Let's see your 1200GS/A

You can mount them much less conspicuous than that!

I collected my 1200 from a very nice guy not too far away from where I live, it's my 3rd GS in 5 yrs, previous models I've had were the 1100 & 1150. The 1200 beats the shit out of the other two by a country mile!!!!!

I was in Northern Ireland last week, some fantastic roads and amazing people, I can't wait to return there

Some pics from Thursday afternoon on the Antrim Coast road.......

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Tax Disc on the beak is not a problem for me, but seems to upset others - soooooooo I have moved it to the frame just above the exhaust heat guard - I now have an excuse to post another pic of my bike in a day or two.

Nice, now you have clean lines again.

Cheers mate,, didn't mean to apply so much Peer pressure.
I am South African born and raised, and we had the same system there which I hated all my life. I now live in Germany where all of that stuff goes on your licence plate. Much nicer !! (Added bonus.. the Autobahn,, no speed limits)

I have an 04 & 07 Adventure as well. I loved my 1150 so much I thought I would own it forever & ever. Now I am having a hard time even riding it a little. The 1200 is so much better in every respect. OK, well the 1150 is better looking, but that is it. EVERYTHING works better on the 1200.

Only one of them is mine ! On the left.

Hey There, new to the forum and thought I'd share a pic or two of my own. I took a trip down around the South of Ireland (Kerry) recently. Hint: if your ever in Ireland take spin around the 'Gap of Dunloe', some of the nicest biking I've done in a long time!

1150GSA : +Better build, engine smoother even at high rpm, stock seat more comfy, better stability when running, shorter first gear, looks slightly better than the 12 IMHO.

-heavy, accelerates sluggishly compared to the 12, noise observed from windscreen and instrument area when in gravel, pillion comfort is terrible.

1200GSA : +Powerful engine, excellent acceleration and trottle response, feels 100kg lighter than the 1150, good wind protection, very nimble, very good lighting power, comfy pillion seat.

-engine vibey at high rpm, build not as good as the 1150, CANBUS limits your options on what electrical accesories to attach, tall first gear, stability lacking if compared to the 1150, rider seat is terrible.

Overall: but I love them both.<!-- / message -->

Okay.
Here's my GS all rigged up for the 07 season.
That's 140+ liters of hard, lockable storage, folks!
Full tool set, camping gear, kitchen, clothing and mobile office ready to roll.
By April 30th I'll be a vagabond again!
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Wonderful Pics there,, My question is, How did you organize a cloudless day in Ireland ??
Looks like something i'd love to try...

My pics are from a cloudless day in Northern Ireland, a change compared to the last time I was there, no rain this time!!!!

Hi Questor,

Very nice looking bags in a very nice looking bike. What seat is that? I'm on hunt for a replacement of my OEM seat that I find uncomfy? How do you find yours? Thanks

Ricochet

2005 R1200GS
-All three cases
-Navigator III
-Touratech goodies
-Paid in full

Hi Ricochet.
That's actually the stock 'Low' seat after 25K miles.
I find it's quite comfortable for about 250 miles then I usually need to take a break, get gas, and stretch anyway.

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Questor - You need the spacer for the left front bolt of the skidplate......Get to Lowe's and buy a nylon one.......In Rutland on your way home!

Oh and what a sweet ride!!

Andy

My GS has limited mods, and still needs a better seat, more lighting, engine guards for my trip to Mexico later this year.

Joe’s R1200GS 2005
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Mods/Options:
Engine replaced by BMW @ 10K, now 15K total miles
BMW Luggage, panniers and top case with passenger back rest
BMW tank bag
BMW security system
Spoke wheels
Heated grips
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Heat treated exhaust (no bluing)
Throttle lock
Flashing brake LED’s
Headlight modulator on bright light with daylight sensor
Additional accessory plug

What?!
And put a non-OEM BMW part on my best friend? Never!
Come to think of it, I have to go out to the garage and read the GS a bedtime story.
It likes it when I read selected Ride Reports from ADVrider to it.
"Once upon a time there was a GS who wanted to goto Alaska, via Newfoundland and Goose Bay!"
We are just two homeless vagabonds waiting for a chance to roam the world!

Have GS, will travel.
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Got it just like I want it.