F800GS goes on a diet

Discussion in 'Parallel Universe' started by Motorfiets, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    fork gaurds are acerbis KTM's

    single disk up front works great. No issues so far.
  2. k Dog

    k Dog Nomad

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    I'll give it a shot this weekend. It's your fault if the next time you hear from me it's from a hospital bed.
  3. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    :rofl :thumb
  4. ebrabaek

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    Moto.... Kdog has the plastic panels for sale.....in case you still need them....
  5. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    no need anymore! thanks though!!

    she's for sale now don't need spares haha
  6. SportFaller

    SportFaller Dirt dont hurt, MUCH

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    All that work and now you are selling...... You must have something awesome up your sleeve!
  7. slowpoke

    slowpoke Been here awhile

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  8. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    do you have some pictures you can email me?
  9. slowpoke

    slowpoke Been here awhile

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    Yes I do. What's you're email? I tried to send pix from here, but can't.
  10. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    update time folks!!

    well she started burning a little oil and my cam chain was a bit stretched...

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    took her for a little play in the mud and decided to park her for a while and replace the cam chain...

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    Luckly this should keep me company

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    why should ya'll care?

    Well I'm busy making these! (steering stops for WP conversion)

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    so it started

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    where did this come from!?! :huh

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    uh.... guys....

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    quick run the to scrap steel yard

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    and this followed me home!

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    mounted

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    waitied on these parts...

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    THANK YOU MAXBMW!!!!!!!!!!

    p.s. - anyone wanna buy this from me?

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  11. Hayate

    Hayate ADV Monkey

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    What happened to this bike going around the world?
  12. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    She performed like a champion!
  13. Motorfiets

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    my problem is I work at a motorcycle dealership now, so I change my tires on the machine at work for free.... so... :lol3
  14. Loutre

    Loutre Cosmopolitan Adv

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    lucky basterd :lol3
  15. slowpoke

    slowpoke Been here awhile

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    Are you making these to sell?
  16. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    Donation to all those with the wp swap
  17. LukasM

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    Good man! :bow:freaky
  18. Dubl-A

    Dubl-A SuckerDucker

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    I applaud your mechanical ability & dedication to whatever you're trying to do! Although some of these shots made me cringe. Most of them made my wallet cringe. Good luck man :1drink
  19. Lost Roadie

    Lost Roadie High-Tech Meets Low Class Supporter

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    Awesome Ben, just awesome!

    Hit me up with a price on the tire changer...
  20. Motorfiets

    Motorfiets Long timer

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    top end rebuild aka new rings