New bike. (Youngest r1150gsa rider?)

[alex-reed]

Got my hands on my dream bike - I must be the youngest R1150GSA rider on here? I'm 20... Always get some funny looks when I get off my BMW's.

Been Dreaming about getting my hands on one of these for years, I'm finally old enough to get one, as I've had my licence two years.

It's a 2005 R1150GSA, with only 18,000 miles on it and full BMW Service history. It's in great condition, only like bits is abit of corrosion on the cylinders near the headers, but apart from that it's all good.

Extra's;
Ard Panniers and Touratech Rails
BMW Tank Bag
Tobinators
HIDS
Touratech Handguard spoilers
Rear hugger and front mudguard extenders, plus much more...

The only thing I want to add now is a sidestand extender, oil cooler guard and skid plate and then i'll be chuffed

Looking forward to putting some miles on it.

 

[Mr K]

Nice..... for a 1150

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looking good, is that the Jefferies one?

 

[polecat]

Nice..... I would love an 1150

Fixed it for yer

 

[davegs]

1150

Congrats, finest machine on the road, that one looks very good, and just run
in! welcome to the 1150 fold.
dave GS

 

[alex-reed]

Nice..... for a 1150

Aye - Suppose I can put up with it...

Looking good, is that the Jefferies one?

It is - I managed to get them to haggle to a much more reasonable price from the asking price and they also agreed to replace the fork brace, and the engine cover due to the corrosion present and also the crash bars. With a good clean it's in much better condition then it was when I first viewed it... With my plans for it next year, I thought the warrenty and EU assistance is going to be helpful. Wish I did have the money for the SE at Rainbow though



It seems like a good one. Thanks for the welcome

 

[Mr K]

Fixed it for yer

Miaow!

 

[flatdog]

Lovely looking bike there, well done and enjoy the years ahead with the BM.


(got my first one- R BMW at 20 too - bloody 27 years ago now tho)

 

[Nutty]

Nice one Alex.

 

[metropolis2k]

Nice one mate, she's a cracker.

I get funny looks when I stop on the 1150 and take my helmet off and I'm 26 so be prepared for a bit of that! I wouldn't want to be on anything else on the road 90% of the time.

 

[GreatScott]

... I must be the youngest R1150GSA rider on here? I'm 20...

As long as you've got a comfy pair of slipper and a cardigan you'll be fine....

 

[B4ndit]

Very nice.

What make are the panniers?

 

[(RIP) petcul]

Lovely looking bike. Safe riding.

And don't mind the old fogies hearabouts. Most will only wish they had a GS so young

 

[Bumfluff]

Just got my r1150gs with some of the same mods as yours but with a few extra miles lol mines on about 78k

Im only 27 so I think there are more young riders on here than you think, Doesnt stop me getting odd looks as well though

 

[stonehenge]

The only thing I want to add now is a sidestand extender, oil cooler guard and skid plate and then i'll be chuffed

Nice GSA and much better than the CBR600's etc that your mates ride! For the sidestand, look at the Fatterfoot from Ruggedroads (great bit of kit) and the Wunderlich oil cooler guard is nicely understated and gives you the option of Black or Silver. I didn't fit a skid plate to mine as the standard one is very industrial!

Steve

 

[alex-reed]

Thanks all, looks like I'm not that much younger then most, but thanks for the nice words. I'm sure I'll enjoy it.

As i've read many times, 78k is just ran in

Very nice.

What make are the panniers?

They are ''Ard'' panniers, check this long thread;
http://65.38.186.190/forums/showthread.php?t=120426

Nice GSA and much better than the CBR600's etc that your mates ride! For the sidestand, look at the Fatterfoot from Ruggedroads (great bit of kit) and the Wunderlich oil cooler guard is nicely understated and gives you the option of Black or Silver. I didn't fit a skid plate to mine as the standard one is very industrial!

Steve

My 650single never fails to upset a few friends sports bikes on the twistys, so looking forward to this.

Thanks for the info - I think i'm going to get the fatterfoot from Ruggedroads, spent far too much money this month now waiting for payday.

 

[Deleted account 231002001]

Old before your time, do you smoke a pipe?

 

[STUBBS]

the bike should see you out

 

[Ash]

Silver are the fastest ones.
but yours looks OK
Ride Safe,young un.....................

 

[alex-reed]

I did want a silver one at first - but the Black and yellow has suprisingly grown on me... If it's good enough for Oisin it's good enough for me.
Thanks