Hi all,
Well I'm afraid I did a stupid thing - I test drove the 1200 LC. Having been a very, very happy 650 owner for 5 years, I started to lust after more power and fancier toys. The 650 is the best bike I have ever owned and for 1-up touring/commuting/fun/light off-road, I honestly don't think there is a bike in the world to touch it. OK the F800 has a bit more grunt when you get up the rev range but the fuel economy on the 650 makes up for that in my opinion
However, since a good bit of my biking involves loading up with the missus, lots of luggage and doing big motorway miles, I decided that I needed the right tool for the job, and the 1200 LC is an incredible bit of kit which fits the bill for me.
Anyway I just wanted to add an opinion to the board showing complete user satisfaction. I did 31,000 miles on my bike - it sold with the same chain I bought it with, was on its 3rd back tire, never drank oil, never broke down, returned massive MPG, and put a smile on my face every single time I looked at it, let alone rode it.
I have some bits and bobs from it to sell so watch out in the sale section:
- Touratech side stand foot
- Givi engine bars
- SW Motech rack
- Zumo 500
etc.
Hope the LC lives up to expectations as my cherished F650 set the bar VERY high!!
(PS here's a pic of new bike for those unoffended by boxer-porn: linky)
Well I'm afraid I did a stupid thing - I test drove the 1200 LC. Having been a very, very happy 650 owner for 5 years, I started to lust after more power and fancier toys. The 650 is the best bike I have ever owned and for 1-up touring/commuting/fun/light off-road, I honestly don't think there is a bike in the world to touch it. OK the F800 has a bit more grunt when you get up the rev range but the fuel economy on the 650 makes up for that in my opinion
However, since a good bit of my biking involves loading up with the missus, lots of luggage and doing big motorway miles, I decided that I needed the right tool for the job, and the 1200 LC is an incredible bit of kit which fits the bill for me.
Anyway I just wanted to add an opinion to the board showing complete user satisfaction. I did 31,000 miles on my bike - it sold with the same chain I bought it with, was on its 3rd back tire, never drank oil, never broke down, returned massive MPG, and put a smile on my face every single time I looked at it, let alone rode it.
I have some bits and bobs from it to sell so watch out in the sale section:
- Touratech side stand foot
- Givi engine bars
- SW Motech rack
- Zumo 500
etc.
Hope the LC lives up to expectations as my cherished F650 set the bar VERY high!!
(PS here's a pic of new bike for those unoffended by boxer-porn: linky)
