New R1200S owner in Bristol, UK.

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Copper
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New R1200S owner in Bristol, UK.

Postby Copper » Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:56 am

Hello All,

Just thought I'd say hello!

I previously owned a 2008 BMW R1200 GSA but have just sold it and "upgraded" to a black 2008 R1200S. Since getting my GSA I am a BMW bike convert and love the boxer motor. The GSA handled so well I wanted to know what the engine would be like in a sports bike and now I am beginning to find out. Its a bit of a squeeze as I'm 6'5".

I ride all through the winter but look after my bikes. My R1200S has suffered from a bit of neglect mainly salt damage so have already started buying bits to get it back to tip top condition.

Regards,

Jon
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Al
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Postby Al » Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:17 pm

Welcome Jon, several other 1200s owners on here, some not too far from you. Have a look in the days out section if you fancy meeting e few of us over the coming months.

Al.
White/red BMW R1200R Sport
Shiny Red Honda Civic
Shiny Silver MR2 vvti Roadster. Going to be sold
White Peugeot Boxer Camper Conversion.
Battle scarred Suzuki Burgman 125,(Mrs Als) going to be sold
Suzuki VanVan 125
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Postby herrman » Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:37 pm

Welcome along Jon,
As Al says get along to Wales in April and meet a whole bunch of us :)

Regards Peter.
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Postby Al » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:16 pm

We could have a fair sized group from the south west, numbers are on the way up down this way.

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White/red BMW R1200R Sport
Shiny Red Honda Civic
Shiny Silver MR2 vvti Roadster. Going to be sold
White Peugeot Boxer Camper Conversion.
Battle scarred Suzuki Burgman 125,(Mrs Als) going to be sold
Suzuki VanVan 125
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Postby slparry » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:59 pm

Al wrote:We could have a fair sized group from the south west, numbers are on the way up down this way.

Al.


there goes the neighbourhood ;)
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Postby Al » Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:33 pm

:shock:
White/red BMW R1200R Sport
Shiny Red Honda Civic
Shiny Silver MR2 vvti Roadster. Going to be sold
White Peugeot Boxer Camper Conversion.
Battle scarred Suzuki Burgman 125,(Mrs Als) going to be sold
Suzuki VanVan 125
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Postby McBoxer » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:43 am

Welcome along!
Big Scottish Al
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Postby Triton » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:53 pm

Sure you will enjoy the bike. My ST has loads of go so your S should be even better.
R1200ST '07, R1100RS '96, F650ST '99, Triton 650 '59
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Postby popsky » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:49 pm

Lo there, a very good choice of machine :wink: as Al says if you fancy a run to north Wales meet us on the bridge and come along, don't worry about
Mr Parry, he only live a couple of miles from the hotel, so the neighbourhood had already gone downhill LOL [smilie=sofa.gif]
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R1200S and loving it !

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Postby Dai wiskers » Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:14 pm

Dont worry about the neighbourhood i'm going to be there!
My bike shines when it rains!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dyslexic Dai


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Postby HerrFlick » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:46 pm

Ohhhhh Bristol.

What a beautiful place.

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Postby Copper » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:47 am

Hi All,

Finally got to take the 1200S on a ride just for a rides sake in the dry with the sun out and no risk of ice yesterday.

I've got to say I was blown away! had the Ipod on all the way, my best motorcycling experience ever and I've been riding for 28years! It was like being 24 again, awesome, I've just got top learn to ride it properly now.

Very suprised this bike dosen't get better reviews but please ignored them and bought it anyway.

Jon
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Postby Blackal » Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:53 am

Copper wrote:Hi All,

Finally got to take the 1200S on a ride just for a rides sake in the dry with the sun out and no risk of ice yesterday.

I've got to say I was blown away! had the Ipod on all the way, my best motorcycling experience ever and I've been riding for 28years! It was like being 24 again, awesome, I've just got top learn to ride it properly now.

Very suprised this bike dosen't get better reviews but please ignored them and bought it anyway.

Jon


Glad you like it.

I think the R1200s is easier to form a quick opinion of, than the R1100s, but the biggest hurdle that BMW faced (in both models) was getting people to ignore the KG|BHP figures, the Suspension|shaft-drive anomaly................. and to give it a chance :)

Al :D
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Postby boxerscott » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:35 pm

Copper wrote:Hi All,

Finally got to take the 1200S on a ride just for a rides sake in the dry with the sun out and no risk of ice yesterday.

I've got to say I was blown away! had the Ipod on all the way, my best motorcycling experience ever and I've been riding for 28years! It was like being 24 again, awesome, I've just got top learn to ride it properly now.

Very suprised this bike dosen't get better reviews but please ignored them and bought it anyway.

Jon
Hey up Matey, at 6`5" you must be perfect for the 1200s. This bike seems to get positive "handling" feedback from the taller guys. Good choice and welcome. Now some piccies and lets av a look at the salt damage :wink:
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Postby Copper » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:29 pm

boxerscott wrote:
Copper wrote:Hi All,

Finally got to take the 1200S on a ride just for a rides sake in the dry with the sun out and no risk of ice yesterday.

I've got to say I was blown away! had the Ipod on all the way, my best motorcycling experience ever and I've been riding for 28years! It was like being 24 again, awesome, I've just got top learn to ride it properly now.

Very suprised this bike dosen't get better reviews but please ignored them and bought it anyway.

Jon
Hey up Matey, at 6`5" you must be perfect for the 1200s. This bike seems to get positive "handling" feedback from the taller guys. Good choice and welcome. Now some piccies and lets av a look at the salt damage :wink:


Ok will take some pics this week and post them up.

Jon
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