The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest

[El Gato]

Originally Posted by LeftCoastLefty

I agree. This beast is ugly on many levels. I have no interest in buying.

I must be in the minority here. I really like the looks of my current '12 GSA, and I love the looks of the new bike (except maybe the spork on the front). I'll own one in 2-3 years, once the GSA is out and they've ironed out the freshman bugs.

[EJ_92606]

Originally Posted by Zarted

Don't know if it's been posted yet.
If not, here's a mouth watering link!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5grL7zcb6M0


Cheers!

Nice one!

Just put down a deposit today!!!!

[Marki_GSA]

Originally Posted by GSBruce

Will the 2013 R1200GS need the tedious/ridiculous spline lube operation like the oilheads do?

Its a wet clutch I. E. It sits in oil so no.

[Beemerlover]

Originally Posted by Marki_GSA

Its a wet clutch I. E. It sits in oil so no.

Was he talking about the driveshaft splines?

[khale]

Originally Posted by Beemerlover

Was he talking about the driveshaft splines?

I think so, and I imagine you still need to lube those. Not a big deal.

[GSBruce]

Originally Posted by Beemerlover

Was he talking about the driveshaft splines?

No, I was talking about the transmission input splines that cause you to have to take the back of an oilhead apart to apply a dollars worth of grease.

Driveshaft splines on oilheads are easily accessible by comparison.

[oalvarez]

deposit placed......#3 on my dealer's list.

continue on

[ACD]

I wonder how long it will take Touratech or Wunderlich to start offering the new LED lights as a upgrade for the current GS. Put me on top of the order list!

[grpweld]

Water crossing should be less worriesome now!

[johnjen]

This guy must be an ADV'r

He's giving us the salute!


JJ

Originally Posted by ACD

I wonder how long it will take Touratech or Wunderlich to start offering the new LED lights as a upgrade for the current GS. Put me on top of the order list!

[yellowbirdrs]

I wonder why not put some kind of grills in front those big radiators. And wonder how hot would be having the headres so close to the feet?

[GS_AP]

I think BMW hit this one out of the park. I must be in the minority because I think it is absolutely gorgeous! The refinement of the design details really stands out to me. They've refined the old GS without ruining it or making it a blvd queen. It looks refined but aggressive. It actually seems MORE offroad capable while being better on-road. Perfect. This is the first time I've ever thought about parting with my beloved '06 R1200GS but I've also contacted the local dealer to let them know I'm interested in one. I can't wait to see this bike in person. I've not been so excited about a new bike in years.

[Lonestar2112]

Originally Posted by kbasa

I suspect that they've made changes to the bike to reduce its base electrical load. It sounds like they're really leveraging LEDs, which helps. Note that the turn signals, brake and tail and low beam are LEDs, which use far less power than incandescents.

The euro bikes have had those turn signals for several years. You can put them on a '07+ bike. They have beeen on mine for 4 years and I have never had a problem with them.

[dmac57]

Originally Posted by oalvarez

deposit placed......#3 on my dealer's list.

continue on

We had a stopwatch on ya.

[GB]

Originally Posted by yellowbirdrs

I wonder why not put some kind of grills in front those big radiators. And wonder how hot would be having the headres so close to the feet?

They gotta leave something for Touratech to sell...

Heat from the jugs has never been an issue with oil/air cooled boxers. I'm sure this one will be no exception.