Thinking about buying this tomorrow.... Should I Do It?

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 02:51 PM

Well I've been without an adventure tourer for about a year now and I'm finally at a point where I can afford to go out and buy one. I've had a couple 640 Adventures in the past and loved them, now I'm considering buying this VERY FARKLED out 2003 650 Dakar. I know I'll like the Dakar better on the road but is the WP suspension upgrade on a Dakar enough to make it as dirt-worthey as the KTM (or close)?

Is this bike going to be as fun in the dirt as it appears?
I've never ridden a Dakar off road but I have read all the info about them... Does anyone on ADV have one like this?

How important are the differences between the 03 carb and 04 efi twin spark models?

http://reno.craigslist.org/mcy/459427500.html

Sniper X · 10-31-2007, 02:57 PM

Thats a way cool bike. Id buy it for that money.

Rad · 10-31-2007, 03:03 PM

neepuk, Yur alive!!!!

No bike for a year, I see why you have been gone.

The BMW is no KTM in the dirt, you will find that out. But, what it lacks in the dirt it makes up for on the street, ya can't have it all

slipknot · 10-31-2007, 03:06 PM

The most important factor in surviving and/or having fun off road is mass (weight). Ride the Dakar on a trail with tight turns, up/down (steep) slopes on the same day you ride the KTM. You'll know.

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 03:30 PM

Yep I'm alive and kicking. Been busy satrting a new career and trying to make some dough. Made a little, now it's time to ride. I miss the 640 but I found that i didn't ride it much unless I put it in the truck and took it to the desert. I'm thinking that the dakar with good suspension will get used more often than the KTM's did...
My other option is to buy back my old 97 640 adventure with 35k miles for around 2800.
Oh, I love these terrible decisions I have to make.

I'm gonna ride again soon! Must be patient. Must be patient. Buy the right bike...

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Originally Posted by Rad

neepuk, Yur alive!!!!

No bike for a year, I see why you have been gone.

The BMW is no KTM in the dirt, you will find that out. But, what it lacks in the dirt it makes up for on the street, ya can't have it all

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

Thats a way cool bike. Id buy it for that money.

That's exactly what I thought when I saw it for the first time too. I'm thinking I'll just go buy it and if it's not right for me or my style I could always get my money back out of it.

What's the general consensus out there on the price? Could I recover my 6 g's if I decided not to keep her for the long haul? As I said, I've been out of the loop for a little while.

Beemer Pat · 10-31-2007, 03:52 PM

.... WOW!! With the WP on it I would say...... HELL YES!

aalegado · 10-31-2007, 03:56 PM

What're you waiting for!?

Andrzej · 10-31-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neepuk

How important are the differences between the 03 carb and 04 efi twin spark models?

Both 03 and 04 are EFi, anything model year 2001 and later is EFI, 05 and later are dual spark.

That is a one sweet looking machine, nicely setup at a decent price.

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks for clearing that up!
I just called for directions. Heading to Tahoe to buy a bike in the morning!

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Originally Posted by statking

Both 03 and 04 are EFi, anything model year 2001 and later is EFI, 05 and later are dual spark.

That is a one sweet looking machine, nicely setup at a decent price.

Rad · 10-31-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by neepuk

Thanks for clearing that up!
I just called for directions. Heading to Tahoe to buy a bike in the morning!

Hope it works out for ya

beefjerky · 10-31-2007, 04:19 PM

I've been jonesing on a fly N' ride for this exact bike for a few days now. Thanks for snaking me you rotten b@st@rd!

Just kidding. Tell todd he can still sell it to me if you don't want it.

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefjerky

I've been jonesing on a fly N' ride for this exact bike for a few days now. Thanks for snaking me you rotten b@st@rd!

Just kidding. Tell todd he can still sell it to me if you don't want it.

He mentioned that there was a guy from GA that wanted to fly out and buy it. Sucks when things pop up for sale so far away....

Tell you what, You have first right of refusal if it isn't a perfect match for me. Sound good?

beefjerky · 10-31-2007, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neepuk

He mentioned that there was a guy from GA that wanted to fly out and buy it. Sucks when things pop up for sale so far away....

Tell you what, You have first right of refusal if it isn't a perfect match for me. Sound good?

Actually, since you've been looking for bikes out west for a while...... You spot any other cool bikes up for grabs? I'm really liking the idea of catching a flight, riding the country, and being back on tuesday.

neepuk · 10-31-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by beefjerky

Actually, since you've been looking for bikes out west for a while...... You spot any other cool bikes up for grabs? I'm really liking the idea of catching a flight, riding the country, and being back on tuesday.

Slim pickens out here too... A couple nice 640's have come and gone lately but I wasn't ready yet and I'm really liking this Dakar...

I'm spending more than I wanted to but it looks like a great deal on one fine ride. Only time will tell if I can handle it in the dirt... Beefjerky's got dibs if for some reason it doesn't work out. Thanks Beef!

Is there a dakar bike porn thread?

10-31-2007, 02:51 PM	#1
neepuk ^OP Such a drag... Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Basalt, CO Oddometer: 1,314	Thinking about buying this tomorrow.... Should I Do It? Well I've been without an adventure tourer for about a year now and I'm finally at a point where I can afford to go out and buy one. I've had a couple 640 Adventures in the past and loved them, now I'm considering buying this VERY FARKLED out 2003 650 Dakar. I know I'll like the Dakar better on the road but is the WP suspension upgrade on a Dakar enough to make it as dirt-worthey as the KTM (or close)? Is this bike going to be as fun in the dirt as it appears? I've never ridden a Dakar off road but I have read all the info about them... Does anyone on ADV have one like this? How important are the differences between the 03 carb and 04 efi twin spark models? http://reno.craigslist.org/mcy/459427500.html neepuk screwed with this post 10-31-2007 at 03:43 PM

10-31-2007, 02:57 PM	#2
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,789	Thats a way cool bike. Id buy it for that money. __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

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10-31-2007, 03:03 PM	#3
Rad Just me Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Santa Cruz, Calif Oddometer: 12,130	neepuk, Yur alive!!!! No bike for a year, I see why you have been gone. The BMW is no KTM in the dirt, you will find that out. But, what it lacks in the dirt it makes up for on the street, ya can't have it all

10-31-2007, 03:06 PM	#4
slipknot Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 728	The most important factor in surviving and/or having fun off road is mass (weight). Ride the Dakar on a trail with tight turns, up/down (steep) slopes on the same day you ride the KTM. You'll know.

10-31-2007, 03:52 PM	#7
Beemer Pat ... Joined: Feb 2004 Location: rockiesriders.com Oddometer: 2,722	.... WOW!! With the WP on it I would say...... HELL YES!

10-31-2007, 04:19 PM	#12
beefjerky Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta baby, yeah! Oddometer: 7,248	I've been jonesing on a fly N' ride for this exact bike for a few days now. Thanks for snaking me you rotten b@st@rd! Just kidding. Tell todd he can still sell it to me if you don't want it.