2013 bmw f800gt - Page 14

Cortez · 03-02-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadscum

Are you saying all F motors are not created equal?

Regards, Paul

There's a well documented issue with the 2006/07 engine problems
on the S and ST, resolved before GS and R came out.

Also, the S and ST have different power output to GS and R I believe.

R has the most power, shortest gearing, and usually quoted best MPG figures.
Go figure.

LoneTraveler · 03-02-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortez

And would be a basic model re: engine and addons.

I just tried to price out a C350 vs an E350. The C would be about $58k, the E, about $54k. Granted, that's adding all the features that the E has to the C. Either way, there's no way in hell I would pay almost 60 large for a German piece of shit like that.

Subarus are so much better anyway, and half the price.

RaY YreKa · 03-03-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadscum

Are you saying all F motors are not created equal?

Regards, Paul

As others have said, early ones could get piston slap.

There were also early issues with stalling.

A few niggles were fixed with recalls.

I really like the discontinued 800S, but in an ideal world it would have to be 2008-on.

Dieselpwr · 03-03-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneTraveler

I just tried to price out a C350 vs an E350. The C would be about $58k, the E, about $54k. Granted, that's adding all the features that the E has to the C. Either way, there's no way in hell I would pay almost 60 large for a German piece of shit like that.

Subarus are so much better anyway, and half the price.

Close the door on a Benz and on a Subaru and there's a huge difference. Personally I'm a Audi/VW fan, but a Benz is not a POS.

jeepinbanditrider · 03-03-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RaY YreKa

As others have said, early ones could get piston slap.

There were also early issues with stalling.

A few niggles were fixed with recalls.

I really like the discontinued 800S, but in an ideal world it would have to be 2008-on.

mid/late 09 is when they finally fixed the stator issue. If you have a pre-09 and want to "upgrade" to the updated parts that's gonna run ya around a grand.

Disco Stu · 03-04-2013, 12:26 PM

i like the looks of this. I'd definately consider it if i was looking to replace my k1200rs and my aprilia futura.

Cortez · 03-04-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

i like the looks of this. I'd definately consider it if i was looking to replace my k1200rs and my aprilia futura.

That's interesting.
I'd rather have those two. :)

Disco Stu · 03-04-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cortez

That's interesting.
I'd rather have those two. :)

that's why i said 'if'

Cortez · 03-04-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

that's why i said 'if'

It's gonna get twice the mileage out of the same fuel then those two if
anything.

Gezerbike · 03-04-2013, 02:43 PM

I was at the dealer Saturday and he had a white one on the floor. Really sharp in both the white and the grey, not so sure of the orange. I really like the looks and size of it and since I ride solo, it fits well. Probably a set of bar baks away from fitting really good. And the thought of it being soooo much lighter than my slant 4 KGT, it is very tempting, especially as I am not getting stronger as I get older. The dealer threw me a $ 13,700 price out the door for a fully loaded one. Bags would add another $ 875. Tempting, but the thought of giving up all the creature comforts of the big GT, as well at the 150hp motor, and another $ 4000 to boot makes it a pretty tough call. I guess a test ride might be in order.............

IslandMonkey · 03-15-2013, 01:44 PM

For what it's worth, MCN reviewed the GT this week and although I only skimmed the article (I was in a shop), it appeared to be very positive.

Disco Stu · 03-18-2013, 08:44 AM

I was at an out-of-state BMW dealer this weekend and they had an F800GT demo bike that I got to sit on. It definately felt roomier than my Futura. cycle-ergo.com now has the F800GT listed, so you can compare it to your current bike if interested. I'd have a 9-degree forward lean angle on the F800GT compared to 24 on my Futura.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting on the K1600GT before sitting on the F800GT. It's like comparing a nice comfy chair and a couch.

I'm now seriously considering swapping my Futura and K1200RS for an F800GT. Hopefully the missus doesn't see this.

