BMW R****R Thread - Page 4

DiabloADV · 12-01-2012, 09:11 AM

Seriously, though...LostViking shows why the typical GS owner really belongs on a R. If you want a little more torso wind protection, the Scout fairing will do the trick, but you're still out in the open on a real motorbike.

ninepeaks9 · 12-01-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DiabloADV

Seriously, though...LostViking shows why the typical GS owner really belongs on a R. If you want a little more torso wind protection, the Scout fairing will do the trick, but you're still out in the open on a real motorbike.

My sentiments as well. Maybe that's a reason there are so many used GS's for sale out there. Too much bike for most jobs.

cug · 12-01-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ninepeaks9

Maybe that's a reason there are so many used GS's for sale out there. Too much bike for most jobs.

I think the reason is very simple: there are so many more GS sold in the US than R bikes that the used market reflects that probably very closely.

David R · 12-01-2012, 11:21 AM

GS better for taller folks and ones that think the adventure depends on the name of the bike.

It can be an adventure on any bike.

Sent from the phone in my shoe. Maxwell Smart.

cug · 12-01-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

It can be an adventure on any bike.

Adventure is taking inappropriate equipment into far away places ...

LostViking · 12-01-2012, 12:31 PM

You want adventure? Ride across North Dakota as Rt. 2 submerges before your eyes.

Hoop71 · 12-01-2012, 01:12 PM

I'll chime in with the first "Classic" of this thread.
LOVE the bike! So versatile, good for touring yet very fun in the twisties.

Did I mention how much I love this bike?

tpulls · 12-01-2012, 04:21 PM

I was at the dealership today throwing my leg over nearly everything I saw. Out of all of the uprights the 1200R fit me best, actually, it felt perfect. A test ride might be in my future. Is it at all possible to do some 2-up touring with these things?

amos · 12-01-2012, 05:13 PM

Every ride is an Adventure for me,just climb on and head out where ever the raod takes you. This pic is just coming back from an early Thanksgiving morning ride, did not want to miss dinner

David R · 12-01-2012, 05:17 PM

According to my girlfriend the passenger seat is great.

Almost as much room for two as my RT

She does not like the wind from my Parabellum windshield. It suites me OK.

There may or may not be better, LIke I said last bike was an RT

We returned from Bradford PA to Medina NY in a day taking all back roads like this one. It rode like a dream.

Much easier for me to handle than the RT two up.

ninepeaks9 · 12-01-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tpulls

I was at the dealership today throwing my leg over nearly everything I saw. Out of all of the uprights the 1200R fit me best, actually, it felt perfect. A test ride might be in my future. Is it at all possible to do some 2-up touring with these things?

Definitely yes. Plenty of power and torque. Take your check when you do the test ride.

ninepeaks9 · 12-01-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

According to my girlfriend the passenger seat is great.

Almost as much room for two as my RT

She does not like the wind from my Parabellum windshield. It suites me OK.

There may or may not be better, LIke I said last bike was an RT

We returned from Bradford PA to Medina NY in a day taking all back roads like this one. It rode like a dream.

Much easier for me to handle than the RT two up.

You've got some serious windshield. Where did you get it?

vicvegas · 12-01-2012, 06:19 PM

Hoop71, Thats a great looking 12r! very nicely done with the black headers,rims,mirrors, and tinted screen! love that bike! did you have the wheels powdercoated or did it come like that? Man i'm diggin these bikes lately. I can really see one in my future. I want to see more pix guys!!

Hoop71 · 12-02-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vicvegas

Hoop71, Thats a great looking 12r! very nicely done with the black headers,rims,mirrors, and tinted screen! love that bike! did you have the wheels powdercoated or did it come like that? Man i'm diggin these bikes lately. I can really see one in my future. I want to see more pix guys!!

I had the wheels powder coated myself. I think it makes a dramatic difference in the look of the bike.

vicvegas · 12-02-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoop71

I had the wheels powder coated myself. I think it makes a dramatic difference in the look of the bike.

Well next summer, if you think about selling her a I'd like to call dibs now. I'm gonna sell my 10' Road glide and I'll be looking for my next obsession. I usually head to B.C every summer for a few weeks of riding in my favorite province so your in the perfect area for a fly an ride for me:)

12-01-2012, 09:11 AM	#46
DiabloADV Semi-Occasional Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Nor Cal, USA Oddometer: 1,535	Seriously, though...LostViking shows why the typical GS owner really belongs on a R. If you want a little more torso wind protection, the Scout fairing will do the trick, but you're still out in the open on a real motorbike. __________________ '74/'70 R98/6/GS Traveling Bike (construction under way) '91 Bill Holland Steel w/Dura Ace

12-01-2012, 11:21 AM	#49
David R I been called a Nut Job.. Joined: Oct 2009 Location: In Da Swamps of WNY Oddometer: 1,848	GS better for taller folks and ones that think the adventure depends on the name of the bike. It can be an adventure on any bike. Sent from the phone in my shoe. Maxwell Smart. __________________ 2012 R1200R ! 2000 R1100RT (retired), 1976 R75/6, 11 Versys There is a seat for everyone.

12-01-2012, 12:31 PM	#51
LostViking Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Chateaugay Lake, N.Y. Oddometer: 633	You want adventure? Ride across North Dakota as Rt. 2 submerges before your eyes. __________________ "Find A Way"

12-01-2012, 05:13 PM	#54
amos quiet one Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Jacksonville,ILL Oddometer: 94	Every ride is an Adventure for me,just climb on and head out where ever the raod takes you. This pic is just coming back from an early Thanksgiving morning ride, did not want to miss dinner __________________ Andy 2012 R2100R BMWMOA #155500 1st John 4: 7,8

12-01-2012, 05:17 PM	#55
David R I been called a Nut Job.. Joined: Oct 2009 Location: In Da Swamps of WNY Oddometer: 1,848	According to my girlfriend the passenger seat is great. Almost as much room for two as my RT She does not like the wind from my Parabellum windshield. It suites me OK. There may or may not be better, LIke I said last bike was an RT We returned from Bradford PA to Medina NY in a day taking all back roads like this one. It rode like a dream. Much easier for me to handle than the RT two up. __________________ 2012 R1200R ! 2000 R1100RT (retired), 1976 R75/6, 11 Versys There is a seat for everyone.

12-01-2012, 01:12 PM	#52
Hoop71 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver Oddometer: 46	I'll chime in with the first "Classic" of this thread. LOVE the bike! So versatile, good for touring yet very fun in the twisties. Did I mention how much I love this bike?

12-01-2012, 04:21 PM	#53
tpulls Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Oddometer: 132	I was at the dealership today throwing my leg over nearly everything I saw. Out of all of the uprights the 1200R fit me best, actually, it felt perfect. A test ride might be in my future. Is it at all possible to do some 2-up touring with these things?

12-01-2012, 06:19 PM	#58
vicvegas eager beaver Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Thompson,Mb Oddometer: 117	Hoop71, Thats a great looking 12r! very nicely done with the black headers,rims,mirrors, and tinted screen! love that bike! did you have the wheels powdercoated or did it come like that? Man i'm diggin these bikes lately. I can really see one in my future. I want to see more pix guys!!

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