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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:40 pm
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> "In 1968, after 10 years of production, the whole motorcycle was
> uprated, the engine going from pushrod 4.5bhp to SOHC 4.9bhp."
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Super_Cub
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> Nigel
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Also C200, a "proper" bike.
The pushrod engines (not CX500!) didn't have an oil pump, unusual for a
four stroke. Conventional oil systems pump oil through the crankshaft
towards the big end bearing. Mr Honda's engineers cunningly arranged for
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:40 pm
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"Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
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> Hi Guys
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> My S.O. and I are looking at a pair of (identical) dual purpose bikes
> sometime this year. Aim is to do some (more) touring/rallying in Aus and
> then later some overseas long distance stuff. Big dream is one of the long
> ones. India to the UK, UK to South Africa and maybe Canada down to TDF.
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> Problem is that my S.O. is a little vertically challenged (166cm) so the
> original idea of a pair of R1200GS won't work. I'm thinking maybe a couple
> of earlier R80 G/S or even the later GS might be the go.
Have you ever considered upgrading your S.O. to one with longer
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:40 pm
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:40 pm
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Nigel Allen" wrote:
> That brought back some memories. My first bike ever was a pushrod
> engined C50 I bought (very second hand) in 1969 after my dad said
> "There is no way you are getting a motor bike".
My last 4 bikes have been pushrod engined. Is there something wrong with
that?
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:40 pm
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Will_S wrote:
> "Nigel Allen" wrote
>> Problem is that my S.O. is a little vertically challenged (166cm) so
>> the original idea of a pair of R1200GS won't work. I'm thinking
>> maybe a couple of earlier R80 G/S or even the later GS might be the
>> go.
> Have you ever considered upgrading your S.O. to one with longer
> legs........problem solved
Now that sounds like a good option!
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:32 pm
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone.DeleteThis@nowhere.com> wrote:
>Boxer
>Current Bikes.
>2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure
>1994 BMW R100GSPD
>1986 BMW K100RT & HRD Sidecar
>1978 BMW R100RS
>1975 BMW R75/6
How did this one get in? ----->1989 Kawasaki GPz900R, a lapse in
concentration? 
Johno
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(Msg. 22) Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:32 pm
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Johno <varcs45.TakeThisOut@msn.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
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> >Boxer
> >Current Bikes.
> >2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure
> >1994 BMW R100GSPD
> >1986 BMW K100RT & HRD Sidecar
> >1978 BMW R100RS
> >1975 BMW R75/6
> How did this one get in? ----->1989 Kawasaki GPz900R, a lapse in
> concentration?
Dude! Its a _classic!_
big
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all passionate authentic experiences will be appropriated, mishandled,
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you hate." Mr Jalopy quoting Hooptyrides (on jalopyjunktown.com) >> Stay informed about: Dual Purpose Bikes - Input Wanted |
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone DeleteThis @nowhere.com> wrote:
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>Nigel,
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>I have also owned 2 Suzuki DR650SE's over the past year and whilst good
>bikes I would hardly consider them to be comfortable long distance touring
>bikes (many do use them for this). The DL650 is much better for this use
>although for serious work this too will need some suspension work.
>
>Boxer
Many, many do big miles on DR650
Adding a IMS 19 litre or Safari 34 litre tank is pretty standard
as is adding a Corbin seat.
DL650 are a great road bike and while many take them offroad they are
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(Msg. 24) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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(Msg. 26) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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"Johno" <varcs45 RemoveThis @msn.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone RemoveThis @nowhere.com> wrote:
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>>Boxer
>>Current Bikes.
>>2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure
>>1994 BMW R100GSPD
>>1986 BMW K100RT & HRD Sidecar
>>1978 BMW R100RS
>>1975 BMW R75/6
> How did this one get in? ----->1989 Kawasaki GPz900R, a lapse in
> concentration?
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> Johno
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> Coopers mate?
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Purchased as a part of a job lot.
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(Msg. 27) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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"Iain Chalmers" <bigiain.TakeThisOut@mightymedia.com.au> wrote in message
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> Johno <varcs45.TakeThisOut@msn.com> wrote:
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>> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
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>> >Boxer
>> >Current Bikes.
>> >2007 BMW R1200GS Adventure
>> >1994 BMW R100GSPD
>> >1986 BMW K100RT & HRD Sidecar
>> >1978 BMW R100RS
>> >1975 BMW R75/6
>> How did this one get in? ----->1989 Kawasaki GPz900R, a lapse in
>> concentration?
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> Dude! Its a _classic!_
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> big
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And in pristine condition, fully log booked 70,000 kilometres.
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(Msg. 28) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:31 am
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"Burnie M" <burniem.RemoveThis@ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:16:08 GMT, "Boxer" <someone.RemoveThis@nowhere.com> wrote:
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>>Nigel,
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>>I have also owned 2 Suzuki DR650SE's over the past year and whilst good
>>bikes I would hardly consider them to be comfortable long distance touring
>>bikes (many do use them for this). The DL650 is much better for this use
>>although for serious work this too will need some suspension work.
>>
>>Boxer
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> Many, many do big miles on DR650
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> Adding a IMS 19 litre or Safari 34 litre tank is pretty standard
> as is adding a Corbin seat.
>
I agree a great budget outback tourer, just not my type of bike.
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(Msg. 29) Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:36 am
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"Damien" <al.qaeda DeleteThis @asio.gov.au> wrote:
> I like the specs of the V-Strom...but can they do something about the
> looks?
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At least it stops you from staring at yourself in shop-windows... that's a
SAFETY initiative!!
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