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It's not my fault...
I couldn't help myself.
 Mid-range feels quite a bit stronger than my S, although it seems to run out sooner close to redline.
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bastard.... wish I had done the same.
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very nice, just he way I'd have it set up!
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Living on borrowed time!
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it seems the R1200GS got 'motorcycle of the year' from all kindsa bike mags...one of these days I'm gonna have to ride one, although I have a KTM 380 for a dirt bike
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it seems the R1200GS got 'motorcycle of the year' from all kindsa bike mags...one of these days I'm gonna have to ride one, although I have a KTM 380 for a dirt bike......(is a GS a 'dirt bike'?...I guess it depends on whether or not your'e not a P-D kinda guy...)
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01-14-2005, 03:06 PM
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Congrats! Bob. Love that GS. Test rode one for 4 hours back in July. Didn't want to return it. Courtesy of BMW of Manhattan.
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01-14-2005, 03:41 PM
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Nice bike but......I just don't get it.
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Sweet! Now go get it dirty Bob!
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So....ride it...whack it...take it to the twisties....get it dirty....I think you'll get it. PS.....this is not really a dirt bike I don't think. I heavily considered the KTM 950, which has more dirt capability and a motor with heart....kinda like a Ducati....something that'll make you smile. But....I wanted something good everywhere...doesn't have to be great anywhere...this is it.
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RM250, 2004 model, two stroke POWER!
60HP for 90kg, how's that for a power to weight ratio! Now if only I could keep the front down while launchin' that thing! |
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01-14-2005, 04:13 PM
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I also have jumped ship in the past few months. YAHBO now rides an 05 GS that I would got dammed like to post a fakkin pic of if I could figure out how to resize these whoring sunzabichez pictures.
YAHBO GETTING FIRED UP! YAHBO SENSING A REBIRTH ON PELICAN BOARD!! YAHBO NEEDS TO KICK SOMETHING!!! |
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I'm sure you are right Bob...I hear too many good things about them. Maybe I'm just afraid to find out how good they are...I'm a sucker for temptation.
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YAHBO, just post the picture. Pelican resizes it for you so we can see your cool new machine.
Great color Bob. Nice, very nice.
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YAHBO- go to www.irfanview.com and download their image software. Free, easy, and good!
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I do have to say I would snatch one up If I could. I love the GS but the F650 will have to do for now. One day my friends, one day!!
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vwelkommen bach YAHBO!
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01-14-2005, 06:28 PM
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Congrats Bob, use it in good health! I was considering trading my S in for a new GS but having bought my 1150 Adventurer just last March I can't justify it. I was considering the same color too! Nice looking ride! BMWON magazine has a photo of one being leaned over, way over at the track! Enjoy it!
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Congrats.
Its hell when thos things follow you home. Very nice.
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Beautiful bike! I must admit, when I bought my S it was a totally impulsive act (well, as impulsive as an act can be when you've been lusting after something for so many years). Had I waited until I had cooled off, and had I done some more research, I think I may have gone for the GS.
Regrets? No way! However, seeing that pic makes me think of what might have been. Enjoy!
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>Nice bike but......I just don't get it.
I havta agree - rode one ( well, a 2003 Adventure ) and found it to be tippy, loosey goosey feeling, and very disconnected from the motor - no confidence here. It had knobbies and spoke wheels. That being said, the guy who owns it, also owns my ass when we ride on tight technical roads - I need a larger wider two lane to pass... I rather have my S. jeff ...well, it *looks* cooler... |
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