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My brand new R1200s
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:48 pm
by stoney
I've been thinking about what I'd get when I came to change the 1200GS. Having looked around and done several test rides I came to the conclusion that the GS couldn't be beaten for what I needed. Its just such a good all-rounder. Road bike, tourer, light off-roading and even the odd track day.
I couldn't justify trading it in and spending another 4-5k on having the same but newer so would have gone for an ADV, but then why do I need the extra weight and globe-busting fuel range?
So I've gone for something different.
....and kept the GS for touring and two-upping.
Although it won't be doing much more of that with the S around!
I test rode the S earlier this year and loved it, but would never have had it instead of the GS for the reasons above. As a toy and a bike just for fun its great - It goes like stink! Fantastically smooth engine and gear box! Smooth ride too thanks to the Ohlins...mmmmmmmm!
She you chaps around!
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:50 pm
by Gromit
Thanks for that.
Now b*gger off and stop making me jealous.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 7:08 pm
by herrman
Nice bike and the right colour too, Are you sure it didnt come out of my garage!! Hope to see you around soon (weather permitting of course)
Peter.
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 1:12 am
by PBBoxer
Thats the perfect pairing in my eyes.
Im a bit behind you, with a 1200s and a highish miles 1150 gs, but the target is a loaded 12gs when i can get there hehe
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 8:14 am
by stoney
PBBoxer wrote:Thats the perfect pairing in my eyes.
Im a bit behind you, with a 1200s and a highish miles 1150 gs, but the target is a loaded 12gs when i can get there hehe
Nought wrong with an 1150 - cracking bike - I had one for 12 months before the 12GS! When you go for a 12GS check out the user forum for some good 'honest' bikes.
Devil's Bridge today! At this rate it'll be ready for the 600 mile service by Monday!
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:41 pm
by PBBoxer
You probably passed my house then!
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:06 pm
by stoney
PBBoxer wrote:You probably passed my house then!
Gargrave per chance? Do you know Steve C with the blue/white K1200s?
Re: My brand new R1200s
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:39 pm
by Man-of-Mystery
stoney wrote: So I've gone for something different.
Stoney, I am getting a big red "x" right there. Could you check your end and see if your pic's url is still ok?
M-o-M
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:59 pm
by Dickypalm
You made the right choice
Re: My brand new R1200s
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:16 pm
by stoney
Man-of-Mystery wrote:stoney wrote: So I've gone for something different.
Stoney, I am getting a big red "x" right there. Could you check your end and see if your pic's url is still ok?
M-o-M
fixed for you.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:25 pm
by Man-of-Mystery
Ah... lovely... a familiar concept!
M-o-M
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:32 pm
by stoney
In its most recent guise - shame the pic is rubbish.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:32 pm
by Stevie
Is that the Wunderlich stand? Is it easy enough to use without help?
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:51 pm
by stoney
Stevie wrote:Is that the Wunderlich stand? Is it easy enough to use without help?
Thats the one - well spotted. It's a bit tricky to use and I reckon I've done my back hoofing it up on it as you're leaning to control the bikes balance while pressing down on the lever at the same time. Its getting easier with practice though.
You can set it so the lever is on the bike side but then it catches the footpeg.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:56 pm
by Man-of-Mystery
May I suggest replacing the bread-bin under the hump with an Akrapovic exhaust. It costs a lot, but looks good.
M-o-M