Hi guys,bought myself a 1999 Strada as a winter bike,my usual bike being a Honda F6C Valkyrie.The bike was advertised locally here in Jersey for a grand and was described as being in good condition with 6.800 miles on the clock (the low mileage due to the fact Jersey measures nine miles by five...

re: thinking of buying F650GS - Bought one!! I'm sure all that have offered me help will be glad to know that I have eventually purchased a Bike!!:applause: It's a 2006 F650GS and really pleased with my purchase. I'd like to thank everyone for offering their technical knowledge, help and...

Newbie here. New to the F650 that is. I have to admit one major reason for buying this bike was this (and ChainGang) community and the immense resource it offers. The FAQs are awesomely detailed - and I don't think any other make of bike has such a dedicated and comprehensive resource. And parts...

Hello, I just wanted to say hi, I bought a 2001 Dakar on friday last week only days after moving to France for good, I have wanted one of these bikes for two years and finally got one :-D Roll on the summer I cant wait.

Firstly, hello, I'm new here, After spending quite some time thinking about it / reading this forum I've got myself an 04 Dakar, mostly for commuting - rode to work for the first time today and really enjoyed it! I asked South London motorcycles about a chain oiler and they recommended a...

Hi I keep seeing people asking for comparisons and advice so here's my two cents,euros,shillings etc. I had to sell my VFR and was looking for a bike that I could fit on (knackered knee-skiing accident). I looked at the V-Strom, Varadera, Transalp and a couple of other. Decided to go for the...

I bought the BMW Gear - The Atlantis 3 Pro Jacket & Jeans and also the system 4 flip top helmet. The Atlantis stuff is excellent - nice in this warm weather....The helmet I'm not so sure about...bit noisy for my liking but it is a good fit...still prefer my Arai I think.... Got an excellent...

Hello peeps, Just registered. I've just bought a GS (decided my SV650S K3 was going to get me in trouble and I wanted something more suitable for all year commuting). I've got a question. Where's the best place to fit a scottoiler on the F650? Mines behind the number plate but that means the...

Just a quickie to introduce myself and say hi to you all. I have bought my CS today, 2002 model in silver, I have sold my immaculate SV1000S. I hope I have done the right thing :think: Love the look and ride of the bike so I think I have :-) Anyway, I am in London and would like to get a...