Show us your K bike
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Nice little bike meet every Tuesday from 5pm at Conwy Harbour. Couldn't decide on the R80RS or the K1, went with the K1 in the end
Some pics from this summer, ride out to a cafe at airfield. Photographer on the A631 got some good pics of the big K 
Finally found a nice K1300s, a bike I always yearned for, not in the colour I wanted but close enough, sat on it and immediately hated it!....(BmwBP)
Why I hear you saying, well my belly was pushed up against the rear of the tank and was not comfortable, cannot image it getting any less so as my kilos fall off from my belly fat diet.
Seems sport tourer's are not for me, but secretly, I still think they are the Beez Kneez!
Looks like I will have my faithful r1200gsa for another year. (BmwBFP) BMW Belly Free Pressure.
Why I hear you saying, well my belly was pushed up against the rear of the tank and was not comfortable, cannot image it getting any less so as my kilos fall off from my belly fat diet.
Seems sport tourer's are not for me, but secretly, I still think they are the Beez Kneez!
Looks like I will have my faithful r1200gsa for another year. (BmwBFP) BMW Belly Free Pressure.
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Hi H, do. you want to sell it? I am looking for a nice one.Finally found a nice K1300s, a bike I always yearned for, not in the colour I wanted but close enough, sat on it and immediately hated it!....(BmwBP)
Why I hear you saying, well my belly was pushed up against the rear of the tank and was not comfortable, cannot image it getting any less so as my kilos fall off from my belly fat diet.
Seems sport tourer's are not for me, but secretly, I still think they are the Beez Kneez!
Looks like I will have my faithful r1200gsa for another year. (BmwBFP) BMW Belly Free Pressure.
Why not post some pictures of it or message me direct if you do.
I have had 3 of the modern K's, a 1200r, a k13oogt and a k1200s. You never know, it might be right my street. M
Sorry to disappoint you, but I did not buy the K1300s, only sat on it, at a dealership.
However I may consider selling my R1200GSA for the right amount.
But wont be cheap!
However I may consider selling my R1200GSA for the right amount.
But wont be cheap!
From two weeks ago in Donegal.
Barry
Barry
In the garage with a new friend..
Barry
Barry
New to me 2007 K1200LT SE
While my K1200 was being serviced I had a K1300S as a loan bike. Don't recall an issue with my belly, but there was so little legroom I could barely get my feet on the pegs and changing gear was a real effort. Stonking engine but convinced me that sports bikes weren't for me.Finally found a nice K1300s, a bike I always yearned for, not in the colour I wanted but close enough, sat on it and immediately hated it!....(BmwBP)
Why I hear you saying, well my belly was pushed up against the rear of the tank and was not comfortable, cannot image it getting any less so as my kilos fall off from my belly fat diet.
Seems sport tourer's are not for me, but secretly, I still think they are the Beez Kneez!
Looks like I will have my faithful r1200gsa for another year. (BmwBFP) BMW Belly Free Pressure.
I've had three K bikes - a K1200RS, a K1200GT-SE and a K1600GT-SE. Had some great rides and amazing tours on all three of them. I'll see if I can dig out some pics...
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I like the K series Gt style bike, for a long distance cruiser, it must feel great.
I don't have a big belly, just felt that I was leaning to far into the K1300s tank for comfort. Could not image I would get used to it. Been riding my gsa for 2 years now in upright position, guess that's why I did not take to the riding position.
I don't have a big belly, just felt that I was leaning to far into the K1300s tank for comfort. Could not image I would get used to it. Been riding my gsa for 2 years now in upright position, guess that's why I did not take to the riding position.
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Ah, I'd posted two of those pics a few years ago.K1200GT-SE - gone!
K1600GT-SE - bought!
I occasionally ride my wife's bike, a CBR650R (short distances only, it kills my knees and neck). It feels very alien after big bikes and in particular a GS-style bike. However, within half an hour, it starts to feel more natural. Getting straight back onto the GS feels very strange indeed.
So I think you might get used to it more quickly than you think.
Here’s my K12s. Had it about 10 years, I think. Ohlins front and rear with a 55 profile rear tyre and it handles amazingly and is ballistically fast with a remap.
Got a couple jobs to do on it.
The fuel tank vent is pinched somewhere so getting false gage readings and It’s got that annoying clutch rattle at the moment that I’m planning to sort next year.
I always get compliments about it, and weirdly, I get a lot of woman drooling over the blue wheels.
Got a couple jobs to do on it.
The fuel tank vent is pinched somewhere so getting false gage readings and It’s got that annoying clutch rattle at the moment that I’m planning to sort next year.
I always get compliments about it, and weirdly, I get a lot of woman drooling over the blue wheels.
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