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In a fit of madness and the need for luggage space the HP2 was downgraded to this (yawn)! However it performed faultlessly for a 3 month jaunt in Europe and sold within 24 Hrs ;-)
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The last steed to come and go was this sensational 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure S. With more accessories than Ted Bullpit's Kingswood, I liked it a lot! Think the next one will be a KTM 950 Super Enduro!
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Then this came along, 2005.5 KTM 950 Adventure S. With more accessories than Ted Bullpit's Kingswood, I liked it a lot! Think the next one will be a KTM 950 Super Enduro!
Ah, a man with taste. Good to see the mates in Oz ride something more than sheep! The S is a beaut!

Got a name for her yet? please don't say Sheila
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Ah, a man with taste. Good to see the mates in Oz ride something more than sheep! The S is a beaut!

Got a name for her yet? please don't say Sheila
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4th bike since this thread started!


This one does have a name: Cheryl


(Registered in Newcastle, has two big lumps on display all the time, makes a noise some people find annoying, has a reputation as a good ride)


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2 motos....

A Varadero XL1000V 2005 model....From 2009 with me!


And in december of 2013 i bought a XT600E 1999 model!
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Ah, a man with taste. Good to see the mates in Oz ride something more than sheep! The S is a beaut! Got a name for her yet? please don't say Sheila
I might well be from the bush but when it comes to sheep, those Kiwi's are giving us a bad name
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4th bike since this thread started!


This one does have a name: Cheryl


(Registered in Newcastle, has two big lumps on display all the time, makes a noise some people find annoying, has a reputation as a good ride)


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And I bet she also makes you spend all your money on her, purrs when you give her a rev, needs new shoes often, will drop you if you don't pay her enough attention, and sooner or later will give you so much trouble you will trade her in for a newer model
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I might well be from the bush but when it comes to sheep, those Kiwi's are giving us a bad name

That is because the only exports from NZ are sheep and new Zealanders. They have to export them separately or their will be trouble!

I hear they keep the Kiwis out of Wales though. Too much competition for the Welsh!
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Is it because the heifer in your avatar diverted your funds and you had to spend money elsewhere, like shoes, dinners and holidays?

Better be careful. If she drops a calf even the Honda will be gone and you will be in a small cage with a baby seat and a Mum's Taxi sticker on the back and at a most a Think Bike sticker lol!
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Well, hard to find outside EU, I love this little underdog. Easy to maintain, doesn't care if there is a road or just a beaten path ahead, it just keeps going...
And mpg is sensational, not a bad thing if you look at gas prices here in Europe.

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Well, hard to find outside EU, I love this little underdog. Easy to maintain, doesn't care if there is a road or just a beaten path ahead, it just keeps going...
And mpg is sensational, not a bad thing if you look at gas prices here in Europe.

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Impressive! They go on eBay for around 2k GBP with very low milage.

Could well be I buy one when I get back to the UK!
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And I bet she also makes you spend all your money on her, purrs when you give her a rev, needs new shoes often, will drop you if you don't pay her enough attention, and sooner or later will give you so much trouble you will trade her in for a newer model
Sooooo, you have met my wife then ??
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