Return of the DRZ Adventure!

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good to hear you've come to your senses :)

i look forward to your reading of your progress
 
This is costing me a small fortune ... again. :rolleyes:

Pictures tomorrow and it's taking shape. I've got things coming from around the globe again to get it sorted asap for a trip.

Accessory update:

+ Alpos panniers and modified frame from an F650
+ UFO guards (aluminium re-enforced)
+ Acer C530 GPS/PDA system with TomTom 7, bluetoothed to sony adapter for stereo sound. 8GB.
+ Hella DE HIDS mounted on handlebars (goodbye stock light) via RAM kits. 55W HIDs @ 3000K :augie
+ Stock seat being reupholstered
+ LED indicators
+ Edge-2 tail light (sub frame grinded down to fit)
+ Clarke tank in black
+ Frame guards SS
+ 38t rear
 
This is costing me a small fortune ... again. :rolleyes:

Pictures tomorrow and it's taking shape. I've got things coming from around the globe again to get it sorted asap for a trip.

Accessory update:

+ Alpos panniers and modified frame from an F650
+ UFO guards (aluminium re-enforced)
+ Acer C530 GPS/PDA system with TomTom 7, bluetoothed to sony adapter for stereo sound. 8GB.
+ Hella DE HIDS mounted on handlebars (goodbye stock light) via RAM kits. 55W HIDs @ 3000K :augie
+ Stock seat being reupholstered
+ LED indicators
+ Edge-2 tail light (sub frame grinded down to fit)
+ Clarke tank in black
+ Frame guards SS
+ 38t rear

Why not just spend your money on something all ready to go?


A nice F650 Dakar for example. :nenau
 
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earthmover ... this bike was already stolen from me last year but I found it before the thieves got it away. Since then I installed a Meta immob using different install points. It's not going to be hotwired this time.

mikeP ... had the Dakar and it was nicked. Didn't really like it anyway, too fat and underpowered. A very boring bike.
 

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Snoopy

Can`t believe you think an F650 is a fat and underpowered compared with a DRZ:eek: OK, it`s bigger but not underpowered in comparison surely....

Good luck with the project and can I suggest you get one of these to tie the fecking thing to?? Not sure any of us can stand another "I`ve had my bike knicked" thread:augie
 

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But....................will your bike ever look that good:nenau:hug

Er ... No

The phrase "Silk purse from a sows ear." springs to mind though.
Good luck.
Mark

Er ... Yes

Why not just spend your money on something all ready to go?

Er ... Beats me too.

For the kind of money your going to end up spending why not just buy an X Challenge with about 500 miles on the clock from a BMW dealer for about £4000. Add some luggage, a bit of TT crap and away you go, reliable biking.

All your going to do is spend shed loads of time and money building another heap of shite.
 
Snoopy

Can`t believe you think an F650 is a fat and underpowered compared with a DRZ:eek: OK, it`s bigger but not underpowered in comparison surely....

It was the best thing since sliced bread when he first got it :eek:

The next trip will end the same way......... anyone taking bets :eek:

Good luck Snoops

:beerjug:

www.adventure.gs
 
It was the best thing since sliced bread when he first got it :eek:

The next trip will end the same way......... anyone taking bets :eek:

Good luck Snoops

:beerjug:

www.adventure.gs

MickyI saw it for sale and it was a credit to you. I was very tempted by it at the time. Pity it`s life ended so badly and it must have broken your heart:(

Snoops. how about a 2nd hand XT660? Cheaper than a Tenere and a brilliant bomb proof bit of kit? Not sure it`s snoopy proof though:augie
 
I've been contemplating what to get next. On a Monday I'm yearning for my old 1150GS. On Tuesday I've talked myself into getting the Adv as it's not much more after all. By Wednesday I remember pulling the ****er out of the snow two year ago

Great logic, every winter I see 1150's stuck in the snow!
 
That's because your a poof that doesn't ride during winter. Try ice riding one (without ABS)!

I believe people are going to be surprised by this attempt - I'm not trying to make the bike a bike and a supply vehicle in one. I'm also doing lots of research before adding things.

As for the 650 comments, the DRZ gets to 70 faster. I loved it when I got it but one trip away and I thought it wasn't for me. The 1150 was a much better bike and not that much heavier, at least it wasn't as top heavy.

Why do people think I break everything? :nenau

This project is "under wraps". :D

Keep up the bitching, bitches.
 
I thought the DRZ got stolen? or am i out touch with the thread....?
 


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