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by KingRat
Tue May 04, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: R80GS
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

Re: R80GS

That was simply because of the bend in the road, I have the 'brake' turned right down to smooth out the slowing and stopping, the result is the braking distance is greatly increased - that is the 'zoom' you see. It is merely the drone not being able to stop so quickly and so it overshoots, but adjus...
by KingRat
Mon May 03, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: VIDEOS
Topic: R80GS
Replies: 4
Views: 1657

R80GS

A neighbouring farm allowed me to ride up. I have a long term project on the go. This is just learning the ropes, my first video using Davinci Resolve, it has been a steep learning curve. Any hints or tips gratefully received, but not about my riding, I don't ride fast, I have no wish to ride fast! ...
by KingRat
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:46 pm
Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
Topic: Magadan panniers
Replies: 9
Views: 5536

Re: Magadan panniers

I bought a brand new set of AS Magadan panniers for the X Challenge, built with the same custom frames as Walter himself. My 58-pattern panniers are canvas, with waterproof liners, that have lasted over 40 years. I was very disappointed that the Magadans lasted LESS THAN 2 MILES... attached as per t...
by KingRat
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: HEROES
Topic: Andy
Replies: 1
Views: 3226

Andy

Andy rides a X Country, for many years and he is a proper bike nut. Ex RAF technician, he is meticulous. When my throttle cable parted he made me a new one up using my casing the same day. Stronger and better made than the original... got me out of a hole. He has recently bought Foleys Motorcycles i...
by KingRat
Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: TRAVEL
Topic: Dartmoor Wild camping with bike
Replies: 20
Views: 7732

Re: Dartmoor Wild camping with bike

Or not get seen..... 8-)
by KingRat
Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:10 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: BMW g650 x country??
Replies: 8
Views: 6013

Re: BMW g650 x country??

Garyboy - I wouldn't touch a moden bike with a bargepole! They are too complicated with innecessary electronics, too expensive, won't last like an older bike - yes they, might, have better suspension, they are snaffled for emissions, full of gadgets and widgets that nobody needs - 'wants' or 'likes'...
by KingRat
Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: BMW g650 x country??
Replies: 8
Views: 6013

Re: BMW g650 x country??

An old thread brought back to life hey! Geecee, the G650GS is nothing like the X Country, the only similarity is the fact it is a 650 single. The X Country, X Challenge and X Moto (all same engine and chassis, just different styling and wheels) sport the 53hp Rotax built engine, built in the Aprilia...
by KingRat
Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:12 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: ccm gp 450 happy day
Replies: 703
Views: 181594

Re: ccm gp 450 happy day

Thank you for that very worthwhile ownership report. I am about inbetween your suggestion of the V-strom adventure thing and Tenere 660c at the moment with my very nice little 650 Xcountry. It isn't as off road orientated as the CCM, nor is it as well constructed, but it rides very nicely and is muc...
by KingRat
Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: BIKES
Topic: New ADV bike from SWM
Replies: 315
Views: 80924

Re: New ADV bike from SWM

The CCM might be lower powered than the SWM600 - but what is the power to weight ratio between the two? I bet the weight difference will more or less cancel out the extra horsepower - and the lighter bike surely will be easier to manhandle? If only CCM had used the Rotax 652cc motor for their Advent...
by KingRat
Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: 40mm Grenade Boxes Free
Replies: 13
Views: 5607

Re: 40mm Grenade Boxes Free

You got one left gaz, please? I need a toolbox - mine collapsed this afternoon taking it back inside....all over the kitchen. I was not flavour of the month as the Chancellor was making mince pies at the time! :( Also, any chance of me coming up for a bit of a refresh - I had forgotten everything on...

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