I know it's too soon for that....but

[BLUEJAY]

Don't shout at me after reading this...please

Does anyone know what (if any..) new colours will be available on 2009 F800 GS models ?

I am going to test ride one in a couple of weeks, but thinking to hold my horses and eventually order one beginning of 2009 (if I decide it to be "my" bike ).

So far I am still undecided over two bikes


Bluejay

 

[Tim Cullis]

New model years normally start September-ish.

Why not have the panels painted and create your own unique version? Dark slate matt metallic (2008 1200GS colour) would go well with the black plastic bits for a stealth version. Or maybe white with the M tricolour.

Tim

 

[kalli]

I was wondering if I could put in an order for a red 800 2009 in the near future.

 

[ZZ10]

is there any other changes on 2009, 2009 are delivered in october I think.

might buy a 2008

 

[Koopz]

From October there is now an LED indicator option, ok not a great deal but remember it was only a few years ago that we had five gears and a tractor engine!

 

[DavidHale]

More importantly, is there going to be an "adventure" version with a bigger tank and the like?

 

[Wizard]

More importantly, is there going to be an "adventure" version with a bigger tank and the like?

 

[DavidHale]

Nope, yer lost me. Have I missed something while I've been away having my Secret Affairs?

And yes, I know the tank is under the seat...

 

[Wizard]

I'm just waiting for Tim to put up links to the 1,746 times he's explained it already

 

[DavidHale]

Should I do a search?

 

[Wizard]

Should I do a search?

Hell no...... that'd spoil all the fun

 

[DavidHale]

Ok.

When's the feckin ADV version coming out then?

 

[Wizard]

Ok.

When's the feckin ADV version coming out then?

What, you mean the one with more ground clearance, more power, better suspension (USDs maybe?) and an altogether more rufty-tufty appearance?

 

[DavidHale]

Yeah, that one. To go with my rufty-tufty gravel rash scars from falling off my peddly bike yesterday.

 

[Wizard]

Well, here's the latest info from my sources in the Father Land........ the rufty-tufty, high-power, offroad oriented version will be released on March 8th 2008. But don't tell anyone

 

[DavidHale]

Cheers mate. Mums the word.

 

[ZZ10]

I'm just waiting for Tim to put up links to the 1,746 times he's explained it already

would not mind if you linked to what he explains, I´m all new to this site and F 800GS so please tell if there will be an adv version of 800 GS

 

[twisticles]

would not mind if you linked to what he explains, I´m all new to this site and F 800GS so please tell if there will be an adv version of 800 GS

In brief; the 800GS is the adventure version. Compared to the new 800cc 650GS it has:

• Higher ground clearnace
• tubed tyres
• Spoked wheels
• USD forks
• Larger radiator
• More power
• Better suspension
• Bigger windscreen
• Bashplate as standard (however crap it is)
• Twin Air Bags
• Rufty-tufty looks

If you're asking if they will release a model with the name "Adventure" appended or in Dakar colours...who knows?

 

[BLUEJAY]

Non coated rims ?

Another bug, and for that I apologize in advance

Do you Guys think it would be possible to order (well in advance, of course) an F800GS with standard "silver shine" rims ? ...like the "old" F650GS had or like the 1200's (spoked)....

Does any of you ever thought about this ?

Man, I really don't like those blacky....
They make the wheels look bigger
Plus, I like shiny things...

I'd say it should be easier for them NOT to paint the darn things



Bluejay

 

[snoopy]

The silver shine is chromium over the aluminium. They use anodisation now because it's cheaper and lighter.