12 months on with the 800gs

[fireman]

just a quick review and my thoughts of the 800, some may agree and some not.
sorry for the glitch midway through. still learning with the cam.

http://vimeo.com/14361530

 

[GunZenBomZ]

Love vimeo, they don't compress HD-video uploads.

 

[fireman]

once on vimeo page just turn off HD and all runs smooth.
hope that helps

 

[GunZenBomZ]

Pm'd you about adding comment on page

Ow that;s why its slow..argh 3g dongle & all..

 

[Stretchamus]

16L 2.5 hundred.

Just think what you'd get if ya tried sitting down once in a while.


Best regards Stretch

 

[David1979]

helpful review. I was torn between getting a ktm and the 800gs, but they use far too much petrol. Ive got a drz 400e for proper trail riding so the front suspension isnt too much of a problem

Just need to sell my buell then ill be picking one up.

 

[fireman]

helpful review. I was torn between getting a ktm and the 800gs, but they use far too much petrol. Ive got a drz 400e for proper trail riding so the front suspension isnt too much of a problem

Just need to sell my buell then ill be picking one up.

if you have a DRZ for real greenlaning then the 800 would be a great second bike. fantastic on the road and if you see a cheeky little lane on your travels, the 800 will take you down it for a nosey

 

[fireman]

16L 2.5 hundred.

Just think what you'd get if ya tried sitting down once in a while.


Best regards Stretch

Hi stretch mate, your right but much more control standing up. plus lots of lanes around here so need to see over the walls.
take care mate!

 

[the beer hunter]

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[Billythebiker]

Honest view...like it....the initial video quality was great, lost some focus later but still great..what were you using?

 

[Stretchamus]

Hi stretch mate, your right but much more control standing up. plus lots of lanes around here so need to see over the walls.
take care mate!

Cheers fireman, top first video report by the way
Look fwd, to another jolly out with ya soon, best regards until then, Stretch

 

[Dean]

just a quick review and my thoughts of the 800, some may agree and some not.
sorry for the glitch midway through. still learning with the cam.

http://vimeo.com/14361530

Hi Paul, Great video of a great bike and i liked the Music
what video recorder did you use on the move?

Did you say you cant find a better bike on fuelling

How many tyres you gone through in how many miles and I also agree you should not have to spend another 1k on suspension, but ive a feeling there may be a vid popping up of what happens if you do

 

[argee]

nce one

Cant beat a bit of Feeder n'all.....

 

[fireman]

Cheers beer hunter for putting the vid on here for me!

puma, i binned the battlewings after the first 600 miles, didnt like them at all.

put the tkc,s on but the rear only lasted 2000 miles and squared off somthing cronic. the karoo 2 t the same as the tkc,s but a little cheaper so now trying the K60,s (quoted wrong in the vid) which seem to be very hard wearing and hold the road great in the wet and dry, just a little rumble feeling when gearing down.
thanks for the comments everyone.
my cam is a waterproof sanyo xacti wh1. just a cheap cam but waterproof and HD. you have to remember to keep cleaning the lens though as the rain leaves residue.

i am sure there are bikes out there with better fuel consumption but the 800 is up there with them

happy riding guys.

 

[Stevie73]

Paul.....get yourself a job ont' telly

 

[Deano64]

Hi

Are those the Green lanes around Greenfield, Mossley, Uppermill area

Ta

 

[fireman]

Hi

Are those the Green lanes around Greenfield, Mossley, Uppermill area

Ta

Thats correct Deano, all around saddleworth. there are lots around here you just need to hunt them out.

Stevie, i will try and plug your place in next time just couldnt remember the name. Tele???? to shy for bthat sort of thing plus to many people might reconise me. !!!!Mums the word!!!

off around scotland first week of september so will make a shortfilm as trying out a "drift x170" head cam also.

Gunz you are going to have to tell me how you got my vid to show on the site.

enjoy your day people

 

[old-man-andy]

Had to look at your vid without sound here in t'office.

Recognised the Lees Road/Stockport Rd junction at top Mossley. Not far from my stomping ground as a lad. Spent many a day mucking about on (push) bikes (pre BMX days) in the old brickworks at Grotton in the 70's.

I wondered where the track was that you were on before you got to Mossley. Seems like the Google Street View car also thought Quickedge Road looked like a good 'un!!

Cheers
Andy

 

[fireman]

Had to look at your vid without sound here in t'office.

Recognised the Lees Road/Stockport Rd junction at top Mossley. Not far from my stomping ground as a lad. Spent many a day mucking about on (push) bikes (pre BMX days) in the old brickworks at Grotton in the 70's.

I wondered where the track was that you were on before you got to Mossley. Seems like the Google Street View car also thought Quickedge Road looked like a good 'un!!

Cheers
Andy

your spot on andy, Quick edge road and also larkhill between delph and diggle, The Brickworks!!!!!!! long gone mate, now houses but like you i used to have fun on there with a little 125. bet you wouldnt reconise half of mossley these days.

 

[fireman]

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can you please tell me the secret to getting the whole vid on to this page for future vids. cheers mate