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dave the german
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New bike

Postby dave the german » Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:45 pm

Well, picked up my new bike today from Barrie Robson in York - a 1200 GS TE in Alpine white. Few hiccups with DVLA (surprise surprise!) so not much time for a decent run - first impressions - lurverly!! They've got a Motorsport HP2S in for about £17 000 - very nice. Al, I think you've got a good investment there
'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
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Postby SP250 » Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:40 pm

Just had a 70 mile spin out on my new acquisition R1200S too.

Smoother low down, but more vibes mid-range and up, than the 11S.
Brakes feel about the same but slightly better (I guess from the 10KG weight saving), and feels lighter to ride and maneouver.
A nice amount more torque and throttle response throughout.

Took me a while to fit the Bagster tank bag harness, but at least the roads had dried out before I went out.

Can't see the top half of the rev counter though cos I'm a bit taller than Andy, so will have to get a taller screen.

A good first impression I would say.
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Postby andy griff » Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:24 pm

[img][img]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/448/19814402619_bef33b6f06.jpg[/img]Untitled by AndyTGriff, on Flickr[/img]

Sunny day here too for the first ride on the R1200S replacement. :D
Very nice, very neutral handling, good pick up and very smooth for a Boxer. The auto slipper is my favourite toy so far. LED running light is very slick too.

[img][img]https://farm1.staticflickr.com/532/19379725124_4942606c1e.jpg[/img]Untitled by AndyTGriff, on Flickr[/img]

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Postby dave the german » Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:01 pm

I rode an RS and thought it was fantastic but didn't like the forks. I don't think I've got quite as much handbook reading as you to get to grips with everything!!
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike

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Postby Blackal » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:10 pm

Ah-hem!......... this is Dave's GS thread............... :roll:

Nice one! I still haven't ruled the LC GS out - as the replacement for my 1200GSA next year......

You're getting a good spread of bikes there, Dave - one for all seasons.

Al
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........

See if that works .....
:?


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