The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 167

longslowdistance · 10-02-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy Alvarez

Whoever has $25,000 burning a hole in their pocket, can't wait to buy a new GS and wants to unload their "old" 2010-2012 fully farkled R1200GS for $10-12,000, please PM me! At least some of the thousands I have in farkles on my '05 will transfer over!

If they had reduced the weight without decreasing the power rather than porking up and adding power - I might have been that guy.

LaurelPerryOnLand · 10-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Yep...maybe the world is big enough for...let's say...2 forums discussing the same thing?

As long as it doesn't turn into an OIL FORUM...

Dude69 · 10-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longslowdistance

If they had reduced the weight without decreasing the power rather than porking up and adding power - I might have been that guy.

The additional weight is due to going to a watercooled system which is being driven by EU emissions standards for the net add of 24 pounds, it negates 3 HP. In the end, the bike will be faster but a tad heavier but still lighter than the old 1150GS.

If you want lighter... they have a bike for that... the F900GS

JoshBMW · 10-02-2012, 12:10 PM

I'm sorry but that is one fucking ugly motorcycle.

The fangs on the front and the horible radiator guards.

I'm not that impressed. All the electronic crap and those horible turn signals.

JimVonBaden · 10-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBMW

I'm sorry but that is one fucking ugly motorcycle.

The fangs on the front and the horible radiator guards.

I'm not that impressed. All the electronic crap and those horible turn signals.

Hey Josh, should make for lots of parts sales though!

Jim

genka · 10-02-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailorlite

What does "windshield with one hand operation" mean? Is this operation performed while riding?

I think that the windshield can be adjusted by turning the knob on the right from the dashboard.

But what happened to the color LCD display like on 1600?

RetrogradE · 10-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Well, not that any of you donkey dicks care about what a dude like me thinks, but I like it. There are always some design cues that bug me with every bike, but overall, this is a tidy little package.

I think it looks badass, especially with the wire wheels (in the picture of the dude crossing the bridge).

Love the throttle-by-wire, slipper clutch, cruise control, and LEDs.

Any idea when we'll have details on the GSA? I've got a feeling I'll love that bike so much I'd take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant.

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SocalRob · 10-02-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by genka

I think that the windshield can be adjusted by turning the knob on the right from the dashboard.

But what happened to the color LCD display like on 1600?

Looks like the fuel sensor strip has already crapped out on this one.

No engine temp guage on default display? No tire pressure display? I want my toys dammit.

I do, however, like that windscreen adjustment knob.

Lensgrinder · 10-02-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaurelPerryOnLand

Yep...maybe the world is big enough for...let's say...2 forums discussing the same thing?

As long as it doesn't turn into an OIL FORUM...

Soooooooo, which OIL for the wet clutch?

EJ_92606 · 10-02-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailorlite

What does "windshield with one hand operation" mean? Is this operation performed while riding?

Check out the BMW video, it shows...certainly looks like it could be operated while riding.

Eddy Alvarez · 10-02-2012, 12:33 PM

More pictures from different angles...

http://www.bmwmoa.org/news/general_interest/intermot_the_new_bmw_r_1200_gs

roadtrip22 · 10-02-2012, 12:34 PM

Should we take a vote?? How long will these FD last? and with all these new designes do you think they fixed the fuel strip issue too??

SocalRob · 10-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Just thought I would be first to kick off the thread

tallguy-09 · 10-02-2012, 12:50 PM

I really like that cockpit and the windshield adjustment mechanism, totally engineered and quality looks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by genka

I think that the windshield can be adjusted by turning the knob on the right from the dashboard.

But what happened to the color LCD display like on 1600?

SocalRob · 10-02-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallguy-09

I really like that cockpit and the windshield adjustment mechanism, totally engineered and quality looks.

Agreed. Also, just noticed a power outlet lower right below the adjuster knob. Nice.

I really don't care too much what the bike looks like. Its how it rides/performs. If I want pretty, I will buy Italian.

10-02-2012, 12:10 PM	#2494
JoshBMW Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle Wa Oddometer: 259	I'm sorry but that is one fucking ugly motorcycle. The fangs on the front and the horible radiator guards. I'm not that impressed. All the electronic crap and those horible turn signals. __________________ Josh "Integrity, justice, courage, and action - without these, a person is of no consequence." Don Nelson my friend gone from us, 06/06/04.

10-02-2012, 12:33 PM	#2501
Eddy Alvarez Addicited to ALL bikes! Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Chester,VA. Growing on me or getting used to it? Oddometer: 1,712	More pictures from different angles... http://www.bmwmoa.org/news/general_interest/intermot_the_new_bmw_r_1200_gs __________________ Me: BMW F800GS/DRZ-400S, Gabriel: KTM 50 Senior Adventure!

10-02-2012, 12:34 PM	#2502
roadtrip22 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Apex, NC Oddometer: 309	Should we take a vote?? How long will these FD last? and with all these new designes do you think they fixed the fuel strip issue too?? __________________ Follow me on Facebook--- http://www.facebook.com/2wheeladventures My Blog---- http://www.mygsadventures.blogspot.com 100 things all GS owners should read---http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=836736 Repair and Maintenance DVD's--- http://www.jimvonbaden.com/

10-02-2012, 12:44 PM	#2503
SocalRob Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles @ base of Angeles Crest Hwy Oddometer: 9,314	Final Drive Crapped Out on my 2013 GS Just thought I would be first to kick off the thread __________________ Rob '07 White (the coolest color) GSA rider '13 Husky Strada & '05 Honda 400XR

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10-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#2492
LaurelPerryOnLand Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 2,416	Yep...maybe the world is big enough for...let's say...2 forums discussing the same thing? As long as it doesn't turn into an OIL FORUM...

10-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#2497
RetrogradE Banned Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Cap City, Utah Oddometer: 1,076	Well, not that any of you donkey dicks care about what a dude like me thinks, but I like it. There are always some design cues that bug me with every bike, but overall, this is a tidy little package. I think it looks badass, especially with the wire wheels (in the picture of the dude crossing the bridge). Love the throttle-by-wire, slipper clutch, cruise control, and LEDs. Any idea when we'll have details on the GSA? I've got a feeling I'll love that bike so much I'd take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant. .