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azoomm · 03-31-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

You NEED to stop bein a puss and take that thing on a real ride like it was intended for

If I was going to go across Africa, I'd take the 1200GS Adventure.

Archren · 03-31-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

If I was going to go across Africa, I'd take the 1200GS Adventure.

And not an R1?

the chi · 03-31-2011, 09:16 AM

Troy, was that a trip you took? Those pics are fantastic. I can't even comprehend how awesome that would be.

CasterTroy · 03-31-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by the chi

Troy, was that a trip you took? Those pics are fantastic. I can't even comprehend how awesome that would be.

Oh no....that is 2 guys on ADV rider. http://www.lukeandnick.com/

Not sure of their backstory, but apparently plenty of money and no jobs.

They did a trek across South America last year and now they're trying to cover all of Africa this spring. The adventure is wild as hell and something 99% of the ADV riders can actually DO.....Trace is about in the best position to do something like this...but MOST of us have to live vicariously THRU fella's like this.

CasterTroy · 03-31-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

If I was going to go across Africa, I'd take the 1200GS Adventure.

Dropping 600 pounds as opposed to almost 1000 pounds over 90 degrees in a mudhole makes a HUGE difference.

I would have chosen the 800 as well

(I'm talking potential carrying weight...the GS ADV can carry a lot more fuel and weight...and you'd be tempted to max that out, where on the 800, you don't have that GVWR)

Plus the 800 would be kinder to tires (assumption on my part)

But that's just my opinion as a logic-minded engineer

azoomm · 03-31-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Dropping 600 pounds as opposed to almost 1000 pounds over 90 degrees in a mudhole makes a HUGE difference.

I would have chosen the 800 as well

(I'm talking potential carrying weight...the GS ADV can carry a lot more fuel and weight...and you'd be tempted to max that out, where on the 800, you don't have that GVWR)

The size was a big [HUGE] part of my choice. And, I haven't ever gone across Africa like these guys - but, I'd imagine fuel isn't around every corner. The 800 has an itty bitty tank. Yes, I know there are expanding options. But, dang.

I love my bike.

I mean, REALLY love this bike.

CasterTroy · 03-31-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I love my bike.

I like it a lot too. I think you made a GREAT choice

(and I realize neither you nor I will cross Africa)

KSGregman · 03-31-2011, 10:31 AM

I daydream alot about getting a used 800....paniers....minimalist camp supplies...and spend week-ends riding and camping in free range land in the Flint Hills.

I'm jealous....that is a sweet bike.

azoomm · 04-02-2011, 02:43 PM

My husband cured his new bike envy yesterday....

Archren · 04-02-2011, 04:51 PM

Hey, Moira? I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you...

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Archren Sham WOW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098 Posts: 2,741	Hey, Moira? I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you... __________________ Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

03-31-2011, 10:31 AM	#68
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I daydream alot about getting a used 800....paniers....minimalist camp supplies...and spend week-ends riding and camping in free range land in the Flint Hills. I'm jealous....that is a sweet bike.

04-02-2011, 02:43 PM	#69
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	My husband cured his new bike envy yesterday....