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Forum: Parallel Universe 06-10-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,384
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Same here. The Camel Tank is my perfect idea of...

Same here. The Camel Tank is my perfect idea of extending my range ;-)
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-10-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,384
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
OK. Whatever version with proper quality control...

OK. Whatever version with proper quality control - safe and sound - will do for me.

If you have one prototype that you've testet and approved for longterm use - chuck it over - and I'll be a happy...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-09-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,384
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Confirmed order for a Ver.2 from me too. Got an...

Confirmed order for a Ver.2 from me too. Got an OEM alloy bag equipped 2010. Can't wait to get that tank.

PM me with details when you're ready for the deal :-)
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-06-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 15,394
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb F8GS SideKicker arrived in Norway.

Allow me to give full appraisal to AKS Engineering for a quality piece of kit :thumb Oh, and the bike was recently used through some green lane/two-track puddles. Hence usage patina :D

For the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-25-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,384
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb My order fingers are being cocked already. Chalk...

My order fingers are being cocked already. Chalk me up for one here in Norway! :deal
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-17-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 15,394
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Just ordered one for my F800GS. Sick and tired of...

Just ordered one for my F800GS. Sick and tired of the crappy stock stand.
I'm about to ditch the stock centrestand also in favor of a more modern version from wunderlich.de.

I'm amazed that a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
That's heat-reflective foil to keep engine heat...

That's heat-reflective foil to keep engine heat at bay from air intake.

Most likely getting a 15mph speed advantage, and making bike the non-crashable ;-)
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-05-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 15,384
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Most definitely want one. Count me in :deal ...

Most definitely want one. Count me in :deal

Edit: 2010 F8GS with BMW OEM alloy pannier setup.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-30-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3,560
Views: 782,534
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Fear not, ye of little accessory patience. ...

Fear not, ye of little accessory patience.

My then new 2008 BMW F800GS also had to wait a couple of months for the new set of panniers and some extra bits late august 2008 - the fab debut year of...
Forum: Racing 04-22-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 13,517
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
This application is awesome. Best thing having...

This application is awesome. Best thing having emerged since I started motorcycling 35 years ago. Can't wait to use it, so we've teamed up some dudes here in Norway - checking it out this coming...
Forum: Racing 04-09-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 12,274
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
PAU arrives to the scene just behind Rodrigues...

PAU arrives to the scene just behind Rodrigues and Israel after their mishap. He routinely slows down to check'em out before going on.
Video by mechanic "Vlado" - adv inmate "690rr" :freaky...
Forum: Racing 04-07-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 62,695
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb The GL Mojavis always follow me on my...

The GL Mojavis always follow me on my non-competition 690RR trips - containing tools, spare tubes and peace of mind. I'd say these products are simply geniously well designed.

Additionally the GL...
Forum: Racing 04-07-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 12,274
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
From Pal Anders Ullevalseter's FB-page "Day...

From Pal Anders Ullevalseter's FB-page

"Day 1 stage of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge has been canceled due to bad weather. Desert rally was hit by a storm passing area and due to high winds made...
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 2,564,965
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Simply awesome RR and trip experience to read...

Simply awesome RR and trip experience to read through. I've read it 3 times already. Work and family commitments aside - this has been a severly inspiriting and motivational digital experience....
Forum: Equipment 03-30-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,162
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Dainese Jericho Gore-tex gloves are my present...

Dainese Jericho Gore-tex gloves are my present favourites.

Has that effective double cuff described earlier in this thread.

You fold the outer cuff forward with zip open, tuck the inner cuff...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-30-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,560
Views: 782,534
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
I've test-ridden the 1200GS ( airhead ), but will...

I've test-ridden the 1200GS ( airhead ), but will never get one. Those tests from ANY mag I take with a pinch of salt - since no journo can tell me what I want anyway. I've never liked the telelever...
Forum: Equipment 03-27-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,655
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
I'm a bit puzzled, but those panniers look...

I'm a bit puzzled, but those panniers look exactly like the Touratech-made OEM BMW alloy panniers on my F800GS.

Are these licensed TT items or just well-made copies? Just curios, no pun intended.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-24-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 15,728
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
It appears that Basecamp Mac OS is simply schemed...

It appears that Basecamp Mac OS is simply schemed as a basic main route, highway-style user interface. It displays the City Navigator 2013.10 details like backroads and dirt roads at poorer zoom...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 03-23-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,471
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
http://ertf.com/uk/loisirs.asp?souscategorie=10 ...

http://ertf.com/uk/loisirs.asp?souscategorie=10

http://ertf.com/uk/produits.asp?categorie=&souscategorie=10&soussouscategorie=&num=228

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.....:freaky
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-21-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 15,728
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Yup. The City Navigator Europe 2013.10 2D ( not...

Yup. The City Navigator Europe 2013.10 2D ( not 3D).
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-20-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 15,728
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumbs down Lack of road details in Basecamp Mac versus PC version.

