Should I?

[oldishnovice]

Still riding first bike, a Divvy 600s, for about 7 months now, got it just to cut my teeth on and all that, have found it really easy to ride, comfortable, econominal, quick enough and easy to care for.
I use it every day for a twisty half hour each way commute (does wonders for stress) shopping, touring to Ireland (every couple of months as I have a wonderful daughter there) I even use it in the snow, bloody hell! Was i scared.
I know its ugly but with all of the above taken into account I can honestly say that after reading reviews, shopping around and web pages etc, there's no other bike that that comes close for me, sports bikes.... nah! they come through my village at x2 speed limit and that must mean something, tourers... , any others....... not really
Except that it is for a GS, God dam it! yes they're ugly to some people but to me, they're perfect, the ultimate bike.... I think.
You don't see many around here, can't get a test ride without too much grief and travelling about, I worry about cost of servicing, parts etc, can you do it yourself? If you were to drop them on the road would the engine damage easier than normal? Is it too heavy for short trips I'm 6'2'' and built like a rake and have a driveway that makes the divvy hard work.
Should I keep the Divvy and avoid shattered dreams? or take a chance?

Take Viagra Eyedrops!
They make you look hard.

 

[roadrider]

should I

Just do it.
they come with a 2 year warrenty when new and it's transferable.
You can service them easily if your mechanically minded.

Slow speed manouvers very good, original screen is poor, most owners seem to change it for another make.

But get a test ride first most good BM dealers will let you take one for half or full day.

I took my test on a 600 Divvi. Had several bikes since, but this is the most fun to ride ever.


John

let the fun begin

 

[Hairnet600]

...

only way you make your mind up is to test ride one

i did and the countdown has begun


if you think you want one get one

 

[Spanish Bob]

Oldish

do it - it appears you are loking for "the ultimate all round bike". Well the GS is it, whichever model just get one. They are relatively easy to put onto stand etc and if you are 6-2 it´ll be a pìece of cake. But you shouldn´t really ask us as we are all a bit obsessed you see.

bob

 

[Iain Hogg]

Did a Direct Access course about 5 years ago and had a 1/2 share in a Yamaha 600 for a year before getting a K75RT - sane, sensible and fun UNTIL I got my 1100GS!

Now that IS FUN

5 foot 8 inches, and build like an overweight rake, the GS is managable although it has been overcome by gravity a couple of times when your mind is elsewhere and speed was 0!

The bike is great at slow speed and also at the other end on 'real' roads (pot-holes, crap etc) so make the effort and visit a B*W dealer near you as soon as you can, you shouldn't be disappointed.

Iain

 

[moose]

Do It

I know a chap from up North how has a R1100gs for sale. If your interested call 07989886720.

 

[waterhouse]

JFDI

Look, these guys are all converted to the GS, so there isn't a sane opinion to be had from any of them. Be sensible, try it out, count your pennies, try it out again. And then buy it.

I collect mine shortly...

 

[Den]

personally, I think you should introduce yourself to GS ownership by purchasing the best BMW never to be sold on E Bay...MINE. After weeks of dedicated honest and sometimes annoying sales tactics....Ive still got it ! I am taking it to Belgium next month and am considering flinging it off the ferry ..... Yes it was stolen officer... to collect the insurance. If anyone else mentions book prices again to me I will physically stick a 1100GS up their arse. Then post the pictures on " The huns yellow pages" (check it out). If someone is thinking of taking up this offer, I can guarantee no infections as it is scrupulously clean...............£4100 by the way, http//:uk.msnusers.com

 

[The Foolish Fellow]

dennis

i wonder dennis have you ever come accross the civil one
??
i think that you both would be well met?
sellin gs's at inflated prices

 

[retroman]

If you were to drop them on the road would the engine damage easier than normal? Is it too heavy for short trips I'm 6'2'' and built like a rake and have a driveway that makes the divvy hard work.
Should I keep the Divvy and avoid shattered dreams? or take a chance?

Changing the Divvy for a GS could be just about the best move you'll ever make ....

RE dropping the bike, you will do it, the GS is pretty bomb-proof and virtually everyone with fits engine bars. I threw my bike down the road at 50mph and it was still totally rebuildable, not many plastic fantastics would cope with that.

Do it, you'll never get rid of the stupid grin ...

 

[MikeO]

Re: dennis

sellin gs's at inflated prices

Or rather - not....

Mike

 

[timmy]

Well I have been dreaming of the GS since it first came out and I couldn't afford it. I trained and got a job and then went through many sports and nekked bikes before finally realising my dream 3 weeks ago. I've had to get over the pocket rocket syndrome , the image and the loss of top end power but My GS grows on me the more i think about her, ride her and dream about where i'm gonna take her next (phnaar phnaar)!

There you go.

 

[Den]

Re: dennis

i wonder dennis have you ever come accross the civil one
??
i think that you both would be well met?
sellin gs's at inflated prices

How dare you suggest that I am selling my GS at an inflated price. You have not seen it. Or are you one of these BOOK PRICE people with no actual value of anything until someone publishes a table to tell you. Whats the point in spending ones time and effort making an effort when some numpty comes along and says... DA its dearer than it says its meant to be in this wee book which I have spent a value for money fiver on. No I have not sold it yet....I could have to several people who offered 4 GRAND.
Iworked out my price by averaging the selling, sorry, asking prices of lots of similar models. My price is below the average of these.even though I proud to say that mine is in well above average condition.
I will tell you what an inflated price is, an aluminium tube with a perforated tube inside stuffed with glass wool for £300, A bit of bent tubing (engine bars) for upwards of £150. People have no reservations forking out for these. Of course, there is not a book published telling you how much you should pay for them now, is there!
My personal thoughts on the subject is that some folk buy bikes like the English buy houses. Not for what they are worth but with an eye on how much they will get for them when they sell them.

 

[MikeO]

Still got the bike though, haven't you Dennis......

Mike

 

[Den]

Only by using extreme stubborness and an iron will.

 

[Gecko]

..... Yes it was stolen officer... to collect the insurance.

Dennis I am sure we can arrange something for you during your visit to Belgium

 

[Zwerver]

Dennis I am sure we can arrange something for you during your visit to Belgium

Then I hope your insurance works a bit faster then mine...
60 days now since my 1150 was stolen, and still no word of
my insurance if and what they 'll pay...

 

[oldishnovice]

Thanks for all the usefull advice, of course i dont think its biased! The GS WILL be the next bike i buy, and in the meantime i'll keep up to date with stuff on what is a decent web site, in the meantime i'll keep on dreaming...... shit! does anybody want to go and support my ex wife so i can direct the money into my own life again?

Happy and safe GS'ing you lucky people.