What's this then - and what's it worth?

ralphy · 27th August 2009, 8:40 AM

Well, I know it's a 650GS

.... but what I really want to establish is: is it injected? So can anyone tell me from these supplied pics - or advise me what specificallyto ask the vendor (who isn't sure).

TIA

R

Steve · 27th August 2009, 10:00 AM

From 2000 onwards the 650 was fuel-injected

ralphy · 27th August 2009, 9:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

From 2000 onwards the 650 was fuel-injected

Thanks, Steve!

Given that the bike has only done 8,000 miles, would anyone care to hazard a guess as to it's worth?

R

richie · 28th August 2009, 8:32 AM

if I was looking to buy it 1.8k tops... (serious)

ralphy · 28th August 2009, 9:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie

if I was looking to buy it 1.8k tops... (serious)

Thanks, Richie. Anyone else care to add their thoughts, please?

R

madmountainman · 28th August 2009, 1:44 PM

Private seller. As Richie says, 1800 tops. Wade in at 1500 because that's a tad more than you'd get trade-in. I take it you're interested for yourself Ralphy? Looks a good bike for 15, just check the coolant hose connections to the radiator, they're a known weak spot.

ralphy · 28th August 2009, 7:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmountainman

Private seller. As Richie says, 1800 tops. Wade in at 1500 because that's a tad more than you'd get trade-in. I take it you're interested for yourself Ralphy? Looks a good bike for 15, just check the coolant hose connections to the radiator, they're a known weak spot.

Thanks, Rich.

It's a half-formed thought to have myself a local/green lane alternative to the 1150. Much as I enjoy my bike, any physical manoevering of it causes my shoulder injury to flare up - so the prospect of taking it off-road is frankly daunting.

So, my thinking process was to consider a 2nd bike, this led to which one - but there are so many out there to choose from so I thought I'd start with BMW's offerings. The plan would be to put a pair of knobblies on and ride my local lanes, whilst keeping the 1150 for camping and trips.

R

Steve · 28th August 2009, 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphy

So, my thinking process was to consider a 2nd bike, this led to which one - but there are so many out there to choose from so I thought I'd start with BMW's offerings. The plan would be to put a pair of knobblies on and ride my local lanes, whilst keeping the 1150 for camping and trips.

R

If you're not going to be travelling any distance, I'd consider something smaller and lighter like a DRZ

richie · 28th August 2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

If you're not going to be travelling any distance, I'd consider something smaller and lighter like a DRZ

agreed

ralphy · 29th August 2009, 6:15 AM

DRZ = 37" seat
Ralphy = 29" inside leg.

R

madmountainman · 29th August 2009, 7:26 AM

You won't be looking at a 650 Dakar then!

The thing with the trailies is they're all tallish, a Serrow excepting, but they all sink on their suspension once you're on them. Have you thought about a Yam TTR250, it's proven fairly reliable with a strong engine and has electric start? 04 bikes onwards are official UK registered.

ralphy · 29th August 2009, 9:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmountainman

You won't be looking at a 650 Dakar then!

The thing with the trailies is they're all tallish, a Serrow excepting, but they all sink on their suspension once you're on them. Have you thought about a Yam TTR250, it's proven fairly reliable with a strong engine and has electric start? 04 bikes onwards are official UK registered.

Briefly rode a Serow & quite liked it.

No, hadn't thought about a Yamaha - in truth, hadn't thought about anything much. I'm not one for 'keeping up' with bikes tbh, don't read any mags, or MCN, or any bike forums either. But I have sat on a F650GS and found it much better than the 1150GS from a height/weight point of view; hence the original thought. The one I pictured is available for £1500, needs taxing and MOT - but is in North Wales........

R

richie · 29th August 2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphy

Briefly rode a Serow & quite liked it.

No, hadn't thought about a Yamaha - in truth, hadn't thought about anything much. I'm not one for 'keeping up' with bikes tbh, don't read any mags, or MCN, or any bike forums either. But I have sat on a F650GS and found it much better than the 1150GS from a height/weight point of view; hence the original thought. The one I pictured is available for £1500, needs taxing and MOT - but is in North Wales........

