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Finally, got her + mini report 2008 R1200GS
Finally, today I have picked up my very first 2008 BMW R1200GS.
Impression: as powerful as the R1200S (I installed a rapidbike and K&N), very responsive to the throttle. Great handling, suspension is very stiff, just as I like it. Did some off road, a few dirt roads, can't say too much about that yet. Freeway doing 140kmh very comfortably, very quite too, due to the great windshield. I'm already in love!        
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Location: Moab Utah. Home of wierd red & orange radioactive stuff... And 1 billion tourists.
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Cool!
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cRaIg CaRr 2000 Dyna FXDX, 2001 Sportster Sport, 2000 R1100S,2007 R1200S,2015 rNineT,2023 F850GS,2023 R1250RS, 2017 Triumph T100, 2019 Jeep Rubicon, 2005 Jeep Sport, 2001 Corvette, 1978 Porsche 928. 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD, 22 pairs of shoes. 24 bottles of beer. |
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Very nice Rob!
I don't recall my hand protectors being two-tone and as large. Like yours very much. Also like the silver piece, below the headlight, nice touch. Is that stock? Congrats!
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 Already discovered some tracks too hey? I guess now you can ride along, spot a dusty old dirt road/track and think "I wonder where that goes" and go off for a look! Lucky bugger! Congrats! Accessories list would be nice (what you have + what you want) if and when you get a chance. |
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a GS post = spam
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 ...this country is too small for dusty motorcycle roads... ...pity... ...you call this 'off-road' Rob... 
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Have a nice day ! Ron. R1200S + R1200RT Last edited by RoLoo; 02-15-2008 at 11:55 AM.. |
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Well. technically speaking I was indeed off the road. About 1 meter or so?
But I did find some nice unpaved farm roads, marked them all in my GPS so I can come back when I'm better used to the handling (which is entirely not like I'm used to on a race track!)
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Well. technically speaking I was indeed off the road. About 1 meter or so?
But I did find some nice unpaved farm roads, marked them all in my GPS so I can come back when I'm better used to the handling (which is entirely not like what I'm used to on a race track!)
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Rob, that a great lookin' GS. Tell me about the engine valve guards. Is that an accessory or do they come on the GS only.
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I wanna Live 'til I die!
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...Bubba, I have a few options for those in the works... to fit all 1200cc engines, designs coming soon...
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak... https://www.facebook.com/Uncommon-Adventures-by-Rick-Ralf-681965548931729 2005 R1200GS - 2006 Suzuki DR650 - 2011 Husky TE250 - 2014 KTM690 Enduro - 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 |
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02-15-2008, 01:56 PM
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The valve guards are a GS/GSA accessory as are the crash bars.
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I wanna Live 'til I die!
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...no, not the HP2... and, as I mentioned in another thread... it's unlikely that I will make it to Wyoming, but the TOR is not to far out of the way (1600 miles, one way)... we'll see!
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Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak... https://www.facebook.com/Uncommon-Adventures-by-Rick-Ralf-681965548931729 2005 R1200GS - 2006 Suzuki DR650 - 2011 Husky TE250 - 2014 KTM690 Enduro - 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901 |
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1978 Porsche 928
2003 BMW Dakar
2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna FXDX Super Glide Sport
2007 BMW R1200S
2010 BMW F800GS
1983 Honda XL600r
2000 BMW R1100S
2001 BMW F650GS
Cruiser
El Feo
1973 BMW 2002 (roundie)
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2006 BMW R1200S
2011 BMW R 1200 RT
