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in reply to: What do you think????? #7436
Thanks. I have sent the seller a few questions and requested some more pics. Hopefully they will reply as i am quite keen. I'm a bit worried about the height issue as i am only 5ft 8.
Height will be an issue then. I you are an experienced rider you will be able to deal with it to some extend, but it can be a heavy pig. It should be possible to change the shocks to get it down to a more manageable height, if you are lucky the low seat setting will work for you. I would go to Experience and test sit on the black one that I saw in their showroom a couple of weeks ago. However, it may not be there anymore. The Adventure was a better deal than the standard GS because it came with a range of extras that were expensive options to fit later.Good luck with the deal.
in reply to: What do you think????? #7434Found it. It's an R1150GS Adventure. It looks to be in fantastic shape and come with all the goodies. I hope you realize that these bikes are taller than the regular 1150 and a little bit heavier. I can't really comment on the price, but with all the luggage and the ABS they were quite expensive new. Neil from Experience BMW has bought one of the last ones and is very happy with his bike. It says that the seller is negotiable. There are quite a few second R1200GS's available in this price range now, so maybe you can get a better deal on it. I prefer the look of the 1150, but the new 1200 is lighter and a little bit faster.
in reply to: What do you think????? #7432I've had a look, but couldn't find the bike listed. The first year had a few niggly problems, but if these were sorted it should be a good bike. 10000km is quite low for a 2-3 year old bike, it would be intersting to find out why the low k's. Let's hope it wasn't because it has spent too much time in the shop :-). The price seems quite good, but you better wait for people to chime in who actually own one.
in reply to: New model R1200GS #7147I spoke with Experience BMW and they told me that the explorer wont be coming to NZ? 😕
As far as I know it's intended for the Dutch market only.
I've bought a Twinmax a few weeks ago. Will be using it next week for the first time. Last time TonyS did the synch for me, but no adjustment was needed. Some of the Advrider people are drama queens when it comes to wrenching on the bike, as can be seen the tutorials. A simple valve adjustment reads like a manual for brain surgery. I did however save a really good write- up on the replacement of the final drive bearings. To come back to your original question, your mercury set up will be just as good for synchronising the throttle bodies. If you are in Auckland you are welcome to borrow my twin max to verify your setting.
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6115I am sorry to hear you are moving away, but I am sure we'll catch up on future rides. Well, if there are any other land owners out there you don't mind a few bike tracks on their land I'd be glad to hear from you. The same applies if you have a rabbit problem 🙂
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6113My main constaints are riding time and access to land, not the lack of suitable equipment. Oh, let's not forget to mention money, that's a major constraint as well.
It's funny. For 3 or 4 years in a row I offered the use of about 100 acres of farmland and forest for the month or so when there was no stock on it, free of charge for anyone who wanted to use it for practice. The first year the only response was a sarcastic reply from someone who wasn't interested. The second year Henry talked of doing a training day, but that was as far as it got. The third year there was not a single response. So I gave up.If you want access to land you need to use it when it's available. Landowners are not going to keep on begging you to come and use it if nobody shows any interest.
Is it still possible to use your land? I know next to nothing about farming in NZ, when is there no stock on it? I suppose if enough interested people got together we might get some support from BMW like Dean suggests. In Auckland I only know a handful who might be interested.
in reply to: New k1200r sport #7408Very diplomatic!Are you just greasing your guest speaker?
I think we'll get on really well :-). The K1200R is currently the only 4 cylinder bike I would consider buying. Is this not a happy face?[img]https://www.bmwmc.nz/image/Anniversary/K1200R_2.bmp[/img]Excuse the riding gear 🙂
in reply to: New k1200r sport #7406You're so kind. 😀 Maybe it's just the colour?. I still like the K1200R the best of the K bikes. That bike has cool written all over it. I enjoyed my short test ride, and actually started thinking about buying it. I could have started my own little collection of speeding tickets. The 1150 still has a few good years left in in, before I can retire it to the back of the garage. Unless of course some idiot tries to take me out again on the motorway.
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6110I'm a GS owner I don't mind doing gravels but to take the 1200 off rd I know I couldn't handle it and I would hate to see it get damaged within the first 10 mtrs off the rd thats why I brought a 2001 Suzuki DRZ 400 which I have a lot of fun on and the size and weight is good for me 114 kgs, I dont mind falling off it and scratching this and that, if BMW could bring out something like that at a reasable price I would be in. I did start out with a Dakar GS but again to much money tired up in the bike for me to do that.
BMW will soon release the new 450. It will probably meet your criteria, except for the reasonable price. However, what is unreasonable for some is perfectly reasonable for others. The Dr400 is an excellent bike and I can't see BMW get anywhere near its price point. I could only justify it if I was a top notch rider who is able to get the best out of the his equipment and would be limited by anything less than the best. As it is, if I was going to fall off something on a regular basis I'd prefer it to be light and cheap. My main constaints are riding time and access to land, not the lack of suitable equipment. Oh, let's not forget to mention money, that's a major constraint as well.
in reply to: New k1200r sport #7403IMHO the K1200R is ugly in a good way, this thing is just ugly. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, of course.
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6107You need access to land. Getting into Riverhead forest would be a start. I enjoyed that bit during the KiwiRider Kaipara ride. Coming back to the BMW only rides. I wonder how wise it is not to allow other marques. I would make more sense, from a marketing point of view, to limit it to bigger bikes, such as the Vstrom, big KTMs etc, maybe with a 800 cc limit :evil:. Surely BMW is interested in exposing potential clients to their bikes. Limiting it to BMWs only will not be a draw card to buy one, as there are plenty of dual sport events out there.
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6105I guess since my R80GS still counts as a big bike I will be alright :-). It seems to be hard to find like minded people in Auckland and it's also not easy to find riding areas besides the usual gravel roads. While I enjoy gravel roads a lot, they are no longer challenging. Having said that, my skill level for anything else is not all that high :-).
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6102Well it's the number of people with BMWs who are willing to attend an adventure ride with their BMW. There aren't all that many. I am not trying to be negative, I am just curious.
in reply to: 2007 BMW Safari in NZ #6099Well, we don't have the same numbers as Oz and SA, but it sure beats getting passed by a postie bike in the rough stuff :-).
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