View Full Version : F650 Gs Dakar or normal gs
Very seriously considering 1!!!!!
Just need to find a good deal, idealy with luggage but an oldish 1 due to price.
If i do get one in time i might join the E2E:D
Fingurs crossed :D:D:D:thumb:
spicy mchaggis
29-04-08, 07:19 PM
Get the Dakar, cooler name + better colour scheme!!! :D
i don't know what differences they hold mechanically though:confused:
Get the Dakar, cooler name + better colour scheme!!! :D
i don't know what differences they hold mechanically though:confused:
I think they have handguards/bigger screen and a 21front 18back set up
Plus higher sus which would be good for me :)
Lord Vader
29-04-08, 08:47 PM
Very seriously considering 1!!!!!
Just need to find a good deal, idealy with luggage but an oldish 1 due to price.
If i do get one in time i might join the E2E:D
Fingurs crossed :D:D:D:thumb:
Listen to the Voices,the Dark site is calling:D:D:D
Listen to the Voices,the Dark site is calling:D:D:D
:p
If your a member of the UKgs's forum can you keep a look out for some for sale ow Dark Lord?!
Pleasseeee :D:thumbup:
Lord Vader
29-04-08, 08:59 PM
:p
If your a member of the UKgs's forum can you keep a look out for some for sale ow Dark Lord?!
Pleasseeee :D:thumbup:
Just pm me your budget and your Mob number;);):D
doglegdon
29-04-08, 08:59 PM
Listen to the Voices,the Dark site is calling:D:D:D
KTM 990 Adventure Dakar colours are better tho, the "Orange Side" also has voices too.......:D
KTM 990 Adventure Dakar colours are better tho, the "Orange Side" also has voices too.......:D
They do actually have stronger voices, but then the bank balance and my age also have extreamly loud voices :)
:D
Lv you'll have pm as soon as i write it, approx 1 min 35 seconds :D
Sharribee
29-04-08, 09:06 PM
Dakar is a prettier bike
boboneleg
29-04-08, 09:30 PM
I think they have handguards/bigger screen and a 21front 18back set up
Plus higher sus which would be good for me :)
21 front correct but still a 17 rear.
What will you use it for? if it's mainly road use then get the GS. if you like a bit of off-roading as well then go for the Dakar.
the later versions are twin-spark, makes for a less vibey ride and better fuel economy.
my '06 dakar
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/Wales_13_10_07_012.jpg (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/Wales_13_10_07_012.jpg)
cheers, Bob.
barftone
30-04-08, 06:26 AM
Look at that TOURATECHFEST on Bob's bike!!!
21 front correct but still a 17 rear.
What will you use it for? if it's mainly road use then get the GS. if you like a bit of off-roading as well then go for the Dakar.
the later versions are twin-spark, makes for a less vibey ride and better fuel economy.
my '06 dakar
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/medium/Wales_13_10_07_012.jpg (http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/500/Wales_13_10_07_012.jpg)
cheers, Bob.
Im wanting to use it for some off-roading as well, obveusly not too heavy stuff, going down to my local BMW dealer today after work as my family know's them fairly well :rolleyes:
I doubt they will have any in my budget but there is no harm in looking is there :toothy9::-D:-D
barftone
30-04-08, 10:31 AM
Finance sir......suits you sir! :bom:
Robster
30-04-08, 10:45 AM
Presume you've seen this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-BMW-F-650-GS-DAKAR-BLUE-WHITE_W0QQitemZ300219517735QQcmdZViewItem) on ebay with all the toys...
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 11:46 AM
Presume you've seen this one (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-BMW-F-650-GS-DAKAR-BLUE-WHITE_W0QQitemZ300219517735QQcmdZViewItem) on ebay with all the toys...
WOW nice one and all the gadgets
Come on palmer,get your finger out:D:D
Palmer,
Ive P,M'd you as i have a friend who is about to sell his f650 with full luggage system as he's just(this morning) brought a 1200 - wants to shift the 650 pretty quickly...
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 12:25 PM
Here we go Palmer,choice of 2:D
no more excuses you will do the longest day:D
Annette
30-04-08, 12:27 PM
Palmer
My first big bike was an F650GS. I loved it. Used on and off road, and evey did the Stella Alpina on it last year. Very comfortable and economical (you can get 90mpg out of them).
