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Postby Blackal » Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:38 am

Surprised at the uncomfortable ride on the R1100s, as they appear to be fairly forgiving - but............. riding comfort is not just about joint angles here and there - it is the combination, and if it isn't right for your body - there is only one thing that can be changed - the bike.

Unless you got one or borrowed one, with different bar arrangement - then it would be foolish to take a chance - nothing puts you off a bike more - than being in pain during and/or afterwards.

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Postby boxerscott » Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:50 am

No Pain.... No Gain.

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Postby magwa » Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:30 am

boxerscott wrote:No Pain.... No Gain.

:lol:


All pain & no gain

At 61yrs I suffer enough pain from back / knee / joint problems :wink:

comfort is the way forward

I may just give in now and sell the vfr off and forget bikes. 43yrs riding now :cry:

I'll decide in the new year :roll: I spend more time on the classic car :wink: :twisted:
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Postby Al » Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:01 pm

A newer GS? The 1200 is very different to your previous 1150 model and as you know easier on the body.

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Postby magwa » Thu Dec 22, 2016 1:03 pm

Al wrote:A newer GS? The 1200 is very different to your previous 1150 model and as you know easier on the body.

Al.


Yes I've tried a GS1200 and a triumph 800 xc
neither impressed
I guess I'm hanging up my leathers in 2017
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Postby f90x » Thu Dec 22, 2016 7:11 pm

R1200S That is all. Maybe with heli bars...
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Postby magwa » Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:27 pm

f90x wrote:R1200S That is all. Maybe with heli bars...


To new and too expensive for my milage per year :oops:

I think I'm out after 43 yrs of riding :cry:

time to retire from the roads in 2017
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Postby f90x » Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:06 pm

magwa wrote:
f90x wrote:R1200S That is all. Maybe with heli bars...


To new and too expensive for my milage per year :oops:

I think I'm out after 43 yrs of riding :cry:

time to retire from the roads in 2017


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Postby slparry » Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:37 pm

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Postby magwa » Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:40 am

slparry wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-R1100S-LOW-MILEAGE-HATTECH-FULL-CUSTOM-OVAL-EXHAUST-NO-EXPENSE-SPARED-/162328068203?hash=item25cb81c06b:g:opsAAOSwcUBYTD6u


Cheers
saw this one, perfect , perfect price, spoke to the owner, but having now test ridden an 1100s I've decided they are not for me :oops:
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Postby SP250 » Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:53 am

Magwa

Having been through the same dilemma a few years ago, as you are now, I would recommend you keep the VFR and all your gear.
I had classic cars at one time (2 x Daimler Darts, Jensen Interceptor and an S1 Bentley).
I spent thousands on them and drove them a lot, but after a few years realised that I still got more fun and more of a challenge riding my bikes.
So it makes sense to keep all your 2 wheel stuff as you will probably regret it if you sell it.
Just my thoughts.
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Postby magwa » Fri Dec 23, 2016 1:29 pm

SP250 wrote:Magwa

Having been through the same dilemma a few years ago, as you are now, I would recommend you keep the VFR and all your gear.
I had classic cars at one time (2 x Daimler Darts, Jensen Interceptor and an S1 Bentley).
I spent thousands on them and drove them a lot, but after a few years realised that I still got more fun and more of a challenge riding my bikes.
So it makes sense to keep all your 2 wheel stuff as you will probably regret it if you sell it.
Just my thoughts.


:D :idea:
your probably right, a £2k bike that will always be worth that.
I did 300 miles on the bike last year but 3000 miles in the classic car
il make a decision "next year"
:wink:

A couple of years back I did quit riding and got rid of most of my gear, one year without a bike and I tripped over the minter of a vfr.
I decided to give it a go again :wink:
I've just sold my velosolex project bike on to a new owner.
I may just buy a cheap off roader and give up road riding completely :idea:
The 1100s has been on my 'list' for a while, but looks like it's not for me
To be fair I didn't ride one with the 'above the yoke' bar conversions

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Postby magwa » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:36 pm

Happy new year all.
Looks like I'm going to buy a cheap trails bike, another cheap go to the shop classic moped
and move the viffer on.
I still haven't ridden an 1100s with the above the yoke conversion, but am off to see one tomorrow
that should make my mind up :bounce:
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Re: New from wettist wales

Postby magwa » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:26 pm

Well now I've ridden an 1100s with an above the yokes bar conversion
much better for me :drunken:
I didn't buy it as its a mates bike (not for sale)
I may reconsider my choice now :D

AFTER CONSIDERING THE OPTIONS I'VE ABANDONED MY SEARCH FOR A 1100S
I'M KEEPING THE VFR800
THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION AND ADVICE :bounce:
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Re: New from wettist wales

Postby magwa » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:26 pm

No longer seeking an 1100s :oops:
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