► Post pics of your F650/800GS

[Phluppe]

That looks really good. I wouldnt have sold it if it was mine.

Don't get me wrong, really, and I do mean really loved the 800, it did everything you asked of her, but after nearly two years it was time to cut my losses.

The list with breakdown's wasn't getting ant shorter, warranty was about to run out, and the real problem is that the dealer (allthough I have a good relationship with him, and he's been really helpfull) is replacing crappy parts with just the same OEM BMW crappy parts. And you know you're gonna be in the same situation within that many km's, 'cause these parts are rubbish.

By the way, here's the list:

- Ignition lock going berserk (ignition just flipping on and off, with the key inside the house )
- Second time ignition lock, this time taking the battery and EWS-ring with it.
- Valve cover was crooked, replaced with a straight one.
- Gear indicator just went crazy
- Oil coming in the watercircuit through the bearing on the waterpump.
- Ballhead bearings shot, bike was going like a wet cloth
- Cluth warn on 38000km
- Front wheel bearing shot to pieces, 2 cm of play on the rim
- Gear indicator having another go
- and finally waterpump seal leaking again, with the drive towards the waterpump being broken

What would you have done in my shoes

Grtz, Philip!

 

[Dean]

What would you have done in my shoes

Grtz, Philip!

Personaly,

Now that you sorted all the niggles out and run it in, swapped the dodgy shoes for a good pair of Boots and Ride it with a smile.

Just like the next owner will do

Better the Devil you know

 

[Phluppe]

That's the big problem, the niggles weren't sorted out. I mean, seriously, twice the gear indicator, twice the ignition, twice the waterpump seal faillure...

I wasn't gonna wait until another repetetive breakdown and havig to pay it out of my own pocket. Damn, if I've known this, I would've gottan me a 990 Adventure

No, any bit of confidence and trust in the bike was gone coming back from my second Morocco ride, wheel bearings shot and the clutch gone. And I know how to ride a bike, done plenty of km's on my other bikes, never worn the clutch.
I'm not the one who's gonna be stuck in the freaking dessert with a bike he can't trust

Grtz, Philip!

 

[Adeeelnv]

What would you have done in my shoes

If you were having so many problems, it makes sense to get rid of it. It can be very annoying to have an unreliable bike.

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

A few more. Currently in Poland...

Not far from Ulan Ude

Somewhere on the TranSiberian Highway where less than 1% of it is unpaved.

A busy Siberian petrol station

Lake Bailal

Krasnoyarsk & Tatiana, she loved the camera as much as the bike

Sergei & Kate my Omsk rescuers

My first puncture in Omsk, this is where the problems began and the adventure started

Mongolian Steppe

Mongolian campsite

At the Genghis Khan Equestrian Monument

Death on the riverbed

Just before a Mongolian rain storm

Who knew Latvia was so nice

I wasn't expecting unpaved roads but there was just enough to make it fun and not a chore

For more info about my trip visit www.AdventureVagabond.com

 

[Bury_Dave]

NICE photos Stephen.

 

[SERVDAVE]

getting to the end of the revamp after 34k on my 650GS. just need to sort the front forks out!

 

[Dean]

getting to the end of the revamp after 34k on my 650GS. just need to sort the front forks out!

I like to see a bike being used miles going on I almost forgot how good the red ones look

What you doing with the front forks Dave?



Oh, I won't tell the F8 owners about the Rear forks If you Don't

 

[stephen.stallebrass]

Oh, I won't tell the F8 owners about the Rear forks If you Don't

???

I've upgraded anyway... there was no way I could have gone where I went with what I carried with standard suspension. I can reccomend the Jacugar progressive upgrade for the front, its really easy to DIY. Give FTR suspension a ring for advice.

 

[SERVDAVE]

I like to see a bike being used miles going on I almost forgot how good the red ones look

What you doing with the front forks Dave?



Oh, I won't tell the F8 owners about the Rear forks If you Don't

I did wonder myself why I put front forks!

Just need to get them recoated as the finish has come off!

 

[Dean]

???

I've upgraded anyway... there was no way I could have gone where I went with what I carried with standard suspension. I can reccomend the Jacugar progressive upgrade for the front, its really easy to DIY. Give FTR suspension a ring for advice.

I have been FTR'd have the yacougar front and Ohlin Rear, transformed the bike no end (both ends) a far different bike from standard

I did wonder myself why I put front forks!

Just need to get them recoated as the finish has come off!

yes I see now, sorry my warped runaway imagination-humour (I have a boring job )

A lot say front forks , me too just like people say put the big light on indoors


Heres a pic of me with my pointy hat on

 

[moody]

A few more. Currently in Poland...

Not far from Ulan Ude

For more info about my trip visit www.AdventureVagabond.com

Wow Stephen. Your journey looks amazing.

 

[SERVDAVE]

I have been FTR'd have the yacougar front and Ohlin Rear, transformed the bike no end (both ends) a far different bike from standard



yes I see now, sorry my warped runaway imagination-humour (I have a boring job )

A lot say front forks , me too just like people say put the big light on indoors


Heres a pic of me with my pointy hat on

Not a problem, I found it rather funny!

My other half calls it a wedding hat, we're getting married in a week and off on honeymoon down to Cornwall on the bike!

Your bike looks awesome as always! No plans to change to a 700 than?

 

[Smythson]

Route des Grande Alpes

Did a version of the RdGA a few months back - awesome riding and scenery, can thoroughly recommend it though i would suggest not doing the route at the start of June as dragging the bike, uphill, through the snow on some of the passes was 'character building'! From avalanches to mudslides, freezing fog to 31 degree heat the bike didn't miss a beat.

A few of the better pics...

Best,

S

 

[Dean]

Did a version of the RdGA a few months back - awesome riding and scenery, can thoroughly recommend it though i would suggest not doing the route at the start of June as dragging the bike, uphill, through the snow on some of the passes was 'character building'! From avalanches to mudslides, freezing fog to 31 degree heat the bike didn't miss a beat.

A few of the better pics...

Hey S.

Great pictures stunning scenery, I was trying to decide which is the best picture but personaly I think there all great


sounds like you had a bit of an Adventure


Nice bike BTW

 

[Reggie P]

Smythson .. wow , great photos.

 

[russ_fae_fyvie]

Fraid not as exotic as the ones above, just in my back garden !

Just fitted the new spots and LEDs (front and rear) so hopefully the buggers will see me now !!

 

[Dean]

Sunny Southend-On-Sea

Had a bimble to southend today to get my second MOT

Sailed through

The mild breeze didnt sway the palm trees

Sarfend Peir In the background

The old british gas call center awaiting the demo guys. (they knocked the end out to avoid paying rates)

 

[mark71]

My Trip to the Balkans

Just thought I would post a few of my trip last week to the Balkans

 

[Johnnymac]

Yep, stunning pictures...but where are they? What route did you take?