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brokenwasp
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Flying carpet

Postby brokenwasp » Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:39 pm

Hi, I have owned my fair share of Japanese and Italian high horse power sports bikes and while they are all great fun you eventually get to a point where all that soulessnes just isn't enough. Being a fan of twins and quirkiness I some how ended up with a serious desire for an R1200s. not exactly many about though is there.
Eventually one that ticked all the boxes (pun) turned up locally and last weekend I very nervously picked it up still not a 100% that I was going to get on with it.
I needn't have worried. As I'm sure you all already know, it is brilliant!!!
The ride is completely different from anything i've ever ridden. While I've read that the telelever gets mixed reviews, I for one think it's very good so smooth. Thats why I've nicknamed mine the "Flying Carpet"
While the Boxer motor produces a very reasonable punch, it makes a far more suitable road bike then anything I've ever owned and is something I should have bought years ago.
Please excuse my rambling but I reckon you need to own one to appreciate one and I'm pretty sure some of my friends think I've lost the plot.
Had to wait a whole week for some nice weather just to get a decent photo.

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Postby andy griff » Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:47 pm

Welcome,
to both the forum and ownership of a well kept secret - from another 12S owner
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Postby f90x » Sun Mar 01, 2015 1:09 am

Good choice. Welcome. Looks like metzeler m5 tyres. Wear them out ASAP and put something else on and it'll be even better.
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R1200S. It’s gone. Had it 11yrs. My favourite bike in 42yrs riding.

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Welcome from down under!

Postby Mitch1100 » Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:39 am

:wink:
2009 HP2 Sport...sold
2006 R1200s with yellow rim tape
2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore..sold
2004 R1100s BoxerCup Replika..sold
2006 Subaru WRX STI S204 #318/600
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Re: Flying carpet

Postby eyore » Sun Mar 01, 2015 8:55 am

brokenwasp wrote:Hi, I have owned my fair share of Japanese and Italian high horse power sports bikes and while they are all great fun you eventually get to a point where all that soulessnes just isn't enough]


Not sure how Japanese and Italian high power sports bikes can be lumped together. Japanese ,soulness, definitely, But Italian? No way.
Anyway welcome to Boxertrix and the wonderful and whacky world of our favourite bikes.
2009 Triumph Speed Triple
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Postby Topcat » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:15 pm

very nice bike, welcome to the Boxertrix!
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Postby tanneman » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:15 pm

Welcome to the forum. Where are you?
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Postby brokenwasp » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:24 pm

Sorry guys, forgot to mention I'm in South Dorset.
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Postby Blackal » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:29 pm

Hamworthy?

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Then plug me back in..........

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Postby brokenwasp » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:45 pm

Dorchester.
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Postby popsky » Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:04 pm

Welcome along, nice to see another discerning motorcyclist in the south west. Plenty of good info on the forum just use the search function, I hope you get as much pleasure from your new ride as I have from my 12s :D
Phil.

R1200S and loving it !

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Postby Boxered » Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:44 pm

Welcome to your new online home, and what a beautiful bike to join in with, loads of helpful people on here and non of that ego-shit that some other forums are festered with.

Oh and black is definitely the best colour until they invent something darker 8)

Steve
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Postby dave the german » Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:53 am

Welcome. I've got one of those as well and haven't ridden it yet - cannot wait til the salt is away
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Postby brokenwasp » Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:51 am

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, appreciated. :)
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Postby Blackal » Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:32 am

dave the german wrote:Welcome. I've got one of those as well and haven't ridden it yet - cannot wait til the salt is away


That must be killing you! :twisted:

brokenwasp wrote:Thanks for the warm welcome everyone, appreciated. :)


Sorry - forgot to add a welcome before....... :oops:

Great site this, lots of advice (and opinion :oops: ) and good meet-ups during the year (weekends - around the country)

The Wales weekend should be do-able from your location?

Al :thumbright:
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Then plug me back in..........

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