Re F650gs rental

[Mike Whitworth]

Hi Guys
In Feb I am going for a trip to NewZealand and have booked a n F650gs rental bike for 3 weeks anything I need to know about runniing one . I have never owned a 650 and only had a short ride on one I have a 1150gs and a r100gs at home .
So any tips would be appreciated also any suggestions of Must SEE or Avoid places in NZ.
Thanks in advance
Regards to All
Mike/

 

[michael d]

hi mike , i was over there last year and hired a 1200 gs (i have a650 over here) from kea motorcycles . they stoped hiring the bikes last june tho .
which hire company are you using ??
anyway i did a thread about my experiences on an other website ,theres lots of photos take alook. if you have any questions after feel free to ask http://www.bmwgs.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=631&start=0

cheerrs mike

 

[Mike Whitworth]

Re Trip to New Zealand and Bike rental

Hi Mike
Thanks for replying and the great photo's . Sorry I have not replied sooner but I have been away .
Re the Bike Rental , I am renting from a company called " Te Waipounamu motorcycle Hire and tours Ltd"

http://www.motorcycle-hire.co.nz/index.html

It is costing me £1300 for 3 weeks rental of a F650gs I pick it up on Feb11th in Aukland and drop it off on March 3rd in Christchurch.
I was put onto them by H-C Travel a great company very helpfull.
I am going to follow loosely the "Billy Connely 18 day tour of New Zealad route "
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/ge...lly-drives-new-zealand.cfm/context/print.html

after NZ I fly to Sydney for a weeks stop over with an internal flight to Ayres Rock. and home on the 12th March.

Regards
Mike

 

[Mike Whitworth]

Mike
I meant to ask in my reply to you a couple of questions re the F650gs.
1 what sort of fuel tank range can I expect, and what sort of range can I expect on reserve.
2 having only had shaft drive for the last twenty years, how often do you have to adjust the chain .
Regards
Mike

 

[Aidan1150]

anyway i did a thread about my experiences on an other website ,theres lots of photos take alook. http://www.bmwgs.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=631&start=0

Stunning photos Michael.

 

[(RIP) The Wilbur]

Mike
I meant to ask in my reply to you a couple of questions re the F650gs.
1 what sort of fuel tank range can I expect, and what sort of range can I expect on reserve.
2 having only had shaft drive for the last twenty years, how often do you have to adjust the chain .
Regards
Mike

Mike

1. If Single spark, 70mpg; if Twin spark, 80mpg. 200 - 250 miles then 40 miles on "reserve" light only, no switch.

2. If you keep the chain well lubricated, it should not need any adjustment.

May be worth noting the start up procedure:- Switch on ignition. Wait for all instrument lights to stop flashing (3-4 seconds). LEAVE THE THROTTLE ALONE. Press the starter button (LEAVING THE THROTTLE ALONE!). Get on & ride!

Enjoy!

 

[Mike Whitworth]

Thanks for the advice
Mike

 

[michael d]

hi , sorry ive been away for the week ,wot wilber said plus you will get good fuel enonomy esp on the south island .... you wont be going fast too busy admiring the stunning views
just make sure you reset the trip meter after filling up ,fuel stations can be a bit sparce in places .NOT that i ran out of cource

cheers Aidan those were just a few of the total we took ,over a 1000 pics in total .

you will have a great time mike ,its a fantastic country ..enjoy

cheers mike