Qkchk and Qkkid get Dirty

[Qkchk:Me]

Funny you say 08.
I bought it as a run out 07 even though it looks like an 08 (registered here as a 07)
The VIN plate has a build date of 9/07 (08 build starts in Oct for Suzuki's) so the 08 fuel tank decals/stickers are odd.

Yeah that is odd - all the K8s over here have those decals on (like yours) and the K7 have the white decal above the headlight and the brighter Suzuki symbol on the side of the tank..........

As you said, now we CAN go and explore up that road that has always takin my interest........

[Transalper]

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First mod once it is run in will be a 30 litre fuel tank which should give 600 kms to reserve.

http://www.rvaqualine.com.au/page.php?sId=11

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So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

[TLDV8]

So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

I don't won't to push Qkchk's thread off topic but the first reason is the 30 litre tank is made here in Australia so it is easier to purchase.
The full 30 litres can be used for longer trips only and i intend to go off the beaten track.
It is mainly about the distances up here and in between can be quite desolate
Running out of fuel or water up here can be (deadly) serious.
I saw the IMS but the 6 or so litres over stock would only add around 120kms range at a steady pace ?
I have every intention of taking the DR around Australia.

[Transalper]

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I have every intention of taking the DR around Australia.

Ahh.. right, didn't notice the Auss bit, certainly understand and agree on the 30 litre choice for over there in the bigger back yard.

[Rosie]

Spend some serious $$ today and purchased 2 new DR650s from Haldanes - 1 Black and 1 Blue (surprise,surprise) . Fought over who would have the blue one and of course I let him have it. Funny thing was I thought we were going over just to kick tyres and then the bloody chequebook came out!

Awesome
Might see you at the CCA

[Lucy]

Well what would you expect?




Qkkids bike should be ready by Monday Afternoon and not sure if they can source me a 07 or it will have to be an 08 (which I think is going to happen) s

Ya never know, maybe the ATNR will be changing to every second week..............

Is there a reason you wanted the 07 instead of the 08?

[007XX]

Awesome stuff guys!

I had a CRF250, then a DR250 and did a few good trail rides, especially near Taihape...absolutely awesome fun!

However, it became very obvious very quickly that I would be more suited physically to road biking...dirt does take it out of you, but man is it fun.

enjoy and definitely post pics when you can.

[Qkchk:Me]

Awesome
Might see you at the CCA

Im counting on it! (Unless something unforseeable comes up)

[Qkchk:Me]

Is there a reason you wanted the 07 instead of the 08?

Liked the graphics and didnt want the "but your bike is newer than mine issue...."

It looks like Im getting the 08 as there is only x1 more in black left in the North Island but by the time you pay for freight etc, I can have an 08 for a similar price. So its settled now......... just got to wait for it to turn up!

[helenoftroy]

Great choice of bike

Only had mine for 6 weeks and very happy

Have traveled 3500km and at first thought dire things bout the stock seat,but now I dont even think about it

[Crisis management]

Good on you Qkies, hopefully we will see you out there in the near future.

Mines the scruffy blue DR usually with its arse poking out of the bushes.

[NordieBoy]

Looking at getting Gel Seats, Bush Bars, Skidplates and Venturas fitted to both bikes.

The Gel seat does not have many (any?) good reviews at all.

[NordieBoy]

So any special reason you choose the 30litre over the 19 to 20litre IMS (they quote 18.5liters but they take 19.5 to 20) one most the rest here use?

And your IMS is completely standard of course

[Devil]

Awesome. I wanna go!
If you plan on doing any performance related mods (sprockets/exhausts/carb) I wouldn't mind having a tootle on it. Ridden a standard one and it seems real good value for money, but would like a tiny bit more poke!

[Qkchk:Me]

As posted in other threads.......... have purchased x2 B7B Bash plates for A$325 landed. Will be looking at some Barkbuster hand guards on Sat, something along the price of $169 a set. Think we will hold off on that Gel Seat - After reading peoples opinions in ADVRider.com.......... might be better to do a McDonalds visit instead, but that will be latee down the track.