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Sincere condolences to family and friends. RIP.

I'm reluctant to tell the story of the new 800GS, lest I take away Dakota's shine... But here goes anyway: "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." It's that damn good. The 800 has all the qualities I enjoyed on the Dakar (nimble, easy handling) combined with great power and that smooth...

Dakota, I'm glad you like your new baby â?? I really loved that bike. Gave me a thrill every time it barked at startup. Hope to see you on a winding dirt road soon!  :ricky:

Great thread! Makes me look at my town in a long-forgotten light â?? it's not as bad as everyone makes out. Love the early morning deserted street shots in particluar, think I'll go ride it too.  :ricky:

And don't some of us nneed those thick tubes... :BangHead:

Deal successfully concluded thanks.

Well that's an overwhelming response. Thanks... I think. You'd think that a "Travel Enduro" would have 'some' spill protection. Budget an extra 10% for aftermarket stuff it seems. Nonetheless, some cool stuff, I've ordered some already.

Nice looking bars & bike, Dustrider.  :thumleft: Any other options out there that you know of? BTW what bashplate is that?

In :clock: anticipation for my new F800GS arriving on Saturday, any suggestions/experience with crash bars & bashplates? The SW-Motech ones look cool â?? any others worthwile looking at?

It was too embarressed to be seen on the side of the road lurking behind a BMW screen!! Funnily enough, punctures have since been the bain of my life, my off road bike has been plagued by them BIG time!! That's bizarre. I haven't had one puncture in all my riding (touch houtkop). Ever. Not...

Far or close â?? Silly's got a blerrie oulike profile pic â?? except for the ugly bloke in the centre.

Now it looks like a new brand of bike â?? 640 Kitaar. Since it had that screen on, it mysteriously stopped breaking down... Except for three punctures on one trip... :pot:

That's a baaaargain! I paid over a grand at CyTech/Tours for Africa over two years ago... :eek7: Check their website, www.toursforafrica.co.za Works wonders, and I'm a tall oke. It takes all the pressure of my chest and neck â?? can cruise 120 comfortably with one hand. For a medium sized...

I'll consider myself chastised about the tyres, Woofus.  :lamer: But I know you take it so easy you don't need knobllies... Ja well, you know I'm mostly honest â?? k :(k to drive all the way to look at a bike/car to find it's false advertising. I'll tell you one thing â?? I'm so horny for...

Well that was quick! Seems I have a buyer already. Thanks for everyone's interest â?? it's sad to see her go after many great rides. Let's hope the new 800 is as reliable...

A great bike, not a moment's hassle.  :ricky: Sorry 777, but Feb/March is a long wait to sell, considering the price tag on that 800! I forgot, I also have an almost new TK63 knobbly front tyre (and a rear but it lost a few knobblies...) to go with the bike, I have no more use for it. The bad...

Saw a video clip of a 4x4 going up that same rock, the sliding down and bliksemming off. Miraculously both occupants emerged, shaken and stirred but alive.

My trusty Dakar is looking for a new home as big brother 800GS is arriving.  :3some: :thumleft: :D ;D :biggrin: Specs: 2004 650GS Dakar 30 000km (Just had major service and new fork seals) Low and high seats High touring screen Great sounding Van der Linde pipe (+ original pipes) K&N permanent...

Same size boots as yours, the narrowest I could fit... Changed fork seals twice in 30 000ks. Tried cleaning 'em but oil kept coming out â?? course riversand riding and water seemed to be the culprit... But you're right, I should have checked them more often.

Third set of Trail Wings on rear of my Dakar in 24 000km and doing 50/50 dirt/tar ie. about 8000km per tyre . Front tyre lasts forever. The new design (they changed it about two years ago) is great â?? semi-knobblies and pretty good in the dirt, even on deep sand it's okay as long as you gas...