View Full Version : This time I think I've got it right
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 08:17 PM
Well I've just bought another bike and before you say it.....No it's not another knackered Dominator Its a 1999 Kawasaki KLR650, its done 9500 miles from new (with service history and old MOTs to back it up. It sounds beaut with its remus endcan (also has the original) panels and tank are extremely clean, theres a little very light rust (more staining really on the frame but nothing to worry about) I'll rub this down and give it a touch up spray job for now, might even look at having it stove enameled next year. I paid £1000 and to be honest I pretty pleased with what I've got for my money, there's a lot of crap out there in this price range believe me I seem attracted to them!! but this really stood out from the rest.
What do you think (these aren't my photos, I take soom better ones 2moro when I collect it
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak1.jpg
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak2.jpg
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak3.jpg
What this means is I'm now ready for some LIGHT off road duty ....you listening Mudwizz Btbloke and Airwolf :thumbup:
What it also means is the 95 Dommi is gonna be broken up and sold off I'm sad to say:confused:
AIRWOLF
09-10-08, 08:49 PM
Look's like you did alright this time :thumbleft:
Just need some knobblies on it now.:blob4::blob5::blob4:
micksylver
09-10-08, 08:56 PM
:thumbright:Congrats DC. Certainly looks good from here.
Gotta get me a mud bike! Then I could come play too :blob4:
Very nice!
Looks to be in fine fettle.
Jealous, moi?? :D
Mervinh
09-10-08, 09:11 PM
Looks Good Dc, not looking for a nah i will shutup
Merv
Looks good mate :thumbleft:
MCsanandreas
09-10-08, 09:14 PM
you do realise it is the wrong colour? ALL Kawasaki trail bikes MUST be green. it is the only way.
apart from that it looks good.
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 09:35 PM
Looks Good Dc, not looking for a nah i will shutup
Merv
What What?????
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 09:36 PM
you do realise it is the wrong colour? ALL Kawasaki trail bikes MUST be green. it is the only way.
apart from that it looks good.
Thats what the guy who sold it to me said, he was gonna hand paint it green :confused:
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 09:41 PM
Look's like you did alright this time :thumbleft:
Just need some knobblies on it now.:blob4::blob5::blob4:
Gotta be the next purchase, any recommendations
African Simba
09-10-08, 09:42 PM
Well done Mate. It looks really good.. I guess my turn next so I can catch up with you guys for off roading duty.
Thats what the guy who sold it to me said, he was gonna hand paint it green :confused:
Sounds like a great idea. One tin of matt army green and a big brush. Job done :thumbright:
I've always fancied one of these (in green of course).
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 10:10 PM
Sounds like a great idea. One tin of matt army green and a big brush. Job done :thumbright:
I've always fancied one of these (in green of course).
Your wish is my command £1500 and I'll chuck in a free rough arsed paint job:D
digitalcaptive
09-10-08, 11:46 PM
right I'm no longer scouring the net for motorbikes, I found a new hobby scouring the net for bike bits :confused:
Recycler
10-10-08, 09:34 AM
Nice bike Burt, they love 'em in the US. There's a site there called Dualstar - or similar that does loads of bits for them.
This one's good too - a bloke who goes all over the Canadian wilderness on his KLR;
http://www.motorcycleexplorer.com/
Now you've bought a decent single at last, maybe your garden will stop looking like a Pikey site??:D
Paul
digitalcaptive
10-10-08, 10:37 AM
I landscaped my garden a'la Pikey on purpose I wouldn't want to lose that charm!!!!!
D.C, have you gone totaly bonkers now, that bike looks nice, it's clean, tidy and it goes. What the hell are you playing at ?.... get shot of it and buy another fixerup please, Now you have got a nice bike the DC entertainment threads will stop! we can't have that:(... For Godsake man, go out and buy another heap of sh*t now and let the goodtimes roll once more:lol:.
BIGROG:confused:
PS. Glad you got a goodun at last Mate, well played:thumbup:
Dilbert
10-10-08, 11:52 AM
Welcome to the minority interest dept :D :thumbup:
digitalcaptive
10-10-08, 12:55 PM
Welcome to the minority interest dept :D :thumbup:
Thanks Dilbert, but any ideas you had of being a "select" group have gone right out of the window, its obvious you let absolutely any old riff raff in :confused:
digitalcaptive
10-10-08, 12:57 PM
D.C, have you gone totaly bonkers now, that bike looks nice, it's clean, tidy and it goes. What the hell are you playing at ?.... get shot of it and buy another fixerup please, Now you have got a nice bike the DC entertainment threads will stop! we can't have that:(... For Godsake man, go out and buy another heap of sh*t now and let the goodtimes roll once more:lol:.
