Tales from the Emporium

**george formby** · 20th January 2012, 14:03

Originally Posted by DR650gary

Yeah but you're effin nuts

, I read your writeup

Your bike will end up looking like Masterbrewer's.

I've got a nice shiny niner and besides, that's what your DT is for

Cheers

Aah, you may have a point

I have a lovely bit of video taken on one such trip, 80kmh tank slapper two up. Will post when I start editing. The DT is hysterical on the gravel, never tried it two up yet, not sure if the Chancellor would be able to stay put.

**JATZ** · 20th January 2012, 16:42

Originally Posted by A&R

OK selling the crf and want a dual purpose bike, capable of two up. Already have the givi luggage from the road bike.
You boys are all near me (i'm in westport) and so likley to join in the NADS trips (if i'm accepted). So dont wont to look completely out of place but only got about 5k to spend. Do I get a DR, KLR, KLE, or Transalp - cant afford a BMW 650, or triumph 800xc but did see a cheap honda 650 dominator on tardme.

Comments opinions arguement/debates welcome please ..........
If this shouldn't be here please direct me to the right place.

As the others have said.... a 650 is a bit cramped for 2 up, unless you want to spend $$$$ up grading the seat, suspension and giving it a bit more ooomph
KLR would be more capable IMHO, it's just that they're butt ugly

The Dommie might be o.k.
I'd go TransAlp for 2 up without having to spend extra on extras

Also..... how are you at doing your own farkling/maintenance ? and how big is your passenger ? if he/she stood up in a small boat would it capsize ?

**A&R** · 22nd January 2012, 02:40

Originally Posted by JATZ

As the others have said.... a 650 is a bit cramped for 2 up, unless you want to spend $$$$ up grading the seat, suspension and giving it a bit more ooomph
KLR would be more capable IMHO, it's just that they're butt ugly

The Dommie might be o.k.
I'd go TransAlp for 2 up without having to spend extra on extras

Also..... how are you at doing your own farkling/maintenance ? and how big is your passenger ? if he/she stood up in a small boat would it capsize ?

thanks for all your IMHOs
so its a toss up between a trannie alp and a sickly KLR.
and to answers \jatz's ????
have welder, lathe, saws and widgets so maintenace is not an issue
petite thankyou! - falls asleep on the back of the \vfr - \i have to strap her down

in a canoe yes in a 10'tinny unlikely, now you have that picture in your mind does that alter your opinion on what bike \i should be getting?

**JATZ** · 22nd January 2012, 05:57

Originally Posted by A&R

.... now you have that picture in your mind does that alter your opinion on what bike \i should be getting?

Not really..... I was just curious

But you might be o.k. on a DR if she's small/petite

Probly best to try some out for size

**Woodman** · 23rd January 2012, 21:28

If doing 2 up on a klr you will need a stiffer spring cos the standard one is barely adequate one up. About $90usd.

And they are not butt ugly, upper torso ugly maybe but not quite butt level. And they can be ridden in knarly stuff.

**Padmei** · 25th January 2012, 19:00

You got a spare used 21 inch 705 in the emporium? I wouldn't mind trying one on Schmidt when the knobs finally fall of the front

**NordieBoy** · 25th January 2012, 20:43

Originally Posted by Padmei

You got a spare used 21 inch 705 in the emporium? I wouldn't mind trying one on Schmidt when the knobs finally fall of the front

Yeah, it is 22,000 km old though.
Only a couple or three thousand left in it...

**NordieBoy** · 26th January 2012, 19:12

I was getting video but of course it clicked over half way around a give way...

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**clint640** · 27th January 2012, 07:14

Happy 100K! Is that including the original odo reading or as well as?

I've just turned over 110K on the the 640...

...haven't had to replace the motor yet either

Clint

**NordieBoy** · 27th January 2012, 08:26

Originally Posted by clint640

Happy 100K! Is that including the original odo reading or as well as?

It'd only done 7,500km when I got it and I put on another 2,500km when I put the Acewell on.
So the chassis has now done 110,000km...

**Monstaman** · 27th January 2012, 09:41

Congrats Nordie that is some good mileage!!

**NordieBoy** · 16th February 2012, 08:36

Got an oil leak/weep from somewhere on the engine cases...
Thought it might be a crack from a DB1K rock but no signs of that.
The cases underneath seem nice and clean and the centre case gasket is fine.

I've a sneaking suspicion it's the output shaft seal.

How long are these things meant to last?

It's only done 80,000km