R

Jeez I might buy it myself, sounds like a bargain, anyone want a dommie

matron · 30th August 2009, 6:23 AM

you coming to Peetown Ralphy...we are there from wednesday afternoon

We are bringing a DRZ and a Serow if you want a little go / sit
also may have a Serow for sale very soon (not mine.. Gilly B's..used to be Custard Tarts)

pauls is a 29" inside leg and deals with the DRZ no problem

On the price thingy... i have seen taxed and Mot'd ones for £1500..so i would say that ther is room for negotiation

Trippy · 30th August 2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

If you're not going to be travelling any distance, I'd consider something smaller and lighter like a DRZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by richie

agreed

I Agree with Richie who was agreeing with Steve

ralphy · 30th August 2009, 4:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matron

you coming to Peetown Ralphy...we are there from wednesday afternoon

We are bringing a DRZ and a Serow if you want a little go / sit
also may have a Serow for sale very soon (not mine.. Gilly B's..used to be Custard Tarts)

pauls is a 29" inside leg and deals with the DRZ no problem

On the price thingy... i have seen taxed and Mot'd ones for £1500..so i would say that ther is room for negotiation

Thanks for that & I'll take you up on the offer; as I said before I liked the Serow and that may fit the criteria for local pootling, never sat on a dRZ though.

R

1st September 2009, 8:56 AM

An '02 Serrow on the other place at £1600

ralphy · 1st September 2009, 9:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judge

An '02 Serrow on the other place at £1600

Thanks, but I 'don't have permission to access that page'.

R

dryskier · 1st September 2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphy

Thanks, but I 'don't have permission to access that page'.

R

Well- its not actually 2002

For Sale - 1996 Yamaha XT 225 Serow Mountain Trail Special Edition - First reg uk 2002.

Shrek · 3rd September 2009, 5:20 PM

Ralphy,
I brought a Suzuki XF650 Freewind (copy of bmw f650) a couple of years ago,
Oil cooled, easy to service, I like the single alternative if solo, or for work locally to save running up miles on the 1150, I was going to bring up to PT at the weekend in case there is an off road trip on the Saturday? you are welcome to take her out for a spin if you want?

Gary

27th August 2009, 8:40 AM	#1
ralphy Jobavoider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arr be a Devon boy drekkly. Posts: 1,835	What's this then - and what's it worth? Well, I know it's a 650GS .... but what I really want to establish is: is it injected? So can anyone tell me from these supplied pics - or advise me what specificallyto ask the vendor (who isn't sure). TIA R __________________ "I haven't spent the money, dear - I've just put it on my wrist."

27th August 2009, 10:00 AM	#2
Steve Web Manager Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Ives, Cambs. Posts: 4,581	Re: What's this then? From 2000 onwards the 650 was fuel-injected __________________ Steve "It was just the beer talking, but what it said made perfect sense...."

28th August 2009, 8:32 AM	#4
richie Thinking about a bike Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Allihies Posts: 230	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? if I was looking to buy it 1.8k tops... (serious)

28th August 2009, 1:44 PM	#6
madmountainman South-West Co-ordinator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Them thar hills Posts: 1,004	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? Private seller. As Richie says, 1800 tops. Wade in at 1500 because that's a tad more than you'd get trade-in. I take it you're interested for yourself Ralphy? Looks a good bike for 15, just check the coolant hose connections to the radiator, they're a known weak spot.

29th August 2009, 6:15 AM	#10
ralphy Jobavoider Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arr be a Devon boy drekkly. Posts: 1,835	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? DRZ = 37" seat Ralphy = 29" inside leg. R __________________ "I haven't spent the money, dear - I've just put it on my wrist."

29th August 2009, 7:26 AM	#11
madmountainman South-West Co-ordinator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Them thar hills Posts: 1,004	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? You won't be looking at a 650 Dakar then! The thing with the trailies is they're all tallish, a Serrow excepting, but they all sink on their suspension once you're on them. Have you thought about a Yam TTR250, it's proven fairly reliable with a strong engine and has electric start? 04 bikes onwards are official UK registered.

30th August 2009, 6:23 AM	#14
matron not so 'chunky' GSer at the moment Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Ancient County of Rutland Posts: 2,149	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? you coming to Peetown Ralphy...we are there from wednesday afternoon We are bringing a DRZ and a Serow if you want a little go / sit also may have a Serow for sale very soon (not mine.. Gilly B's..used to be Custard Tarts) pauls is a 29" inside leg and deals with the DRZ no problem On the price thingy... i have seen taxed and Mot'd ones for £1500..so i would say that ther is room for negotiation __________________ Oh My God!!! what have I let myself in for!!

1st September 2009, 8:56 AM	#17
Gone... Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? An '02 Serrow on the other place at £1600

3rd September 2009, 5:20 PM	#20
Shrek Finance Manager Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire Posts: 175	Re: What's this then - and what's it worth? Ralphy, I brought a Suzuki XF650 Freewind (copy of bmw f650) a couple of years ago, Oil cooled, easy to service, I like the single alternative if solo, or for work locally to save running up miles on the 1150, I was going to bring up to PT at the weekend in case there is an off road trip on the Saturday? you are welcome to take her out for a spin if you want? Gary __________________ "Visit the island, meet the people, drink the whiskey" (www.isleofjura.com)

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