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PostPosted: 16:01 - 14 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
A100man wrote:
Bhud wrote:

Watch this video as many times as it takes until you realise what the problem is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_dxWpdVhY


Rolling Eyes Jeez..

Q: How many GS riders does it take to pick up a dropped GS in a puddle..?

A: Four of the gormless idiots Laughing

In fairness they looked like quite diminutive Diegos so could probably have found 'upbikers' helpfull.


Its a know adventure rider fact you need a handful of small children to get a BMW GS across a river.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncXnCyCKpPg
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CorriganJ
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PostPosted: 19:51 - 14 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:

Oddball suggestion of the day (you ride a Guzzi so you obviously like something different anyway) Royal Enfield Himalayan.


I still think the CRF300l (at least on paper, haven't ridden it) makes a better buy than both the KLR and the Himmy.

In theory it does motorways fine, and it's also more offroad focused than either. KLR would be heavy to pick up. And the Himmy is less able I think. That said, the lower seat height might be useful for some.
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PostPosted: 21:25 - 14 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a Himalayan. It's a great bike, just ignore the spec sheet. You'll either get it, or you won't.
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 14 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
garth wrote:
I have a Himalayan. It's a great bike, just ignore the spec sheet. You'll either get it, or you won't.


Honestly I would take it over a GS any day.

But I'm a slut for Hondas
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha
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PostPosted: 04:59 - 15 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
CorriganJ wrote:
garth wrote:
I have a Himalayan. It's a great bike, just ignore the spec sheet. You'll either get it, or you won't.


Honestly I would take it over a GS any day.

But I'm a slut for Hondas


The Honda Himalayan is a really great bike.

Btw have you considered the Royal Enfield Africa Twin?? Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 21:03 - 15 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
trevor saxe-coburg-gotha wrote:

The Honda Himalayan is a really great bike.

Btw have you considered the Royal Enfield Africa Twin?? Mr. Green


What I mean is, I would take the Himmy over a GS, but I would take a CRF300 over a Himmy
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PostPosted: 23:19 - 15 Jun 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes to smaller and lighter. Most of our byways are muddy, rocky short more technical lanes. Nothing like doing miles or gravel or sand.

whats the budget? intending to do multi day parts of the TET?
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