cat-i Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 Took the TW to an ADA intermediate Dual Purpose course the weekend. After riding around lots of cones, we finally got to ride some singletrack ... and there was even a nightride
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 BMW F650 GS 2006. Think I need to look into a new seat.I bought a F800GS, read a few forums that the seat is rather hard for long distance. Pfffttt thought I, I have a roadie butt after all. I'm looking for a new seat, heard gels are good.
forkie Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 I bought a F800GS, read a few forums that the seat is rather hard for long distance. Pfffttt thought I, I have a roadie butt after all. I'm looking for a new seat, heard gels are good.My GS seat kills my coxyx. evrything else is fine
Andymann Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 LMAO, this one has an aftermarket Mikumi carb on it so its fairly simple, trying to find an Amal to keep it original, but I would not let my 8yo near it, too may fiddly bits to go missing.You've got a very sweet bike there - I would leave that carb as is - I have a lot of experience with Amal carbs, and if you are going to ride the bike like you say you are, you don't want to be messing with an old carb you battle to get parts for. And if you are worried about originality, most people accept that if you are going ride the bike like it was meant to be ridden, you are allowed to make concessions - modern tyres, mirrors and a modern carb are all ok! Bobbo_SA and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2
Bobbo_SA Posted March 10, 2016 Posted March 10, 2016 You've got a very sweet bike there - I would leave that carb as is - I have a lot of experience with Amal carbs, and if you are going to ride the bike like you say you are, you don't want to be messing with an old carb you battle to get parts for. And if you are worried about originality, most people accept that if you are going ride the bike like it was meant to be ridden, you are allowed to make concessions - modern tyres, mirrors and a modern carb are all ok! Agreed, similar to the Indicator, currently got aftermarket (although I'd find some more "period correct" looking ones some day) ones on to be legal, don't like the look of them but modern laws need to be adhered to. Pulling the front wheel off on the weekend to replace the fork gaitors, will take some better pics with it polished up.
Jay_B Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Picking this up from Honda westrand tomorrow morning... with my 150km daily commute it was a no-brainer at 28-30km/L. Duane_Bosch, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, BSG and 1 other 4
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Starvin' Marvin Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Picking this up from Honda westrand tomorrow morning... with my 150km daily commute it was a no-brainer at 28-30km/L. 2015-Honda-NC750XA5.jpgVery nice bike to commute and tour with, loads of low down torque.
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 http://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LM84710-Copier.jpghttp://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LM8474-Copier.jpghttp://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LM8473-Copier.jpghttp://motorcycle.com.vsassets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/LM847-Copier.jpgA Ferrari V8 in a bike? Awefrikkensome Paul Ruinaard 1
forkie Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 A Ferrari Maserati V8 in a bike? Awefrikkensome wouldnt want to flick that monstrosity through the twisties
Paul Ruinaard Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) A Ferrari V8 in a bike? AwefrikkensomeLooks like a Maserati valve cover. Holy mother of god - can you imagine the noise? Edited March 11, 2016 by Paul Ruinaard
Wannabe Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 wouldnt want to flick that monstrosity through the twisties Don't think any "flicking" is gonna happen with that. Straights only for that beast.
the nerd Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 A Ferrari Maserati V8 in a bike? Awefrikkensome Same thing...
Bobbo_SA Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 Does not belong here, its got 4 wheels. forkie, BSG and Lexx 3
Starvin' Marvin Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 A Ferrari Maserati V8 in a bike? Awefrikkensome Same thing... Maserati only change the name on the cam covers.
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