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Title: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 03:38:37 PM Got a raging deal. Picking it up this weekend:
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/2008_BMW_K1200GT.jpg) Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: DanTheMan on June 18, 2009, 03:49:17 PM Did you join the CHP?
Nice comfy bike, boxer motor? Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 04:01:08 PM Did you join the CHP? No. I don't look good in khaki. Nice comfy bike, boxer motor? Inline 4. Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: ROBsS4R on June 18, 2009, 04:28:41 PM There is one sitting in our parking lot at work that I have been parking next to the last few days... It sure makes my Duc look better when I am parked next to it. ;D just kidding :P Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: x136 on June 18, 2009, 05:01:45 PM Shiny! Replacing the 848, or joining the family?
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: Drunken Monkey on June 18, 2009, 05:12:12 PM Got a raging deal. Picking it up this weekend: Define "raging?" Just curious as to what the deals are like out there.... Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: Spidey on June 18, 2009, 05:13:34 PM Congrats! You can put in some SERIOUS miles on that thing, and stay toasty warm the whole time. I don't know anything about BMWs. What is it eggzactly?
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: Michael Moore on June 18, 2009, 05:38:16 PM K bike, right?
I rode one as a loaner and IIRC you need >34" inseams to touch toes down. And yeah, like all BMWs and Honda Elites, indestructible. Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: mostrobelle on June 18, 2009, 09:29:46 PM Wow. It's uh....really big. And shiny. Yeah, real shiny. And er, those side cases--they look like they'll carry lots and lots of stuff. And things.
(just joshin' ya--new bike day is always a good day no matter what it is. Enjoy the new steed. [thumbsup]) Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: somegirl on June 18, 2009, 09:33:26 PM Congrats, have fun with it! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: jimboecv on June 18, 2009, 10:02:37 PM Zoom! K-bullet! Lunch at the Grand Canyon anyone?
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 10:07:35 PM Thanks. It's a fully loaded (ABS, electrically adjustable windshield, suspension adjustment, orbital mind control laser interface, heated seats and grips, etc.) 2008 K1200GT with about 700 miles. The inseam problem isn't a problem at 32", because the seat lowers down and raises up for long-haul riding. (Do you believe that shit?) It's not the prettiest thing on the road, but I'm interested in touring and that's not going to happen on the 848. I considered the F800GS but after a test ride that's really not the bike for me.
Right now I don't know what's happening with the 848. I can't imagine not owning a Duc, but I also can't imagine dealing with these problems again. Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: DanTheMan on June 18, 2009, 10:12:56 PM I considered the F800GS but after a test ride that's really not the bike for me. What didnt you like about the 800gs? Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 10:18:32 PM Hard to describe and you'll think I'm nuts, but it just didn't inspire me to spend more time riding it. It's not a dirt bike and it doesn't feel like enduro, catches wind like a freaking sail and handles about as well as my gf's Bonneville. And the brakes felt like mush.
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: DanTheMan on June 19, 2009, 09:12:57 AM Hard to describe and you'll think I'm nuts, but it just didn't inspire me to spend more time riding it. It's not a dirt bike and it doesn't feel like enduro, catches wind like a freaking sail and handles about as well as my gf's Bonneville. And the brakes felt like mush. well besides all that stuff :P i like the bike Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 19, 2009, 11:30:00 AM Santa Rosa BMW had a demo F800GS for sale earlier this week. Not sure if it's still available.
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sidm on June 19, 2009, 03:04:00 PM Damn GINA! Nice ride - Congrats!
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 19, 2009, 07:04:17 PM Who's Gina? ???
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sidm on June 22, 2009, 08:39:38 AM Reference from the 90's. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Damn+Gina (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Damn+Gina)
Basically, 'Sweet machine!' Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: Popeye the Sailor on June 22, 2009, 08:48:07 AM Well-review?
Title: Re: Not a Duc but... Post by: sugarcrook on June 22, 2009, 09:41:49 AM Not really sure what to say so I'll just ramble on a bit. It's very responsive when the ESA is set to 'sport' and very comfortable. The ride is much more plush when ESA is set to 'comfort'. While riding from SJ to SC to HMB I started thinking about a trip to Bryce Canyon or Banff. :) I tried out the adjustable windscreen and it's nice to have the adjustment, but I think for longer trips I'll use the larger screen (came with two). Didn't read up on the cruise control enough to feel comfortable trying it. The original owner had the GPS mount installed and works great with my Zumo.
Great at sustaining triple-digit speeds on the highway, but the throttle is a little jumpy coming out of first. Shifting also feels like you're hitting the gearbox with a hammer, but I'm told that's just how these bikes are. A little preload helps. The brakes are good, even coming off of an 848. I left the side bags on for the Sunday ride and didn't feel like I was an old man. It came with a 28L top bag but I left that off. Not sure how large the side bags are but each can hold a helmet in a helmet bag with some room left over. Side and top luggage come with internal duffel bags, making packing and transport easy. Put about 200 miles on it so far and very happy with the bike. Doesn't have the allure of a Duc, but for less than the cost of a new Multi I've got a great bike that exceeds all of my non-hooligan requirements. Here's the actual bike. I think my camera's white balance is off. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3648782689_c6dedf46f9_o.jpg) |