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Forum: Ride reports 01-20-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,652
Views: 2,513,170
Posted By Ducksbane
I was hoping that you would do that ! :clap

I was hoping that you would do that ! :clap
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-22-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,675
Posted By Ducksbane
I am thinking very seriously about this. My...

I am thinking very seriously about this.

My biggest reservation is getting it (or them!) registered with the change in engine numbers.

I have taken a Nuda for a ride. The bike as a whole...
Forum: Ride reports 12-09-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4,652
Views: 2,513,170
Posted By Ducksbane
As a, now part time, sheep and cattle farmer I...

As a, now part time, sheep and cattle farmer I think that lightning is by far the most likely explanation. I've seen cattle killed by lighting and they are in a little group just like that. I guess...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-07-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,661
Posted By Ducksbane
:lurk:super

:lurk:super
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-07-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 55,984
Posted By Ducksbane
Could do I suppose, I think 10 weight is probably...

Could do I suppose, I think 10 weight is probably about right in this application ... a lot of people put 5 weight in their standard XChallenges and thought it was an improvement. I'm actually going...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-07-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 17,661
Posted By Ducksbane
Has anyone ridden one of the new 800's to see if...

Has anyone ridden one of the new 800's to see if the WP's aren't better than the old Marzocchi's ?

Has anyone taken the forks apart to see if they are rebuildable ?

I think you need a bit more...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-07-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 55,984
Posted By Ducksbane
Yes ... there is no machining, they really do...

Yes ... there is no machining, they really do just drop straight in ... but ... you do need a spacer to restrict the travel. I have an extra 15mm. I probably wouldn't go beyond an extra 20mm ......
Forum: Orange Crush 10-02-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 720,201
Posted By Ducksbane
Not really taken with its looks ... this could...

Not really taken with its looks ... this could turn out to be very unfortunate with those LED's .... Ford Edsel anyone ? :eek1

http://www.edsel.net/eds58.JPG
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9,060
Views: 1,373,684
Posted By Ducksbane
I was actually thinking Kawasaki Versys ! :evil ...

I was actually thinking Kawasaki Versys ! :evil

If only I had never seen the new 2013 Multistrada Pikes Peak ....
Forum: Thumpers 09-11-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 814
Posted By Ducksbane
Your in the wrong forum .... you need to be in...

Your in the wrong forum .... you need to be in the Thumpers forum ... I suspect a nice mod will move your thread for you.

There is an issue with the airshock rubbing on the mudflap .... have a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-10-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 55,984
Posted By Ducksbane
I think the reason that the progressive springs...

I think the reason that the progressive springs work for me is that I am using XChallenge cartridges which are much better than stock 800GS ones, but aren't nearly as good as a "proper" Marzocchi...
Forum: Thumpers 09-10-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,614
Posted By Ducksbane
How about an F800GS instead (possibly used), more...

How about an F800GS instead (possibly used), more power, smoother, nearly as economcal, a bit heavier.

I have a XChallenge (basically the same motor as the G650, but much lighter) and an F800GS....
Forum: Australia 09-08-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,516
Posted By Ducksbane
Sorry about all the detail ... I'd already...

Sorry about all the detail ... I'd already created the bloody table.... so it seemed a shame not to (re)use it ! :lol3

I've had a couple of test rides on a Tger 800XC and there is absolutely no...
Forum: Australia 09-07-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,516
Posted By Ducksbane
You cant take any notice of the manufactures...

You cant take any notice of the manufactures weights ... I reproduce my table below (The numbers are all taken by Motorcycle Consumer News and are comparable); :D


<table border="0"...
Forum: Australia 09-07-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,516
Posted By Ducksbane
I created a table for other threads ... it lists...

I created a table for other threads ... it lists all the weights you want except the KTM 990 which I believe is 12 Kg heavier than the F800GS wet. :deal
...
Forum: Thumpers 09-03-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4,786
Views: 708,344
Posted By Ducksbane
Don't forget the people who have X Tanks and need...

Don't forget the people who have X Tanks and need the charcoal cannister mounting points to fit it. :deal
Forum: Australia 09-03-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 18,920
Posted By Ducksbane
Depending on the weather you may regret this in...

Depending on the weather you may regret this in Glen Innes and Armidale in the mornings! :evil
Forum: Beasts 08-18-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 4,974
Views: 905,409
Posted By Ducksbane
On the test ride I had a friend along and we had...

On the test ride I had a friend along and we had an R1200GS as welll as the Tiger ... on the road he preferred the GS, I preferred the Explorer, so thats what we mostly stuck with. If we had to ride...
Forum: Beasts 08-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,974
Views: 905,409
Posted By Ducksbane
I'm a pretty buttoned down, sensible dude ......

I'm a pretty buttoned down, sensible dude ... which is probably why I like the Multistrada so much ! :evil

I agree about the low rev fueling, but in a Ducati I guess you put this down to...
Forum: Beasts 08-17-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4,974
Views: 905,409
Posted By Ducksbane
I recently had a longish test ride on a Triumph...

I recently had a longish test ride on a Triumph Tiger Explorer, and then a very short go on a Mutlistrada straight after the Tiger. I was immediately struck by how much lighter the Ducati was and how...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-16-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,610
Posted By Ducksbane
If it's a myth it's a profitable one for the...

