.......back on a 650 ;-) - SV650.org

23-10-08, 06:39 PM

Evening fnuckers!

No news at all except back on a 650.

But not that kind, or that kind...

Sold old faithful after not riding it for 12 months at all

after my dismall failure in the easy as **** Cambrian rally

Missing it a bit though.

Anyway, the new hotness was getting all the action

But then I spotted this when I took the GS in for a repair, and swapped the GS for it and some cash

So slow, so simple no gadgets etc but a true dual-sport, bomb-proof 650 Rotax, really nicely built after the cobbly 12GS. Rides like a motard on the road, haven't trailed it yet but mate has one and it is a superb on-off road machine. Keep it for a bit and see what materialises in a year or so as a bit of overlap bikewise now. Glad to shift the 12GS, no market for a trail ridden one, too many only get polished.

Kind of having 'nothing with a huge cc in the garage to compensate for the size of my penis' problems to get over, but I have no intention of buying a pair of Goldwings

So if you see one of them around Brisl' pretty much bound to be me as dont see many.

See ya (etc)!

23-10-08, 07:54 PM

welcome back

that bmw looks a bit errrrr weird?

you still got the beta then

23-10-08, 08:02 PM

Its unusual

Yes, the Beta is a great bike, loads of fun. The KTM 400 engine in it is great, not too much power for the trails. Way more than I will ever need. Really really enjoy it, spends a lot of time lying down though

The BMW is about 35kg heavier, but has a 50 mile greater range, normal service intervals (ie. not every other weekend), a higher air intake and a decent subframe so will carry some gear. I was hoping the KTM 690 Adventure may appear but no sign so this will do until then, if ever.

What I really want is a KTM 950 Super Enduro, but I cant actually touch the ground at all

. Too much of a beast anyhow for me, wouldnt handle it off the road.

_Stretchie_ · 23-10-08, 08:05 PM

Errr, shouldn't you be starting 'Hello from a Noob' threads??

; )

NICE ride by the way Dr Rabbit

23-10-08, 08:07 PM

Only passing through.

Do you lot still go to the Wellington? Has the food returned to normal?

23-10-08, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the white rabbit

What I really want is a KTM 950 Super Enduro, but I cant actually touch the ground at all

. Too much of a beast anyhow for me, wouldnt handle it off the road.

you need a rev3 you can reach the floor on one of them

23-10-08, 08:10 PM

Never been on a trials bike but have no balance skills anyhow

. Have you not outgrown it, Hovis?

23-10-08, 08:18 PM

not yet.......... although i just bought a 2008 (above) about 4 months ago, but only been out a handful of times

fizzwheel · 23-10-08, 08:37 PM

New stead looks tasty Dr Rich, good to hear from you again

23-10-08, 09:30 PM

Hey, good to see you back here Doc! I'd be interested in hearing how the new beemer behaves both on and off road. Not posting here that often meself these days.

23-10-08, 06:39 PM	#1
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	.......back on a 650 ;-) Evening fnuckers! No news at all except back on a 650. But not that kind, or that kind... Sold old faithful after not riding it for 12 months at all after my dismall failure in the easy as **** Cambrian rally Missing it a bit though. Anyway, the new hotness was getting all the action But then I spotted this when I took the GS in for a repair, and swapped the GS for it and some cash So slow, so simple no gadgets etc but a true dual-sport, bomb-proof 650 Rotax, really nicely built after the cobbly 12GS. Rides like a motard on the road, haven't trailed it yet but mate has one and it is a superb on-off road machine. Keep it for a bit and see what materialises in a year or so as a bit of overlap bikewise now. Glad to shift the 12GS, no market for a trail ridden one, too many only get polished. Kind of having 'nothing with a huge cc in the garage to compensate for the size of my penis' problems to get over, but I have no intention of buying a pair of Goldwings So if you see one of them around Brisl' pretty much bound to be me as dont see many. See ya (etc)! Last edited by the white rabbit; 23-10-08 at 07:40 PM.

23-10-08, 07:54 PM	#2
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) welcome back that bmw looks a bit errrrr weird? you still got the beta then

23-10-08, 08:02 PM	#3
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) Its unusual Yes, the Beta is a great bike, loads of fun. The KTM 400 engine in it is great, not too much power for the trails. Way more than I will ever need. Really really enjoy it, spends a lot of time lying down though The BMW is about 35kg heavier, but has a 50 mile greater range, normal service intervals (ie. not every other weekend), a higher air intake and a decent subframe so will carry some gear. I was hoping the KTM 690 Adventure may appear but no sign so this will do until then, if ever. What I really want is a KTM 950 Super Enduro, but I cant actually touch the ground at all . Too much of a beast anyhow for me, wouldnt handle it off the road.

23-10-08, 08:05 PM	#4
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) Errr, shouldn't you be starting 'Hello from a Noob' threads?? ; ) NICE ride by the way Dr Rabbit __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

23-10-08, 08:07 PM	#5
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) Only passing through. Do you lot still go to the Wellington? Has the food returned to normal?

23-10-08, 08:10 PM	#7
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) Never been on a trials bike but have no balance skills anyhow . Have you not outgrown it, Hovis?

23-10-08, 08:18 PM	#8
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) not yet.......... although i just bought a 2008 (above) about 4 months ago, but only been out a handful of times

23-10-08, 08:37 PM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) New stead looks tasty Dr Rich, good to hear from you again __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

23-10-08, 09:30 PM	#10
Beenz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: .......back on a 650 ;-) Hey, good to see you back here Doc! I'd be interested in hearing how the new beemer behaves both on and off road. Not posting here that often meself these days.

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