Post A Picture of Your Thumper

[PacWestGS]

Hehehehe, this aught to be a 'STICKY' here. So I'll start.

"Post a Picture of Your Thumper"

http://SFDOC.smugmug.com/photos/65195698-M.jpg

My new '06 F65GSD

[darencs]

My 01 F650.

[Voni]

My '97 Funduro.

Voni
sMiling

[Visian]

i remember, years ago, voni sent me a message asking for tips on how one would ride in the dirt. :D

ian

[Sadlsor]

Not to worry! I AM wearing appropriate gear underneath the t-shirt.
Not to worry!
http://sadlsor.smugmug.com/photos/15411104-M.jpg

[sgborgstrom]

From my recent road-trip along the Lost Coast.
http://stromborg.smugmug.com/photos/59298225-M.jpg
This was in a sheltered spot, later that day I was moving downwind along the beach at 45mph in a pocket of still air.

Steve

[Ridealot]

Its not a dirty bike thumper, but its a thumper,
http://beemertom.smugmug.com/photos/51618249-M.jpg


And one from the road

http://beemertom.smugmug.com/photos/51633210-M.jpg

After 4 years of owning this I still can't believe how many times I end up riding the "Little Bike" while the big bike sits in the garage. :dance

[PacWestGS]

Ridealot, those CS's are a great bike I can't believe they stopped importing them. I rode my GSD today to work, what a 'nimble little fox' it is compared to the 'Blue Pig' (R1150GSA). Those are great bikes keep it and enjoy.


Doc

[Voni]

i remember, years ago, voni sent me a message asking for tips on how one would ride in the dirt. :D

ian

I'm still trying to figure that out :dance

Voni
sMiling

[Munchy]

in colorful Colorado !
http://f-rider.smugmug.com/photos/55114899-M.jpg
--Munchy

[dealsgap]

New F650, loving it. Here is some pics from the Deals Gap area.

[dealsgap]

2nd photo, on top of the foot hills parkway.

[dealsgap]

More foothills

[GregC]

On my way to James Bay in Northern Quebec.

http://gcutter.smugmug.com/photos/31064002-M.jpg

Cheers, Greg

[PAULBACH]

My F650 GS that ran flawlessly for 7K km - through rain, gravel roads, highways and downtown Auckland. Note the Vermont cow by Ted Hall

[Kutcher]

06 BMW Rally at Americade.

-Kutch

[dlearl476]

Not mine, but the second prototype. Mine is due 6/15/06.

[bmwbikemandan]

2005 F650cs

[41077]

This is Walt's Thumper- watch out, Bambi is Thumpers best friend.

[bmwbikemandan]

with chrome access and PIAA's

[bmwbikemandan]

reverse angle

[JCBR1150R]

Not mine, but the second prototype. Mine is due 6/15/06.

What is it and where can I get one? More pics?

[PacWestGS]

Here is a link to my 2006 GS on her six months birthday, at 11,473 miles, on the way home to FL from GA/NC and TN:

ftp://ftp.ardaman.com/Public/F650GS/051406b.jpg


That's nice, I especially like the strobe and K-Bar.

Why don't you resize it under 76kb (600-450 jpg) and use the 'Attachment' button under the typing area and insert a picture?

If you have trouble I can help, or I can save it my computer and get it posted for you.

Welcome to the Club, see you down the road. :wave

Doc

[creola]

My F returning home to FL from GA/NC and TN on her 6 month birthday at 11,473 miles.

[PacWestGS]

:thumb

[PAULBACH]

Someone had to take the picture. Model is easier on the eyes

[moneill]

My F returning home to FL from GA/NC and TN on her 6 month birthday at 11,473 miles.
Where did you get the crash bar with the highway pegs?

[creola]

Moneill, the crash bar is standard BMW issue. The pegs are the rear pegs from the bike that I relocated to the front after making the frame for the Pelican cases and attaching one point of the frame to the original rear peg mount. The mount for the pegs I machined on a Sherline mill and lathe. Look in the F650 forum for "highway pegs" and you will see more close up photos of the pegs. Here's one of the peg folded up.

[PAULBACH]

:type

Well Done.

You have the wheels turning - the mental ones. Very much like the highway pegs ideas. I just don't like the folded up posture of many bikes. This would give the chance to stretch out on a longer ride.

Thanks again for a great idea.

:wave

[dealsgap]

Dakar at Deals Gap NC

[Quasimoto]

Here is a picture of my 2004 Dakar just after I finish adding a few more toys.

[Mika]

I like your bike. Welcome to the forum. What part of Canada are you from?

[dlearl476]

What is it and where can I get one? More pics?


Check your pm. Here's mine in process:

[Quasimoto]

I am from Whitecourt ,Alberta ,Canada which is NW of Edmonton 200km

[PacWestGS]

Quasimoto2, nice bike, welcome to the club. Are you also an ADVrider?

Doc

[rinty]

Quasimoto:

Was that just another typical June day in Whitecourt, when you took that shot?

Very neat rig.

Rinty

[Quasimoto]

If I remember right it was the end of March. I wanted to go for a ride so bad that I pulled it out, took pictures, then went and got it all dirty riding around for a hour (streets and roads were wet but mostly clear).