BIGROG:confused:
PS. Glad you got a goodun at last Mate, well played:thumbup:
Don't worry Roger my whole life has been riddled with failure......there'll be another catastophe along soon, I'll try not to keep you waiting too long :teeth:
Make sure you get this done...
http://www.klr650.marknet.us/doohickey.html
It's the only real common issue with the motor. A breaker friend of mine has seen several with written off crankcases and seized motors due to this bit failing even at low mileages. Kawasaki upgraded the parts but aftermarket are still better if you can get hold of them.
(I thought I remembered something that I had on the list of things to do if I got one).
digitalcaptive
10-10-08, 01:15 PM
Looks like that might be the first job on the agenda, Thanks Alan
Hello again DigiC,
Glad to hear you've got yourself a decent bike. I must admit, I had a good look at KLR's but couldn't find one for the right money. Looks like you have ! I've only been around a day or so, but I did get the impression that your Dominator might be spread amongst your fellow DS appreciation club ....
Very interested in lots of bits from your Dominator (unless of course you have already found a good home for it. Don't want to step on anyones toes as the new boy ....
Wheels
Mirror
Seat
Exhaust system
Rear Light Lens
Your thoughts ? Your Prices ?
Regards
Oh ... and the rear footpegs and hangers ....
I feel like I joined in January and expect Christmas tomorrow !? :thumbup:
digitalcaptive
10-10-08, 11:47 PM
Hello again DigiC,
Glad to hear you've got yourself a decent bike. I must admit, I had a good look at KLR's but couldn't find one for the right money. Looks like you have ! I've only been around a day or so, but I did get the impression that your Dominator might be spread amongst your fellow DS appreciation club ....
Very interested in lots of bits from your Dominator (unless of course you have already found a good home for it. Don't want to step on anyones toes as the new boy ....
Wheels
Mirror
Seat
Exhaust system
Rear Light Lens
Your thoughts ? Your Prices ?
Regards
Wheels - Not a matching pair, rear is a steel rim and looks quite new no corrosion whatsoever, front is traditional gold anodised with light white oxidisision on the surface but no rot
Mirror - only have the N/s mirror
Seat - a nice example in red and black
Exhaust system - only o/s silencer any good
Rear Light Lens - fully functioning in good condition
Rear pegs and hangers look good
I will post photos up 2moro in the for sale section No idea of prices yet (I'm not sure what these things fetch) but probably ask for offers
digitalcaptive
11-10-08, 01:34 PM
Well rode it back from Derby last night and it feels fantastic and sounds awesome loadsa pull and nippy getting there and this time NO RATTLES
and yes its vibey but in the way I'd expect from a big single but not to the point that my arms up to the shoulders are numb within a few miles.......unlike the last dommi
Photos later, I'm off out to play :D
digitalcaptive
11-10-08, 09:17 PM
Piccies of my new steed, this ones for keeps.............for now :rolleyes:
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak11.jpg
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak12.jpg
Dilbert
11-10-08, 09:26 PM
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Few spots of rust on the frame and bits, time to break out the silver hammerite methinks, then get out and rub some of those sharp corners off the tyres, themsis new themsis :D
Yep, the tyres definitely need scrubbing in!
