Author Topic: Wanted BMW HP2 .. sorry changed my mind - heard kaak things! (Read 4059 times)

Zabor · « **on:** December 29, 2009, 06:43:28 pm »

Hi all Dogs..

I'm new to this site. I'm looking for a low milage (7500km and below) very good condition BMW HP2
Please if you know of someone sitting with such a gem and not being used let me know. I'm willing to pay
decent money and is not looking for a bargain. Either I've got a 2009 immaculate one owner R1200GS adventure with 6500km to swop with a cash difference payment...

James 083 265 2233

Kamanya · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2009, 06:03:55 am »

Hi, this might be of interest;
http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=40741.20

Williaby · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2009, 08:36:20 am »

Or what about this one:

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=40307.0;topicseen

Zabor · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2009, 09:32:29 am »

Hi Kamanya,

I spoke to the guy yesterday. It is Jan Staal du Toit's old bike. Jan owns Country Trax wheremost BMW off courses are held in Gauteng. In my opinion Jan is very good rider what this mean his bikes takes a lot of punishment. Thanks for the help

Avontier · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2009, 01:54:48 pm »

Quote from: jamesred on December 30, 2009, 09:32:29 am

In my opinion Jan is very good rider what this mean his bikes takes a lot of punishment. Thanks for the help

Ek koop eerder 'n bike by iemand wat weet hoe om te ry en om 'n bike op te pas.

BigEd · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2009, 04:11:28 pm »

Quote from: Avontier on December 30, 2009, 01:54:48 pm

Quote from: jamesred on December 30, 2009, 09:32:29 am
In my opinion Jan is very good rider what this mean his bikes takes a lot of punishment. Thanks for the help

Ek koop eerder 'n bike by iemand wat weet hoe om te ry en om 'n bike op te pas.

Stem saam. As hy nou nog nie gebreek het nie sal hy seker nooit. Ook belangrik dat daar na die fiets gekyk is...

Zabor · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2009, 08:51:24 am »

after 2 lengthy conversations yesterday with previous owners of HP2 bikes (one guy had 2 engines blow up and the other one had an engine and diff go (7500km) and this happened while being on a very nice adventure ride outside SA). They said they had almost no support from BMW and they where told it was because of neglect. What bullshit! The one guy was with 10 HP2's on a trip and 3 broke. These bikes are supposed to be bullet proof. The biggest problem is suspension that was never fully developed, diff failure and the engine that breathe dust and sand.

I'm very disapointed as my hart was set on one. Any comments!

For now I'm sticking with my trusty old stead!

blazes · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2009, 09:09:00 am »

Quote from: jamesred on December 31, 2009, 08:51:24 am

after 2 lengthy conversations yesterday with previous owners of HP2 bikes (one guy had 2 engines blow up and the other one had an engine and diff go (7500km) and this happened while being on a very nice adventure ride outside SA). They said they had almost no support from BMW and they where told it was because of neglect. What bullshit! The one guy was with 10 HP2's on a trip and 3 broke. These bikes are supposed to be bullet proof. The biggest problem is suspension that was never fully developed, diff failure and the engine that breathe dust and sand.

I'm very disapointed as my hart was set on one. Any comments!

For now I'm sticking with my trusty old stead!
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Yeppeeee- at least someone has seen the light. All the Bloody Hp2 is-is a 1200gs in Drag clothes.

TeeJay · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:12:58 am »

Get a 950SE

dieterf · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:42:39 am »

Quote from: TeeJay on December 31, 2009, 10:12:58 am

Get a 950SE

plus 1 (to the power of 10)

edgy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:51:45 am »

When i read that you had changed your mind,i was thinking that you had obviously had a ride on the SE!!!

Just Blip It! · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2009, 11:44:49 am »

Quote from: edgy on December 31, 2009, 10:51:45 am

When i read that you had changed your mind,i was thinking that you had obviously had a ride on the SE!!!

Now that would make sense!!

