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.... another damn BMW ;)
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:38 pm
by slparry
... addition to the stable
a 14 plate, 7000 mile, R1200RT LE LC in Callisto Grey
still have the KGT, the 'Cup, the 80RS and the F8GS .... and no room in the garage
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:47 pm
by Blackal
It's not a feckin' competition - you know!
Al
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:53 pm
by nab 301
Looks nice , any comparisons between the rest of the fleet?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:58 pm
by slparry
nab 301 wrote:Looks nice , any comparisons between the rest of the fleet?
Nowhere near the performance of the KGT, but the fairing is more effective, and despite being heavier feels lighter I guess because of the boxer engines natural low CoG. Despite itself the KGT is still my fave touring package with its mix of loony performance with touring accoutrements
Not as nimble as the little F8GS but far more mid range grunt.
Not as sporty as the BCR but far more comfy
Not as much "boxer" character as the R80 but light years of advancements and it shows
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:42 pm
by f90x
Is this a loan or a new addition and if so which one is going?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 7:54 pm
by slparry
f90x wrote:Is this a loan or a new addition and if so which one is going?
just bought it as a probable replacement for the KGT
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:21 pm
by Mitch1100
Ohh nice, even without the rim tape..liking the quick shift?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:58 pm
by andy griff
Steve,
you did part ex the GT ??? Tell me you part ex'ed the GT ...
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 10:01 pm
by slparry
andy griff wrote:Steve,
you did part ex the GT ??? Tell me you part ex'ed the GT ...
Nope I bought it off a customer who needed to release the cash and as such got it very um reasonably
It desperately needs a pair of new tyres, previous owner was a very steady rider and has flattened off the tyres so they feel square and yuck, work has said I can have BMW AUB warranty at cost too, so paranoia will make me get that when the existing BMW warranty ends in June
I still have the K, and love it to bits
... hell it's a new bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:46 am
by andy griff
Sounds like a good deal
What do you get the man who has everything ? Another BMW
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:41 pm
by SP250
BMbler - you might say its ugly.
But I have now had test rides on the R1200RS, S1000XR, R1200GS and the R1200RT and I really surprised myself because of all of them I like the RT the most.
How bonkers is that for someone who spent his biking life with clip-ons and rearsets?
I nearly bought a new RS last year but then got the R1200S from Andy Griff.
Old age and decreptitude is taking its toll and I now want to enjoy riding without having to take painkillers every 3 hours so my hips, knees and back don't ruin the enjoyment.
Sit up and beg position with a huge touring fairing is the next thing I want to try - just to see if I can get on with it.
Damn whether its ugly or not - it might become a neccessity.
!
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:04 pm
by Topcat
Has the car moved at all this year, I'm after some spares
Enjoy the bike Steve!
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:07 pm
by andy griff
SP250 wrote:BMbler - you might say its ugly.
But I have now had test rides on the R1200RS, S1000XR, R1200GS and the R1200RT and I really surprised myself because of all of them I like the RT the most.
How bonkers is that for someone who spent his biking life with clip-ons and rearsets?
I nearly bought a new RS last year but then got the R1200S from Andy Griff.
Old age and decreptitude is taking its toll and I now want to enjoy riding without having to take painkillers every 3 hours so my hips, knees and back don't ruin the enjoyment.
Sit up and beg position with a huge touring fairing is the next thing I want to try - just to see if I can get on with it.
Damn whether its ugly or not - it might become a neccessity.
Flipping heck - the man's changed
Re: !
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:36 pm
by dave the german
Topcat wrote:Has the car moved at all this year, I'm after some spares
Enjoy the bike Steve!
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Dave I can confirm the car has moved. He met me in Wrexham in it
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:04 pm
by slparry
andy griff wrote:Sounds like a good deal
What do you get the man who has everything ? Another BMW
penicillin