They are also fun to ride. However, they are more agritultural than any other bike around and you need to give it a bit of wellie to get it going, but I didn't have much trouble keeping up with Stormforce8 on his Africa Twin and I only had to fill up half as often.............and I never got a numb rear end.........even after 600 miles:p:p
Buy one.............. come join the dark side.........you know you want to:p:p:p:p:p
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 12:46 PM
Palmer
I didn't have much trouble keeping up with Stormforce8 on his Africa Twin
Wonder why:rolleyes::rolleyes:
he is a bit on the slow sight,nice guy but just soooooo slow:D
palmer listen to the voices,you want to join the dark site:D:cool::cool::cool::cool:
doglegdon
30-04-08, 02:06 PM
palmer listen to the voices,you want to join the dark site:D:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Oh come on, the future is orange after all!:D
Yesterday I bought a F650GS, BMW Orange, 3k miles, top box, originally restricted for previous owner, from Rainbow in Rotherham. I had four days last year off-roading on a 650GS with Pavey and Chums in South Wales. It was great which said that was the bike for me. So bought one. 2007 Transalp will go very shortly - watch this space.
Mark
Robster
30-04-08, 03:51 PM
Yesterday I bought a F650GS, BMW Orange, 3k miles, top box, originally restricted for previous owner, from Rainbow in Rotherham. I had four days last year off-roading on a 650GS with Pavey and Chums in South Wales. It was great which said that was the bike for me. So bought one. 2007 Transalp will go very shortly - watch this space.
Mark
Someone's going to need their Longest Day Decal set changing then... :rolleyes:
Annette
30-04-08, 04:30 PM
Oh come on, the future is orange after all!:D
http://www.xrv.org.uk/photopost/data/585/medium/Ready_to_go1.jpg
Does an orange seat count?:happy6:
Here you go Palmer, check out my first trip on my 650GS to Italy (http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=18921&highlight=stella) last year.
I CALL THIS BULLYING GUYS :D
I dont want to get rid of my fmx but if i find a good and reasombly cheap gs ill have it, and finance is not a good idea with the wages im on at the mo guys :(
But don't worry i hope to join the dark side soon :thumbup::D
Hay DARK LORD, you havn't given me a ring yet :p:D
Annette
30-04-08, 05:12 PM
Palmer
Just keep a look out. Set your budget and one day, hopefully in the not too distant future, the bike for you will come along. If you're not in any rush you will be able to get a bargain.
Also, bike prices start going up at this time of year as the weather improves. If you're not in a hurry wait until the winter and they get quite a bit cheaper. In fact, the nearer to Christmas the better for buyers.
Palmer
Just keep a look out. Set your budget and one day, hopefully in the not too distant future, the bike for you will come along. If you're not in any rush you will be able to get a bargain.
Also, bike prices start going up at this time of year as the weather improves. If you're not in a hurry wait until the winter and they get quite a bit cheaper. In fact, the nearer to Christmas the better for buyers.
I am in a rush :toothy8: im 17!!! :D
Palmer,
Ive P,M'd you as i have a friend who is about to sell his f650 with full luggage system as he's just(this morning) brought a 1200 - wants to shift the 650 pretty quickly...would that happen to be GRIZZ:D:D:D
Palmer,
Ive P,M'd you as i have a friend who is about to sell his f650 with full luggage system as he's just(this morning) brought a 1200 - wants to shift the 650 pretty quickly...
Replied, cheers mate! :thumbup:
I CALL THIS BULLYING GUYS :D
I dont want to get rid of my fmx but if i find a good and reasombly cheap gs ill have it, and finance is not a good idea with the wages im on at the mo guys :(
But don't worry i hope to join the dark side soon :thumbup::Dif the bike that rovers is talking about is GRIZZ'S bike its a corker and well worth a look:thumbup:
if the bike that rovers is talking about is GRIZZ'S bike its a corker and well worth a look:thumbup:
:(:(:(:( it's getting deppressing how little money i have towards a bike, but im sure ill find 1 i suppose
:(:(:(:( it's getting deppressing how little money i have towards a bike, but im sure ill find 1 i suppose
you will find one mate:thumbup: and well done for being sensible about finance having a new bike is great but paying for it gets hard at times:rolleyes:
whats your tops price to pay i'll start looking around for ya:thumbup:
you will find one mate:thumbup: and well done for being sensible about finance having a new bike is great but paying for it gets hard at times:rolleyes:
whats your tops price to pay i'll start looking around for ya:thumbup:
It's fairly embaressing but i have seen a few older like 2000-2001 versions in my budget in old mcn's
But i would say under 3 grand :( and preferably under £2500 :(
Cheers mate:):thumbup:
Annette
30-04-08, 05:55 PM
Palmer
I bought a low mileage W reg F650GS with full luggage, heated grips and ABS and full service history for just over £2k in June last year. So they are out there. If you have £3k to spend you'll get a newer one.