:twirl :bliss :brad

[fauster]

My '05 GS, also known as the faux'KAR:

http://fauster.smugmug.com/photos/77511930-M.jpg

http://fauster.smugmug.com/photos/74613888-M.jpg

[Stuff2C]

My thumper needs a seat upgrade...

[Mika]

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[GregC]

Come on Faust, post some "real" West Virginia pics:

http://gcutter.smugmug.com/photos/75476333-S.jpg

:dance , Greg

[moneill]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/irishfirefightr/bike%20pics/100_13662025-03-21_23-12-16.jpg

I have more farkle on the way and also changing the windscreen to a Wunderlich Vario.

[NameBrand]

http://billmallin.com/motorcycle/images/bb_2005/IMG_3057.JPG

[dealsgap]

Nantahala National Forest on the NC/TN boarder.

[dealsgap]

Another from the forest.

[vtman84]

Me and me bike

[creola]

Southernmost point CONUS

[JuanManuel]

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6378&stc=1

[MOSLEYDS]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/MOSLEYDS/Shrineofthesun-1.jpg

[bikelawyer]

A shot on my way from Cincinnati to Santa Fe - The infamous Cadillac Ranch just west of Amarillo!

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6422&stc=1

[bikelawyer]

Old Santa Fe Trail

[bikelawyer]

Cadillac Ranch, one more time...

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6424&stc=1

[NoHubBub]

http://lincoln.ods.org/photos/F650/images/ottercreek.jpg

Some Others (http://lincoln.ods.org/photos/F650/)

[MrB]

Here's the wife's '05 GS in Utah.
http://BillJ.smugmug.com/photos/85233428-M.jpg

Bill in Minneapolis
veldeyjones@msn.com

[HEADER123]

This is at the vetrans memorial cemetary in Igo California near hwy 36.
I have a remus sportexhust on it. It thumps great. Not sure why the flag was at 1/2 mast
DSCN0514

[creola]

On the road again.

[bmwbubba]

Ridding the Tail of the Dragon on my '97 ST.

[Mika]

Ridding the Tail of the Dragon on my '97 ST.

Glad to see you aren't crossing the double yellow :nono :laugh

Nice picture :clap

[RonB]

Almost finished.
There's a Russell Day-Long seat that goes with it for long trips.

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

Sweet ride RonB

[PacWestGS]

Flash - I think you need to get out more. Too much time spent behind your computer. Hehehe :laugh

[MrB]

I never expected to see pictures of Flash on a "fool-infected" GS. Riding one must have been unavoidable. :stick

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

Flash you cetrainly walk the walk AND talk the talk...where on earth is the next destination? MI?

[MCMXCIVRS]

No action shots yet as I haven't even ridden it yet. Need to get the registration on it (and some warm weather would help). Looking forward to getting out on it. I also have a list of stuff to add on.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/images/2003-F650GS.jpg

[PacWestGS]

Ed very nice, it looks to clean, need to get some mud or something splashed on it.

When did you pick that up?

Doc

[MCMXCIVRS]

Ed very nice, it looks to clean, need to get some mud or something splashed on it.

When did you pick that up?

Doc

I just got it on Friday, I found it on the IBMWR site. The previous owner generously trailered it 700 Kms to me, arriving late Friday evening. Needless to say it ended up being a very late night since I just couldn't make myself come in from the garage untill I'd read the entire manual and tinkered with everything :clap (while enjoying a few celebartory scotches :bottle )

It is very clean, I would like to get out and get it dirty, but unfortunately don't have it registered yet. Now the forecast says its going to drop to -20C over the next few days and stay that way. Dang! :mad

I've all ready got a Dakar tall seat coming and a manual on CD-ROM. I'm researching saddlebags, so far I'm leaning towards the Caribou bags, maybe even in yellow to match the bike.

[BradfordBenn]

No action shots yet as I haven't even ridden it yet. Need to get the registration on it (and some warm weather would help). Looking forward to getting out on it. I also have a list of stuff to add on.

C'mon it is a dual sport, take it out in the snow, become a
Rounder (http://www.yearroundriders.com/)

[122959]

My 2007, 15 minutes after buying her. A week later, she looks much different.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/kry59/Pb181082small.jpg

[BradfordBenn]

[QUOTE=122959]My 2007, 15 minutes after buying her. A week later, she looks much different.

Sweet, I miss my wife's GSL.

[alien_hitchhiker]

[QUOTE=122959]My 2007, 15 minutes after buying her. A week later, she looks much different.
QUOTE]

So, what's she look like now?

Curious minds want to know.

[MOSLEYDS]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/MOSLEYDS/422569824107_0_ALB1.jpg

[PUDGYPAINTGUY]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/MOSLEYDS/422569824107_0_ALB1.jpg


very nice, great background too

[Ridealot]

Almost finished.
There's a Russell Day-Long seat that goes with it for long trips.

Hey Ron,
Are the deflectors in front of the forks from a Triumph? Clue me in on where to get them.
Your bike is looking good. I like the saddle bags you have, but i don't recognize what brand they are.

[RonB]

The deflectors are from Triumph. Most Triumph dealers carry them in short and tall versions. I have the tall version fitted. It took a little dremel action to make them fit. The bags are Hepco & Becker in 30 l. size. A 40 l. is made but I like the looks of the smaller ones and with larger bags, I tend to fill them up.