Hondsekierie · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2009, 06:36:00 pm »

Quote from: jamesred on December 31, 2009, 08:51:24 am

after 2 lengthy conversations yesterday with previous owners of HP2 bikes (one guy had 2 engines blow up and the other one had an engine and diff go (7500km) and this happened while being on a very nice adventure ride outside SA). They said they had almost no support from BMW and they where told it was because of neglect. What bullshit! The one guy was with 10 HP2's on a trip and 3 broke. These bikes are supposed to be bullet proof. The biggest problem is suspension that was never fully developed, diff failure and the engine that breathe dust and sand.

I'm very disapointed as my hart was set on one. Any comments!

For now I'm sticking with my trusty old stead!

Do you follow AdvRider - milliion times bigger and different opinion

Stick with knowledge but don't forget gut feel

PS: The 2nd hand knowledge from some okes here is just amazing

Zabor · « **Reply #13 on:** January 01, 2010, 01:46:26 pm »

well interesting enough both guys that gave me the facts about their HP2's bought 950SE. Sounds like the dog's nob. I was suprised to hear though that the HP2 is easier in the very sanding bits but on the fast sections nothing can touch it.

The problem is now that I need to make a complete mind change to a brand that previous was the "enemy". All the hooligans ride KTM!!!!!! Well maybe it is worth a peak into the dark side.!

Rooies · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2010, 03:27:14 pm »

Hallo James, welkom hier by die honne!

Ek dink jy sal goed lyk op n KTM...

Ping ook vir Jacko as jy nog opinies oor die HP2 wil he - hy het n liefdesverhouding met syne wat skrik vir niks.

Ps - hoop alles gaan nog goed met julle daar onder!

Welsh · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:35:23 pm »

Quote from: jamesred on January 01, 2010, 01:46:26 pm

well interesting enough both guys that gave me the facts about their HP2's bought 950SE. Sounds like the dog's nob. I was suprised to hear though that the HP2 is easier in the very sanding bits but on the fast sections nothing can touch it.

The problem is now that I need to make a complete mind change to a brand that previous was the "enemy". All the hooligans ride KTM!!!!!! Well maybe it is worth a peak into the dark side.!

Should I really ask, are you good enough to exploit the HP2 to its known limits, sand or no sand? Or the SE, not many are, certainly not me, so you might enjoy either?

Zabor · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2010, 01:37:40 pm »

I won't say I'm alfie cox or Jan Staal but I can handle the big boys in a competent manner. I've been on a BMW Adventure for 3 years (55,00km) and did some awesome sole riding fully loaded in southern africa including many kilometers sand in Mozambique, around Lake Sibaya (following the dunes), up Sani, Baviaans twice and many little dirt tracks through SA.

The reason for looking at a more enduro style bike is that I want to explore the more technical parts that I won't attempt with the Adventure but I still want a bike to be able to do a couple of hunderd kilometers a day.

2 Stroke Dan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2010, 01:51:50 pm »

Well there you go right back to a DR650, easily does a couple of 100 kays a day, plus 30kg"s lighter!

Just Blip It! · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2010, 02:38:40 pm »

I have the right bike for you!

Look here!

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=42731.0

Welsh · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2010, 09:05:13 pm »

Quote from: jamesred on January 02, 2010, 01:37:40 pm

I won't say I'm alfie cox or Jan Staal but I can handle the big boys in a competent manner. I've been on a BMW Adventure for 3 years (55,00km) and did some awesome sole riding fully loaded in southern africa including many kilometers sand in Mozambique, around Lake Sibaya (following the dunes), up Sani, Baviaans twice and many little dirt tracks through SA.

The reason for looking at a more enduro style bike is that I want to explore the more technical parts that I won't attempt with the Adventure but I still want a bike to be able to do a couple of hunderd kilometers a day.

No issue, I just get grumpy sometimes (especially when my bike is out oif commission) enjoy it whatever you get...

Author Topic: Wanted BMW HP2 .. sorry changed my mind - heard kaak things! (Read 4059 times)

BigEd