Palmer
I bought a low mileage W reg F650GS with full luggage, heated grips and ABS and full service history for just over £2k in June last year. So they are out there. If you have £3k to spend you'll get a newer one.
I havn't really, but depends how good the bike is and how happy dad is when i find it :D
Annette
30-04-08, 06:01 PM
Ahhhhhh bank of Dad eh?? Good on you:p
Ahhhhhh bank of Dad eh?? Good on you:p
Well more like my building society accident money :rolleyes::D
Annette
30-04-08, 06:06 PM
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140343Palmer
There's a fixer upper for sale on the UKGSER forum............
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143018
and this one.............
I'm a subscribed member so if you want me to contact him for you I can and it's not too far away from you.
Cheers Annette im just going to join :D
Trouble is i have no other transport except a push bike for a 16 mile round trip to work, so idealy the bike would only need minor tinkering, but i shall ponder :)
Cheers Annette im just going to join :D
Trouble is i have no other transport except a push bike for a 16 mile round trip to work, so idealy the bike would only need minor tinkering, but i shall ponder :)that wouldnt take but a mo to sort out mate:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
that wouldnt take but a mo to sort out mate:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Im looking for a set of plastic's see how much i can get some for, i said about it to dad and he said yes it's cheap but it's been used alot off-road , you never know though if i find the parts :D
spicy mchaggis
30-04-08, 06:52 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-F650-Funduro-Green-Motorbike_W0QQitemZ280221950087QQihZ018QQcategoryZ 9915QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m
How about this one, its a Funduro, which is close enough aint it!?:rolleyes:
pretty cheap, looks a bit scruffy though:confused:
just a suggestion.
Will. :joker:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-F650-Funduro-Green-Motorbike_W0QQitemZ280221950087QQihZ018QQcategoryZ 9915QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m
or that one?
Just basically had the head's up, just gotta find the right bike now :rolleyes::D
Cheers will i'll take a look.
Trouble is it's hard to please my dad, as he doesn't like high mileage bikes :rolleyes:
:toothy8::blob5::mrgreen:
DID YOU HERE THAT MY DAD BASICALLY SAID YES!!!!!!
As long as i find a good bike in my price range :thumbup::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:blob7::blob7::bl ob7::blob7::blob8::blob8::blob8::color::color::col or::color::angel9::angel9::angel9::angel9::toothy1 0::toothy10::toothy10::toothy10::toothy10::D:D:D:D
DID YOU HERE THAT MY DAD BASICALLY SAID YES!!!!!!
As long as i find a good bike in my price range :thumbup::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:blob7::blob7::bl ob7::blob7::blob8::blob8::blob8::color::color::col or::color::angel9::angel9::angel9::angel9::toothy1 0::toothy10::toothy10::toothy10::toothy10::D:D:D:D
hes a good ole stick eh:cool::cool::cool::cool::thumbup::thumbup::thumb up::thumbup:
Spanner in the works. Ever thought about a Transalp. 650. 2001.
For sale end of June £2300?????????
He he he he.
hes a good ole stick eh:cool::cool::cool::cool::thumbup::thumbup::thumb up::thumbup:
Now the quest beggins :cool:
There was a good 1 in last weeks mcn but i can't get hold of the person :(
Spanner in the works. Ever thought about a Transalp. 650. 2001.
For sale end of June £2300?????????
He he he he.
Ow god :toothy3: june is a loooonnnggggggggg time:toothy3:
If i havn't found a bike by then :D
Go on you've seen the bike you know you want it........ he he he..
Come over to the BLUE side......
Go on you've seen the bike you know you want it........ he he he..
Come over to the BLUE side......
VADER HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 08:36 PM
VADER HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Do not listen to the Rebels young jedi.The Dark site is the only way to go,you know it.Just listen to the voices deep inside you.
Do not fear,Vader is here:D:D:D
WWW.XRV.ORG.UK
Bringing HONDA trail bike riders together.
he he he he he...
