The antidote for common sense (BMW)

[Timolgra]

I've ridden most models of KTM and many of them float my boat, but after a whizz out today I can say this is the finest bike I've ever ridden.

I'd always wanted one and after a short ride on RobbieC's last year, my hands were shaking so much I couldn't roll a smoke. It fitted like a glove and was by far the most exciting bike out there for my needs (wants).

It seemed impossible to source a decent one so instead came close to buying a HP2, or at least I thought I did, but the owner was full of shite

After much searching I eventually found the right one and have spent a lot of time and effort getting it sorted and that's ongoing.

Anyway, I'm not going to piss on any 1190R/HP2/690 owners chips, so just a few photos from today

 

[steve hughes]

Tim nice bike , even better photography, just dont let Giles see this thread.
Ps Snowdonia?

 

[rocky burns]

That number plate is illegal

 

[Greg Masters]

Did you buy it off Disappearing Dave?

 

[Timolgra]

Did you buy it off Disappearing Dave?

Nope

 

[gncpr67]

Proper that Tim

 

[Rushy]

That looks like a very nice example Tim. I rode Pipsters a couple of times , he bought a new one when they first came out and I went with him to pick it up from M+S if I recall.

Brilliant machine but too bloody tall for me .....Enjoy oh lanky one

 

[Timolgra]

Proper that Tim

It's getting there Geoff, still a way to go though

Brilliant machine but too bloody tall for me .....Enjoy oh lanky one

They are tall, so best for 6ft+'ers. Fitted a Seat Concepts seat which lifts it a touch more but perfect for me although I can't flat foot it!

 

[Giles]

Very nice Mellors ... Hope you enjoy it ..

 

[Arsey]

Pleased you found one.Sorry I wouldn't part with mine.

 

[Spout]

It's getting there, ....still a way to go though
They are tall, so best for 6ft+'ers.....I can't flat foot it!

Fitting a sidecar Tim?



My chips doubly pissed on BTW.

 

[patzx12]

Usual high standard of photography.
Enjoy

 

[fatbob99]

lovely looking bike
Expensive?

 

[Giles]

Cheap Bob ... cheap ...


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[fatbob99]

Cheap Bob ... cheap ...


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I like it

 

[earthmover]

. I rode Pipsters

Brilliant machine but too bloody tall for me .....Enjoy oh lanky one

So did I, and yes it was!
I did spend a fair amount of time looking for one to replace the 640 shortly after.
Looking good Tim.
Mark

 

[Timolgra]

So did I, and yes it was!
I did spend a fair amount of time looking for one to replace the 640 shortly after.
Looking good Tim.
Mark

Bring a step ladder Mark, you're one of a handful I'd let ride it

 

[Micky]

Nice one

 

[Giles]

Bring a step ladder Mark, you're one of a handful I'd let ride it

Am I on the list ..??


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[GreatScot]

That looks great and beautifully photographed. But you haven't said what it is - are we supposed to guess??