Why do I want a DL650?

**talbertnz** · 14th June 2009, 21:56

BTW The first Thing I want to do is cut that "cancerous lump of plastic rear mudguard" of!
And yes I two think about the DL as "It aint pretty" but lets be honest neither DR or DL will ever win a beauty contest thats what bikes like this are for

**Padmei** · 15th June 2009, 07:37

Originally Posted by talbertnz

BTW The first Thing I want to do is cut that "cancerous lump of plastic rear mudguard" of!
And yes I two think about the DL as "It aint pretty" but lets be honest neither DR or DL will ever win a beauty contest thats what bikes like this are for

Nup sorry can't be a real bike - not a cable tie in sight

**Edbear** · 15th June 2009, 08:10

See my ride report for my opinion....

**Snails pace** · 15th June 2009, 19:47

Have done a few k on my wee and am looking to add another bike to the stable but cannot find anything that i prefer. Road, gravel, the odd sand road, a touch of snow it will handle comfortably. All these with anakees. Find it really economical at 25k/litre my best riding. The worst was 20k/litre riding at 160kph+ for hour upon hour (States) Tried a GS800 but, for my rides, it was not significantly better for the dollars. Have spent approx $2500 on mods. Added Hyde bash plate (handles kerbs, speed bumps with no problems), emulators in front shocks, Ohlins on the back. Added the emulators and then did a long trip. On my return added the rear shock which has given me about 40mm extra ground cover. trhe rear shock was added to give better suspension when two up, plus extra ground clearance. Would recommend to any wee owner as though it was great on tar or gravel it is far better with the Ohlins. To date no problems with the rims and have hit some serious potholes and ride up onto kerbs with little dropping of speed. Would i take it off road (bogs or real gnarly stuff) no. I'm a lazy bugger and it is far too heavy to pick up. Done my share of man handling bikes out of bogs as a youth. it has had a couple of slides down the road at some speed (80+k) and apart from a few scrape marks the front idicator needed replacing. The last little sleep involved the bike fallen on the left side, rolling over onto its back and then the right side. Fortunately it had hard panniers and a top box on at the time (Givi's) which would of saved from more damage. Other than tires, oils etc no problems. Passed the 80000k mark and heading for 150k.
Not for everyone but if you want a bike that is like the eveready battery it is hard to beat.

**Padmei** · 15th June 2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by talbertnz

BTW The first Thing I want to do is cut that "cancerous lump of plastic rear mudguard" of!
And yes I two think about the DL as "It aint pretty" but lets be honest neither DR or DL will ever win a beauty contest thats what bikes like this are for

I'm glad I'm not the only one getting an angry PM from KB about embedded images. I was a bit scared for a mo

**Woodman** · 15th June 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by Padmei

I'm glad I'm not the only one getting an angry PM from KB about embedded images. I was a bit scared for a mo

Whats an embedded image?

**talbertnz** · 15th June 2009, 22:21

Yeah

thought I typed a bad word somewhere

**talbertnz** · 15th June 2009, 22:23

Originally Posted by Woodman

Whats an embedded image?

an Image in your post.
you can add image by clicking on

then put in the URL

**Woodman** · 15th June 2009, 22:25

Originally Posted by talbertnz

an Image in your post.
you can add image by clicking on

then put in the URL

So an image is an embedded image?? why complicate things?

**talbertnz** · 15th June 2009, 22:54

Just fancy words us civilised Aucklanders use

**junkmanjoe** · 15th June 2009, 22:58

have ya taken any bikes out for a play.

**Jantar** · 15th June 2009, 23:03

Originally Posted by Woodman

So an image is an embedded image?? why complicate things?

An image can be added as either a thumbnail, where the viewer has the option of clicking it to get a high definition pic, or it can be an embedded image where the image is part of the post and there is no discretion for the viewer on whether to have it appear or not. Embedded images are limited to 640 x 480 pixels and 100kb. Thumbnail images can be 8 times this degree of definition.

**Paladin** · 15th June 2009, 23:58

So have Kawasaki mad any inroads into the V-Strom's market with the Versys, or is that model a flop for Kwaka? It seems to look the part!

**BMWST?** · 16th June 2009, 13:27

for the same reason i was looking at africa twins,super ten's and ended up getting a r 100 gspd...i want a nice road bike primarily with SOME off road ability...define nice....some wind protection,relaxed engine performance,good overtaking ability,but twin is max for ease of maintencance.,and thats prolly where the old airhead wins out over the yammie and honda...