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Any Day Now
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:44 am
by wkincaid
Hi All,
I'm new to the forum and have found lots of good suggestions about the R1200R. After 3+ good years on the '04R1150RT I decided to go lighter, less bodywork and get something I could push around in the garage. Then I rode the R1200R. Wow! Homerun! Placed an order mid-March and am expecting it any day. Will probably be in the market for an aftermarket seat and windshield. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
Bill
new ride
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:53 am
by hankth
Bill,
Good luck with your new ride. I came off an '02 R1150RT for the same reasons as you. I am so happy with the RR. I'm 65 and the lightness is a blessing for me! It doesn't hurt that it's way quicker either, lol. I put the taller shield on, and I will be looking for about 5 more inchs. Cee Bailey has some already. They come with the rubber grommets in already too, nice touch.
You're goona love this bike.
Hank
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:00 am
by wkincaid
Hank,
Thanks for the reply. I think I'm really going to like it for the very same reasons you do. I turned 66 recently and decided I didn't need to push a 600+ lb bike around (as much as I loved it!). But this is a whole new experience and I can't wait. I've called the dealer this morn and am awaiting a call back to tell me if the bike is ready to be picked up. Cheeers, Bill
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:23 am
by WileyRufus
Congratulations on your new bike. You're going to love it! i picked mine up on 3/24. The only problem I've had was a sore butt after a few hours in the saddle. It felt the same as the stock seat on my former 1200 GS, so I've got a new one being made by Rick Mayer. I let you know how it is after I get it back (build date is 4/12, so I should get it back sometime around the 22nd or so). I've got a convention in Denver over Memorial Day weekend, so I'm taking a week before and after to see the Black Hills, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Park. That should give me a good evaluation on the new seat and the bike for road trips.
Jerry
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:28 am
by wkincaid
Jerry, Thanks for the info about the Rick Meyer seat. A week's ride prior to your meeting in Denver should give you an excellent opportunity to evaluate the seat. I'll be standing by...
Bill
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:31 pm
by DRothermel
Hey Jerry:
You're about a month in front of me on your build date for your Mayer. Would you do me a favor and post a photo of the seat when you get it? I'd love to see a shot of yours. Thanks!