Cortez · 03-18-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

I was at an out-of-state BMW dealer this weekend and they had an F800GT demo bike that I got to sit on. It definately felt roomier than my Futura. cycle-ergo.com now has the F800GT listed, so you can compare it to your current bike if interested. I'd have a 9-degree forward lean angle on the F800GT compared to 24 on my Futura.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting on the K1600GT before sitting on the F800GT. It's like comparing a nice comfy chair and a couch.

I'm now seriously considering swapping my Futura and K1200RS for an F800GT. Hopefully the missus doesn't see this.

Where's that damn "SHARE ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER" button!?

Twinz · 03-18-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Stu

I was at an out-of-state BMW dealer this weekend and they had an F800GT demo bike that I got to sit on. It definately felt roomier than my Futura. cycle-ergo.com now has the F800GT listed, so you can compare it to your current bike if interested. I'd have a 9-degree forward lean angle on the F800GT compared to 24 on my Futura.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting on the K1600GT before sitting on the F800GT. It's like comparing a nice comfy chair and a couch.

I'm now seriously considering swapping my Futura and K1200RS for an F800GT. Hopefully the missus doesn't see this.

Well, Stu, I guess I'll have to sit on an F800GT myself. My local beemer dealer also sells Triumph, so I can sit on an 800 Tiger as well. No riding around here...expecting another 12" of snow over the next couple of days! My Futura is currently in pieces in the basement! Do you think you'll miss the Futura's horsepower?

Disco Stu · 03-18-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinz

Well, Stu, I guess I'll have to sit on an F800GT myself. My local beemer dealer also sells Triumph, so I can sit on an 800 Tiger as well. No riding around here...expecting another 12" of snow over the next couple of days! My Futura is currently in pieces in the basement! Do you think you'll miss the Futura's horsepower?

I'm not sure if I'd miss the power or not, I didn't have my gear with me to take the F800GT for a test ride. But I think it would be more comfortable for long trips, I get pretty uncomfortable on the Futura after 350 miles or so in a day.

03-04-2013, 02:43 PM	#205
Gezerbike Hey Rocky........... Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Frostbite Falls, Il Oddometer: 3,014	I was at the dealer Saturday and he had a white one on the floor. Really sharp in both the white and the grey, not so sure of the orange. I really like the looks and size of it and since I ride solo, it fits well. Probably a set of bar baks away from fitting really good. And the thought of it being soooo much lighter than my slant 4 KGT, it is very tempting, especially as I am not getting stronger as I get older. The dealer threw me a $ 13,700 price out the door for a fully loaded one. Bags would add another $ 875. Tempting, but the thought of giving up all the creature comforts of the big GT, as well at the 150hp motor, and another $ 4000 to boot makes it a pretty tough call. I guess a test ride might be in order............. __________________ ___________________________________________ Mike 1998 R 1100 GS 2007 K 1200 GT

03-15-2013, 01:44 PM	#206
IslandMonkey Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Manchester (ish), England Oddometer: 301	For what it's worth, MCN reviewed the GT this week and although I only skimmed the article (I was in a shop), it appeared to be very positive. __________________ Sean

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03-04-2013, 12:26 PM	#201
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,594	i like the looks of this. I'd definately consider it if i was looking to replace my k1200rs and my aprilia futura.

03-18-2013, 08:44 AM	#207
Disco Stu I'm Barry F'n Gibb!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: The Center of my Own Universe Oddometer: 4,594	I was at an out-of-state BMW dealer this weekend and they had an F800GT demo bike that I got to sit on. It definately felt roomier than my Futura. cycle-ergo.com now has the F800GT listed, so you can compare it to your current bike if interested. I'd have a 9-degree forward lean angle on the F800GT compared to 24 on my Futura. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of sitting on the K1600GT before sitting on the F800GT. It's like comparing a nice comfy chair and a couch. I'm now seriously considering swapping my Futura and K1200RS for an F800GT. Hopefully the missus doesn't see this.