unlucky or what!

[wrex]

went to garage yesterday to get new rocker covers under warranty and was talking to dave the salesman and he takes me around to the yard and shows me a written off 1200gs adventure two days old!

the short time owner had done just 212milles and put it in a ditch bending the frame

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=14358:date=Sat 19th Aug 2006, 10:28 PM:name=wrex)-->QUOTE(wrex @ Sat 19th Aug 2006, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->went to garage yesterday to get new rocker covers under warranty and was talking to dave the salesman and he takes me around to the yard and shows me a written off 1200gs adventure two days old!

the short time owner had done just 212milles and put it in a ditch bending the frame <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
didnt he offer to let you knick any good bits off it?

[dandywarhol]

<!--quoteo(post=14380:date=Sat 19th Aug 2006, 11:05 PM:name=ROB1)-->QUOTE(ROB1 @ Sat 19th Aug 2006, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->didnt he offer to let you knick any good bits off it?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Ermmm.....like the rocker covers

[LIAW]

<!--quoteo(post=14358:date=Sat 19th Aug 2006, 08:28 PM:name=wrex)-->QUOTE(wrex @ Sat 19th Aug 2006, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->went to garage yesterday to get new rocker covers under warranty and was talking to dave the salesman and he takes me around to the yard and shows me a written off 1200gs adventure two days old!

the short time owner had done just 212milles and put it in a ditch bending the frame <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


gosh, and on such a good handling bike too



just out of curiosity, why do you need new rocker covers under warranty ?

[wrex]

<!--quoteo(post=14394:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:58 AM:name=laughin in a windstorm)-->QUOTE(laughin in a windstorm @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->gosh, and on such a good handling bike too
just out of curiosity, why do you need new rocker covers under warranty ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

well by all accounts sometimes the painty stuff covering them doesnt quite overlap the edges properly and the rain gets under it and the painty stuff cracks like an old rembrant

[LIAW]

<!--quoteo(post=14395:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 08:06 AM:name=wrex)-->QUOTE(wrex @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 08:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->well by all accounts sometimes the painty stuff covering them doesnt quite overlap the edges properly and the rain gets under it and the painty stuff cracks like an old rembrant<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

at least you had better treatment than the TDM guys got with their paint warranty claims.

[wicklamulla]

Good God i hope the rider was aok ! written off so easily too, i'd be sick as a parrott if twas me.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=14405:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 09:32 AM:name=laughin in a windstorm)-->QUOTE(laughin in a windstorm @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->at least you had better treatment than the TDM guys got with their paint warranty claims.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Too blinkin' true!! Must post a pic of my less-than-3-months-old furry engine block sometime

[AL-58]

<!--quoteo(post=14358:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 05:28 AM:name=wrex)-->QUOTE(wrex @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 05:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->went to garage yesterday to get new rocker covers under warranty and was talking to dave the salesman and he takes me around to the yard and shows me a written off 1200gs adventure two days old!

the short time owner had done just 212milles and put it in a ditch bending the frame <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Have a look at the GS rocker covers here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160033

Al

[wicklamulla]

bet he buys a set of enjun crash bars sooner rather than later !!

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=14422:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 02:33 PM:name=AL-58)-->QUOTE(AL-58 @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Have a look at the GS rocker covers here:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160033

Al<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
tis strange when looking at that link mosy gs owners in the uk have atleast crash bars on & NEVER venture OFF road that guy goes into the out back to do serious off roading & not a crash bar to be seen-unlucky for him they just might have saved that rocker box.

[AL-58]

<!--quoteo(post=14429:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 09:45 PM:name=ROB1)-->QUOTE(ROB1 @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->tis strange when looking at that link mosy gs owners in the uk have atleast crash bars on & NEVER venture OFF road that guy goes into the out back to do serious off roading & not a crash bar to be seen-unlucky for him they just might have saved that rocker box.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

He was far from alone, it's an event held every two years at a different isolated venue. 2008 will be held at 'Hells Gate'

More pics (slide of the bikes) http://pilbara.smugmug.com/photos/sspopu...ID=1791011

Al

<!--quoteo(post=14405:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:32 PM:name=laughin in a windstorm)-->QUOTE(laughin in a windstorm @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->at least you had better treatment than the TDM guys got with their paint warranty claims.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Is paint coming off of engine bits common in your lovely damp climate?

Al

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=14432:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 12:57 PM:name=AL-58)-->QUOTE(AL-58 @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He was far from alone, it's an event held every two years at a different isolated venue. 2008 will be held at 'Hells Gate'

More pics (slide of the bikes) http://pilbara.smugmug.com/photos/sspopu...ID=1791011

Al
Is paint coming off of engine bits common in your lovely damp climate?

Al<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


christ i was expecting to see Ned Kelly amongst that motley crew !

[AL-58]

<!--quoteo(post=14436:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 10:14 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->christ i was expecting to see Ned Kelly amongst that motley crew ! <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Typical BMW riders mate. I should know, I know most of em or know of them. Love the sidecars, mine never looked quite that feral.

I think NK might have been riding the Matchless.

Al

This post was last modified: 20-08-2006, 12:36 PM by AL-58.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=14432:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 12:57 PM:name=AL-58)-->QUOTE(AL-58 @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->More pics (slide of the bikes) http://pilbara.smugmug.com/photos/sspopu...ID=1791011<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Great stuff - Wickla would be in his element. I'm sure that old hill farmer I knew with his corrugated iron fairing is in there somewhere, and I love the rocket launchers in #33. Must cultivate the beard a bit more for the ZZTopp look.

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=14437:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 03:19 PM:name=AL-58)-->QUOTE(AL-58 @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Typical BMW riders mate. I should know, I know most of em or know of them. Love the sidecars, mine never looked quite that feral.

I think NK might have been riding the Matchless.

Al<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
that sidecar that looked like a knackered coffin was soo odd.you rarely see things like that over here maybe the odd rat bike.even when trail riding most bikes that are uses are in the 350 type category.most off the trails here are a lot smaller in size ie:narrow,and you just wouldnt want to take or couldnt take a 300+kg monster down them.i does look like a complete adventure but i always try even tho its on the road to make every ride out one.

[wrex]

I like the 1150gs with the rocket launcher under the panniers, very useful on crowded motorways me thinks!

[ChrisG]

<!--quoteo(post=14449:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 04:16 PM:name=wrex)-->QUOTE(wrex @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I like the 1150gs with the rocket launcher under the panniers, very useful on crowded motorways me thinks!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

He's going to have some serious issue when it comes to going around corners though
Never seen a low level pipe like that on a GS either.

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=14458:date=Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:39 PM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Sun 20th Aug 2006, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He's going to have some serious issue when it comes to going around corners though
Never seen a low level pipe like that on a GS either.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
do you realise how popular that mod on the gs would be if ewan & charlie had that must have accessory on their lond way round bikes

[AL-58]

<!--quoteo(post=14458:date=Mon 21st Aug 2006, 01:39 AM:name=ChrisG)-->QUOTE(ChrisG @ Mon 21st Aug 2006, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->He's going to have some serious issue when it comes to going around corners though
Never seen a low level pipe like that on a GS either.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The pipe can be adjusted down somehow. Touring riders often have the low pipe so you use full-size panniers on both sides instead of the narrow left pannier on the R1150R and GS. The missus has a low Staintune on her 1150R for just that reason. High pipe is for styling only, no practical purpose. The OEM high pipe has never been used, still sitting in a box in the garage.

I dont think he'd be too worried about cornering clearance, lost of straight roads out there and not much extreme leaning on the dirt.

Al