VADER HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
aah vader wont help you not even god can help you:D:D:D:D
but lets put it this way both bikes are quite even but the transalp will be the better road bike smoother etc.
but
the BMW will have better offroad abilitys will be cheaper to service parts are cheaper than honda too
if you can blag a ride on both it will enable you to make a better choice as they really are quite even:D:D:D
Do not listen to the Rebels young jedi.The Dark site is the only way to go,you know it.Just listen to the voices deep inside you.
Do not fear,Vader is here:D:D:D
As long as i can feel the presence of the Lord i shall never be persuaded by another voice inside my head :D
When i get a BMW can i change my name to something really fitting, LV what shall i be called?!
:D
WWW.XRV.ORG.UK (http://WWW.XRV.ORG.UK)
Bringing HONDA trail bike riders together.
he he he he he...
Your plan has not worked this time, i am now aware of these people lv and i shall keep vigual in the future!! :D:D
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 08:43 PM
and the Bm will hold it's resale value better;):D
but i think in your position it might be a idea to go for the bike which has the cheaper running cost cause i remember that used to be my biggest problem when i was younger.Never mind finding the money to buy it,the keeping it running is the biggest problem:rolleyes::thumbup:
Well it's gotta be cheaper than running my fmx, if people say they get from 70 - 90mpg i only get about 35 at the mo :rolleyes:
:D
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 08:46 PM
As long as i can feel the presence of the Lord i shall never be persuaded by another voice inside my head :D
When i get a BMW can i change my name to something really fitting, LV what shall i be called?!
:D
Your plan has not worked this time, i am now aware of these people lv and i shall keep vigual in the future!! :D:D
As long as you listen to the voices of the dark site you shall be safe
Young Jedi;);)
As long as you listen to the voices of the dark site you shall be safe
Young Jedi;);)
Now all i need is a avatar picture to match my name :toothy3::D
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 08:48 PM
Well it's gotta be cheaper than running my fmx, if people say they get from 70 - 90mpg i only get about 35 at the mo :rolleyes:
:D
me thinks your right hand might be the problem:jerk::D:D
me thinks your right hand might be the problem:jerk::D:D
Well the most i ever got was about 45 mpg and that was taking it easssyyyyyy:):D
As long as you listen to the voices of the dark site you shall be safe
Young Jedi;);)did you know he's part of a sleeper cell for the austrian space program:thumbup::D:D:D:D
did you know he's part of a sleeper cell for the austrian space program:thumbup::D:D:D:D
sssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :toothy9:
I'm getting 50mpg. he he he............
Full service history. 20,000m...........
he he he...........
Just think twice the Cylinders twice the fun. lol.....
What ever you get I think your gonna have that new bike grin for along time. LOL......
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 08:57 PM
did you know he's part of a sleeper cell for the austrian space program:thumbup::D:D:D:D
:bootyshake::thefinger::jerk::bs:
I'm getting 50mpg. he he he............
Full service history. 20,000m...........
he he he...........
Just think twice the Cylinders twice the fun. lol.....
What ever you get I think your gonna have that new bike grin for along time. LOL......
ooooo god why torment me so :D
Lord Vader
30-04-08, 09:00 PM
ooooo god why torment me so :D
concentrate young jedi,remember the voices:D
aah vader wont help you not even god can help you:D:D:D:D
but lets put it this way both bikes are quite even but the transalp will be the better road bike smoother etc.
but
the BMW will have better offroad abilitys will be cheaper to service parts are cheaper than honda too
if you can blag a ride on both it will enable you to make a better choice as they really are quite even:D:D:D
Can't belive you said that! Don't belive everything you read Ed!!
:D.
Can't belive you said that! Don't belive everything you read Ed!!
:D.
:toothy3::toothy3::toothy3: my brain is overloading guys :error::error::error::error::error:
:D:D:D
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=26290
Don't know, but ???
(Has big tank!!)
:D.
http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=26290
Don't know, but ???
(Has big tank!!)
:D.
:toothy3::toothy3::toothy3::toothy3::toothy3::toot hy3:
Im going to sleep guys :toothy1::thumbup::mrgreen:
Annette
30-04-08, 09:36 PM
Now all i need is a avatar picture to match my name :toothy3::D
There you go Young Jedi.........new avatar as requested:p:p
There you go Young Jedi.........new avatar as requested:p:p
:D:thumbup:
Although i think im coooler than that :D:cool:
:D:thumbup:
Although i think im coooler than that :D:cool:young palmer you have an answerphone message:D:D:D
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