Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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Rocket
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Re: Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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Bill Stevenson wrote:
And of course there is nothing for it but to admit that the R12R is quite simply the nicest motorcycle I have ever owned, or even ridden for that matter, .....

Bill
I agree with you Bill.

After a clean today...

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Re: Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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+1 on the Sprint to R1200R. I sold my Sprint with 20K+ miles with 0 problems. I have enjoyed many bikes in over 40 years of riding and this BMW is just a gem. My Triumph dealership has an employee that wanted my bike and I received a very good deal on a 3 way bike deal involving the BM original owner buying a new Scrambler. The value is very good on the modern Triumphs and the 3 motor is a hoot, but they are in a different tier and designed for a different bottom line. Ride the R, you will love it....or not. I ride mine naked with Cortech bags for now and enjoy her for what she is, even an RT will leave you soaked while waiting at a traffic light in the rain. :lol:



Cheers, it's test ride time! :badgrin: (resistance is futile)
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Re: Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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Tone your zeal with moderation Rocket. You have the fastest colour. ;)

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Re: Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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celticus wrote:Tone your zeal with moderation Rocket. You have the fastest colour. ;)

Mark
Must admit, looks better than I expected. Black Hugger should look OK with it.

(The silver contrasts nicley with my other toy too - 170bhp Golf GT TDI , another quality machine with ubiquitous looks,... except the bling wheels 8) ;) )
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Re: Questions from first (full day) ride out on R1200R

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Rocket-
You and I must be brothers from another mother. I'm the Sprint ST guy and I also have an 05' GTI. Love my GTI too!

Bill-
You too. I put 50K on each of my K bikes and looks like I am heading for that with my Sprint.

I definitely will be hitting you guys up for more information if and when I am ready to make the switch. Could be sooner rather than later (although I just installed a tail tidy on my Sprint this weekend).
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