F800GS going back to solo

[OnHellas]

As the title really. After 32,000 and some miles with a Ural sidecar attached, my 800GS is booked in with Watsonian for a return to solo.

A shame as it is a great looking outfit, we’ll I think so, and I’ve had some great adventures on it as some of you know.

So, with a smidge over 86,000 miles on the clock it’s time to move on.....to Australia and beyond.
I hope to ride around/across my fourth continent on this bike. Europe, North America and South America so far.

Also, I’ve never got a bike from new to the 100,000 mile mark. I managed 81,000 on my R1150GS Adventure.

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[Helicoptermanr22]

Wow,!that sounds amazingly and a great looking set up. Any problems with the GS?

Also can I ask ( very envious) how do you manage to get so much time off work and finances etc, i know its a slightly personal question but will give me something to aim for.

Cheers

[OnHellas]

Problems with the GS.

The stator packed up and I had it rewound, that only lasted about 10,000 miles.
In Canada the bike was treated to a new, genuine, stator and the later fly wheel.

Wheel bearings lasted OK, head bearings needed doing after the 28,000 mile America’s trip.

Three rear punctures.

The bike hasn’t been faultless, EWS ring, fuel pump, but it’s my friend. And I like the standard seat!

How do I get to do the long trips? Overall I’m a very lucky man. Not everything goes great, as I’ve mentioned in another thread.
Mrs OnHellas passed away shortly after we got home from that amazing trip. Cancer is a CNUT!!

However, life DOES go on. I have the want and the ability so I’m getting on with it.

Cheers, OnHellas.

[Helicoptermanr22]

Thanks for the heads up. I do miss my GS as was such a great bike. So sorry to hear of your loss buddy but well done for getting up and pushing forward!

[DanielS]

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How do I get to do the long trips? Overall I’m a very lucky man. Not everything goes great, as I’ve mentioned in another thread.
Mrs OnHellas passed away shortly after we got home from that amazing trip. Cancer is a CNUT!!

However, life DOES go on. I have the want and the ability so I’m getting on with it.

I used to read and enjoy the blog, I didn't realise your wife passed away, very sad news and sorry to hear. But pleased to see your attitude

[OnHellas]

That’s it, my F800GS is now a solo again. Thanks to the guys and Watsonian for their efforts and easy going friendly manor.

If anyone wants a Ural sidecar......they’ve even got a subframe to attach it to an F800GS......there’s a surprise!
Plus the wheels that I used.

So, now we do a valve clearance check, the rest of the service was done last April, a bit of a safety check and it’s good to go.
The brand new Hagon shock that I fitted last year now needs a standard spring fitting rather than the one that they used when building the shock for sidecar use.

Then it’s pack the panniers and take it to Moto Freight. Australia awaits.

[Whippet]

Good on you Mr Onhellas, enjoy Australia, you'll easy get your 100000 miles in

[Helicoptermanr22]

Sounds like an exciting trip awaits!!!