads of modded W's out there, some beautiful work and desirable rides.

I envy you guys with the skills and fortitude to modify and often improve a motorcycle, sadly some of us have no idea on how to improve what we ride or if we try we usually fuck it.

Much of what I see, "in my opinion" comes down to the years of experience spent racing/riding bikes/sidecars etc, so you have developed alot of knowledge on how a bike/hack should actually handle or behave.

[leathel]

I do like to keep bikes looking original .... ish butt the first thing I always do is up spec the suspension, its nice to know if you hit rough ground you have the suspension to soak it up

But bikes have a purpose and some mods are for practical reasons and I try to make those look good but still in the style of the bike.

I do like the looks of the scramblers and flat track racer styles and they are still very practical

[old slider]

I do like to keep bikes looking original .... ish butt the first thing I always do is up spec the suspension, its nice to know if you hit rough ground you have the suspension to soak it up

But bikes have a purpose and some mods are for practical reasons and I try to make those look good but still in the style of the bike.

I do like the looks of the scramblers and flat track racer styles and they are still very practical

Yes, I have seen your improvements and think you are one clever lad, sadly some of us struggle to bang in a nail, never mind touching something with a weird sounding name like torque wrench.

[awayatc]

4 first minor things that need to be up to specs immediately

Loud horn
Heated grips
handlebar that "fits"
Comfy seat.

[BMWST?]

4 first minor things that need to be up to specs immediately

Loud horn
Heated grips
handlebar that "fits"
Comfy seat.

bright lights

[awayatc]

R1150 minor mods.
Wee givi screen....bent up to reflect wind better and painted black.
Heed crashbars.
Footpeg extensions to create more legroom.
Full lugagage and topbox