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Old 25-06-2005, 07:35 PM   #1
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Talking I just picked up a BMW motorbike today!! Its great I think!!

I just got it!

Its a BMW F650GS DAKAR, built 6/2004. Its my dream bike infact :-)

i have only ridden it on the driveway so far! lol, and its way more powerful than anything I've ridden before! (not registerd yet)
It has a Staintune sports exhaust and a K&N filter, its really loud! Like some crazy dirt biker, but its a BM! cool! Its a bit unexpected to be so raucous! Its a single cylinder with 2 spark plugs and is fuel injected, has 50 or 55kw or so. The exhaust gives it an extra 5Hp at the wheel.




I just keep going out starting it up, and giving it a rev! must be annoying the neighbours!

Its got Michelin Desert tyres, they're real grippy! Would rip the grass out of your front yard!

You like it? Anyone ridden something like this?
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Old 25-06-2005, 07:36 PM   #2
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oh yeah! Its got BREMBO brakes! my 1st brembo equipped transport!
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Old 25-06-2005, 08:34 PM   #3
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Enjoy and be careful. Nice.
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Old 25-06-2005, 08:56 PM   #4
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Saw one today in Handorf SA, nice looking bike. What are they worth?
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Old 25-06-2005, 09:25 PM   #5
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nice bike but i dunno bout that gearstick sticking out of the back wheel??
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Old 25-06-2005, 09:28 PM   #6
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awesome ED...
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Old 25-06-2005, 10:18 PM   #7
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I was looking in the dealers, and they are $14,150 +orc. And 12 -18 month old ones(current model) go for bout 12 to 13500 ish. Mine was a little bit cheaper than that. I havnt had a bike registered for a few years, and will keep this just for a little while, then sell,lol. Cant have one all the time, as they are dangerous! (and my fiance isnt happy!) I Just HAD to have it. you know how it is........

Its got heated handles too!

Its a pretty big bike, and is suited to big outback adventures and the like.

Oh, seems it would have just under 50kw. anyway, thats heaps, nearly as much as a Hyundai! Meant to do just over 5 seconds to 100.

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Old 25-06-2005, 11:40 PM   #8
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Nice bike there ED..have fun.
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Old 26-06-2005, 10:24 AM   #9
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nice bike but i dunno bout that gearstick sticking out of the back wheel??
ROFLMAO - I can see how that might be a problem.
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Old 26-06-2005, 10:35 AM   #10
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I hired one of these a few years ago when I was in NZ.
It was a fun thing to tool around on, felt a lot different to my Duc, obviously, however it was cool to ride.

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Old 26-06-2005, 06:38 PM   #11
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SWEET bike!! Must be an effort to change gears tho!
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Old 26-06-2005, 07:06 PM   #12
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Good on ya EDmanual.
I just got my first bike a month ago. And having a great time. Went for my first real ride on it last weekend. Had a ball of a time
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Old 27-06-2005, 10:46 AM   #13
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going for a hijack, I got a new bike 10 days ago (replacement to the stolen one), and its ford related because of how I got it home.



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Old 27-06-2005, 08:51 PM   #14
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here's my weekend fun machine....good fun and looks great!
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:01 PM   #15
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Now a Ducati is more my style although I always rode jap bikes a Laverda once almost came my way but impending marriage killed that one off.

What you got Rick?

I am thinking I am spending too much time on the old wagon when I could scare myself less for half the price and smile for days after a nice bike ride even on a dirt basher.
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:34 PM   #16
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Bloody hell, all it takes is one thread and a few pics and I'm thinking evil two wheeled thoughts again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must ..... resist ..... urge ...... !!
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:41 PM   #17
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double post, sorry guys.
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:42 PM   #18
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Bloody hell, all it takes is one thread and a few pics and I'm thinking evil two wheeled thoughts again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must ..... resist ..... urge ...... !!

Same...!!

Sweet bike ED, I love the BM's.
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:47 PM   #19
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You guys must hate me, I've got a gf who goes gah-gah over bikes and I don't even own one.

Must remember to buy a MV Agusta then laugh at her when I remind her it doesn't have a pillion seat. She just goes nuts over the things, but then again, who could blame her.
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Old 27-06-2005, 09:49 PM   #20
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mine was towed home by my ED, so its ford related too! nice bikes fellas! anyone else got one?
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Old 27-06-2005, 10:12 PM   #21
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Now a Ducati is more my style although I always rode jap bikes a Laverda once almost came my way but impending marriage killed that one off.

What you got Rick?
I have 2 Ducs, a 92 900SS, and a 74 750GT.
My wife has a 98 750SS.

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Old 05-07-2005, 10:55 AM   #22
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Ride safe, edmanual. Enjoy. One day you will get a real bike, Harley softail, any of the softail range ,will do. Watch them cagers!!!
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Old 05-07-2005, 11:02 AM   #23
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wow nice bikes - heres my daily driver since we're sharing:



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I don't normally like BM bikes at all, but with the slight hint of off-road action that is the nicest BM bike i've seen! Nice purchase!

I've got the RMX for the dirt..... yet to buy my first road bike, but really like the Buell's!!!
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