I could not resist... 950 Super Enduro's Photo Thread - Page 14

ravencr · 09-10-2006, 07:45 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm looking for a dual sport bike, and my wife has a F650GS she loves. I'm looking for something with a little more dirt worthy characteristics, but I'd like to be able to add panniers. Has anyone done this yet on this bike? How are people's impressions of this bike on the road? Compared to?

Chris

lostlobos · 09-11-2006, 11:52 AM

Powercell you have one mean looking SEnduro Does the lights worked as well as it looks ?

Jeepboy · 09-13-2006, 04:22 PM

Here's my SE

BLUE(UK) · 09-13-2006, 04:48 PM

Lucky git!!

MookieBlaylock · 09-13-2006, 04:55 PM

jeepboy pulled the trigger

i like the tank shrouds without the stickers

Stu · 09-13-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wheels

jeepboy pulled the trigger

i like the tank shrouds without the stickers

I agree. The dog is pretty cool as well.
Stu

Jeepboy · 09-14-2006, 03:57 AM

I was hesitant to pull off the stickers off but it does look alot better with them gone. CJ (the dog) was on bike watch

docgonzo · 09-14-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeepboy

I was hesitant to pull off the stickers off but it does look alot better with them gone. CJ (the dog) was on bike watch

Everyone has their own idea of aesthetics, and your bike does look different without the stickers. However, I think you have defeated three goals that the engineers/designers had in mind with the vinyl.

First, the graphics are designed to make dirt seem part of the way the bike looks. So, you don't have to wash the bike as much.

Second, the graphics create a visual illusion that the bike is smaller, especially in the tank area. By removing the graphics, you make the tank area look bulky again, like an SM.

Finally, like a true dirt bike, the vinyl is there to take the falls, absorb the scratches, and be easy to replace. Now, you will be scratching the side panels directly, which are more costly.

Later, barry

docgonzo · 09-14-2006, 04:06 AM

For instance, here's my rear number plate. I took a pretty good fall in a mud hole in the Pine Barrens. The little scuff on the side is basically not noticeable because the graphics already look "beat up" a little. Without the graphics, the scuff would be much more noticeable. In addition, when I get tired of the collection of scuffs, I just get new vinyl.

later, barry

troy safari carpente · 09-14-2006, 05:19 AM

Here's mine...

wpbarlow · 09-14-2006, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

Here's mine...

Outstanding TSC!

A "small tank" Adventure really appeals to me. Though I'm thinking of going the other way- starting with an A and installing on of the smaller gas tanks for local use, and maybe putting the regulars on for ld work.

MookieBlaylock · 09-14-2006, 07:38 AM

thats is really cool troy
when i added the lower fastway pegs the break lever would nod adjust quite low enough for safe breaking so i used a piece of 5/8" copper tubing and dremeled it to fit giving an extra 1/2 inch at the lever

DOD · 09-14-2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docgonzo

For instance, here's my rear number plate. I took a pretty good fall in a mud hole in the Pine Barrens. The little scuff on the side is basically not noticeable because the graphics already look "beat up" a little. Without the graphics, the scuff would be much more noticeable. In addition, when I get tired of the collection of scuffs, I just get new vinyl.

later, barry

So what you're really saying is that the graphics are so ugly that you don't notice the scuffs.

Best part is you can't see the graphics from the saddle.

I love mine so much I'd get one even if it looked like a Husaberg.

PowerCell · 09-14-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DOD

I love mine so much I'd get one even if it looked like a Husaberg.

That's some cold shit man...

DOD · 09-14-2006, 09:12 AM

"ooh, ooh,... but it looks good on you"

-Rodney Dangerfield

A Husaberg and and SE somehow that isn't fair.

09-13-2006, 04:22 PM	#198
Jeepboy Roost Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Champaign, IL Oddometer: 560	Here's my SE __________________ "They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time." Brian Fantana My toys: 04 YZ250F 04 950 Adventure S--lost to fire 06 KLX 110 07 950 Super Enduro http://www.katoom.smugmug.com/ $5 Smugmug coupon: FDURkYt1pFdQw http://www.youtube.com/Katoom950

09-14-2006, 03:57 AM	#202
Jeepboy Roost Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Champaign, IL Oddometer: 560	I was hesitant to pull off the stickers off but it does look alot better with them gone. CJ (the dog) was on bike watch __________________ "They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time." Brian Fantana My toys: 04 YZ250F 04 950 Adventure S--lost to fire 06 KLX 110 07 950 Super Enduro http://www.katoom.smugmug.com/ $5 Smugmug coupon: FDURkYt1pFdQw http://www.youtube.com/Katoom950

09-14-2006, 04:06 AM	#204
docgonzo Old Gadfly Joined: Mar 2002 Location: within 20 miles of the Center of the Universe Oddometer: 10,750	For instance, here's my rear number plate. I took a pretty good fall in a mud hole in the Pine Barrens. The little scuff on the side is basically not noticeable because the graphics already look "beat up" a little. Without the graphics, the scuff would be much more noticeable. In addition, when I get tired of the collection of scuffs, I just get new vinyl. later, barry __________________ later, *

09-14-2006, 05:19 AM	#205
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	950 SE Rallye... Here's mine... __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

09-14-2006, 07:38 AM	#207
MookieBlaylock Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Oddometer: 2,293	thats is really cool troy when i added the lower fastway pegs the break lever would nod adjust quite low enough for safe breaking so i used a piece of 5/8" copper tubing and dremeled it to fit giving an extra 1/2 inch at the lever Attached Images

09-10-2006, 07:45 PM	#196
ravencr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Oddometer: 281	Hey Guys, I'm looking for a dual sport bike, and my wife has a F650GS she loves. I'm looking for something with a little more dirt worthy characteristics, but I'd like to be able to add panniers. Has anyone done this yet on this bike? How are people's impressions of this bike on the road? Compared to? Chris

09-11-2006, 11:52 AM	#197
lostlobos Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Oddometer: 77	Powercell you have one mean looking SEnduro Does the lights worked as well as it looks ?

09-13-2006, 04:48 PM	#199
BLUE(UK) Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Oddometer: 3,404	Lucky git!!

09-13-2006, 04:55 PM	#200
MookieBlaylock Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Oddometer: 2,293	jeepboy pulled the trigger i like the tank shrouds without the stickers

09-14-2006, 09:12 AM	#210
DOD idiot dirt rider Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenix Oddometer: 1,917	"ooh, ooh,... but it looks good on you" -Rodney Dangerfield A Husaberg and and SE somehow that isn't fair. __________________ This is my only chance to assemble a disreputable past

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