[GregC]

Different fork guards are discussed in the F650.com FAQs. Beside the Triumph ones, Touratech has a set specifically for an F650:

http://gcutter.smugmug.com/photos/34012099-S.jpg

Cheers, Greg

[salcar]

This is my first post on this forum and I thought it would be a good idea to start by sharing a few pictures of my current motorcycle journey and my baby a 2005 Dakar. In the next few days, weeks and months I’ll be posting more about me and my adventures.

Preparing for the big trip - if you look closely I took down a tree :banghead

http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/62802944-M.jpg

border crossing mexico/Guatemala :deal
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/99221532-M.jpg


Uyuni, Bolivia
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/115362273-M.jpg

The end of the world :dance
http://salcar.smugmug.com/photos/118649448-M.jpg

Now i’m planning my return to the US across Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela…..

Happy New Years!!! :clap

[PacWestGS]

Hey Salcar nice post, keep us updated as to your travels.

Doc

[MYCLau]

<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o2/MYCLau/2005%20F650CS%20-%20Ginster%20Yellow%202/HepcoBeckercenterstand.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting"></a>

Fantastic bike ..... sorting out luggage now for short and mid-range (<500 miles) touring.

[MCMXCIVRS]

Ed very nice, it looks to clean, need to get some mud or something splashed on it.


Doc

Will this do? :bliss
7945

[PacWestGS]

Will this do? :bliss
7945

That do nicely :laugh How come your top fender and headlight are so clean? Geeez my Dakar even looks at moist dirty water and it flips right up on everything. Must get one of those low fender kits. :doh NOT...:D

I got out for 150 mile ride today, went over to Gerbing's to buy a dual controller for 'lectrics :nod

Pic's from the trip:

Mount Rainier:
http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/125302405-M.jpg

Hood Canal:
http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/125302427-M.jpg

Setting Sun Over the Sound:
http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/125302398-M.jpg

[MCMXCIVRS]

That do nicely :laugh How come your top fender and headlight are so clean? Geeez my Dakar even looks at moist dirty water and it flips right up on everything. Must get one of those low fender kits. :doh NOT...:D

I got out for 150 mile ride today, went over to Gerbing's to buy a dual controller for 'lectrics :nod

I got into some really sticky mud going down a dirt road, no dirty water, it was gumbo. It was fairly warm today and the past couple of days, so the snow had melted and the top 1" of mud had thawed. The Tourances were not worth a darn in that and the front low fender plugged up pretty quick. Tried parking the bike on its side (don't recommend it), but no damage. I'm thinking that if I am going to get into mud again, I'll need different tires and might lose the low fender.

It took me over an hour to get it all cleaned off again.

[Stephane]

First time in and thought I would share a non-action photo. Just picked up 2001 650 GS in August 06. I plan to get a lot of action shots this spring as soon as snow is gone.:wave

[PacWestGS]

Nice, (nice first post too) welcome to the club, have lots of fun and ask many questions. :wave

[moandjobeeming]

Mo's beemer, keeping my baby clean and ready to ride!

[moandjobeeming]

Jo ready to ride!

[dhooper]

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=8320&stc=1&d=1174015794

[sgborgstrom]

Welcome to the 'board.

That's a "picture of the week" candidate you've got there.

[GadgetGirl]

I hope this works. Took a bit to figure out how to resize.

This is my first bike I bought in June '06. I put 7,000km on it the first season. (It had less than 8 when I picked it up) This was taken on my first long weekend ride by myself. I went from Borden to Kingston, went SCUBA Diving with friends for two days, carried on to Ottawa and back home thru the twisties by Bancroft in the pouring rain. I even managed to travel a little on the 401 slab and survived. (I feel like this little bike likes to get tossed by the big trucks) Planning much longer trips for this season.

[merkinmuffley]

Nice spring day in the Idaho Panhandle (40F & cloudy). If it's not snowing or raining it's a nice day. Lake Pend Oreille to my right, Schweitzr Mountain in the background. I've never tried to post a photo, so if it works it's a minor miracle.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/rickreno/cickle002.jpg

[GSDenny]

My first trip on this bike.
Looking forward to riding out to Wisconsin this summer.

[Hankles]

At the dealer making my purchase . . .

[Hankles]

At home with her big sister . . .

[henzilla]

getting those first 600 miles out of the way

[Crow18]

So I decided to go from the K-bike dark side straight to the F-bike dark side (I do own a boxer; it just says "Subaru" on the front).

I've owned this bike for about an hour and a half now.

http://homepage.mac.com/ericgibbs/abuse/imagery/pocketapocketa.jpg

[henzilla]

I've owned this bike for about an hour and a half now.

http://homepage.mac.com/ericgibbs/abuse/imagery/pocketapocketa.jpg

:stick :stick :stick and you are writing about it instead of Riding it about?:laugh

[Crow18]

:stick :stick :stick and you are writing about it instead of Riding it about?:laugh

Had to pause for dinner. You'll notice I didn't write much.

[henzilla]

got me there! :laugh

I got to gas H's up last night:dance

[stardw]

Henzilla,

That's a good looking bike & color combination. What brand of jacket is that?

Dave

[henzilla]

Henzilla,

That's a good looking bike & color combination. What brand of jacket is that?

Dave



Thanks, I'll pass that on!