I'm having trouble viewing smaller backroads and dirt tracks on the Mac BC versus the PC version.
On the PC version I can easily zoom out to 7km range and still see the smaller dirt roads I seek....
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Excellent, daGeri. Nobody ever visualized this to...

Excellent, daGeri. Nobody ever visualized this to me before. Thanks :freaky

My only commentary is that you don't need to lay the bike on its side. Both me and Vlado ( inmate 690rr ) successfully...
Forum: Vendors 03-18-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,563
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Klim has a stellar warranty followup. The first...

Klim has a stellar warranty followup. The first Adventure Rally Suit series of 2010 had some issues ( Gore-Lockout failures, outer shell fluffing up on outer fabric etc. ), but their followup is...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
This was a mystery to me too. Allow me to clarify...

This was a mystery to me too. Allow me to clarify - ( english is not my best language for technical descriptions.... ):

Part # 4 - pressure plate is the culprit that needs proper alignment with...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
When reassembling the clutch - it's vital for...

When reassembling the clutch - it's vital for functionality that the outer clutch basket is installed in one correct of six possible positions - i.e. the one making the "narrowest and most compact...
Forum: Racing 03-17-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 65,870
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
That last one should be with english text. Would...

That last one should be with english text. Would love to understand the narrative :-)
Forum: Racing 03-11-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,488
Views: 211,319
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb @MakS: Those pics belong in the dedicated 690RR...

@MakS: Those pics belong in the dedicated 690RR thread :deal
Be sure to join the KTM RFR group on FB. You're welcome :freaky
Forum: Orange Crush 02-21-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3,560
Views: 782,534
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb I agree. These two beauties will sell well and...

I agree. These two beauties will sell well and nibble at Bimmer's market dominance. My favourite is the R - absolutely beautiful design.

I'll be ready to buy one in a couple of years :evil
Forum: Racing 02-16-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 946,987
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Nice interview with David Reeve - and also nice...

Nice interview with David Reeve - and also nice to see the guy Pal Anders helped pushing the emergency button after breaking his leg :clap

This also shows the adaptations in riding style the elite...
Forum: Racing 02-16-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1,739
Views: 200,320
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Got the Pyndon Klim Inferno jacket some days ago....

Got the Pyndon Klim Inferno jacket some days ago. Hereby announced as my favorite garment per date. Should do well under the Klim Adv suit in a month when snow disappears. Excellent Klim quality and...
Forum: Thumpers 02-13-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
That's a genuine Marc Coma 2005 KTM 660 Rally...

That's a genuine Marc Coma 2005 KTM 660 Rally Factory bike if anything. Not really comparable to the 690 RFR in this thread since it's a different construction with a different engine. Chain drive...
Forum: Vendors 02-13-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,563
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Nice to see Klim quality control doing its work...

Nice to see Klim quality control doing its work :-) I'm very satisfied with their warranty followup and like what I see here.

Better safe than sorry.
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 8,693
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
I'm seriously happy with my Klim Adventure Rally...

I'm seriously happy with my Klim Adventure Rally Suit, Klim customer service and followup upon warranty issues.

I expect this to continue under the Polaris umbrella.

I've simply never had...
Forum: Thumpers 02-10-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
What Marc Coma bike is this? With chaindrive on...

What Marc Coma bike is this? With chaindrive on starboard side we must be looking at something like a 660 Rally or ditto. The 690 RFR has a port side chaindrive.
Forum: Equipment 02-04-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,709
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Both, thank you :wink: I just pulled the...

Both, thank you :wink:

I just pulled the plug on a pair of Sidi Adventure Gore-Tex since my trusted 5-year BMW Santiago Gore-Tex started leaking last year - forcing the use of a pair of Klim...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-02-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3,560
Views: 782,534
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
This beautiful thing will sell in bucketloads. I...

This beautiful thing will sell in bucketloads. I may get one myself in a couple of years.
There's no rationale behind this - it's just a beautiful bike I want :evil

Wonder what that headlight...
Forum: Racing 02-02-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 1,739
Views: 200,320
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Thumb Just ordered an XL Inferno jacket :deal

Just ordered an XL Inferno jacket :deal
Forum: Thumpers 01-24-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 116,814
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Starboard item: That's an extra main jet for the...

Starboard item: That's an extra main jet for the carburetor.
Originally the 2008 came with an EU street approval kit - consisting of a metal restrictor plate bolted on top of the air filter, 22mm...
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 946,987
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
He he! Good Google-Fu! :rofl:rofl:rofl

He he! Good Google-Fu! :rofl:rofl:rofl
Forum: Racing 01-09-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 946,987
Posted By F650Dakar_Norway
Yup. Better today than on the marathon stages. ...

Yup. Better today than on the marathon stages.
Darn work and other chores. Impossible to keep up in the F5esh F5esh behind other inmates!
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