FabSwingers.com forum: Adventure bike

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone into the adventure bike scene?

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By *ireblade07Couple
over a year ago

redditch

All my bikes have been an adventure!

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

Yes here

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By *hrisy69Man
over a year ago

chester/hawarden

Guess it depends what you call the scene! I have an adventure bike and would love to use it for what it was designed for but need a bit more body armour first.

But love riding it even on normal roads. Does this mean I am into it?

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By *ormalcouple1Couple
over a year ago

chorley

Ktm adventure here, just need more time to get out on it.

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By *oo7kingMan
over a year ago

wing

Gs here

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

Africa twin and a exc300 here

Africa twin is capable off road but I’d choose the exc everyday

Both great bikes

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By *DFL6828Man
over a year ago

Leicester

I ride a cruiser but if I was going to change it I would do a adventure bike and i think their really good bikes

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By *uckaroo BanzaiCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere nice

GSA here.. I've had an adventure on it! 3000 miles round trip to naples last year over the alps and back and Germany/Austria booked this year both with the wife. The capability and riding position just outweigh a sports tourer for me. As for off road, I find myself choosing farm lanes and tracks I wouldn't do on sportsbike

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

Africa Twin fan here.... Norway last year...amazing

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By *oopaandchampersCouple
over a year ago

St Johns

Great on the road ...but as an ex 80s moto xer ....... a 400lb beast off road would for me be a scary prospect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes Africa Twin here.

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

"ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Currently ride....

Ktm 990 adventure

Bmw f800gs

Ktm 525 exc

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road."

Good man

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

"I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road."

Lol is that the road to grass field camp site

oh sorry gs that would be a hotel

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

"I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road.

Lol is that the road to grass field camp site

oh sorry gs that would be a hotel

Haha, you got me.

If anyone is heading out on the Salisbury Plain or doing any TET sections pop a post up.

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

"I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road.

Lol is that the road to grass field camp site

oh sorry gs that would be a hotel

Haha, you got me.

If anyone is heading out on the Salisbury Plain or doing any TET sections pop a post up. "

I’m on the plain a lot give me a shout next time your their

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I ride an GS put not part of the wider heard as actually take it off road.

Lol is that the road to grass field camp site

oh sorry gs that would be a hotel

Haha, you got me.

If anyone is heading out on the Salisbury Plain or doing any TET sections pop a post up. "

I do a loton the Tet, done a lot of the uk, france, spain and Portugal

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

Cool. Just need to get some new tyres and I’ll be heading out in a few weeks again. I won’t open the “What tyres?” Can of worms!!

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

"Cool. Just need to get some new tyres and I’ll be heading out in a few weeks again. I won’t open the “What tyres?” Can of worms!!"

Ok I will I run anakee wilds

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m into modern retros .. and naked sports suit my style more than adventure ones do

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

My adventure bike is an old Honda Transalp 600,had lots of fun with it and it just keeps going.

My favourite is my Beta X Trainer and most Sundays through the winter I'll be riding around Salisbury Plain ??

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

"Cool. Just need to get some new tyres and I’ll be heading out in a few weeks again. I won’t open the “What tyres?” Can of worms!!

Ok I will I run anakee wilds

Haha. Run Anakee 2 at the mo but looking at Mitas 07, Anakee Wilds or Heidenau K60.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We are both into the adventure bike travel. R1200GS LC and lola,s on the F800GS. Done portugal last year. Luv it. Can't get away often enough

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By *ree-dom69Man
over a year ago

park gate

"Cool. Just need to get some new tyres and I’ll be heading out in a few weeks again. I won’t open the “What tyres?” Can of worms!!

Ok I will I run anakee wilds

Haha. Run Anakee 2 at the mo but looking at Mitas 07, Anakee Wilds or Heidenau K60.

