650 GS Dakar

[damo the onion]

this is going to sound stupid, I know, BUT...

I'm starting the whole "sorting a bike out for my wife" thing. My question is one you have probably heard a million times but I would be greatful if you you could let me know of any things which need to be looked for when buying a 650GS Dakar. I know the bike is the right size for the wife, I know she is dead keen to have one. I know I can deal with most spanner work (rebuilt 1100GS in garage- albeit slowly) From this point on, all my knowledge (not much) is based on having had the GS for three years, loving it and hating the fact that its way too heavy for the wife to ride. All that's not much help when it comes to the single cylinder lump and associated gearbox. Are there any known bad points? I reckon i've got about 2 months to find a good 'un before she starts to sus the surprise!

 

[carphone]

See www.f650.co.uk to start with. Steering head bearings are a recurring problem but cheaply sorted yourself. Suspension and swingarm bearings only seem to get a sniff of grease in Germany, but apart from that, the main headache will be checking valve clearances at service time, fiddly but far from impossible.

Mike.

 

[damo the onion]

Mnay Thanks

i'll check that out. Looking to buy ab GS Dakar towards the end of the month so i've got time for bit of a read-up....

 

[gavin]

i'll check that out. Looking to buy ab GS Dakar towards the end of the month so i've got time for bit of a read-up....

There's an immaculate one owner Dakar at SPC.

 

[Dakar69]

Hi there

I am looking to sell my Dakar if you are looking for one, its a october 2002 model with 9700miles on the clock and full BMW service history.

It has been well looked after and is in excellent condition.

please email me on [email protected] if your intrested.