|
|
25 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
TYPICAL of a treacherous woman...
After humming, and hahhing and spending the past 6 months researching, evaluating, compiling and picking everyone's brains regarding the suitability or not, of a DR650 for my proposed trans Africa trip... I've finally done it.
Gone and bought an XT600 Tenere today.
:confused1:
It gets worse.
I actually bought TWO XT600 's today!
Well, they looked very nice. And shiny. And - they were soooo lovely, standing there, identical. Even the same number plates, bar one digit.
I had visions of us two girls flying across the desert in our matching bikes... sigh!.... It was too beautiful to resist.
(I've bullied a friend to come with me.. she's never ridden a bike.. I'm teaching her at present.. on my KTM Duke... she's getting on just grand!)
Paid cash.
Cripes!
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
25 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk, UK
Posts: 40
|
|
Random, random, random.....! Just as life should be!
Nice one!
Tim.
|
26 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Well, there's a turn up for the books
Impasto,
You could have done worse: you could have bought 3!
Now the DR650 prep page will never be finished? and you are banished from this forum across to the Yam Tech pages, where you will quickly become lost among all of the other XTs.
But, there you go; "Once a girl makes up her mind, etc etc".
One question though; did you get new ones, and how much for cash? (discount for 2 as well?).
Good travelling,
__________________
Dave
|
26 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
All is not lost...
Nope - didn't buy new ones.
Very, VERY old ones. In fact, the bikes are almost as old as we are!
1986 1VJ's. [Gulp]
HOWEVER! I bought them from a seasoned old desert racer, whose arteries run thick with offroad and enduro dust. And he's worked on the bikes and lovingly made the mods necessary to solve their weaknesses. He owns an enduro outfit - so I'm relying on his integrity and reputation.
What can I say, I'm so trusting... another adventure rider will NEVER sell two vulnerable girls a lemon... will he?
I paid just over £2,000 for the two. The bikes are in tip-top condition - I've been looking for ages, and have NEVER seen bikes this clean.
I'm hoping that I also bought into years of experience and support from the dealer. He's a nice guy, and has already offered to give us some TYRE CHANGING LESSONS etc.
Still ---- I'm gutted. Can't BELIEVE I bought two ARMCHAIRS to go around the world with. lol.
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
26 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
I CAN still change my mind, you know!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout
Impasto,
Now the DR650 prep page will never be finished? and you are banished from this forum across to the Yam Tech pages, where you will quickly become lost among all of the other XTs.
|
So presumptious, gentlemen!
I'm still a PROUD DR owner! My first love, a DR600 Dakar, is still the grand lady of my collection -- so you're not getting rid of me THAT easily!
PLUS - I'll be doing a 3 week (practise) trip in the Namib, next month. On a DR650...
PLUS - having bought two XT's doesn't mean I can't STILL change my mind you know...
I'll
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
26 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Saudi Arabia
Posts: 173
|
|
?????????
Eeny meany miny mo make your mind up I don't know,
turning east turning west I don't know which bike is best.
Add up the number of bikes you like and get the same number of balls and write the name of each bike on a separate ball. Throw all the balls in the air and the one you catch is the bike you should get.
Then again you would most likely go for best of three throws.
Cheers
Ian
|
28 Jan 2008
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 1,362
|
|
Maybe we'll see a generic 'setting up your single cyclinder motorcycle' thread thingy ... Good luck.
__________________
---
Regards Frank Warner
motorcycles BMW R80 G/S 1981, BMW K11LT 1993, BMW K75 G/S
|
30 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
Its pure poetry
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dessertstrom
Eeny meany miny mo make your mind up I don't know,
turning east turning west I don't know which bike is best.
|
THAT is worthy of being immortalized in an inscription somewhere... my helmet maybe...
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
30 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by impasto
So presumptious, gentlemen!
I'm still a PROUD DR owner! My first love, a DR600 Dakar, is still the grand lady of my collection -- so you're not getting rid of me THAT easily!
PLUS - I'll be doing a 3 week (practise) trip in the Namib, next month. On a DR650...
PLUS - having bought two XT's doesn't mean I can't STILL change my mind you know...
I'll
|
Impasto,
Nice garage of bikes there; perhaps you will end up taking the DR600 on your travels?
Yes, the generic bike prep page is definitely the way to go, but have you got time for that, now you have two bikes to maintain?!
__________________
Dave
|
31 Jan 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
What?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout
....
Yes, the generic bike prep page is definitely the way to go, but have you got time for that, now you have two bikes to maintain?!
....
|
WHAT?? No-one told me one has to MAINTAIN the bikes as well!!!!!
1 KTM... 2 XV1100s... 1 GIXTER... 1 DR600... 1 EN450... 1 XV550...
Do you think THAT'S what hubby's been doing in the garage all this time??
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
1 Feb 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by impasto
WHAT?? No-one told me one has to MAINTAIN the bikes as well!!!!!
1 KTM... 2 XV1100s... 1 GIXTER... 1 DR600... 1 EN450... 1 XV550...
Do you think THAT'S what hubby's been doing in the garage all this time??
|
You'll have to believe whatever you want to believe, but I would support that line with 7 bikes in there, not counting a new(ish) XT. He has no time for anything else.
You have certainly got plenty to hone your mechanical skills there - must cost a fortune in shop manuals alone!!
__________________
Dave
|
1 Feb 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
|
|
Now you are slumming it in the HUBar
Aah Impasto! I've just found you relegated to "the Bar" - you have the somewhat dubious distinction of being the first thread to be thrown into this wilderness.
"Welcome to the fight club" might be a suitable greeting for today!!!!
__________________
Dave
|
9 Feb 2008
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Posts: 1,350
|
|
Ah, the XT was the right choice! You will come to learn, in time, that the XT is the greatest bike ever made...
Matt
__________________
http://adventure-writing.blogspot.com
http://scotlandnepal.blogspot.com/
*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
|
10 Feb 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout
Aah Impasto! I've just found you relegated to "the Bar" - you have the somewhat dubious distinction of being the first thread to be thrown into this wilderness.
"Welcome to the fight club" might be a suitable greeting for today!!!!
|
Alas, you found me!
Since my posts are often more entertaining than educational, I thought I could hide out here, and not unleash the wrath of the moderators.
I'm working hard on coming up with some intelligent questions though... just you wait and see.
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
10 Feb 2008
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Posts: 301
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Cartney
Ah, the XT was the right choice! You will come to learn, in time, that the XT is the greatest bike ever made...
Matt
|
Matt,
You don't know HOW much I needed to hear those words today. I got back on my KTM Duke II this morning and...
Well, I'll give the XT time...
Sigh.
__________________
Some great quote about hard core travel that nobody has said yet.[/URL]
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|