Midt i maj starter jeg ud på en RTW, og den skulle være foretaget på min gamle AT fra 1995.
Se evt. http://poul-randa.blogspot.com
Harrys Motorservice i Randers, der skulle opgradere AT'en, gav mig imidlertid et tilbud, jeg ikke kunne sige nej til - det blev tværtimod et stort "ja tak".
Så om 2 uger er jeg kørende på en fuldt udrustet ny Suzuki DL 650 V.
Den bliver udstyret med bundskjold, centralstøttefod, styrtbøjler, lygtegitter, beskyttelsesbøjler til håndgrebene, Scottoiler-system, store alu-sidekasser, strømudtag, monterings-beslag til 2 10-liters jerrycans, 2 stk. Continental TKC 80 dæk + 2 med i reserve.
Jeg vil mene, at Suzuki DL 650 V kan sammenlignes med en Transalp - altså en allroader - bare med bedre køreegenskaber og moderne teknologi.
Så det bliver spændende, om den kan stå distancen.
Jeg håber nedenstående anmeldelse af en amerikaner holder stik.
I have an 05 V-Strom 650, Sold the 05 KLR (my second one) after one 500mile DualSport ride on Suzuki. I ride very agressive offroad dual sport on this bike, and I DO know how to ride so I mean AGRESSIVE. I ride Motorcross on a KTM, and while I will not go out of my way to find a double or triple to jump on the DL650, it handled absolutely EVERYTHING I threw at it. I did do some mods. Continental Offroad (same size as the GS1150) knobbies were the very first change and frankly an absolute MUST... And I actually got better grip on road too. The stock tires blow on the street and are downright dangerous in the loose stuff, wants to swap ends in the sandy areas. After the tires, I installed a Crash bar and Skidplate combo to protect the exposed oilfilter and oil cooler, a definate must if you travel offroad. I added a Satellite Radio, grip heaters and Flexx bars with some real cushy Progrip gel handgrips just to make the guys I ride with on their KLR, XR, and DRs jealous (It worked!). The guy that ways that this bike only has a little more power and less torque than the KLR is an idiot. The KLR, even in modified form is a pig comared to this thing in all ways that matter (brakes, power, and handling), with technology from the early 80's compared to cutting edge FI, Triple disc brakes and Aluminum frame technology of the DL. Mark my words, there is no possible comparison between these 2 bikes in any way except that they both have two wheels. My KLR felt like a cheap piece Tiawanese built crap after only 700 miles. The KLR tires are terrible as well and must be changed too. The KLR has a ground clearance advantage and a travel advantage, but dont underestimate the DL offroad. Its truly a swissarmy knife.
Det har været givende og hyggeligt at være med i forum'et her - så mange tak! - og lykke fremover til jer alle.
Harrys Motorservice holder åbent hus d. 24-25/3/07, og jeg har lovet at være til stede med maskinen - så kig forbi, hvis I har tid og lyst.
mvh. Poul Randa
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