H said it was:

http://www.teknicgear.com/catalog.php?styleid=1&pid=88

she sewed the BMW patch on it...has Vansons, Olympias, PowerTrip to name a few...her fav light colored one

[trwelt]

near marble Colorado

8727

[PacWestGS]

Welcome trwelt, Wow, Norman Rockwell rides a Dakar. What a great picture.

Nice first post :thumb

[crgrbrts]

My newly licensed better half just bought her first bike -- an '03 F650CS. I love my trusty K75S, but I've got to admit that her little bike is a real blast. Here she is about to explore the convolutions of our suburban Washington, DC neighborhood.

[bikelawyer]

During my Ohio to Santa Fe trip - a nice suburban Santa Fe road sign! Leave yer Harleys at home for THIS ride...:laugh

[PacWestGS]

Welcome to the 'board.

That's a "picture of the week" candidate you've got there.

Yes it was, I can see that now... :brad

Now, we just have to get him to come back and post some more...:wave

[paracommando]

My new G650 Xchallenge with about 800 miles on it.
On the way up to Idyllwild, CA; at about 5,000 feet; awesome twisties; I-10 in the background.
No farkle yet; trying to decide what I want/need. Also trying to decide if I can afford a GS Adventure.
Note to all: DO NOT attend any BMW ride and drive event unless you are prepared for this type of quandry
:dunno

[k75s]

Now I can post in 3 picture forums. Hard to top the new F800 pics, but what the heck, here are some already familiar models, but probably not normally seen together in the same garage. Picked up the 97 F650ST in January with only 940 miles on it.

[k75s]

:snore nothing like a scenic garage panorama shot :snore

[PacWestGS]

:snore nothing like a scenic garage panorama shot :snore

Dude, you've got three different bikes in the garage, how can you be thinking about snoozing... It's summer get out and ride :brad

[spinalcracker]

Rt 12 in Vermont

[Ironguy]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w120/ironguy47/ArcticCircle4-1.jpg

[Annie]

2003 - A great start for a newbee.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x153/ruwaerma/ErmaDakar.jpg

[PacWestGS]

Annie, welcome,,,

Very nice first post, very nice bike, I hope you keep all 50 of those horses well groomed and in a nice stable.

Many sMiles and many miles down the road of adventure... :clap

[PacWestGS]

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w120/ironguy47/ArcticCircle4-1.jpg

Is the kitchen sink in there somewhere?

Just asking?

Nice bike, nice trip, haven't been there YET,,, :thumb

[PacWestGS]

Rt 12 in Vermont

There is a kid in all of trying desperately to get out... :laugh

Glad you found a place to explore...

Good riding, have fun... :thumb

[Annie]

Will this do? :bliss
7945

What are those aux lights inside the fairing? And after 6 months now of riding, how do they work for you. I am intersested in getting some for more conspicuity and more light for the country roads were I live. Waddda ya think of em?

Annie

[CaptainR12C]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/DRHutton/Dirt%20Bike/S7300550.jpg

[henzilla]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n291/DRHutton/Dirt%20Bike/S7300550.jpg

SHHHHHH....seems to be napping!:laugh :laugh :laugh

[PacWestGS]

Damn test rides :D

Wow, what a bike, floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee, hits the trails like a thoroughbred on barry bonds juice... :laugh

http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/185020417-M.jpg

http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/185020569-M.jpg

http://PacWestGS.smugmug.com/photos/185020324-M.jpg

All that and it cruises along at 70+ vibration free :D

[froggi]

The bike is new to me....too much life going on to ride, will post a new one when we get out there together. Just wanted to say hello! ;)

http://www.ridemyown.com/froggi/tupperware.jpg

[dallnerml]

Here is my CS parked in the alley. I purchased it used and put 8K miles on it commutting the first year. I had to stopped riding the end of January because of the snow. Then started back up the end of March. This year I am investigating getting a third wheel for the winter riding season. Jay from Dauntless said that he only has made on mount kit for a CS. Now I may be the second.

[Raevyn]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/205380565-L.jpg
http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/205380667-L.jpg

With just a few weekends of riding under my belt, I'm loving this sweet little bike.
Thanks, Beemerfan, for selling me such a great first bike!

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[Troglodyte]

My first post and howdy to all. July 07, near Limon, CO.:wave

[PacWestGS]

Welcome, nice bike!!! :wave

[PacWestGS]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/205380565-L.jpg
http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/205380667-L.jpg

With just a few weekends of riding under my belt, I'm loving this sweet little bike.
Thanks, Beemerfan, for selling me such a great first bike!

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!


Rae, welcome to you too. Very nice bike, I wish they still imported the CS. I think BMW marketing has missed an opportunity to sell many bikes to beginners and those that are looking for the ultimate commuter... :wave

[Quasimoto]

This is my 2004 F650gs Dakar it's seen me through Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territory's, Yukon, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho. It's had alot of modifications since I got it Chistmas 2004. I've been debating that in the near future it may go through another change with the addition of a third wheel. Anyways here is a picture of it in 2005 then in 2007:

[boxerr]

My 2001 GS.

[flgoff]

Somehow I'm surprised you can't see the mosquitos! They were abundant and BIG!

Floyd


http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/flgoff/DSC01287.jpg

[msfladue]

getting those first 600 miles out of the way

Hey,

*I know it's been some time since you posted this pic, but I am new to the forum.
Where did you get the seat bag you have pictured on the bike. How do you like it? I'm looking for something similar.

