i just got me a 1200 gsa

[jonnywave]

Well iv done the deed, got myself an 06 1200 gsa, still got the 650 Dakar but i feel all grown up now i have a big boy bike, or will have when the check clears!!!
So i will be needing a few tips re my new toy, first what are the essential purchases?, it has no panniers so i think they may be first on the list, any recomendations????
Will post pics soon, it has quite a few miles on it 39000!, so what should i check ? It rides great and its previous handler was a motorcycle cop and has used it wisely.... any tip very welcome...

 

[Tarka]

Commiserations.


Have a look in the 1200 padded cell (1200 Forum) for all 1200 related tales of woe and other junkets.

first what are the essential purchases?...

Good breakdown cover and good warranty cover.

.... any tip very welcome...

Cancel the cheque.

 

[Flipfly]

Commiserations.

Exactly what I was thinking of writing before opening the thread

Good luck, I'm sure you won't need it

 

[jonnywave]

oh no is it that bad realy?

 

[Stevie73]

oh no is it that bad realy?

Take no notice of them...they're just jealous....

Now get your cheque book out and buy a T suit

 

[Gundog]

1200GSA. Fukin Fab.....

 

[Gazzabart]

well done

had mine 2 years done 24k (2006 GSA)
the more milage on the bike the better it runs
mods
HID's - 1 x 50w main
1 x 50w dipped
2 x 35w in spots
Mr Wassell is the main man
go to BMW and get there 2009 LED indicators and retro fit them
visit Nippy Normans and get the LED back light (clear lens)
get the BMW Ally Panniers - will make people over take you more safely
also will protect the bike if you drop it while doing a slow manouvre
put on the stebile horn (sorry this looks wrong spelling)
search for 2wheelhumvee and get his excellent GSA reflective stickers
use scotch 3m reflective tape 1" wide for the edges of the panniers
take those horrible olive panels off and spray them black
get a wunderlect lifting handle - superb for a fully loaded touring bike
get a touratech head light protector (new one costs )
get a fender extender
make sure that bit of foam behind the front engine panel is removed
try to get the extended warranty for £300.00 +
make sure it hasnt got the old BUMW rear brake pads in it
look out for a nice BMW badge that goes in the frame by your feet (off ebay)
buy shit loads of cleaning gear - look after it and really enjoy it
if anythings not clear just drop me a PM
stay safe
oh yea what ever u do
DONT GET A TWAT SUIT
and dont forget to wave to HD riders

 

[Flipfly]

Take no notice of them...they're just jealous....

Now get your cheque book out and buy a T suit

Take no notice of him, he's just trying to justify wasting 000's of pounds on 450lb of lemon

(not jealous, but don't stress, it'll be a great bike......honest )

 

[Les Wassall]

HiD I'll second that

 

[Terry NW]

Take no notice of them...they're just jealous....

Now get your cheque book out and buy a T suit

do not forget the twat suit

very happy for you bud. hope to see you on a ride out soon

 

[Terry NW]

Take no notice of him, he's just trying to justify wasting 000's of pounds on 450lb of lemon

(not jealous, but don't stress, it'll be a great bike......honest )

says you who's owns a DR Frankenstein bike

 

[elefantmanshawn]

take no notice the 1200 gsa is a f**in' great bike,they'll all have one when the prices drop!,and one appears to have a ural,with the chair on the wrong side

 

[Stevie73]

Take no notice of him, he's just trying to justify wasting 000's of pounds on 450lb of lemon

Says the man who has spent 0000's of pounds on adding 450lbs to his belly

 

[rudiemoto]

mr wave
dont worry the 1200`s r not as bad as every 1150 owners says
as i now have an
1100
1150
1200
i can say all have their faults but the 1200 is much better now {09}
as for mods tons of them
just like there is on every bm

enjoy and keep 0800 88 88 88 rac helpline

 

[Pipster]

Take no notice of him, he's just trying to justify wasting 000's of pounds on 450lb of lemon

)

Flip you dry old fecker that made me laugh

 

[Pipster]

Jonny

Enjoy the new bike

Hope the photo below puts you off buying a Twat suit

 

[Doc Savage]

Enjoy the bike ! most of the tossers on here who knock the 12 GSA are short arses who dont want to look like the ''vicar getting on his bike'' to ride off...

same script for the Rallye 2 Pro - great bit of kit... short arses need not apply also...

Just remember - if you had bought any of the others you may have needed,

1. a Pipe and slippers

2. labotomy

3. Wham T shirt and garry Glitter boots

4. something to suppress the need to buy a 12 !

its the way forward and by far the better bike enjoy !

 

[jonnywave]

take those horrible olive panels off and spray them black

Which olive bits??? On the tank?

 

[Gazzabart]

tank panels

i wanted the white GSA
but got the silver one
i call em olive but they are light goldy colour
any way spray em black
will find some pics and show ya
what colour is your GSA ????

 

[jonnywave]

it has white tank and front mud guard, i was thinking of getting sprayed red to match the colour of the seatm but not sure yet.....