If it's a myth it's a profitable one for the Black Dog Cycle Works .... http://blackdogcw.com/black-dog-shop/bike/ktm-950-adventure/bdcw-side-stand-relocation-kit-for-ktm-950-990-detail.html

Not...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-16-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,610
Posted By Ducksbane
If KTM are so good at fixing problems why haven't...

If KTM are so good at fixing problems why haven't they done something about the riduculous side stand/cracked crankcase problem ? :evil

It's only been nine years after all !
Forum: Thumpers 08-08-2012, 01:25 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 69,259
Posted By Ducksbane
I'm back now ... had a little search and this...

I'm back now ... had a little search and this thread is a good read anyway, but pay attention to posts 40 and 51.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=568048

He used Aprillia RXV...
Forum: Thumpers 08-07-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 69,259
Posted By Ducksbane
I had a suspension specialist do it. I used...

I had a suspension specialist do it. I used modified 2007 Husqvarna 610 cartridges. I bought the donor forks of ebay. You have to machine the bottoms for the compression adjusters. I don't know what...
Forum: Thumpers 08-07-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 69,259
Posted By Ducksbane
The 800GS uses the same diameter Marzocchi's, but...

The 800GS uses the same diameter Marzocchi's, but with an even cheaper cartridge with no adjustments or hydraulic bottoming circuit. The 800 has 230mm of travel compared to 270mm on the XChallenge. ...
Forum: Thumpers 08-07-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 566
Views: 69,259
Posted By Ducksbane
They mightn't be the greatest fork cartridges...

They mightn't be the greatest fork cartridges ever, but I can give you one bit of concellation ... they work better in the 800GS than they do in the XChallenge ! :D
Forum: Beasts 08-07-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 18,130
Posted By Ducksbane
I've not had the benifit of reading the article,...

I've not had the benifit of reading the article, but based on what MCN in the UK said it appears that the Triumphs problems off road are being top heavy and havng too much power and not enough...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-06-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By Ducksbane
Does that mean there are mini black holes where...

Does that mean there are mini black holes where the 1200 Super Tenere's are parked since they weigh 587 lbs (266 Kg) ? :evil

Perhaps they could rename some of these big Adventure bikes the Higgs...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-06-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By Ducksbane
Cycle World in it's August 2011 comparison test...

Cycle World in it's August 2011 comparison test of the F800GS and Triumph 800XC weighed them both and the GS Weighed 489 lbs (222 Kg) wet. The Triumph weighed 503 lbs (228 Kg). A link to this article...
Forum: Thumpers 08-06-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,361
Posted By Ducksbane
I have a 650 BMW XChallenge and an F800GS. I am...

I have a 650 BMW XChallenge and an F800GS. I am surprised by how good the single cylinder 650 is on the highway. It is pretty smooth and will cruise up to 120Km/Hr. For a bike with an offroad bias it...
Forum: Parallel Universe 08-01-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,581
Posted By Ducksbane
What ItsaTDM said ... I used to have an R1100GS...

What ItsaTDM said ... I used to have an R1100GS for a long time before getting the 800. It eventually had a lot of farkles like a complete Staintune exaust, Ohlins suspension, modified seats, and a...
Forum: Australia 07-30-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,820
Posted By Ducksbane
Another suggestion for tools ... tailpack like...

Another suggestion for tools ... tailpack like the Wolfman peak tail bag ...


http://www.wolfmanluggage.com/Tail/Images/peak_tail_bk.jpg
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-29-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,893
Posted By Ducksbane
Post up the appropriate email address if you...

Post up the appropriate email address if you don't hear from them soon, and a few of us might email them to ask what is going on! :evil
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-29-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,111
Posted By Ducksbane
Please... don't start this again !:rofl Like...

Please... don't start this again !:rofl

Like all bikes it depends on what the rider needs and wants. Personally I just don't get on with the Tiger XC at all. I much prefer the engine in the GS....
Forum: Australia 07-29-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 18,920
Posted By Ducksbane
I'm probably going to take my XChallenge as well....

I'm probably going to take my XChallenge as well.

I have tried the TKC80 0n the front ... very stable and nice on the road and probably good wear. I had a pair of Pirelli MT21's. The backs good...
Forum: Beasts 07-28-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 16,828
Posted By Ducksbane
I've had a few rides on a Multistrada ... my how...

I've had a few rides on a Multistrada ... my how I laughed ! :D

Absolute power corrupts absolutely :evil
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-27-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 465
Views: 83,345
Posted By Ducksbane
It really depends what you want. The Super Tenere...

It really depends what you want. The Super Tenere is better value, and it's a better touring bike.

On the other hand the performance is actually similar and the Super Tenere does weigh an extra 50...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-26-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 55,984
Posted By Ducksbane
The XChallenge cartridges are adjustable .......

The XChallenge cartridges are adjustable .... sort of ! :D

In typical BMW style the XC has cheaper more compromised fork internals compared to "proper" Shiver internals. That being said, they...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-25-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 55,984
Posted By Ducksbane
I did do my forks using my left over XChallenge...

I did do my forks using my left over XChallenge cartridges. They have a spacer to reduce travel to about 245mm. There is no machining, you just change the cartriges. :clap

Very impressed as cost...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-23-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,183
Posted By Ducksbane
I'm idly toying with the idea of finding a nuda...

I'm idly toying with the idea of finding a nuda engine and building my own F900GS ... since BMW don't want to do it. Not sure about the legalities though. :deal
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