Very nice bike. Not even minutely jealous. No, not me, no, no........ :D
digitalcaptive
12-10-08, 12:38 AM
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Few spots of rust on the frame and bits, time to break out the silver hammerite methinks, then get out and rub some of those sharp corners off the tyres, themsis new themsis :D
already bought a tin, most of it is very light on on the swing arm and rear subframe, fortunately I was supplied with another swingarm (which the previous owner had purchased to tart up) and the rear subframe is nice and easy to unbolt for painting, maybe next summer I'll look at getting the whole frame stove enamelled
Recycler
12-10-08, 08:18 AM
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak12.jpg
That Geranium needs watering and for a serious photographer I don't think much of your cropping.... I can't see the girl at the back:D:D
Dilbert
12-10-08, 08:46 AM
It's a polyganum and it needs re-potting, proper geraniums are the "cranes-bill" type
Agree with you about the cropping though, I can cope with the bit missing from the front wheel, but only a tantalising glimpse of leg is just not good enough :teeth::angel4::teeth: you could have cropped out the bloke too :D
digitalcaptive
12-10-08, 12:11 PM
That Geranium needs watering and for a serious photographer I don't think much of your cropping.... I can't see the girl at the back:D:D
I thought I'd better protect her from your glare! after all she's my daughter :D
digitalcaptive
12-10-08, 12:33 PM
It's a polyganum and it needs re-potting, proper geraniums are the "cranes-bill" type
Agree with you about the cropping though, I can cope with the bit missing from the front wheel, but only a tantalising glimpse of leg is just not good enough :teeth::angel4::teeth: you could have cropped out the bloke too :D
Fixed it for you, be tantalised no more! :D:D
I got a bit bored cloning the plant out so it'll have to do :confused:
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak14.jpg
Dilbert
12-10-08, 05:15 PM
:toothy5::toothy5::toothy5::toothy5::toothy5:
digitalcaptive
12-10-08, 05:52 PM
Been out on it a bit today crash it twice in the mud (I really am crap at this offroad stuff) but bikes survived with no damage and I've survived with a sore back (but boy was it worth it just for the grin factor)
Note to self - In future do not where your road leathers for off road they take bloody ages to clean :confused:
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwack15.jpg
http://www.rharriman.co.uk/kwak16.jpg
Dilbert
12-10-08, 06:03 PM
At least the bike looks more at home on a muddy track :D
By the look of that front tyre I think you need to invest in some knobblies, mud clogged tyres have a very low coefficient of friction :toothy4:
digitalcaptive
12-10-08, 06:10 PM
mud clogged tyres have a very low coefficient of friction :toothy4:
Tell me about it!, the knobblies are gonna have to wait until I've got rid of some of this dominator gear, Otherwise I could well be living in the garage.....(she says) :rolleyes:
micksylver
12-10-08, 08:32 PM
Glad to see your enjoying your new steed. :D
Not Jealous. Not jealous. Not jealous. Not jealous. ......... mayb just a bit!
digitalcaptive
13-10-08, 09:05 AM
(but boy was it worth it just for the grin factor)
Not sure about this statement now, My bloody back is killing me this morning :confused:, ........................ok yeh it was still worth it
Tell me about it!, the knobblies are gonna have to wait until I've got rid of some of this dominator gear, Otherwise I could well be living in the garage.....(she says) :rolleyes:
D.C.
Well done Mate, I am well pleased for you it's about time a bit of bikeluck came your way, youv'e got a nice bike there (I love the colour), I hope you and the Kwikasfuki have many happy times together:p.
Rog:thumbup:
digitalcaptive
13-10-08, 11:33 AM
I hope you and the Kwikasfuki have many happy times together:p.
Rog:thumbup:
I'm sure we will even if she keeps buckarooing me off :confused:
Hello DigiC,
You are having a good time on your KLR aren't you ! No messing about. Straight down the lanes :notworthy:.
Looks like your Domi is a forgotten love from the past !......
Still interested in your bits ! (I bet you wished your wife would say that !?) .... I'd appreciate a shout when you put them up for sale. Your Dominator bits that is. Not your wife ... http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif
digitalcaptive
13-10-08, 11:47 PM
Hello DigiC,
You are having a good time on your KLR aren't you ! No messing about. Straight down the lanes :notworthy:.
Looks like your Domi is a forgotten love from the past !......
Still interested in your bits ! (I bet you wished your wife would say that !?) .... I'd appreciate a shout when you put them up for sale. Your Dominator bits that is. Not your wife ... http://www.xrv.org.uk/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif
Ok mate just havn't had time to sort anything out yet, I've been playing out on the KLR will get things sorted later in the week
I'm sure we will even if she keeps buckarooing me off :confused:
Well Mate this all proves one thing.... Your bike is female! so, you need to show her who is the boss. Buy her nice things, take her out a lot and ride her into submission... Enjoy:toothy5:.
Rog.
digitalcaptive
14-10-08, 12:33 PM
Well Mate this all proves one thing.... Your bike is female! so, you need to show her who is the boss. Buy her nice things, take her out a lot and ride her into submission... Enjoy:toothy5:.
Rog.
I like the sound of that Roger..........out comes the credit card :confused:
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