Anakee wilds are awesome and get relatively good miles

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By *odg123Man
over a year ago

southampton

I've an 07 transalp, great bike, solid engine

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By *ewtoyouXXXMan
over a year ago

rochdale cowboy

I’ve just bought a CCM 230 done some green lanes recently enjoyed it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have just bought a Harley Davidson MT 350. Done my CBT and getting my practice on my little Honda CG125 before my test. My dream bike is a BMW 1200 GS but being realistic it’s probably too big. So many bikes to choose for touring it’s a tough decision I reckon.

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By *estwales1968Man
over a year ago

saundersfoot

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By *estwales1968Man
over a year ago

saundersfoot

Multistrada for touring, would never take off road mind

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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago

warwickshire

"ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

Pffft, I wish! Suppose it depends if it is one of those 1000cc computer controlled pieces of pretend Adventure Sports nastiness, or a REAL XRV750 Africa Twin!

I'm finding the ladies playing hard to get, but there's no way I'm going to The Dark Side and getting a BMW.

(Rd07 owner and rider here)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had an S10 750 back in the day and loved it, always wanted a Cagiva Elefant 900 though.

Looking at the Multistrada Enduro and 1200GS as a replacement for the FJR.

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

Sorry for the delay in replying. I had a Transalp before my AT. I loved it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

BMW f900xr.

Simply one of the best bikes in years.

Better than the GS I had. Both had the factory lowered suspension and all the add-ons.

The f900xr is just a sensible bike to buy.does everything and has enough power.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve got the Versys and I love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Triumph 1215 explorer xc and we've done France Belgium the peaks and lakes etc, all the power you need and a comfy ride...

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By *kbull2000Man
over a year ago

Carluke

Bought a 800gs last year. Intended to tour Europe this year and maybe further later. So much for that plan.

Bought into the adventure hype without really thinking about it. Now thinking that I'll sell it and get a good used Honda CB.

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By *xplorer30Man
over a year ago

Attleborough

Yeah Triumph 1200 Explorer XC

Great tourer, found a bit top heavy for off road action or that could be me getting old.

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

1200 GSA here.

Had it a few months and love it. Bloody hard to keep upright under 4mph though!

Still got my Fireblade for my adrenaline rush!

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By *oo7kingMan
over a year ago

wing

Yea gs here

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By *uskymotoMan
over a year ago

Cumbria

Tiger 1050 in the collection here

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By *hynwcpleCouple
over a year ago

NORTHWEST

Multistrada here, I only use it for the roads though but much easier to ride than a sports bike and a lot more comfortable.

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By *scarwilde1330Couple
over a year ago

Warrington

I ride a vstrom 650 for commuting

Road a multistrada off road with the Italian trainers at Walters arena

It's a big bike to take off road but was fun with mad Italians pushing you to go faster

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

Going to try my Tiger 900 on Salisbury Plain soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

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but most adventure bike riders ride in a herd, and never seem to acknowledge other riders in my long experience,

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By *oxy502Man
over a year ago

doncaster

I have a Harley pan American

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had lots but was really into the PD replicas of the 80s and 90s.

So I've owned 750 S10, Tengais and lots of ATs too.

I don't get the guys who's bikes look like they're set up to go around the world but they only go to the local cafe.

I have a 1250GS (not an adventure) and it's set up as road biased as possible.

It makes an excellent fast tourer.

Looking around for either a 900 Elefant or another 750 S10 to restore.

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

"Going to try my Tiger 900 on Salisbury Plain soon."

Enjoy. It’s a bit slippy on the chalky bits and the puddles are getting deeper.

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By *amiee89TV/TS
over a year ago

derry

Ktm adventure ordered here first bike

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By *ichi_acerMan
over a year ago

notts

S1000xr it’s supposed to be an adventure bike but it’s a sports tourer really I think

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By *teve969Man
over a year ago

London

Ktm 1190r that gets used off-road plenty

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Need a bit of advice.

My 2010 1200gs adventure has blown a bulb in one of the spots. The bulb is a H7 Hid, that is built into the holder along with the connecter wires.

Having a big problem trying to find one.

Anyone had to replace one?

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

"Going to try my Tiger 900 on Salisbury Plain soon.

