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Is the R12RS a worthy successor of the R11S?

Absolutely, and takes the driving experience to a new level!
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75%
Not even close, a completely different beast made for touring and more similar to the K13S
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25%
 
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Postby andy griff » Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:43 pm

Go here and search
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all manner of posts on upgrades, extras, likes, dislikes, accessories.

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Postby victorlaszlo » Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:15 pm

Thanks for that, one can never be subscribed to too many forums :D

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Postby The Teutonic Tangerine » Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:35 am

We had three in our small club but one guy (no taller the 5'8") could not get comfortable even with Bar risers and has swapped back to a GS. the other two owners really like them (although one who is in his mid 60's has also had risers fitted).
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Postby victorlaszlo » Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:45 am

It's too difficult convincing myself that the electronic gadgets and improved luggage and engine is worth 3 times my R11S...

Trying with the slightly illogical argument that "I'm worth it" but failing, but persistence might prevail, the brainwashing has barely commenced yet...

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Postby andy griff » Wed Aug 03, 2016 5:04 pm

victorlaszlo wrote:It's too difficult convincing myself that the electronic gadgets and improved luggage and engine is worth 3 times my R11S...

Trying with the slightly illogical argument that "I'm worth it" but failing, but persistence might prevail, the brainwashing has barely commenced yet...


You are worth it....

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Postby Boxerboy55 » Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:26 pm

I've had my RS12 for 13 months and 6,300 miles. Loving every minute.
It does all I need to do. From track sessions to a Germany trip last year.
All day comfortable with cruise control, hot grips and quick shift. I'm considering a suspension upgrade (non-ESA).

I gave my BCR toy a spin 2 days ago and was looking for a clutchless gear change. Silly me. The RS12 is all the bike I'll ever need so one has to go!!
New tyres fitted yesterday so hoping for a bit of sunshine in next few days to scrub them in. A track session booked for the 27th and hoping for a "pass out" to catch a ferry in September. Roll on summer.
Carpe Diem!

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Postby andy griff » Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:27 pm

Boxerboy55 wrote:I've had my RS12 for 13 months and 6,300 miles. Loving every minute.
It does all I need to do. From track sessions to a Germany trip last year.
All day comfortable with cruise control, hot grips and quick shift. I'm considering a suspension upgrade (non-ESA).

I gave my BCR toy a spin 2 days ago and was looking for a clutchless gear change. Silly me. The RS12 is all the bike I'll ever need so one has to go!!
New tyres fitted yesterday so hoping for a bit of sunshine in next few days to scrub them in. A track session booked for the 27th and hoping for a "pass out" to catch a ferry in September. Roll on summer.


Agree on the R12RS but, sorry to point out - summer's been and gone. It happened last Tuesday - sorry if you have to work :(

Also , with all the grief in France currently Im looking West for my ferries at the moment as in Ireland. As of today armed patrols on Cross Channel ferries. That is no coincidence and suggests some knows something :shock:

So, wait for a few hours in a queue at Dover and then become a sitting target on a boat - reminds me of the war :D

No, the Wild Atlantic Way or a short hop to the IOM look very attractive right now :roll:

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Postby slparry » Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:48 pm

andy griff wrote:
Boxerboy55 wrote:I've had my RS12 for 13 months and 6,300 miles. Loving every minute.
It does all I need to do. From track sessions to a Germany trip last year.
All day comfortable with cruise control, hot grips and quick shift. I'm considering a suspension upgrade (non-ESA).

I gave my BCR toy a spin 2 days ago and was looking for a clutchless gear change. Silly me. The RS12 is all the bike I'll ever need so one has to go!!
New tyres fitted yesterday so hoping for a bit of sunshine in next few days to scrub them in. A track session booked for the 27th and hoping for a "pass out" to catch a ferry in September. Roll on summer.


Agree on the R12RS but, sorry to point out - summer's been and gone. It happened last Tuesday - sorry if you have to work :(

Also , with all the grief in France currently Im looking West for my ferries at the moment as in Ireland. As of today armed patrols on Cross Channel ferries. That is no coincidence and suggests some knows something :shock:

So, wait for a few hours in a queue at Dover and then become a sitting target on a boat - reminds me of the war :D

No, the Wild Atlantic Way or a short hop to the IOM look very attractive right now :roll:


mmm .... sort of puts a different slant on this announcement Andy

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-new ... ror-attack
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Postby andy griff » Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:57 am

Still makes the Irish coast safer !

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Postby victorlaszlo » Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:02 pm

Boxerboy55 wrote:I've had my RS12 for 13 months and 6,300 miles. Loving every minute.
It does all I need to do. From track sessions to a Germany trip last year.
All day comfortable with cruise control, hot grips and quick shift. I'm considering a suspension upgrade (non-ESA).


How come you are replacing the shocks?


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