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Hawkeye
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If you can't get one, make one.
« on: June 25, 2024, 08:36:56 PM »
The last time we rode to Dream Cycle, I was the only member riding a collector plate. Last Saturday, I rode the Goldwing into town for some errands. It soon became evident that it had blown a head gasket. Third Goldwing, third head gasket job. Enough is enough!

Last night, I took possession of a 2016 Versys. I rode up to McCulloch Reservoir today. Some distance up Highway 33, then a few kilometers of gravel road, followed by a stretch of something other than road. I'm impressed with how this bike smooths out pot holes. No jolting at all. Not as smooth as a Goldwing on the highway, but a whole lot of fun.
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Mike
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Past: '77 Honda 400 Four Super Sport
        '79 Honda 750K
        Honda CT70
        '78 XS400
        '81 Honda GL1100 (Collector Plate) (x2)
Present: '66 Honda CT200 Trail 90
             '77 Honda 750 Four K
             '83 Honda GL1100 (Collector Plate)
             '83 Honda 750 Shadow (Collector Plate)
Future: '77 Honda 400 Four Super Sport
rz5mark
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2024, 09:09:47 PM »
ADV bikes are versatile, I really like my 1000 Versys.
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Steve G.
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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2024, 09:27:46 PM »


  Well done. There is no denying the sheer ease of use of a modern motorcycle, and how well they work. And while I currently own 3 ‘adv’ bikes, I’m fully accepting that most of them are designed to work well  in every catagory, but that most are not especially designed with form in mind, only function. That means they don’t look pretty. But I’m ok with that.
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Garage Residents:
'74 Honda CT70
'74 Norton 850 Interstate
'81 Laverda Jota Mk11 180
'89 Honda RC30
'91 BMW R100GS
'08 Honda XR650L
'08 BMW R1200GS

Previous Garage Residents
 1966 Keystone Tas 50
 1981 Can-Am 250 MX6
 1966 BSA 250 Starfire
 1972 Triumph 650 hardtail chopper
 1976 Honda 400-4 Supersport
 1982 Can-Am 500 Sonic
 1982 Suzuki SP500
 1984 Kawasaki KZ 750 L4
 1979 Honda CBX
 1988 Ducati 750 Paso 750 Euro
 1972 Suzuki 750 GT ‘Kettle’
 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2
 1993 BMW R100GSPD
 1984 Honda CR500
 1979 Honda CBX sandcast
 1975 Honda 400-4 SS
 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300
1972 Norton Combat Roadster 810
 1972 BMW R75/2 SWB
 1980 Honda CBX
 1970 Honda Trail 50 K1
kilowop
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2024, 10:29:28 PM »
  Good looking machine. Practical as well with the removable luggage.  I've known several riders in recent years who've moved into the Versyes 650's, and seemed very happy with them.
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Current rides:                                                      
 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650                                                         




 
"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom     '81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter 
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
Galactica
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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2024, 10:59:35 PM »
Old bikes are cool…but new bikes are better.
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
Glenn
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2024, 10:52:18 AM »
I love my 2015 Versys 650 as well. A lot easier to roll around in the garage or parking lot than a Gold Wing I'm sure. The 650 is very smooth and terrific on fuel too. If you throw a set of Shinko 705's on the bike you'll be good to go on all the gravel roads around here. Great choice Mike!  Cool
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Current Bikes - 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650LT
Past Bikes - 1979 Honda 750F - 1982 GPz750 - 1984 KZ1100R - 1987 Kawasaki Concours - 2004 HD Road King - 1979 GS1000S - 2011 Kawasaki Concours 1400 (black) - 2008 Kawasaki KLR650
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2024, 04:26:31 PM »
A very good choice!  I would look seriously at one if my Goldwing ever gives up.  Currently at 265,000 km and running just fine.  And it has a reverse to move it around!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
Hawkeye
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« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2024, 08:14:15 PM »
I called Henry when I was looking into this bike. His experience helped me make an informed decision. He also mentioned the Shinko tires.

This is the first bike I've had that doesn't look like a motorcycle, like Steve mentioned. It is growing on me, though.
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Mike
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Past: '77 Honda 400 Four Super Sport
        '79 Honda 750K
        Honda CT70
        '78 XS400
        '81 Honda GL1100 (Collector Plate) (x2)
Present: '66 Honda CT200 Trail 90
             '77 Honda 750 Four K
             '83 Honda GL1100 (Collector Plate)
             '83 Honda 750 Shadow (Collector Plate)
Future: '77 Honda 400 Four Super Sport
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« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2024, 09:34:31 PM »
Nice to see you bought it Mike.

 I was also thinking of having breakfast at O,keefe this Sat and maybe have a look at the car show while I am there.
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