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I have sold my AT and have gone back to a basic road bike. I plan on getting a trail bike for the dirt roads. This one will do me for touring.
IMG_1982 by Drew Jackson, on Flickr

So Drew what prompted the sale?I have sold my AT and have gone back to a basic road bike. I plan on getting a trail bike for the dirt roads. This one will do me for touring.IMG_1982 by Drew Jackson, on Flickr
I've clocked up just over 500ks so far and all is well. The seat is comfortable and the fuel economy is running at 3.8L/100kms. It is very easy to put on the centre stand.I hope that you will let us know how you get on and how it differs from a Strom or the Africa Twin. I'm thinking that such a bike would handle good dirt roads just fine.
Hey fair enough :grin2:Having done a full lap of the country and another half lap I just wanted a change, I've been riding adventure style bikes since 2009 and I really enjoy riding my other bikes the T500 and SR500. The Bonneville is just an up to date version of these, low seat height, good style and hopefully good economy. When you get to a certain age the number of years left to ride is decreasing so I want to try something different, this is my first British bike.
I too went from Ossa to Bultaco, i was never rich or skilled enough to keep a Commando on the road. Friends had them for a while before reverting to Japanese or German made bikes.Hey fair enough :grin2:
I had a British bike once, Norton Commando.....before that was the European Ossa & Bultaco so the Norton was a let down in a lot of ways, a pity it looked great and went well.... some times.
Cheers
Hi Drew,Having done a full lap of the country and another half lap I just wanted a change, I've been riding adventure style bikes since 2009 and I really enjoy riding my other bikes the T500 and SR500. The Bonneville is just an up to date version of these, low seat height, good style and hopefully good economy. When you get to a certain age the number of years left to ride is decreasing so I want to try something different, this is my first British bike.
I repaired the Honda outfit after the encounter with the fallen tree, and a few months later I sold it.. I think three wheels for me will eventually be a Spyder when I can't hold up two.That is very nice Steve.
It's hard to stay away Stroms get in the blood.
Did you get rid of your bike with the chair ?
I hired a VStrom 650 and did Tassie in November last year. This is the perfect bike for Tassie roads. It throws around the twistie roads with ease. If I moved to Tassie this would be my choice of bike to buy so you have made a great choice in buying this bike. Bike looks in good condition. Don't worry about the high klm , mine has just clocked over 139,000 klm. Just start your own matenance plan and document everything you do.First post to the forum having looked at WeeStroms for years.
Picked up this 2009 650 last Wednesday.
Would love to find out the bikes history as I believe the original owner is from Hobart, and rode many long trips on the bike before selling it several months ago, currently has 109000k on the clock and the Gentleman I bought it off had it for 3 months only.
The bike has been farkled to the max and has plenty of wiring/circuitry added for accessories.
Rego is A767L if anyone knows the bike.
I would also like to know whether I should be checking any of the wiring/fuse/relay system installed to work out what exactly works with what. I guess if I follow the wires I will get a fair idea.
Only ride thus far was the 110km back home in the wet after buying the bike.
Front tyre felt awful and may be a bit squared off, will replace both tyres very soon. Looking at Bridgestone A41 set, any advise on these or similar would be appreciated as most riding will be road, with some dirt roads occasionally.
Excited to get out and ride the bike and explore more of Tassie.
Cheers, Shane.
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