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So yesterday I decided to post a quick ad for my BMW F650 to gauge interest. Wound up selling it within a couple hours. Buyer has friends local to me who will be able to pick it up and complete the transaction.

https://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=870323

So I find myself bikeless for the first time in a long time. I'm in no rush to replace the F650, as I've even thought about hanging up my helmet -- I've been driving the MGB more and riding less anyways, and since my crash a couple years ago some of the passion for riding has cooled. May just take a season off and reassess next spring.

Though I admit that one of these is quite tempting...

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https://www.motoguzzi-us.com/motorcycles/v7-special.html
 
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SilentUnicorn said:
That looks nice. But I think some stole the carbs off that one. They used to be right there behind the jug...

Not surprised you sold your BMW so quickly. They are a very desired machine. I would not mind having one at all.
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Single throttle body fuel injection. Nice setup, nothing to mess with.

The F650 was a great bike -- 60 mpg, decent power, light weight... in the end not a bike I could connect with. Only so much time, so this was an easy one to pass on to someone who will ride it like it deserves to be ridden.
 
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Got the payment from the buyer today, so it's legally if not physically gone. Will be picked up on Thursday.
 
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F650 left today, buyer's friend picked it up this afternoon. First time in many years I've been bikeless and not planning on a replacement. Will be interesting to see how long this lasts.
 
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Good Luck. I am currently suffering from PMS (Parked Bike Syndrome). I keep telling myself the snow has got to melt some day...


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Spring's always the worst time, you get a few nice days as teasers, then it snows again.
 
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