The HP2 Strikes Back!

[JimboGSA]

So the sun was out, Mav got his new HP2 yesterday, Stu got his 2 weeks ago, and I had use of a KTM so we headed for the shropshire hills....

Mav soon lost his bike in a slippery grassy place...

Stu (dirtydog) got stuck and then some...

Mav still couldnt find his trusty HP ahh there it is having a lie down...

So onwards into the wild...

less than 24hrs of ownership...

time for a break on a bridge

I don't know you never see a HP2 then 2 at once as DD demonstrates!!

Ahem... KTM later died....

Built to do a job!

Jase well pleased with new purchase...

And yes mate it really did go up there!!

Arty photo comp type shots...

It'll wash off...

I think i might be investing in one of these.... gulp!

Superb skies today!

Great day cheers guys!

 

[Mav]

Twas a great day out!

Thanks to the boys for taking out such a noobie - had a great time, got muddy and didn't break anything... despite JimboGSA trying!! Here are some of my pics:

JimboGSA showing how to attack hill climbs:

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And how not to
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DD questioning whether he should throw himself over the edge:
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Me going over a different edge:
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And making it:
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DD playing on the KTM:
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Yes, he did make it

Top day out chaps!!

 

[Trippy]

Looks like a good day out and the new bike looks great

 

[Captain Pugwash]

Don't BMW make goggles then ?

 

[RickA]

HP2 Ride

Mav,

Glad you got out on the 'new' bike - looks like you had some fun.

Just wait till you get lure'd into one of Timpo's Welsh thrashes.....

Stuck inside with the bandaged hand, hope to get out soon.

Cheers, Rick.

 

[Mav]

Mav,

Glad you got out on the 'new' bike - looks like you had some fun.

Just wait till you get lure'd into one of Timpo's Welsh thrashes.....

Stuck inside with the bandaged hand, hope to get out soon.

Cheers, Rick.

Thanks Rick - the bike is truly awesome!! Needless to say I am very pleased!! I do have a couple questions about the bike - nothing serious, just looking for advice. I'll give you a call later this week.

If I can get myself in the right country at the right time I will certainly be up for going for a play with Timpo!

Hope your hand get's bettter soon.

Cheers

Mav
Cheers

 

[abrasion]

Mav

Good to see you took the mirors off first.
Hate to think how much they are for a HP2

 

[robbie c]

It's good to see them being used for what they were intended instead of pretending that they are a road bike

a gs is a road bike that goes off road, an hp2 is an off road bike that goes on road.

and long may it continue

well done lads

Rob

 

[ovenpaa]

It's good to see them being used for what they were intended instead of pretending that they are a road bike

a gs is a road bike that goes off road, an hp2 is an off road bike that goes on road.

and long may it continue

well done lads

Rob

So does this mean HP2 riders that just use them for road work should sell them immediately and by GS1200's instead? The HP2 is a bike that goes on road very capably and whilst I am having this much fun on road it will stay that way for me. I like big bore super motard type bikes and the HP2 is the best I have ever ridden. No doubt I will run a 'Berg or KTM again on the lanes when Autumn and Winter come but the HP2 is a keeper and I intend to use it right through, I suspect the only time it may get left at home is when it snows.

 

[robbie c]

thought that would get a response