Something is growling in Austria

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by Eataz, Nov 8, 2012.

  1. brents347

    brents347 Trusting my Cape...

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    The 1190 ADV doesn't come with a skid plate, but this thing does?!
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  2. motorcycledave1000

    motorcycledave1000 Speed Thrills

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    What's that above the radiator hose? Compact oil cooler?
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  3. HappyGoLucky

    HappyGoLucky Goeie Grys Giftige Gert!

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    That thing looks sweeeeet. Weird headlight thing going on - very Aliens - but otherwise, that thing tingles the whatzits.

    Imagine how it rides in the twisties.... hmmm
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  4. 75monza

    75monza Been here awhile

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    Interesting dual exhaust setup on that bike.

    I wonder why they did it that way?
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  5. Dan950ser

    Dan950ser Two Wheeled Addict

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    Looks like to much fun but don't know how long I could sit on the non existent seat.
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  6. pebble35

    pebble35 Long timer

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  7. Rensen

    Rensen Adventurer

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    Oh my god, it´s a little ugly....
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  8. necrid

    necrid Adventurer

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    I have a ...(ahem)... nevermind..... :D

    My current duke is a deathtrap, I can only dream...err, imagine this thing.
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  9. traveltoad

    traveltoad Aaron S

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    But in a very very good way.
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  10. KMC1

    KMC1 There is no spoon.

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    Ohhhhhh my....

    My drivers license is quivering in fear.....
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  11. Terence FFM

    Terence FFM prof. cat-herder

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    It's most likely a cooling water-oil heat exchanger that heats the oil up at start-up and keeps it cool when up to operating temperature, a la the very similar looking unit on BMW parrallel twin motor.
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  12. Grizzz4440

    Grizzz4440 Over the Hill (Wild Bill)

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    Who the hell designs this s**t ? :puke1:puke1
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  13. cat

    cat Long timer

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    hhhooooly shiit. :hair:bow:tb:mad?

    :1drink
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