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Tokwan · 08-05-2007, 11:37 PM

Hi, I am 47 years old, standing at 5'9" and weigh around 79 kg.
I love touring 9especially in Thailand) and my tours usually cover from 500km to 3000km (round trip).
I ride mostly on roads, (even I have some MX experience in the past) but certainly wouldn't mind if i have to go offroad, depending on the terrain that greets me while travelling.
I also fancy the Cameron Highlands to Gua Musang road (via Pos Slim) as I do love doing a bit of 0.0000005% of Valentino Rossi myself.
I am looking forward to purchase my first BMW motorcycle, which I intend to purchase by the end of this year.
Pls advie me which type and model would be suitable for me.
I am presently looking at the F 650 GS as its chain driven , liteweight and also I think is very easy to handle when u are tire during those long trips.
All replies appreciated.
Tokwan

gatogato · 01-07-2008, 08:19 AM

I say go for it. I am currently riding my 2001 F650 to Ushaia, Argentina (right now I am in Cuenca, Ecuador) and the bike has served me pretty well. My only complaints are that the oil pressure sensors fail every 20,000 miles so make sure and carry a 23 mm wrench and an extra sensor. Also, the dual exhausts are not very practical and make it harder to put on panniers. The rear luggage rack is plastic and only rated for 3 kilos.

Other than these annoyances I would say that it is a pretty low maitenance bike and that you will enjoy it.

Good Luck!
Geoff

journeyrider.com

08-05-2007, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tokwan Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Advice needed from BMW riders. Hi, I am 47 years old, standing at 5'9" and weigh around 79 kg. I love touring 9especially in Thailand) and my tours usually cover from 500km to 3000km (round trip). I ride mostly on roads, (even I have some MX experience in the past) but certainly wouldn't mind if i have to go offroad, depending on the terrain that greets me while travelling. I also fancy the Cameron Highlands to Gua Musang road (via Pos Slim) as I do love doing a bit of 0.0000005% of Valentino Rossi myself. I am looking forward to purchase my first BMW motorcycle, which I intend to purchase by the end of this year. Pls advie me which type and model would be suitable for me. I am presently looking at the F 650 GS as its chain driven , liteweight and also I think is very easy to handle when u are tire during those long trips. All replies appreciated. Tokwan

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01-07-2008, 08:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
gatogato Newbie Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 2001 F650 GS BMW Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 5	I say go for it. I am currently riding my 2001 F650 to Ushaia, Argentina (right now I am in Cuenca, Ecuador) and the bike has served me pretty well. My only complaints are that the oil pressure sensors fail every 20,000 miles so make sure and carry a 23 mm wrench and an extra sensor. Also, the dual exhausts are not very practical and make it harder to put on panniers. The rear luggage rack is plastic and only rated for 3 kilos. Other than these annoyances I would say that it is a pretty low maitenance bike and that you will enjoy it. Good Luck! Geoff journeyrider.com

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