Returned to the fold....

[Ash]

After sadly realising my 1150GSA is just too cumbersome for my busted body...
Originally I was keen on another X country but the sub 100 fuel range stopped me, so another 650GS twin was my choice.
Found just what I was looking for at Cotswold BMW 2011 16k miles in great condition and with a bit of haggling at the price I wanted to pay...

 

[Ash]

So today was the start of fettling or making her easier for me to ride......
1, sat Nav mounted....
2 & 3, fastway Evolution ll footpegs fitted 30mm lower....
Fender extender fitted....

 

[Ash]

It's the low height version, which I never thought off or tried b4, much better getting me leg over
" uw r mister "
Managed to find an eBay bargain standard height seat which should be here Monday, that way I get the distance I want from seat to footpegs ( less leg bending ) without the rear height of a standard F650GS twin... ....

 

[Nabbler0]

Well done Ash, welcome back..... 27511 posts.. its like you were never away

 

[Ash]

Well done Ash, welcome back..... 27511 posts.. its like you were never away

Never away me, only away with the fairy'sfairy's.....

 

[Bem]

Ha! Back on a decent bike! Soon be looking like mine.

 

[Micky]

Good one Ash

Mind you, an X-tank on an X-country solves the problem

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Nice one, Ash! Enjoy!!

 

[Sooty09]

I'm also returning to the fold after four years, I moved on to the R1200GS for two years and then to the 1200LC. I have always missed the power delivery of the 800 and not having to change gear so often, the LC needs a change of gear for every bend and hill unless you keep the revs up above 4000, not a natural pace to ride at for a gentle day out in the Dales.
I'm expecting to take delivery of my White with Red framed Rally in April. While at my local dealers I noticed there were no F models at all amongst the dozens of New GS1200 and 1000XR bikes waiting to be collected, also no new F bikes on display. Almost the forgotten model in the BMW range.

 

[Ash]

Full stand fitted...

 

[oblertone]

Ash, is the stand specific to the 'low F650GS' and was it a BMW item ?

ps - If you're considering a fat-foot, be aware that the 'low' bike has a different shaped foot to the normal F650.

 

[Ash]

Ash, is the stand specific to the 'low F650GS' and was it a BMW item ?

ps - If you're considering a fat-foot, be aware that the 'low' bike has a different shaped foot to the normal F650.

SW-MOTECH Paul....
www.sw-motech.com

I got this one for £60 & is for a standard F650GS not the lower version like mine & Jaqs.
A mate is going to lower it for me..

The do a low stand -
http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/c...roducts.wartung.hauptstaender&typid=206982434

My 60 knicker bargain ( brand new ) is better than paying €145 & iz usable just a tad high at the back end...


Feck!!! just bought a used 650-800 fat foot, never thought to look.... Feck Feck Feck.....

 

[Ash]

Maier mudsling fitted also...

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

Well done Ash, welcome back..... 27511 posts.. its like you were never away

Never away me, only away with the fairy'sfairy's.....

You won't get rid of him that easily

 

[Ash]

You won't get rid of him that easily

Feckorrrrrrf

 

[Ash]

Front beak fitted

 

[ferrol]

While you are at it, grease the bolts that hold that chain guard on. Bloody things love to seize.

 

[Aidan1150]

Front beak fitted

What a tart.

 

[Ash]

What a tart.

Kiss my peachy rear...

 

[Arsey]

Congrats !!

I know it's not an insanely rapid bike,but are you really going to have time to use that Etch-A-Sketch ?????