Mark

[tomrinbellingham]

New to me and getting it ready for trip from Washington State to Tierra del Fuego - in November, want come?

[nytrashman]

11432

[rkasal]

New to me and getting it ready for trip from Washington State to Tierra del Fuego - in November, want come?


November is a long time to wait. Can you go sooner? Where'd you get that screen in front of your engine? And the extra lights and bracket? Nice set-up!

[henzilla]

Hey,

*I know it's been some time since you posted this pic, but I am new to the forum.
Where did you get the seat bag you have pictured on the bike. How do you like it? I'm looking for something similar.

Mark

Just happened to be looking at all the new 650 pics.... nice bikes guys!

That bag is a Wunderlich tail bag for a R1150R ...it fits the 650 also quite well...it has an expandable capability going from about 4"tall to 8"ish. Also has a small map pocket on top .It has two wide canvas straps that velcro together under seat.

http://www.bmwsantacruz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1250186_R1150R&Category_Code=R1150R-L&Product_Count=6

[flgoff]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/flgoff/DSC01230.jpg

[tomrinbellingham]

November is a long time to wait. Can you go sooner? Where'd you get that screen in front of your engine? And the extra lights and bracket? Nice set-up!

I want to go over the Andes in the summer. I'm told that December would be a good time for that. I'm going to ride my R1100RT in Europe this summer (northern hemisphere) and then come home again for a little while before heading to South America. Might make a start a little before November, but not too much sooner. At least that's my thinking at the moment.

As for the farkles on the bike: the picture is how it came (along with nice boxes on the back sides. I'll be adding some bars around the engine and faring area and a GPS and maybe some other stuff, but I don't know where the previous owner got the stuff that's on it now. So far I've only had it a few days and only ridden it a few miles.

I like it. Lot's easier to ride than the RT at only half the weight. Now if only I could get myself down to half the weight, we'd be a winning combination!:wave

[bennyrov]

Just got it a week ago. It was 20 deg. on my first ride, but well worth it.:thumb

http://<a href="http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bennyrov/?action=view&current=Copy2ofDSC01437.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h283/bennyrov/Copy2ofDSC01437.jpg" border="0" alt="F650 GS"></a>

[bensonga]

My F650 carried me on many a fine ride, including from the BMW MOA Redmond rally (2001) back to Alaska via the Cassiar & Alcan. A couple Dust to Dawson rides as well. Sold last year to a good friend who absolutely loves it. I replaced it last September with a V-Strom 650.

Gary Benson
Eagle River, Alaska

[Yellowjacket]

I've never tried attaching a photo so I hope this works. This was taken on my trip around Alaska last year.

[PacWestGS]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/flgoff/DSC01230.jpg

Nice, you got enough stuff for a RTW trip. Good looking location :D

[PacWestGS]

I've never tried attaching a photo so I hope this works. This was taken on my trip around Alaska last year.

It worked, very nice looking set-up I like the Yellow-Jackets on the panniers good touch.:D

[flgoff]

Pacwestgs,

I have found, after many years of travelling by every conveyance imaginable, that if I pull out of my driveway needing a tent and a sleeping bag, I'm going to require as much stuff for a three nighter as I would for a 30+ day outing. Being retired, I seldom know much about a trip other than the departure date. I have fine tuned my luggage for the little GS by adding 41L aluminum panniers and a bomb proof Seal Land bag . . . this has lowered my profile greatly and you can actually see me on the bike from behind now!

Floyd:bikes

Harboring hate or resentment is like taking poison and hoping the other guy dies.

[PacWestGS]

Pacwestgs,

Harboring hate or resentment is like taking poison and hoping the other guy dies.

:scratch

I give you a compliment and you suggest poison - I'm confused (but usually am anyways :D )

Cheers and safe travels :nod

[flgoff]

NO! NO! NO! You misunderstood . . . that's just my sort of tagline aimed at people who don't comprehend that negativity, as a frame of mind, only comes back to victimize the originator . . . I took it as a compliment . . . please don't be offended . . . oh, Hell, go ahead, be offended . . . I hate it, and resent it, but go ahead . . .:laugh

Floyd

[PacWestGS]

oh, Hell, go ahead, be offended. . .:laugh

Floyd

Floyd, I'm deeply offended that you would think I would be offended by that offensive self-conscious, self-absorbed, self-minded, hypocritical wishful hatred targeting my rice-paper thin skin... :stick

But you're right it was a misunderstanding because I looked to see if it was a tagline or signature and only found used here.

And, although I departed here because of the negativity about a year ago, my skin is much thicker than many would believe. :whistle

Heck, I was going to ask if you had the kitchen sink hiding in that pile somewhere :nyah


Hey it's all good, and that is a nice photo :D :thumb

[flgoff]

PacWestGS,

And there you have it!

Floydhttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/flgoff/IMG1246_035-1.jpg

I type out the tag line from time to time 'cause I think it speaks the truth:D

Floyd

[moxnix]

Here's my dirty XCountry

[hcmiller52]

http://bp1.blogger.com/_2MkGaMVUmtQ/R8InCXywGyI/AAAAAAAAAkI/D7EkvuoR4L8/s400/WinterWren_022408.jpg

Just got her Wednesday night and decided to take her on her maiden voyage on this beautiful New England February Sunday.