Enjoy. It’s a bit slippy on the chalky bits and the puddles are getting deeper. "

Thanks. May need to move from the item tyres then?

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

"Going to try my Tiger 900 on Salisbury Plain soon.

Enjoy. It’s a bit slippy on the chalky bits and the puddles are getting deeper.

Thanks. May need to move from the item tyres then?"

Tyres are a can of worms on any adv thread lol.

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By *igGs19Woman
over a year ago

Castle Douglas

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By *igGs19Woman
over a year ago

Castle Douglas

"ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

but most adventure bike riders ride in a herd, and never seem to acknowledge other riders in my long experience, "

Cause nae other bugger acknowledges us

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By *ayarMan
over a year ago

Wirral

I work in insurance and can confirm the number of adventure bikes being bought new, particularly bmw outweighs all by quite some way…

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By *ornwallkink2017Couple
over a year ago

Cornwall

I swapped my Sprint 1050 for a tiger1200. Not that I didn’t love the St ( it’s still the best bike I’ve ever ridden as an all rounder) but my wrists needed to be more upright now with carpal tunnel. The tiger is bloody amazing and I think more room on the heated rear seat to bend Lily over!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ride a gs1200adventure love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah GSA1250 here

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

Booked in for ABR festival next June. Anyone else going?

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By *amiee89TV/TS
over a year ago

derry

"Booked in for ABR festival next June. Anyone else going?"

Yes tickets bought for the abr festival and trail entry got to cannot wait

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By *ariemike11Couple
over a year ago

Aberdeenshire

Suzuki vstrom!

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By *estwales1968Man
over a year ago

saundersfoot

Multistrada 950s here, brilliant Touring companion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Suzuki vstrom!

Me too. 2021 1050Xt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bought a 700 Transalp in October but haven’t had a chance to go any great distance on it yet. Looking forward to trips up to Scotland next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Triumph Steamer still going strong

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got my first bike last year. F850 GSA but after 10,000 miles I had to scratch that 1250 GSA itch. Love it and getting as many miles in as I can.

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By *teve_S65Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Touring here. Average 15000 leisure miles a year

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By *edLionScotMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"ATs are the way forward....I heave heard ladies prefer AT riders as we dont follw the BMW herd....Discuss

but most adventure bike riders ride in a herd, and never seem to acknowledge other riders in my long experience,

Cause nae other bugger acknowledges us

This

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By *lankpattyMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Iv got gsa 1250ralley not been far at all on it love 2 do n500

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

"Bought a 700 Transalp in October but haven’t had a chance to go any great distance on it yet. Looking forward to trips up to Scotland next year "

I came back to biking on my Tranny 650. I loved it.

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By *andicheeksCouple
over a year ago

Fife

GS1200 LC here. Brilliant bike and super comfy. I'll probably never take it off road though.

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By *rsetigerMan
over a year ago

Figary

Yes I’ve a gsa 1200 just put a set of 50/50 tyres on her

I’m sure I’ll break something

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By *aggismuncher69Man
over a year ago

Johnstone

S1000XR here - though it's more of a "sports bike that has put on some beef" rather than an Adventure bike!

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By *eepjoyMan
over a year ago

truro

I have just dropped my Tiger in Devon on a bit of the TET. I broke her fall with my ankle so she got away lightly

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By *s2funloversCouple
over a year ago

North Walsham and Spain

Oh yes. Sold KTM 1290sar, just deciding between new Husqvarna 901 Norden or KTM 890 Adventure R. Plan is to get wife on her own bike this summer

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By *teve969Man
over a year ago

London

"Oh yes. Sold KTM 1290sar, just deciding between new Husqvarna 901 Norden or KTM 890 Adventure R. Plan is to get wife on her own bike this summer"

You’d ‘ve sold it quicker and for more if you’d used those pics in the ad

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to ride off-road or on shitty roads in Asia. Did a bit of green landing here. I have a now nearly classic XR400. But I wouldn't say it's an adventure bike in the Long Way Around/ Dakar sense.

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