sawystertrance Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I've never ridden one and believe they are great but I am just so put off by that front exhaust header sticking down all on its own down there. It just looks like it's asking to be bumped.
Andymann Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I think I would be keen for a DL1000 V-Strom, can never have too much power........Save your pennies..... https://www.rideapart.com/articles/304089/suzuki-dr-1000-big-rumors/ BenReaper 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 Save your pennies..... https://www.rideapart.com/articles/304089/suzuki-dr-1000-big-rumors/ I read this is definitely happening.Its a bit too off-roady for me. I would want a more toury sort of ride.The comfort of the DL was just so much better than the TRX BenReaper 1
Andymann Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I read this is definitely happening.Its a bit too off-roady for me. I would want a more toury sort of ride.The comfort of the DL was just so much better than the TRXMay you be smote down with a 270-deg crankshaft for daring to suggest that......:-) Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
BSG Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 Who remembers this burning feeling. Grebel and Ed-Zulu 2
Spokey Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 WheelieHa ha, yeah......the only time I ever did a wheelie was when I turned into Witkoppen in Josie with the Missus and I on the old FZR. Accelerating hard to stay ahead of the traffic and hooking second the front came up. Buggar it felt like miles.......in reality it was probably just a few inches, still felt lekker! Ever since then I have fancied to ride a bike like an R1 or anything that can wheelie off the power! I do enjoy watching those who can wheelie, I wont get into arguments over safety and responsibility ha ha! Lexx, BenReaper, sawystertrance and 2 others 5
Lotus Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Ha ha, yeah......the only time I ever did a wheelie was when I turned into Witkoppen in Josie with the Missus and I on the old FZR. Accelerating hard to stay ahead of the traffic and hooking second the front came up. Buggar it felt like miles.......in reality it was probably just a few inches, still felt lekker! Ever since then I have fancied to ride a bike like an R1 or anything that can wheelie off the power! I do enjoy watching those who can wheelie, I wont get into arguments over safety and responsibility ha ha!Just watching been The Long Way Down on YouTube, and in one of the early episodes Charlie Boorman is taken to task for excessive wheelies and putting the expedition at risk. He remains unrepentant, however! Spokey, the nerd and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
sawystertrance Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 .. "putting the expedition at risk". How so? Surely he's saving on tyre wear? dirtypot, BSG and Lotus 3
mazambaan Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Wheelies; I've done lots and a few got away - one nailed a marshal at an enduro, ooops. A great 5th gear one on a Husky on a long firebreak. Then one went sideways and I spent a month in hospital having my knee re-constructed. I am a little more careful since then. DirtyFrank, BenReaper, Spokey and 1 other 4
sawystertrance Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Anyone here seen the series "Beyond Sahara"? It's not about the Guptas. Documentary about a group of guys riding through Africa from Cairo to Cape Town. Really cool. I'd be so keen to do something like that. For those who stream... Grebel 1
BenReaper Posted April 25, 2019 Posted April 25, 2019 Save your pennies..... https://www.rideapart.com/articles/304089/suzuki-dr-1000-big-rumors/I read this is definitely happening.Its a bit too off-roady for me. I would want a more toury sort of ride.The comfort of the DL was just so much better than the TRXYou guy's aren't making it easy hey......how am I suppose to break the news to the missus that we're not getting a Navarra next year and she'll have to stick with the Hardbody a few more years since I'll be having a hefty monthly "Doctor's bill"..... I currently have the DR600 and it doesn't pillion very well. I've considered the DL 1000/650 alot but it's just not offroad enough for me like the DR. Now the DR BIG might be just the thing.[emoji848] Steven Knoetze (sk27), Wannabe and Andymann 3
Allrounder Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 I am still a verys fan. and then the R1200R BMW.... the nerd 1
Lotus Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 .. "putting the expedition at risk". How so? Surely he's saving on tyre wear?Only the front one. Ewan McG had an accident a few weeks before the expedition started, and I think that made them all aware of endangering it with unnecessary risks.
forkie Posted April 26, 2019 Posted April 26, 2019 what a waste of time spent on a motorbike if you have somebody telling you you cant do this and that. isnt the point of bikes - to get away from that ****? seriously that spoilt the entire thing for me. it lost its "free adventure" charm.
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