Curt

[earello]

I've been playing around with my new Photobucket account, so I figured I'd post a video of our thumpers. It was taken during an extended trip to get gas in San Manuel, AZ. Not very exciting, but the bikes look good!

<embed width="430" height="389" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://s271.photobucket.com:80/flash/player.swf?file=http://vid271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/timandjess2007/Bikes/Ride.flv"></embed>

[flgoff]

here's my 650GS with her new shttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i25/flgoff/DSC01383.jpgide kick...what a hoot! Floyd

[k75s]

Hmmm, which one shall I take today... It's a little cold still, I think I will take the Hudson for a spin.

[crgrbrts]

What a beauty! (your Hudson, that is).

When I was a member of the school boy patrol back in the fifties, my fellow "officer" Ronnie Case and I were especially fond of the mellow, deep-throated rumble of the Hudsons -- and Mercs. That was back when you could identify an automobile by its exhaust note alone.

[k75s]

It's not mine. I was out for a ride on my F650 and was looking for some photo opportunities and just happened upon it sitting outside an auto repair shop. I may post some more photos. No one was around. I would like to hear what she sounds like also! After I got home I had to get on the internet and research what year it might be. I really like some of the other views of this car.

[F650624]

:usa Taking the long way to D2D in 2007.

[PacWestGS]

Very nice first post. Welcome to the club! :brad

Ride well, ride smart... see you down the road.

[keabird]

Here's my new purchase on the day I brought it home. It was fine Seattle weather 40 degrees and rainy for my ride home.

[TheRoss]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2431778233_0024e6e3cc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/2527225783_94c0dde0e2_b.jpg

[dmc_ii]

My 2007 GS, taken about a week after I got it brand new. Blue Ridge Parkway, VA.
http://a148.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/66/l_0d31f959045934205828573890e8a72b.jpg

Now
http://a772.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_329e9b67699d1630ee330f1c1f6ec1a3.jpg

[dallnerml]

On July 24th, I will be riding out to see my son in Breckenridge. I'll be riding from Milwaukee's South Side. This will be my first long ride. 1120 Miles one way.

[BETO736]

I just got it two weeks ago, and I still can't believe it. I always wanted this bike, and the color matches one of my bimmer cars.
Can't wait to start customizing my ride and go for an adventure trip, like the trip to South America.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/beto736/golpe004-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/beto736/golpe003-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/beto736/golpe006-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/beto736/42.jpg

[PacWestGS]

Nice, and congrats... :thumb

[janetb]

I took this at the top of the La Sal Loop Road, outside of Moab. Great ride - the bike and the road.

[AKThumper]

On the road on Hwy 20 in the Washington Cascades on a trip from Fairbanks, July 2008

[AKThumper]

Crossing into Canada from Alaska, July 2008

[PacWestGS]

Janet and AKT, nice rides and welcome to the asylum. :thumb

I am still amazed how many new members find their way here for their first posts. Congrats and Welcome to the club. :brad

Now let's see some more pictures...

[darencs]

I haven't posted here in a while.

Here she is beautifying a sunset along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. I wish I'd have used some fill flash.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8760604@N04/2881845095/" title="IMG_1463 by darencs1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2881845095_11c1e46958_b.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="IMG_1463" /></a>

And, on the Tail of the Dragon the next day.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8760604@N04/2882808357/" title="Me on Dragon 1 by darencs1, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2882808357_0cce7a9344.jpg" width="500" height="321" alt="Me on Dragon 1" /></a>

About three hours before this picture was taken, about 0830 on a cool misty Saturday morning, I rode through the area all alone and had about the most fun I've ever had on my F650. :dance :thumb :brad
Then, I passed through again at about 1130 and was behind these folks and another cruiser that took the corners in first gear and the straights in second. :banghead

[awagnon]

My 2006 F650GS just after installing my Holan upper crash bars:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o35/awagnon/Crashbars.jpg

[bmwgsrider]

http://www.f650.us/images/moab_2007/nb_photo302.jpg

[PacWestGS]

bmwgsrider, ooops, glad you seem okay after that, they do like to takes breaks at the most inopertune times. :laugh

darencs and awagnon, very nice. :thumb

Ride well, ride smart...

[XCountryTod]

At Hunter the 10/4

[Ironguy]

June 2007 A fine ride!!

[MCMXCIVRS]

Last good picture I have of it before it was written off. Taken in August at the Bee Cee Beemers rally in Nakusp BC. Its now destined for the salvage yard. :cry

[AKBeemer]

Last good picture I have of it before it was written off. Taken in August at the Bee Cee Beemers rally in Nakusp BC. Its now destined for the salvage yard. :cry

I'm sorry to hear you lost her. What became of the seat?:brad

[MCMXCIVRS]

I'm sorry to hear you lost her. What became of the seat?:brad

In the negotiations with the insurance company, I managed to keep the seat and a couple other accessories. I have a potential sale for the Sargent seat all ready. The other items I will post in the flea market once the dust settles.

[TheRoss]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2850469289_158f341239_b.jpg

[msflarry]

Last spring at Streets of Willow attending Reg Pridmore's CLASS. Took the F650GS to the class to get ready for my GS riding in Europe. Highly recommend taking this track time.:laugh



Larry Loyd
Las Vegas, NV

[cobbwebb]

From a summer trip in the Wht Mountains with my youngest son

[AKBeemer]

From a summer trip in the Wht Mountains with my youngest son

Hey, shouldn't this count as posting a triple??? :D Looks like a great place to ride.

