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Kinvig
21-01-08, 08:05 AM
2005 F650 GS Dakar.

It's slower than a moped & I'd prefer to filter through traffic on a cow than this bike but it has great suspension - I keep telling myself off for aiming for all the lumps & bumps in the road and it's really, really comfy.

It has heated grips, too. Heated Grips - they're a bit like cheating, really!

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1471/bikeluggagewt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2504/bikect8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Artoo helped:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9928/catlt9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3479/cat2yx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Scoobs
21-01-08, 09:18 AM
:thumbsup:

Good luck with the adventure. Bon Voyage.
hovis
21-01-08, 09:19 AM
is R2 going with you?

have fun
Kinvig
21-01-08, 09:23 AM
is R2 going with you?

have fun


....bit of superglue & a new ornament for the helmet.....! ;o)

My next door neighbour wants Artoo. No chance. She's got 2 dogs.

My mother also wants Artoo.


..I think he'd be happeir in the spider shed at the end of the garden.
STRAMASHER
21-01-08, 09:40 AM
2005 F650 GS Dakar.

It's slower than a moped

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3479/cat2yx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

........thats just cos you can't ride it right yet.;)

Had some fun with one of these:smt064 driven by an grinning old geezer (late 50's,early 80's 1piece race leathers) for a while and he could really make it shift. ****ed on my SV away from every set of lights. Sky high riding position too.

Cool bik:cool:

.....and good luck on yer wee trip.:p



(Finished Jupiter'Travels and started 2nd book last nicht:thumleft:)
Sosha
21-01-08, 11:08 AM
Kewl.... that's the luggage space sorted then... good luck with the Visas...will it be making a soho appearance any time soon?
Kinvig
21-01-08, 11:25 AM
will it be making a soho appearance any time soon?

The cat???? ;o)

Yup, I didn't go down last Friday as I'm still a bit twitchy on it filtering - esp with the panniers on....but this Friday may be a go-er!
DanAbnormal
21-01-08, 12:25 PM
Where you off to?

Nice cat, shame abot the bike though. I hate most beemers with a passion but if it's for off roading or trailing then it makes sense. Good luck with your adventure, wherever it may be!
Bear
24-01-08, 04:14 PM
All you need to do now is learn how to turn it round without fear of dropping it! Just kidding mate. Gizza go!
Spiderman
24-01-08, 04:32 PM
Ah your cat is nuttier than mine by the look of it. Nice bike and very comfy to sit on but not my kinda tool for filtering either but i'll have it if you're giving it away.

Or i can give you all the loose change and fluff i find down the back of the sofa if you prefer. Its like Deal or No Deal as i have no idea what might be bck there either and i could be giving away a fortune you know. ;)
Fizzy Fish
24-01-08, 04:39 PM
2005 F650 GS Dakar.

It's slower than a moped & I'd prefer to filter through traffic on a cow than this bike but it has great suspension - I keep telling myself off for aiming for all the lumps & bumps in the road and it's really, really comfy.


Took one for a test ride before i bought the SV and can confirm the sheer dullness of power delivery. BUT when you come round a corner and find a load of gravel on the road they are like manna from heaven!

Good luck with the preparations/trip btw!
Kinvig
24-01-08, 04:44 PM
Good luck with the preparations/trip btw!

The weak link is the russian visa - everythnig else is flexible & there are alternative routes/back up plans etc.

My LOI is being processed by StanTours, once I've got that I'll be off ot the Russian Embassy......dreading that one (must remember - if they offer me a cup of tea to say, "No" ;-) )