Wicked BMW GS ADV bike on tard me

[Phreaky Phil]

We went 2up through there, made it a bit interesting !! My bike clicked over 100000km on that trip. At 136k now

[marks]

We went 2up through there, made it a bit interesting !! My bike clicked over 100000km on that trip. At 136k now

did you sell your Dakar?

[Phreaky Phil]

did you sell your Dakar?

Yes. A New Plymouth guy bought it and 2 days later was on our TTTTT ride

[NordieBoy]

I think the " cat may be out of the bag" about the capabilities of Airhead Beemers. !!!

Noticed the stock airhead front end on there

[Kokopelli]

Noticed the stock airhead front end on there

Just want to let you know that I've purchased an Etrex Legend CX, previous comments regarding GPS users therefore no longer apply .

The stock front end is marginal, but I guess it keeps me from becoming too brave. Any holes, and it's slow in and slow out for me.

[Phreaky Phil]

Noticed the stock airhead front end on there

In a moment of weakness I decided to sell my Airhead (Preparing for Canada/Alaska trip). I pulled the front end off & sold it to Vege. I have since come to my senses and couldnt bare to part with the bike so it now has a rebuilt stock front end. They're a very rigid set of forks as they have a 25mm dia axle and a fork brace. Damping needs altering. You can get a big bucks cartrigde fork kit for them. Also need a bigger brake !!

[BMWST?]

following on from last time....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206120673.htm

seems good !

[Padmei]

that looks awesome!!

[Eddieb]

I spotted that one, it looks mint.

Says he's moving to a Dakar, dunno If I'd consider that an upgrade.

[Padmei]

I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to say.... Man I wish I could start up a collection...

[Eddieb]

I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to say....

I'm not that polite.

[pampa]

Would that be a downgrade? Its like 40kg or more less weight ...

Cheers,
Pampa

Unladen Weight with Full Tank
210 Kg / 462 lb (Paris - Dakar: 236 Kg / 519 lb)
F650GS Dakar Unladen Weight with Full Tank. 192Kg / 423 lb Dry weight: 177.0 kg

I spotted that one, it looks mint.

Says he's moving to a Dakar, dunno If I'd consider that an upgrade.

[Eddieb]

Would that be a downgrade? Its like 40kg or more less weight ...

Cheers,
Pampa

Unladen Weight with Full Tank
210 Kg / 462 lb (Paris - Dakar: 236 Kg / 519 lb)
F650GS Dakar Unladen Weight with Full Tank. 192Kg / 423 lb Dry weight: 177.0 kg

Thought that might get a bite. It's about more than just weight though, and R80G/S exact weight depends on whose figures you are readng but generally all agree they are around 190kg.

[Padmei]

I was thinking just coolness factor. It's in Nelson & I'm tempted to go & just kick tyres

We should start up a wall of coolnes ike Top Gear. This bike would have to be in the subzero. Hang on I'll start a thread...

[Underground]

Thought that might get a bite. It's about more than just weight though, and R80G/S exact weight depends on whose figures you are readng but generally all agree they are around 190kg.

Weight = momentum , and that can be an interesting advantage sometimes