[cobbwebb]

Thanks Kevin,
The White Mountains are a great ride - all sorts of scenic, twisty roads. In the same week we also got a picture of the Montauk and F650 in front of the Montauk, LI Lighthouse, another very nice trip. I'm sure you're not hurting for scenic rides in the Greater Fairbanks Metropolitan Area either.
Dave

[creola]

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/creola5976/XT%20225/06%20F650GS/rat.jpg

[JanMiller]

My '97 Funduro.

Voni
sMiling


Voni,
what kind of saddle bags do you have there?
Thanks,
Jan..

[nytrashman]

the day before the national i camped at devils tower, then rode into Gillette and camped at the camplex.

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/107381747.jpg

and back home in NY

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/105360800.jpg

and finally, one more from the cold and snowy north east.

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/105360436.jpg

[klwbmw]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r130/kenwilcox57/BMW/DSC00114.jpg

A rare day without the bug splat and road spray.

[PacWestGS]

That's a good looking "Classic" Ken, how many miles on her? :D

[klwbmw]

Just going on 34K. I found her just about 3 years ago on ebay with 9200 miles.

[nytrashman]

KLWBMW.........that is a very nice looking bike

[tburt1969]

Here's my new ride, well almost. Deposit is down, sold sign is on it. All I have to wait for is the snow to melt. I'm married to a good woman, it's my 40th birthday present. After watching Long Way Round and Down with her, she told me to go get it.

More pics when it's home in the garage.

Cheers

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/2562_59966876189_662186189_2071784_1442111_n.jpg

[K9Gromit]

Keeping the bike clean here:
http://k9gromit.smugmug.com/photos/289613724_7Bhip-L.jpg

[K9Gromit]

Not clean here:
http://k9gromit.smugmug.com/photos/486828601_A5vgf-L.jpg

[AKBeemer]

Not clean here:
http://k9gromit.smugmug.com/photos/486828601_A5vgf-L.jpg

So what did you bring the baby down with, a 300Mag?

[K9Gromit]

So what did you bring the baby down with, a 300Mag?

Yep, shooting it was easy, dragging it back to my truck was the hard part. :bliss

[cobbwebb]

My '05 GS parked next to a local attraction;
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9dd07b3127ccec6e11c568ca300000040O00IbN2rRw1cMQ e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[bradgs]

Here is my reliable F650GS. I plan to ride 8,000 miles this summer. I am a teacher and can take off.
Bradgs

[qmeister]

Love it. More pics with new windshield and side cases soon.

[tburt1969]

It's finally home in the garage. Love it.
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs006.snc1/2509_75569811189_662186189_2204703_2841394_n.jpg
:dance

[beeryboats]

Just got the bike home, and now my little one want's a puppy. That was the deal after all......
Jay

[tcc8372]

Traded my 2007 Triumph Bonne T100 for 2007 F650 GS loaded with Farkles. Me very very very VERY happy camper

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb94/tccox/P4100048.jpg

[Ridealot]

Here's my new ride, well almost. Deposit is down, sold sign is on it. All I have to wait for is the snow to melt. I'm married to a good woman, it's my 40th birthday present. After watching Long Way Round and Down with her, she told me to go get it.

More pics when it's home in the garage.

Cheers

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/2562_59966876189_662186189_2071784_1442111_n.jpg


If you watched Long Way Round and Down how come your not buying one of the GS1150/GS1200. The entire time I was watching those shows I kept thinking, "Why are they trying to ride those pigs when the 650's would be a 1000% better.:D

[tburt1969]

Why didn't I buy a 1200GS..... besides the fact I didn't want to spend $20K plus on a bike, the 650 is perfect for 95% of the riding I'll be doing, and it's better offroad.

In a few years when I get the chance to do some long distance touring, I'll add a 1200GS to the barn.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs006.snc1/2509_75569811189_662186189_2204703_2841394_n.jpg

[RoyB]

I just picked up a new X Challenge............Although I only have 50 miles on it, seems like a great bike.

http://images49.fotki.com/v1502/photos/2/36012/7522363/P1020124-vi.jpg

http://images47.fotki.com/v1497/photos/2/36012/7522363/P1020123-vi.jpg

Lot of farkling info here:
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycles-current/2007-bmw-x-challenge/

[motojalisco]

A cold, slippery, yet fun day.

[ChaseH]

It didn't:

[bpridgen1124]

Relaxing after the BMW MOA Rally...

[JDLuke]

My '01 F650GS, about to leave home for the rally:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rYaswwA1E5g/SmRENjIfqPI/AAAAAAAADPM/iqUuVEyCHCE/s800/DSCN7132.JPG

[kurbennett]

Here my X Challenge taking a break during the BMW MOA Rally in TN this year. The X did well on this trip logging 1230 miles total round trip including rides in the area.

[jshere]

I've attached a photo of my 650 XC with it's new Corbin among other farkles. The Corbin has changed the bike for me. I used to get lower back pain because the stock saddle had zero support. At first, the Corbin feels very firm, but after awhile the support is really nice.

