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[Thunder]

HRH the Queen of Oonyakistan has something to smile about this morning, and it's not the fact King Oonyack has pissed off on another Royal visit



Guess who didn't sleep last night?

Health to ride her Tash

[Thunder]

Originally Posted by Little Beemer

Bet ya cant wait to get out and put some miles on it

I think we will be waiting for a day or so for a comment on this, the proud owner was last seen heading West vowing to be back on Monday for the first service.

Had a chance to start it up and blip the throttle, thought it had the Akra can fitted it was so snorty, turns out it was just the stock.

Lovely bit of kit (the bike I mean)

That's us back! Chuffed to bits, was surprised when I initially sat on the 800, as it's a fair bit higher than the 1150, but much lighter
Can't wait to get out on (him) - I haven't decided on names or owt!!
It was quite an emotional moment when they took it out of the show room - been thinking about it for so long and when it eventually appeared it was great!

[chrisjk]

I am used to a bigger screen so it felt a bit windy

[paddy]

Don't worry I find the mirrors are fine and vibe free.

Handles real well, but so different to my 1200RT.

The 12 covered the miles well but almost boring it was so comfy.

The 'Bumblebee' puts a big smile on my face.

I can't put my finger on what I like most, but yeah the exhaust note, the seating position, the flickability are all good.

[twisticles]

Erm, like the title says. Picked up my Bumblebee coloured 800GS this afternoon. The first ever new bike I've had, and the largest visa transaction of my life

It was the happiest 50 miles in pissing rain I've ever done.

My thoughts, and bear in mind I've come from a 2000 Deauville;

• The exhaust note is far, far better than I imagined it would be.
• At 5'10" I can flat foot, and the bike is so light its easy at stop lights.
• Changing up the low gears I was almost taking flight - it doesn't need an extra handful like the deauville
• Such high & wide bars means a lot more arm movement on slow speed manouvres...will have to practice!
• Weather protection to the head is better than the Deauville with a standard screen!
• It knows where it wants to go on its own. Filtering is much less wibbly than the DV.
• Mirrors on the bars are smaller than the DV, need to fiddle some more, my blindspot is huge or I can't see behind me
• 60 mph in 6th gear is about 3.5k rpm.
• Clutch is quite heavy I guess coz its new, but with a lot of usable travel
• Gear box is smooth as butter with no effort required
• Every other biker on the M25 spent at least a mile alongside me
• I lurch a bit when trying to cancel the indicators...my thumb is too attached to my throttle hand - does this get easier?!?
• Every time I think about the bike, I grin

My tour of Scotland in May seems so far away...Derbyshire over Easter will be fun then

I went on a posing spree at lunchtime...

I was distracted by the gasps from nearby office workers:




I love my bike, I do;


The touratech colour-coded centre stand is a bit heavy duty:


Off to get my latte now


Funny thing is, these pix make the bike look smaller than it feels...IYKWIM...

Here's a few of my bike, I got it on saturday, and spent the day around the scottish borders, taking it nice and easy, with a few easy lanes, and lots of B-roads. The pics were taken with my phone, so they're not great, sorry.



I was really impressed with the handling on the road, it corners brilliantly, and it's very comfortable. The engine doesn't feel as grunty as My TDM low down, although it is loosening up as I put a few miles on it, so I'll reserve judgement untill it's run in and I can use the full rev range. My only other complaint was the screen, I'm quite short, so the wind seemed to be directed straight at my neck, making it quite loud. I think a slightly smaller screen would work, but then a taller one might be good too. Does the F650 twin have a lower screen, will it fit the 800?

[Wizard]

Originally Posted by EmmettC

Does the F650 twin have a lower screen, will it fit the 800?

Yup, it'll fit.

BM are releasing a Touring screen, similar to the 12Adv with cross-brace, due out in about four weeks. c.£270 for all the bits.

Nippy Norman will be sorting out a screen in early April, but it may take a few weeks longer to get it into production.

[Micky]

It came today

Off to the Scottish Borders for Easter but using the Dakar

Forcast heavy snow and minus 8 degrees

[Wizard]

How'd you get a black bashplate you git?

Ah ha! It didn't come on the bike, so he's had it sprayed or powdercoated before the bike arrived

Originally Posted by Chris G

Micky,

is that the £147 bash plate ?- any good?

Since the gentleman in question doesn't seem to be about......

Yup, that's the BMW optional item. It's very easy to fit, gives plenty of access to the filter, has a oil drainage slot under the sump plug (although you'll need to remove the bung with a spanner), and gives very good coverage of the downpipes. I haven't used it in anger yet, but it certainly seems up to the job. Just don't expect it to make a huge difference to the amount of crud that you get on the front of the engine, because it doesn't.

[Micky]

I'm listnin' .... Someone t'other week looked at the extra's available and said that £140 was ridiculous for a bit of alloy... he'd make one. Well I wouldn't like to make that engine bashguard for 140 quid and that's for sure!

I wouldn't dream of trying to change the oil/oil filter with it on... it takes only a minute to remove. Change the oil etc. with it on and you'll have oil everywhere. It's worth every penny in my book... cos I guess without it the paint will just part from those engine casings. Yup .... had it powder coated, very tough stuff, used on the oil rigs etc.

Saw your bike at Rainbow Chris looks good in magnesium and very purposeful with the TKC's

Gonna be making some light brackets up eventually for it, will keep y'all posted

The bike's under heavy guard by the way

What i actually said was ,and i quote, "Welcome to the world of BMW prices! One piece of bent aluminium for an engine guard, that'll be £147 please sir. I thought CRD plates were expensive but......."

Never said i'd make one. Might not have been me you were refering to of course but that was the only comment on the bash plate in the acccesories thread that i saw.

It does look good Micky,especially in the black but the truth is that CRD and others have been making bash plates like that for years and they are excellent quality and cost 119 Euros which at the current rate is about £92. BMW prices.

I'll probably end up paying for the BMW one, hopefully with some discount,cos i don't want to wait for someone else to produce one but that doesn't mean £140 isn't way over the top for what it is.

[Chris G]

just got in with the new steed, screen is kinda little compared to the 1150, but still nice bike.

piccy of old friend meeting new upstart!

Here is the fast one!

First off the tarmac excursion!!

very good so far over the ruts and whoops

This one should make you feel at home

[BM_donator]

It finally arrived on April 1st.

Definitely faster in mag.....

And thanks to Micky for the idea of powder coating the bash plate: