Johnnymac
Registered user
Hiya all, after years of thinking about I've finally convinced myself that it is time to get a new bike - a new BMW. Had a go on an F800GS last week, and it confirmed all that I'd anticipated. Made my R80ST feel a bit of a heap when I got back on it though...!
Hopefully within the next week or so I'm ordering a new 30th Anniv model, with comfort pack, computer and full luggage. Never ever had a new bike, and if I don't do it now, at 51, I never will....
Next year Col de la Bonette by way of tour round France.
Found the bike perfect for my riding needs, nimble on back roads, quick on tarmac, and I presume well able to tour two up for a couple of weeks. If my old 50bhp R80/7 could do that, this will easily! Couldn't believe how light it felt and easily handled.
Might have an R80ST for sale soon!
Would have liked a 1200, but at £13.5k, just too salty for me, and for most of my riding, dare I say it, a bit too big.
Already looking for accessories! Will probably add a scottoiler, crashbars and seen a rear hugger/chainguard that looks ok.
Will advise when I've got it!
Hopefully within the next week or so I'm ordering a new 30th Anniv model, with comfort pack, computer and full luggage. Never ever had a new bike, and if I don't do it now, at 51, I never will....
Next year Col de la Bonette by way of tour round France.
Found the bike perfect for my riding needs, nimble on back roads, quick on tarmac, and I presume well able to tour two up for a couple of weeks. If my old 50bhp R80/7 could do that, this will easily! Couldn't believe how light it felt and easily handled.
Might have an R80ST for sale soon!
Would have liked a 1200, but at £13.5k, just too salty for me, and for most of my riding, dare I say it, a bit too big.
Already looking for accessories! Will probably add a scottoiler, crashbars and seen a rear hugger/chainguard that looks ok.
Will advise when I've got it!
