RE: [emrat:4492] Dual-Sport English Steve?

Tuesday, 22 April 2014

RE: [emrat:4492] Dual-Sport English Steve?

I'm sure you can find a guy in Idaho who'd take care of the brother-in-law.

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From: Dan Pilcher
Sent: ‎4/‎22/‎2014 11:17 AM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: [emrat:4491] Dual-Sport English Steve?

Well, Curtis, I did remember that souped-up 1983 BMW R65 on Vashon Island after I sent the email below . . . my friend, Steve, has not yet decided if he wants to sell it. Steve said that, if he does, he has to ask his brother-in-law first if he wants to buy it. If the brother-in-law does not, then I guess I would have the chance . . . .

Dan

From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Curtis Graves
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 9:14 AM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:4490] Dual-Sport English Steve?

Dan, did you pass on the Beemer on Vachon?

On Apr 22, 2014 8:20 AM, "Dan Pilcher" <dpilcher@cochamber.com> wrote:

Well, Steve, if you want a 650 cc dual-sport thumper, I'm sure you understandably, just totally forgot to check out the Kawasaki KLR 650s on Craig's List . . . the "Swiss Army Knife" of dual sports can be found totally tricked out for adv-riding at pretty affordable prices. And then there's the New Edition that has just been introduced by Kawasaki . . .

It's pretty easy to be seduced by those silver-tongued individuals amongst us who are handing out the BMW kool-aid. Who knows? Perhaps one day I also will take a sip . .

Dan

From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Warfield
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 11:36 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:4487] Bike Shopping!!

Bob, I'm also imagining a KTM 690!

Did you say your 05 "had" low miles? As in past tense, or do you still "have" your 650GS?

Something for E-Steve to keep in mind: the Dakar version is a little bit taller and maybe a bit more dirt-worthy. But the tall part probably only relates to standover height and not seated legroom. Still, just a reminder of the options. The 650 GS's are somewhat heavy, even as dual sports go, but I think the good gas mileage I've read about and the power could even up the weight compromise.

But wait, now this is The Shit! Check it out, if only we could all had one of these!

I'm thinking leopard skin motif on my Tiger, just for the confusion factor. ;-)

From: "Bob Linden" <rlinmor@comcast.net>
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 8:51:55 PM
Subject: RE: [emrat:4486] Bike Shopping!!

Steve,

My 05 had low miles, about 4k if I recall right. Major mod for me was the seat. Wanted the step taken out to give me more fore/aft flexibility and more leg room. Went to Bitchin' Stichin' and they did an excellent job of building the foam up to a smooth single level seat and recovered. All the difference in the world for guys our size.

Maintenance issues? Had to replace the steering head bearings this year due to brinelling, and this on a bike I have never wheelied! Also the fork seals and a few batteries. Engine good, so far. So for the mission of causal exploring on dirt roads and light trails, seems like a good trusty mount. Put in a 500+ day earlier this year and I was not particularly beat.

I am running Anakees and they have been pretty smooth on the paved miles, good and grippy to the point of dragging pegs and reasonable but nothing special in the dirt. I imagine a KTM 690 would be more fun on the gas, but I have no regrets.

Bullet Bob

From: emrat@googlegroups.com [mailto:emrat@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sean Donnelly
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 5:58 PM
To: emrat@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [emrat:4476] Bike Shopping!!

Have you sat on one? What I can tell you from Sara's and Katie's, is that I find them *very* short. You are a lot taller than I am.

Mostly they are bullet proof though, with one exception, the water pumps and cooling fans tend to go on them.

The tail light assembly tends to shake itself loose, but that's more of an annoyance than a problem.

Headlights are week, tail light dim, but Sara added auxiliary lights and an LED tail light.

She actually really likes the Shinko 705's.

- Sean

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On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:49 PM, Steve Farrow-reid <sfr4201@yahoo.com> wrote:

Possibly looking into possibly buying a 2003 BMW F650GS/ABS.This one in particular is bone stock,two owner bike with 15,700 miles.It is in "prestine" condition.

Questions for those of you that own one.Any known mechanical issues for that year or safety recalls?Which brand of tires work best on a F650?Recommended modifications?

Bike is a little ways from being bought,but after checking NADA values,price could be a sticky issue.Be willing to pay $500 over NADA if the bike comes with a service history,but no more.Any input will be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance

E-Steve

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Tuesday, 22 April 2014

RE: [emrat:4492] Dual-Sport English Steve?

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