zerocrash Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 So I sold my 600RR a couple weeks ago to rockstarhonda and had no intention of getting anything else... until this weekend when my new lady friend and I decided to take off and ride to Louisville, KY and I didn't think she would be real comfortable on the FZ, so I took this2008 BMW R1200GS. I've always liked it but had not explored its capabilities... until now. This bike is AMAZING! It literally does everything well. It's quick, smooth, agile, etc etc..For anyone who's never ridden anything in the adventure touring class, I highly recommend it! We did about 500 miles, mostly highway, but it was still awesome.I'll keep the FZ and prolly trade the DR in, as soon as I can convince myself (and my bank account) that I really need a $20k motorcycle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 hypermotard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 hypermotard?Cool bike but it doesn't have the (adventure) touring capabilities/comfort I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 How can you pass up that blue/white K1200S?Nice bike, but I am partial to the 1050 Tiger.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2insanezx10r Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 20k?????? IDK There's alot out there. Good lookin bike though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 There's a BMW touring bike on Craigslist, thought I'd pass it on though I don't think it is the same as what you posted http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/744888950.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Those Boxer twins are nice, but that K1200s......drool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 There's a BMW touring bike on Craigslist, thought I'd pass it on though I don't think it is the same as what you posted http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/744888950.htmlThat's a GT. Cool bike but not and adventurer tourer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Those Boxer twins are nice, but that K1200s......drool...I've ridden the K12S (I work at A BMW dealer) and it is a cool bike, but it's just a big sportbike. The GS is cool because you can do anything with it. I stopped at a rest area and decided I didn't want to follow the road the whole 50 yards in so I just dipped to the right, rode through the grass, hopped a curb and was exactly where I wanted to be with a big grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 That's a GT. Cool bike but not and adventurer tourer.it didn't appear to be the same thing but I don't really know the BMW lineup at all and thought I'd pass it along anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Nice bike, but I am partial to the 1050 Tiger..I actually really like the Tiger also and am considering it as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 They are great bikes, and the price is more reasonable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 True, and actually my dealership carries triumph at our other location, but there's something extremely appealing about the BMW. And in all reality I of course won't pay $20k for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Why buy the cow when you can borrow it for free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Why buy the cow when you can borrow it for free?I know right??? I constantly think about that but I want it to be own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Man, if I had your job, I'd be like a cowboy in a whorehouse, I'd ride a different one every day. Do you get demos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Why buy the cow when you can borrow it for free?Exact thing I was thinkin'!! I know right??? I constantly think about that but I want it to be ownMan, if I had your job, I'd be like a cowboy in a whorehouse, I'd ride a different one every day. Do you get demos?Amen to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Rode one, Rode'm all Doesn't mean it ain't fun thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Man, if I had your job, I'd be like a cowboy in a whorehouse, I'd ride a different one every day. Do you get demos?Exact thing I was thinkin'!! Amen to that!! Yeah that's one advantage to working at my shop, (and being in management) I can take anything used or we have set up as a demo anytime I want. That's cool and all, but I'm still a but nervous and conservative riding a $20k bike that's not mine. Besides, I want to make the (necessary) upgrades/improvements to make it my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Rode one, Rode'm all Doesn't mean it ain't fun thought more fun when you don't have to explain to the owner on Monday morning why his bike smells like titties and beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thing looks nice Mike, i would rock it if my girlfriend didnt have a bike adn she needed to ride with me. Come to think of it maybe she should get one because i dont have a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Thing looks nice Mike, i would rock it if my girlfriend didnt have a bike adn she needed to ride with me. Come to think of it maybe she should get one because i dont have a bike What happened to yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 What happened to yours?Sold, now i just need to unload my truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Oh sweet. So you really have been riding bitch then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Oh sweet. So you really have been riding bitch then.. I havent been riding at all, and it sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.