I did something really bad this morning ;D
The mind boggles at the possibilities. :o ??? [evil]
[laugh]
I say....what's with that new avatar ?????????????????????????
[thumbsup]
WHAT!
Ummmmm we were only talking about it.
Quote from: mattyvas on April 07, 2011, 06:38:45 PM
WHAT!
Ummmmm we were only talking about it.
Have you two been married long?
[laugh] ... you can't tell me that reads any other way [cheeky]
Not longer than you. ;D
Was it an M3 or a bike...?
Gotta be a car Vince...........c'mmon............fess up.......get it off your chest......... [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5599694357_74d74902f7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigeaux/5599694357/)
True Story.
Quote from: craigo on April 08, 2011, 02:44:49 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5599694357_74d74902f7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigeaux/5599694357/)
True Story.
hahaha!! ;D
the weak...
maintain the faith!!
What happens if the faith don't have the product you want?
Quote from: mattyvas on April 08, 2011, 04:22:13 PM
What happens if the faith don't have the product you want?
then you modify one to suit
Quote from: craigo on April 08, 2011, 02:44:49 AM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5599694357_74d74902f7.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigeaux/5599694357/)
True Story.
LOL pissing my self , just came back from a run in the park, this thing handles like its on rails . just got to get my head around the indicators . [thumbsup]
But why spend cash on something to get it to a place where there is another product that is quite possibly better. Doesn't make sense.
Quote from: mattyvas on April 09, 2011, 05:23:08 AM
But why spend cash on something to get it to a place where there is another product that is quite possibly better. Doesn't make sense.
so why did you buy a monster then when the jap stuff is so much better for less money [evil] [laugh] doesnt make sense [clap]
We're not talking about me or my monster, it was never in the conversation.
And I'm not talking about Monsters at all.
And it's not Jap stuff either, which there is nothing wrong with really it's just that most people here prefer Italian machinery.
I think you'll find it's all about German gear.
Whats going on here Matty ,new toy ?
[bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5604074901_dd4ca802bf_z.jpg)
I need to try one of those in the near future.
Quote from: heatherp on April 09, 2011, 06:25:38 PM
I need to try one of those in the near future.
Good to see you have an open mind Heather , not like some other narrow minded People on the thread [roll]
I guess evolution has left some behind [coffee]
So did you buy this? If so would be interested in your impressions of it in light of my planned O/S trip.
Quote from: monsta on April 08, 2011, 06:40:49 AM
the weak...
maintain the faith!!
Quote from: mattyvas on April 08, 2011, 04:22:13 PM
What happens if the faith don't have the product you want?
Quote from: J5 on April 08, 2011, 09:19:25 PM
then you modify one to suit
Quote from: mattyvas on April 09, 2011, 05:23:08 AM
But why spend cash on something to get it to a place where there is another product that is quite possibly better. Doesn't make sense.
Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 03:00:31 PM
so why did you buy a monster then when the jap stuff is so much better for less money [evil] [laugh] doesnt make sense [clap]
Quote from: mattyvas on April 09, 2011, 04:53:38 PM
We're not talking about me or my monster, it was never in the conversation.
And I'm not talking about Monsters at all.
And it's not Jap stuff either, which there is nothing wrong with really it's just that most people here prefer Italian machinery.
I think you'll find it's all about German gear.
i realise that we arent talking about monsters , that was a side point regarding why buy a monster when there is something better for less money ;)
I guess you sens of humour was lost somewhere along the way Matty [roll]
even a newer GS is over the top imho , the old ones were tanks that were far lighter and could be fixed anywhere with some fencing wire
but still a nice although weird bike (BMW's) a bit like ducati's
[laugh]
Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 08:47:29 PM
even a newer GS is over the top imho.
[laugh]
Over the top for what ? [popcorn]
Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 09:50:09 PM
Over the top for what ? [popcorn]
they have put on far more weight and height over the early ones
making it far harder for tighter offroad adventures over say a DR650
and price wise new$ makes it a little hurtful throwing it away in the scrub ;)
Quote from: heatherp on April 09, 2011, 07:20:14 PM
So did you buy this? If so would be interested in your impressions of it in light of my planned O/S trip.
Finlay something intelligent ,
I did buy it Heather , at first I was in 2 minds , Multi or GS
But after riding the GS there is no comparison , the GS is a specific bike . Un like the multi bit of a chameleon, mind you if I was to have 1 bike for commuting , touring and a bit of unsealed roads it would be a Multi. Lots of commuting , touring and unsealed roads GS with out a doubt. If ever your in Syd give me a buzz you can go for a squirt and form your own opponion .
List me put some K's under my belt and il let you know . [thumbsup]
Il give you an update after a bit ride [thumbsup]
Quote from: J5 on April 09, 2011, 09:53:27 PM
they have put on far more weight and height over the early ones
making it far harder for tighter offroad adventures over say a DR650
and price wise new$ makes it a little hurtful throwing it away in the scrub ;)
So what you saying buying a monster and moding it into a hardcore tourer is the better and cheaper option.
How stupid of me thinking to buy the Adventure tourer from the start ,i could have spent 20K on a monster and mod it .
Thankyou J5 your input was of great value to those thinking of doing the same and avoiding making the mistake as I did [bow_down]
Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM
So what you saying buying a monster and moding it into a hardcore tourer is the better and cheaper option
nope
buying an old GS would be far cheaper and may be a better option or a DR650 depending on where you want to go
Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM
How stupid of me thinking to buy the Adventure tourer from the start ,i could have spent 20K on a monster and mod it .
you could do that , doesnt mean it would be the best option but you would 'keep the faith' ;)
Quote from: Dockstrada on April 09, 2011, 10:57:58 PM
Thankyou J5 your input was of great value to those thinking of doing the same and avoiding making the mistake as I did [bow_down]
your welcome [beer]
[popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn] [popcorn]
Good choise Doc. I am waiting for the dust to settle on these http://www.triumph.co.uk/australia/8278_8280.aspx (http://www.triumph.co.uk/australia/8278_8280.aspx) and I may be very tempted to add one to the stable. Touring / Adv riding has really taken my fancy of late.
