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Offline paul3437

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witch bike
« on: October 01, 2014, 09:57:09 »
I have a 2005 vstrom 650 and thinking of the new 650 next year my mates all have gs1200 now so my delema is do I buy a new vee 650 or a 6 or 7 year old gs as we tour europe quite a bit .
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Offline kissofdeath

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Re: witch bike
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2014, 10:23:02 »
why not get a new Veek instead  :shrug:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 10:25:56 »
Hello Paul  :welcome:

If you haven't had problems keeping up or anything (and assuming you aren't going two-up) then the only thing might be the social pressure if they are snobbish about having GS's.

They might want you to get a new 650 so they can rely on someone to pick up spares on your travels! ;-)
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2014, 10:35:33 »
Quote from: "Gassoon"
Hello Paul  :welcome:

If you haven't had problems keeping up or anything (and assuming you aren't going two-up) then the only thing might be the social pressure if they are snobbish about having GS's.

They might want you to get a new 650 so they can rely on someone to pick up spares on your travels! ;-)

no I don't go 2 up and love my old bike so its looking like the new 650 thanks  :auto-dirtbike:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 10:38:26 »
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why not get a new Veek instead  :shrug:
  :welcome:  btw
I have a limited budget get a pre reg 650 for 4700 with 10 miles on the clock   :grin:
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Offline Hugo Magnus

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Re: witch bike
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 11:25:33 »
Witch bike, for Halloween ? :shrug:
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Offline PHIL FAT

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Re: witch bike
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2014, 11:56:15 »
get the new 650 if you want trouble free riding
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2014, 13:59:55 »
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get the new 650 if you want trouble free riding

+1 and older GS1200 is a frightening mechanical proposition...
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2014, 20:24:08 »
Peer pressure, it can only end in tears. Get the 650 and show them what it can do.

(I appreciate the irony of this post)
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2014, 20:35:27 »
Breaks Most Wrenches

Big Money Waste

Borrows My Wallet

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Offline Jacko

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Re: witch bike
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2014, 07:09:04 »
Look to Fleetwood Mac for some inspiration and Go your own way. Fleets of GS1200s just look like an accountants day out, I know I shouldn't, but I do.
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2014, 10:18:07 »
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2014, 22:46:31 »
Go for the Glee super stead, I had a GS and busted rear tail trim ( small bit of plastic ) cost £120 to renew !!
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Offline obalanga

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Re: witch bike
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2014, 02:20:34 »
get a strom please. I don't want to lose a brother to that haughty gs crew.  A new set of tyres on a four year old or less 650 and like someone said before.... you'll be all over the place getting spares for them :fix:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2014, 09:57:40 »
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2014, 17:05:28 »
get the V-Strom- it'll get you there and back with a smile on your face without intervention from the RAC.
but it is polite to stop and wait for the RAC with your GS owning mate when the time comes.  :stirpot:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2014, 18:00:30 »
:welcome:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2014, 08:11:56 »
Hi &  :welcome2:
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Re: witch bike
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2014, 19:07:06 »
One like this might suit;- Low miles, full kit. Under £5000.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-DL-650 ... 4188f6dd06
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