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Dalesman replied to a thread Just bought a 2007 F800S with 4200kms (2600miles) from new!!! in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Welcome. Good find. Should last you forever if you look after it. The handbook is very precise about how to check the oil. Engine hot, fan on for a...

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Dalesman replied to a thread Ride / Events 2021 in Motorcycle Ride & Event Planning

I had to cancel the trip I had planned to Spain in May last year. But I managed to get over to France in late July/early August and two trips to...

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Dalesman replied to a thread Smoke and horrible smell at startup in F800S & F800ST Discussion

There will be others on here that know a hell of a lot more than me Rod. FWIW I'd not be convinced that a lack of oil will have done serious damage...

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Dalesman replied to a thread BSA to build electric motorcycles in the UK in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I can see the appeal of an electric motorbike. But traditional meets state-of-the-art doesn't seem to work aesthetically here. It looks well ugly. ...

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Dalesman replied to a thread Lake Superior/ Algoma, ON trip in Motorcycling Videos

Nice. Thanks for sharing. I could with a bit of that right now.

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Dalesman replied to a thread 2017 battery struggling with lock down in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Glad you got there in the end. Haha. January is a good time to lose that holiday excess. Good luck. Keep us posted on how you get on with the...

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Dalesman replied to a thread 2017 battery struggling with lock down in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

It is a bit of a struggle until you know how. Then, like a lot of things, it proves to be very easy. There was something in a recent post about...

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6 Days Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread black plastic tube in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

BTW. Nice name Dogulator!

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6 Days Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread black plastic tube in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

Great minds and all that...

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Dalesman replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

Very tidy! Peace of mind

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1 Week Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread black plastic tube in F800GS, F800GS Adventure & F650GS Twin Discussion

How old is your bike? I think it could be some sort of drain from the water pump that became a feature somewhere along the line because of small...

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Dalesman replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

Well, at 60 years of age that gives me hope for many years of touring to come! Here's to many more years of riding for us all

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Dalesman replied to a thread 800GT Side Stand Strength in F800GT Discussion

I feel for you guys who suffer with such pain that it begins to affect your biking. I have arthritic knees that sometimes play up but thankfully have...

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread No display this morning in F800S & F800ST Discussion

What a fantastic thread! All useful to squirrel away in the brain in case of future need. Thanks all

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Just the battery or something else... in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Keep us posted about how it goes. If the stator or regulator/rectifier is dodgy then it could fry your new battery. You could test the stator and...

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Battery life in F800GT Discussion

Interesting. That link is not accessible from the UK. A message says that due to coronavirus restrictions they cannot ship the item. I did a search...

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Michelin Pilot 5 Tires Longevity? in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Very brave in the current winter conditions :smow: Glad they're doing the job.

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Happy New Year 2021. in General Discussion

Happy New Year Steve. I share your wishes. I hope 2021 bring some good stuff - perhaps even a new bike. HNY to all!

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Battery life in F800GT Discussion

Thanks JR All makes sense now.

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread F800GT storage pockets? in F800GT Discussion

Now there's a good idea!

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Petit nouveau d'IDF avec F800R in Présentation des nouveaux

Enjoy the new bike and good luck in your search for a replacement seat.

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread New from IDF with F800R in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Bonjour et bienvenue.

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Bonjour la troupe in Présentation des nouveaux

Bonjour à tous Grumly. I love France!

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman started a discussion Where are you? in group North of England

Interested to know who is within reach of the Lakes, Dales, Bowland, North Pennines etc. with a view to possible group ride-out/s post-Covid.

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread New member about to buy F800ST or GT, opinions desired. in F800S & F800ST Discussion

Good luck with that then

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Battery life in F800GT Discussion

Excellent piece of information 1.3 milliamps is not going to do much damage over a couple of months

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread Battery life in F800GT Discussion

Must admit. I had the USB socket fused on the unswitched/always-on side of the fuzeblock so I could charge my phone with the engine off when camping....

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2 Weeks Ago

Dalesman replied to a thread F800GT storage pockets? in F800GT Discussion

no pockets and very little spare space under the seat. Now I think about it, there's probably a bit of space for DIY small pockets, but probably not...

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