Farewell BMWs - another thumper has arrived

[helenoftroy]

Decided to move on from my Purple People Eater(R1000GS) and say farewell to the R80paris dakar:spudwave:
Absolutely awesome machines that have taken me over many gravel roads and taken me to the most beautiful parts of the South Island.
The low CoG on the beasts are amazing,but there were times if the ride turned a bit rough,and I lost my balance that they were like a diving submarine-I learnt to jump clear pronto!!
Wont elaborate on the cruciate ligament damage and the broken arm....
Wot to get....surely Im too old for this adventure lark?? I love where these bikes can take me,every ride is an adventure.So no...not over it

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single
Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR
Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin
Then theres another bike to buy....

[skidMark]

i could not follow what you were on about whatsoever.

will read it again when ive had some sleep.

[scumdog]

Can't wait to see it - you'll have it at the Woodstock won't you?

Or will it be the 'other' bike?

[miSTa]

Then theres another bike to buy....

And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice.


I'm sure the DR will be good bike for you.

[Mr Triple]

So you did go for the DR... Good on ya One day I may get one, but until then I'll keep to the tar

[far queue]

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single : Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin

Congrats on the new bike, you'll love it. They're very capable on road and off

Then theres another bike to buy....

So ... whatcha lookin' at

[Transalper]

Congrats on the purchase.
Now that DR still needs a bigger Tank and maybe eventually some decent handguards?
The stock tank holds 13 litres, I have a spare 15 litre one at home if you want to buy it, or generally most of us who upgrade are putting 18.5 liter (actually holds 19.5 litres) tanks on ours from the likes of justgastanks.com.. US$235+freight.
You might like to try out a little screen too. Some people like them, some don't. Janet and I have two slightly different home made jobs on ours, makes a big difference to me on long haul rides.

[dino3310]

nice one helenoftroy,
gotta love those DRs

[SDU]

The new bike was like riding an old friend(had a XL500S in the '80s)but gruntier.Electric start a bonus over kickstarting my old single
Gotta love that simple,capable unadorned bike that is a DR
Shes SDUs old bike & when the mods for a hobbit(sorry Sal!) are sorted ,the fun will begin
Then theres another bike to buy....

Wot are you trying to say willis

Just rode my hobbit special home for the last time I'll be sad to see it go But I'm glad that it's gone to someone who's going to luv it & use it for what it's made for.

And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice.

shush! we can't let the secret out but it's is very nice eh!

[helenoftroy]

And some of us know what its going to be too. Nice choice.

Do you now twas too slow -shes gone

[helenoftroy]

Congrats on the purchase.
Now that DR still needs a bigger Tank and maybe eventually some decent handguards?
The stock tank holds 13 litres, I have a spare 15 litre one at home if you want to buy it, or generally most of us who upgrade are putting 18.5 liter (actually holds 19.5 litres) tanks on ours from the likes of justgastanks.com.. US$235+freight.
You might like to try out a little screen too. Some people like them, some don't. Janet and I have two slightly different home made jobs on ours, makes a big difference to me on long haul rides.

Thanks Transalper.You guys have posted some great info on DR's which is really helpfull.First bike I've brought without my late brothers guidance,so I appreciate any ideas
Alloy bars & increasing the fuel range are the priority.Then some luggage and I'll see bout a screen.

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Congrates on da new bike... enjoy it. I would post info on the DR but I won't... mainly cause I know nothing about them

[NordieBoy]

Congratulations on the new bike. You will enjoy it. I would post info on the DR but I won't... mainly cause it would bore you all to tears

[miSTa]

Do you now twas too slow -shes gone

Yes I do, Le Mans and SDU came over the other day and spilled the beans. Guess what they were riding...

Bugger that its gone, hopefully you'll find another soon enough.

[Skinny_Birdman]

Yay, no more adventuring on an Edwardian chest of drawers for you!! Bring it 'round when you have a moment, so I can admire....