Thanks Tri :P Just another for me to consider!! Luckily I'm not tall enough to ride most of these bikes - narrows the choices somewhat thankfully.
Haven't given up on Ducati just making sure I know what my options are.
Doc yes please, do let me know how you find it further down the (dirt) track.
Sorry I didn't get the humour in the comment between the devils and smiles.
I couldn't see why a monster was bought into the conversation when it was obviously about adv-touring bikes which a monster certainly is not. I've made no secret about my thoughts on buying a multi next. But because my monster is so good at many things the decision on a second bike has been long.
I too have been looking outside the 'faith' for a bike that does more things well than a couple of things really well.
has anyone looked at the KTM adventure ?
would be the sensible choice after ducati , ie large Vtwin
a couple of mates have owned them and raved non stop about them , 1 went cape york and back , other only sold his as gone to canda
I have ridden a rather old GS early model and later pre current , both rather weird and not really my cup of tea
I haven't looked at them but I have heard that there spares/bling range is eye waveringly expensive even compared to Ducati or BMW.
I think it might be too focused a bike though compared to FS/GS bikes.
And I have to agree also that the GS has become far too big a bike for it's own good.
I hope ya's do know I'm taking the piss... ;D
and yeah I know all about evolution!
this is what I was riding today... tell me thats not evolution!! 8) ;D
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/SS.jpg)
That's gorgeous!
Goodoya i say Vince..........like me, i bet your heart sais Ducati...........But if one ventures into my garage......well,.....need i say more........... [roll] ;D Hope you enjoy it as much as i do, my "non Ducati".............(Harleys excluded of course)
Brian
Quote from: monsta on April 10, 2011, 02:57:27 AM
this is what I was riding today... tell me thats not evolution!! 8) ;D
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/SS.jpg)
Beautiful [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
The GS bikes are intended as adventure tourers. Let's be clear about the touring bit - designed to cover a shitload of kilometres in comfort. The adventure bit is the terrain discussion - the 1200 GS's are really for fire-trails and not much else. The F650GS and F800GS are "more" enduro than the 1200GS, but are not truly functional dirt bikes. You can get anywhere in the world on a dirt bike, but your body might give up on you before the bike does. The GS's will get you almost anywhere and pretty much in comfort. The DR650 is a great bike, but perhaps a bit more enduro than the 800GS.
Really just a case of looking at what you want to do with the bike. For touring, camping, 4WD tracks, then the 650GS/800GS are absolutely ideal.
ps. my bias is known.
Quote from: mostro900 on April 10, 2011, 11:58:16 PM
......
ps. my bias is known.
Mostro900 aka the Sherpa Advocate! [cheeky]
Quote from: monsta on April 10, 2011, 02:57:27 AM
I hope ya's do know I'm taking the piss... ;D
and yeah I know all about evolution!
this is what I was riding today... tell me thats not evolution!! 8) ;D
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q41/monsta904/SS.jpg)
Thats a beautifull example of a beautifull bike. I love the way the headers turn blue. Was that for sale on ebay about a year ago, the owner was in Perth but the bike was in Sydney ?
A friend of mine bought one new, about $3000 at the time and it came with a race kit, 40 tooth rear sprocket, 40mm dellorto's and the conti's. He also had a double seat caus we rode it up to Forster one weekend, about 800k round trip. I remember revving it out in 3rd an hitting 160kph as you hit 4th, with still 5th to go .WOW, Quite something in those days . A memorable ride, well it was the 70's an I still remember it !
Quote from: rendang on April 13, 2011, 04:37:48 AM
Thats a beautifull example of a beautifull bike. I love the way the headers turn blue. Was that for sale on ebay about a year ago, the owner was in Perth but the bike was in Sydney ?
A friend of mine bought one new, about $3000 at the time and it came with a race kit, 40 tooth rear sprocket, 40mm dellorto's and the conti's. He also had a double seat caus we rode it up to Forster one weekend, about 800k round trip. I remember revving it out in 3rd an hitting 160kph as you hit 4th, with still 5th to go .WOW, Quite something in those days . A memorable ride, well it was the 70's an I still remember it !
thanks rendang.. nah, it wasn't off ebay.
It came in, in a box at work. Came from Darwin complete with wasp nest's in every oriface possible.The idea at the time was to rebuild it and use it as a test/showcase bike for the veetwo product. It was kinda my job to rebuild it when there was a quiet periods in the workshop (took about 2 yrs I think). I didn't rebuild the engine, one of the other guys did that, but I put new guides and seats in the heads and rebuilt the crank. we sent out the painting and plating, and I pretty much did everyhing else. Had to make a lot of stuff... (yep, I had a good job)
Anyhow veetwo went all pear shaped and they decided to get rid of it. They had a guy lined up to buy it, but when he draged his feet I put my hand up. I was a bit stuned when they took my offer, because I had to come up with the fun tickets!
It lives inside and rarely gets ridden, I have it under historic club rego, cheaper,but you only ride on club rides.
Yeah,in the late seventies a lot of my mates back in Lithgow had Ducati's I had a kwaka z9!
swore... that one day I'll have one of them things!! ;D
sorry bout threadjack Dock....
Quote from: monsta on April 14, 2011, 09:18:34 AM
sorry bout threadjack Dock....
Can't be a threadjack ... he still hasn't said what he did.
For all we know he bought a 70s bevel ... which he may, or may not, have put a BMW badge and knobby tyres on.