Hi Been looking back and forth on this site over last few months, now I'm finishing uni I might be looking at seriously getting my first bike. I really like the 650gs and dakar, and just wondered if theres a big difference? I will be basically be using it to commute to work (Approx. 35 miles...

Had an intermittent problem with my start switch - cured by BMW after a clean up. However I washed the bike yesterday with the seat off - When I tired to start it absolutely nothing happened. After about 30 mins it fired up. Question, Could it be a starter swtich problem again or did I get...

A headlight cover/guard for the F 650 GS? Would like something that looks a bit rallyish :? Thanks Nige.

Hi there, first post here, I am doing my direct access test/course and I am looking at potential bikes, the choice is between a 600 Hornet or a GS650 Dakar, completely different styles of bikes, if I could afford to I would have both, but I was wondering which would be better? bit of a wierd...

Having spent the weekend at the off-road skills course in Wales, I have come to the conclusion that you can't (and believe me I tried!) I cannot recommend the course enough. You will hurt muscles you never even knew you had and test your equipment to the max (I found out that Airflows protect...

Hi, just like to say hi to all you guys. Picking my 650 GS up from Woolastons, Northampton tomorrow. Can't wait. My name is Paul and I'm from leicester. Maybe I will meet some of you on your ride outs. Regards paul

Need some advice as for the suitabilty and general living capabilites o a Dakar.May sound strange but there as rare as hens teeth and my local dealer Mill who are superb by the way can only offer me a test on a normal GS,which dont get me wrong very good just too small,so i managed to get a sit...

Definitely a good deal. Anyone else out there got the latest issue of RIDE mag? It's in there, page 17. If, like me, you haven't got hard luggage & would prefer soft, but have trouble with the issue of the rear pipes, check this out. I'd been searching for ages, and apart from having to...