[nokkusan]

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm214/nokkusan/Trip%20to%20Lake%20Placid%20Aug%202009/196f745d.jpg

[i-man]

My new 2009 G650GS and my 2006 Honda Big Ruckus (Both Thumpers)

http://gallery.me.com/ichavis/100131/IMG_1206/web.jpg

[F650624]

The view from Steamboat Mountain on the ALCAN, 24 Aug 9.

[TheRoss]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4145625470_0ca4a31fd6_b.jpg

A cold 300 mile ride home from Thanksgiving with the family.

[hcmiller52]

I've attached a photo of my 650 XC with it's new Corbin among other farkles. The Corbin has changed the bike for me. I used to get lower back pain because the stock saddle had zero support. At first, the Corbin feels very firm, but after awhile the support is really nice.That Corbin looks nice. I put a Renazco Racing seat on mine and it's great, though it doesn't have the back support you're describing.

An item of note is carrying much on the rear rack on the X-Challenge. The original subframe is really light on this bike. I learned this when I replaced it with a Touratech steel subframe because I installed bags on the bike. My guess is it wouldn't take too many whacks with any weight on the rear rack to cause a fracture/failure of the original aluminum sub-frame. I'm sure that with casual riding this wouldn't be an issue but I'd be concerned if I hung much over 20 pounds on the tail end and rode on rough stuff.

[bmwchromehead]

2007 and it's for sale if interested PM me.

[robbcross]

2001 F650GS

http://wtriders.com/WTR/gallery/4_01_12_09_9_03_23.jpg

[samuelh]

Trying to attach a picture of my G650GS... You would think a software engineer would be better at this :doh

[cobbwebb]

A picture of my bike in front of the shed in winter mode. Studded TKC 80's.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc38b3127ccef8b3ca5872ca00000030O00IbN2rRw1cMQ e3nwM/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[nytrashman]

2007 F650GS:

the day i brought it home:

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/71566756.jpg


and what it looks like now after 32,000 + miles:


http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/122102024.jpg

i added the following items to the bike:

Wunderlich touring windshield
BMW hand protectors
Throttlemister
Throttle rocker/cramp buster
Datel volt meter
CBOA map light
RKA tank bag
Jesse luggage side boxes w/optional racks
Mr. Ed’s custom seat
Alaskan Leather sheepskin butt pad
Givi top box w/optional luggage rack
Stebel horn
Wunderlich lift handle
K&N air filter
PIAA driving lights
Gizmo Mill flashing brake light
Garmin Zumo 550 GPS w/custom earphones from EAR-ific molds
Touratech chain guard & ABS protector
Touratech lower front fender
Odyssey PC310 sealed battery w/hook up for heated gear/battery tender
SW Motech crash bars
Rear master cylinder guard from R1200GS
Cee Bailys headlight protector
Wunderlich fork gaiters
Formotion thermometer
Wireless ipod remote mounted to handlebars
powder coat/anodize rims & hubs
camel toe side stand enlarger

although i am real happy with the way the bike looks and preforms i still have a couple of things i want to do to it. this includes some suspension work, Ricor intiminators up front and an Ohlins shock in the rear.

[awagnon]

i added the following items to the bike:

Wunderlich lift handle

PIAA driving lights


Nice looking. I'm curious. I tried to make the Wunderlich lift handle work from my R1150R, but I couldn't find a good mounting point. How did you attach the lifting handle? ( Do you have a picture? )

What mount did you use for your PIAA lights?

Thanks for posting the pictures of your nice bike.

[nytrashman]

i used the frame the Jesse boxes attach to for the lift handle and the piaa lights came in a kit for the F650 which included the mount. sorry i don't have a pic of the piaa mount.

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/110106381.jpg

[awagnon]

i used the frame the Jesse boxes attach to for the lift handle and the piaa lights came in a kit for the F650 which included the mount. sorry i don't have a pic of the piaa mount.

Thanks for showing me how you attached the lift handle. Would not work for me since I don't have those bags. I really liked the handle on my R1150R and have been trying to come up with something for the F650 thumper.

[i-man]

Perhaps a bracket can be attached to the frame ? im using the BMW Case system ...there is nothing that is attached to that point in the frame so perhaps something can be fabricated so that one of these Wunderlich frame handles can be retrofitted.

[awagnon]

I have Happy Trails bags, so the frame is available. I just haven't figured out a good way to attach a lifting handle without getting in the way of the rear peg.

[ChopperDave]

Springtime in MT

[tkbowman]

Here's a picture from last fall's GripTwister ride around the Olympic Peninsula:

http://timmer.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/GripTwister-Olympic-Tour-2009/C2C2AMB-201/652086239_vNC9e-L.jpg

Here's a scene from the Seattle F650.com phototag:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/tkbowman/F650/Phototag/NYD2010001.jpg

Outside of Cle Elum, WA:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/tkbowman/F650/Cle%20Elum%202008-09-13/CleElum2008077.jpg

[tkbowman]

I have the tubular HT rear rack, and it works well for use as a lifting handle.

Here's a picture of it:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/tkbowman/F650/Farkles/HTPanniers003.jpg

The angle pieces are what I grab onto.

Thanks for showing me how you attached the lift handle. Would not work for me since I don't have those bags. I really liked the handle on my R1150R and have been trying to come up with something for the F650 thumper.