F800 GS Newbie

[Dean]

Hello Ladies, Gentlemen and all

Almost out of the Blue

I have acquired an F800GS from this community, so thanks to Jaycommando for passing it on to me. Along with full documentation of it's history and some excellent kit

What a grey day





As a US import starting out it's life at Bob's BMW .

now if Carlesberg had BMW dealerships , complete with there own tattoo, T shirts, bike projects, Microfiche of past and present models

Good Job Bob

So now for a clean start




To follow some light spannering and of course some deep thought for a sprinkling of useful bling




I here the grey ones are the fastest is it true?

 

[SERVDAVE]

What made you swap to the 800? Looks lovely!

 

[chad]

LOOKS LIKE I HAVE SOME WORK TO DO

happy new bike dean

lovely bike and after meeting Jay you couldnt wish for a better person to buy a bike from

 

[jaycommando]

Awwww Shucks, Thanks Guys! Its gonna be cleaner now than when i got it from the dealership.

Enjoy Dean! Have fun playing with yer nuts (and spanner)!

 

[Micky]

Great bike ... enjoy

 

[Dean]

What made you swap to the 800? Looks lovely!

Thanks Dave

voices in my head made me do it

I have thought about it in the past and then thought no my f650gs does all I want and suits my needs, so why change ..... more thinking

Made it easier knowing I have a lot of goodies that fit the F8, then the misses added another voice in my head ("woteva") so I did

 

[Dean]

Awwww Shucks, Thanks Guys! Its gonna be cleaner now than when i got it from the dealership.

Enjoy Dean! Have fun playing with yer nuts (and spanner)!

Thanks again Jay (I will get it dirty in between cleans)

Chad has more worn spanners than mine

LOOKS LIKE I HAVE SOME WORK TO DO

happy new bike dean

lovely bike and after meeting Jay you couldnt wish for a better person to buy a bike from

Il put the kettle on

 

[Dean]

Great bike ... enjoy

thanks Micky ,


This one is just run in under 23k miles.

I have calculated if you would just stop riding your bike for Eleven ish years I might catch you up

 

[SERVDAVE]

Thanks Dave

voices in my head made me do it

I have thought about it in the past and then thought no my f650gs does all I want and suits my needs, so why change ..... more thinking

Made it easier knowing I have a lot of goodies that fit the F8, then the misses added another voice in my head ("woteva") so I did

I have thought about getting an 800 as next bike so it will be interesting to see what you think.

I keep looking at the GS trophy edition they did!

Are you swapping over the bling from your 650?

 

[v8legend]

And in the best colour too!

 

[Dean]

I have thought about getting an 800 as next bike so it will be interesting to see what you think.

early impressions and having ridden quite a few as hire bikes in the past I think the biggest difference is the front end adding to a more chunkier dare I say Rugged look and feel from the thicker bars, forks with the 21 wheel and twin brake discs for more stopping power. Talking of MORE. Acceleration - power is more, but noticeable accelerating at higher speed.

It sits higher with more suspension travel front and rear giving a greater ground to bash plate clearance.

The overall appearance is a look I like

Possibly for some of the more reasons above is a better pillion carrier, but I'm 99.1% a solo rider (if swmbo was keen to travel via bike. I would most likely be on a 12 for the more reason )

I keep looking at the GS trophy edition they did!

Yes I agree it looks so cool and I don't think I have seen one on the road :cool

Are you swapping over the bling from your 650?

Yes a lot of the swappable, Desierto screen, acropovic can etc. But leaving on some specific stuff and other goodies to sell on.

 

[Dean]

And in the best colour too!

Does your bike have F800GS decals ?


none on this one but it is US spec if it makes a difference

 

[SERVDAVE]

early impressions and having ridden quite a few as hire bikes in the past I think the biggest difference is the front end adding to a more chunkier dare I say Rugged look and feel from the thicker bars, forks with the 21 wheel and twin brake discs for more stopping power. Talking of MORE. Acceleration - power is more, but noticeable accelerating at higher speed.

It sits higher with more suspension travel front and rear giving a greater ground to bash plate clearance.

The overall appearance is a look I like

Possibly for some of the more reasons above is a better pillion carrier, but I'm 99.1% a solo rider (if swmbo was keen to travel via bike. I would most likely be on a 12 for the more reason )







Yes I agree it looks so cool and I don't think I have seen one on the road :cool





Yes a lot of the swappable, Desierto screen, acropovic can etc. But leaving on some specific stuff and other goodies to sell on.

I have ridden an 800GS a few times whilst mine has been in for s service. Nice to ride and Liked the higher stance!

1200GS is also the other option, Most of my social riding is 2 up so it would be easier on the 1200GS. Only thing is my budget doesn't stretch to it!

 

[bisbee]

Folks a few questions if you'll humour me please before I get another 1200 GS
How much lighter than a 1200 GS is it in reality is it noticeable
Is it good on tarmac solo (yes I realise tyre choice will make some difference)
What's the buffeting like with the big screen
TIA

 

[Dean]

Only thing is my budget doesn't stretch to it!

that's another reason It was not on the agenda I think 650 to a 12 is a natural progression, but that's just a personal opinion

Folks a few questions if you'll humour me please before I get another 1200 GS
How much lighter than a 1200 GS is it in reality is it noticeable
Is it good on tarmac solo (yes I realise tyre choice will make some difference)
What's the buffeting like with the big screen
TIA

About 24 kg with full tanks, buffeting hugely reduced with a big screen, yes good on tarmac, that's where most stay

and the F8 is 10mm taller standard seat compared with a standard seat all adds to the difference, with the 21 front wheel and all..


pros and cons

But it is all about personal taste , opinion and feel questions that only you should answer ..... why not take one out on a test ride, (a long one, not just round the block )

 

[bisbee]

Thanks Dean

 

[SERVDAVE]

that's another reason It was not on the agenda I think 650 to a 12 is a natural progression, but that's just a personal opinion



About 24 kg with full tanks, buffeting hugely reduced with a big screen, yes good on tarmac, that's where most stay

and the F8 is 10mm taller standard seat compared with a standard seat all adds to the difference, with the 21 front wheel and all..


pros and cons

But it is all about personal taste , opinion and feel questions that only you should answer ..... why not take one out on a test ride, (a long one, not just round the block )

Hopefully things should settle down next year and I might go on the hunt for a decent 06-08 plate one!

Might well keep my 650GS as well, she will be over 50,000 miles by the time the year is out!

 

[v8legend]

Does your bike have F800GS decals ?


none on this one but it is US spec if it makes a difference

Hi Dean (Puma!)

Yes, mine does have F800GS decals. One each side on the dummy tank side panels as they lead up to the beak. Just above the air intake.

 

[Dean]

Hi Dean (Puma!)

Yes, mine does have F800GS decals. One each side on the dummy tank side panels as they lead up to the beak. Just above the air intake.

Thanks,

All sorted Decals ordered from this parish, Humvee graphics

 

[Dean]

I like stickers,

A big one arrived today with some Bars and a lot of nuts and bolts