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I haven't been everywhere...
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Old 15 Mar 2021
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Finally - My NEW Bike

I knew it was going to be a BMW F800gs - and that's what I got. Deposit is paid, and I have to travel 5 hours to go pick it up in 2 to 3 weeks. Its too cold to ride here.

2013 BMW F800gs
33,354 KM
LED headlight with protector
GPS and phone mount
Hydraulic clutch
tank bag
upper and lower crash bars
skid plate
Rad protector
electronic controlled rear suspension
Panniers
second installed gas tank
After market rims
back plate for pannier
chain oiler
rear shock protector
installed tool kit holder
Mitas E07's
barkbusters
comfort seat


There is very little I need to do to this bike. Included are a bunch of the OEM parts. Bike mechanic owned, new chain and sprockets. Some scratches - it wouldn't be an adventure bike without those - but this coming winter I'll do a custom paint job.

KRTW is now taking shape in real ways......

My old bike is in the shop getting ready to sell. It'll be ready end of this week. So polish it up, get a safety, and say goodbye. It was a great bike for what it was used for - a 2006 Yamaha Vstar Custom 1100, with Mustang seats, crash bar,/hiway bar, clip on windshield, removable hard panniers, new clutch, and rear brakes plus rotor. 23,300 KM. When I bought it, it had 6240 km. I had the original pipes put on and jets done last year....but still have the loud cobra pipes and jets that go with it, as well as a motorcycle lift, helmets, softbags, 2 unused helmets, manual, 2 covers and more.....

Come on spring!!!
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Soon as I get it home - in a few weeks.
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I'll show you mine if you show me yours

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I've ordered a Tenere 700 Rally and plan to order a KTM 390 Adventure for my GF
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