Recent content by dixie

Sad indeed. RIP

BMW offers a "lower seat option" on the 650 for vertically challenged people (eish like myself :oops: ) - seat height then 750mm.

What an entertaining thread ... :D GS-holic - to give some info from a female perspective. The reason for me buying the GS is that it is a brilliant and very forgiving first bike (and I love the ABS!), and yes, it is the only bike that offers the 750mm seat height option (couldn't even...

Always so sad to hear such news :cry: :cry: :cry: RIP

Very informative web page. Thanks Stephan.

Shew :shock: seems I'm in sh&t now :wink: That's why I said it is really time for an upgrade ... so am awaiting feedback on a suspension lowering kit for the 800ST and will then have a bit of extra woema :roll: The GS is a brilliant and forgiving first bike for a noob, but one outgrows...

Luckily you know I am a tiny hooligan :shock: :lol: Phew 185 is slow in my friends' eyes ... they are already off the bikes, helmets off, already having smokes etc when I eventually stop :roll:

Hi Kurt :) will it affect it for the better or for worse? Currently have a 80 on the rear and get max 185 km/h out of the scoot (and that can be confirmed with the hooligans I ride with should anyone wishes to question this ... yes it IS possible :oops: ) ... if a 90 is fitted I assume it...

Dont do offroad at all :oops:

Thanks for the info :D ! IDR does this then implicate that the bike will be 1cm higher? I need to replace the rear tyre, however, cannot sacrifice even a centimeter as I am a real short shia*t (with a low seat bike) :oops:

Ok feel really stupid to ask this ... :oops: ... the noob status light is shining bright! What is the diffs in the 130/80/R17M versus the 130/90/R17M tyre on the F650GS ... will the 80 versus 90 make any difference on the road (tar only)? Or is it suggested to fit only the 130/80? Will...

Mmmm I was initially advised to use diesel (never heard of petrol but assume it consists of similar ingredients) ... which I used twice (max). To me it was too big a mess :oops: (I am thinking of nails maintenance :roll: ). Then bought at Bavarian a can of Carking Chain Cleaner which works...

Assume this was just a banter-related comment :wink:. I never ride without my Sturgis biker(ina) booties and all other gear. As you may recollect, that scoota is very stationery!! And the little black guy in the background is supposed to be a steel replica of cupid ... entirely with the...

Me and the GS (that has never tasted dirt) :lol: :lol:

Just one more noob question: Does a chain last longer on tar than on gravel? CrazyPorra ... mmmm ... I dont like to get dirty :oops: