New R1200S owner in Bristol, UK.

Copper · Post by **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

Al · Post by 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.

herrman · Post by **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.

Al · Post by 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.

Al.

slparry · Post by **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

Al · Post by Al » Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:33 pm

McBoxer · Post by **McBoxer** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:43 am

Welcome along!

Triton · Post by **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.

popsky · Post by **popsky** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:49 pm

Lo there, a very good choice of machine

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]

Dai wiskers · Post by **Dai wiskers** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:14 pm

Dont worry about the neighbourhood i'm going to be there!

HerrFlick · Post by **HerrFlick** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:46 pm

Ohhhhh Bristol.

What a beautiful place.

Copper · Post by **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

Blackal · Post by **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

boxerscott · Post by **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

Copper · Post by **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

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

Jon