Number 6
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Hi all, I'm looking to buy a 650 Dakar, are the later ones (twin spark) any better/worse than the earlier single sparkers? Any other major differences between them?
Ta.
Andy
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Andy
Early 650 Dakar
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Not Major differences, but enough to persuade me to sell my Y reg GS to buy a Twin Spark model three years ago.
The Twin Spark is mainly to give a leaner burn engine for emmisions control, but it makes for smoothe running & better fuel economy too.
The headlight is better, because it has a clear lense & a better reflector.
There is a remote positive connector for jump starting (check the battery location
).
Not sure about the Dakar, but the GS came as standard with an aux power socket.
The rear light & the locking tail cubby hole are strengthened (known weak point on originals, see TT catalogue). The rear is already a useable rack when the original ones needed a rack added.
All small changes, but enough to make a difference. Main thing missing from the Dakar is a centre stand.
The Twin Spark is mainly to give a leaner burn engine for emmisions control, but it makes for smoothe running & better fuel economy too.
The headlight is better, because it has a clear lense & a better reflector.
There is a remote positive connector for jump starting (check the battery location
).Not sure about the Dakar, but the GS came as standard with an aux power socket.
The rear light & the locking tail cubby hole are strengthened (known weak point on originals, see TT catalogue). The rear is already a useable rack when the original ones needed a rack added.
All small changes, but enough to make a difference. Main thing missing from the Dakar is a centre stand.
But the earlier Dakars had the better paint jobs 
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasemarkos/1280115076/" title="DSC09326 by jsmarkos, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/1280115076_0eacc26e68_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="DSC09326" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasemarkos/1280115076/" title="DSC09326 by jsmarkos, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/1280115076_0eacc26e68_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="DSC09326" /></a>
rc mad
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pah, captain america paint scheme 
you want the 2001 panels, look great in the white with black decals
you want the 2001 panels, look great in the white with black decals
I have an early single spark Dak. Love it!!!! Front end is the weakest part for off road but it's capable, works on road and off road, it's reliable.
It does cut out from time to time when cold, surges a bit but not as bad as the 1150 and it returns 45-50 mpg (but I'm fat and ride it fairly hard).
Mines captain America too, best colour
It does cut out from time to time when cold, surges a bit but not as bad as the 1150 and it returns 45-50 mpg (but I'm fat and ride it fairly hard).
Mines captain America too, best colour
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Number 6
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Thanks chaps, I agree the earlier ones do look much better
eyregs
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Dakar
Hi,
I have an 02 Dakar ( single spark) which i am just about to put up for sale. Sorry no pics but its identical to one posted by MAV.
Its done 31000 miles, with full service history ( 50% BMW 50% Steve Jordon Motorcycles ) Its in good condition with heated grips and a tank bag. Both the previous owner and myself are firefighters ( is that good or bad).
Please give me a call on 07947 647000 for full details.
Price £2050
Regards
James
Hi,
I have an 02 Dakar ( single spark) which i am just about to put up for sale. Sorry no pics but its identical to one posted by MAV.
Its done 31000 miles, with full service history ( 50% BMW 50% Steve Jordon Motorcycles ) Its in good condition with heated grips and a tank bag. Both the previous owner and myself are firefighters ( is that good or bad).
Please give me a call on 07947 647000 for full details.
Price £2050
Regards
James
You need to a site sponsor to sell on 'ere
Not Major differences, but enough to persuade me to sell my Y reg GS to buy a Twin Spark model three years ago.
The Twin Spark is mainly to give a leaner burn engine for emmisions control, but it makes for smoothe running & better fuel economy too.
The headlight is better, because it has a clear lense & a better reflector.
There is a remote positive connector for jump starting (check the battery location
Not sure about the Dakar, but the GS came as standard with an aux power socket.
The rear light & the locking tail cubby hole are strengthened (known weak point on originals, see TT catalogue). The rear is already a useable rack when the original ones needed a rack added.
All small changes, but enough to make a difference. Main thing missing from the Dakar is a centre stand.
As the man says....
Buy the later bike and give it a paint job... not a lot to paint
Before and after..... new and now....
www.adventure.gs
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Number 6
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Looks nice Micky, how much did that cost (the mods) ?
Andy.
Andy.
Dunno Andy, not really... bit by bit over the years.
Wunderlich came up with quite a bit of stuff for our Long Way Home trip in 2005. Lots of our piccies in the F650GS part of their latest catalogue
Got to go back and see them in April... planning well on for our 'Cape to Cape' next year. Nord Kapp (Arctic circle) to the South Cape SA
Probably do that on the F800GS though
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