800gs being swapped [plus a wedge of cash] for a Triple Black. My final coming of age before I am too old.
And it is going to rain
And it is going to rain
Triple Black is 11 hours away....
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forest biker
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No think positive it wont rain 
you got to go out on the new bike, good luck with your new purchase 
you got to go out on the new bike, good luck with your new purchase 
jonny5859
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doesn't matter if its gonna rain! just get out on it, it'll do you no harm, enjoy your new toy... 
Jed
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it won't rain ! - i'm on a lean roll course Sunday.
Give us a shout if you want a ride out sometime as i'm down the road from you.
Give us a shout if you want a ride out sometime as i'm down the road from you.
snerkler
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You've only got light rain forecast in your area so it won't be a problem. Get out and enjoy 
In my neck of the woods it's heavy rain for the next 3 days
The triple black looks really nice. I really like the embossed seats on the special edition GS/GSA's.
In my neck of the woods it's heavy rain for the next 3 days The triple black looks really nice. I really like the embossed seats on the special edition GS/GSA's.
Triple black is now at home.....
The rain stayed away for 150 miles but now I have to wash it
Such a different ride to the 800gs - the most dramatic being moving off in first - more revs required. I will now fit the cylindewr head protectors just in case an awkard stall occurs.
I'll post some piccies later.
The rain stayed away for 150 miles but now I have to wash it
Such a different ride to the 800gs - the most dramatic being moving off in first - more revs required. I will now fit the cylindewr head protectors just in case an awkard stall occurs.
I'll post some piccies later.
The rain stayed away for 150 miles but now I have to wash it
Such a different ride to the 800gs - the most dramatic being moving off in first - more revs required. I will now fit the cylindewr head protectors just in case an awkard stall occurs.
I'll post some piccies later.
Let the bling begin!
Already started as I purchased the large BMW tank bag [at a discount I must say].
Let the bling begin!
Already started as I purchased the large BMW tank bag [at a discount I must say].
Nothing wrong with a bit of bling
...especially things like tank bags, cos they're more useful than bling.....those triple blacks do look good, hope you enjoy it
Jed
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Aldermaston
Was it you who stopped next to me this morning at the lights nr AWE and told me you were picking one up ???
Was it you who stopped next to me this morning at the lights nr AWE and told me you were picking one up ???
thosoneill
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watch out for steep cambers when you pull up at traffic lights / kerbs etc - its a tad heavier than your old machine
Jed
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the very same person. The yellow bumble bee has gone long live the black one. Still smiling - I keep going to have a look at it
Small world !
you did sound pretty excited - the triple black is really nice 
I also think you passed me a couple of hours later on the new one - i was in a lay-by talking to a mate.
Enjoy the bike.
Mr K
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Happy new 12 ness.
The rain stayed away for 150 miles but now I have to wash it
Such a different ride to the 800gs - the most dramatic being moving off in first - more revs required. I will now fit the cylindewr head protectors just in case an awkard stall occurs.
I'll post some piccies later.
Hi johnboy. Great choice, they are a really good looking bike. I've had mine about 6 weeks. I'ts raining here so I am trying to sort out how to fit a zumo and autocom and I am getting a headache.
Oh sod it - wher's the waterproofs.
Triple Black piccies...
Two piccies one of the bike and one of the bike in its new home - although built for two horses it now houses 110 horses There does not seem to be room for my serow - when found.
I'll post some piccies later.
Two piccies one of the bike and one of the bike in its new home - although built for two horses it now houses 110 horses
There does not seem to be room for my serow - when found.Attachments
My step father has a TRIPLE BLACK and is very pleased with it, he traded an 06 1200GS for an 800S/T recently and realised his mistake before he'd had the 1st service done, he traded it for a low suspension TRIPLE BLACK within weeks and has just returned from a 3000 mile Euro tour a very happy man
He asked me to produce a sticker for his bike, as he has volunteered to be the "Guinea Pig" for this product I thought I would show the result;
The R1200 section is made from Black over Silver reflective vinyl and the TRIPLE BLACK wording is made from Silver reflective vinyl, both parts are on 1 piece of transport tape and are pre-spaced and aligned so application is straightforward and easy, these will be available on my website soon.
He asked me to produce a sticker for his bike, as he has volunteered to be the "Guinea Pig" for this product I thought I would show the result;
The R1200 section is made from Black over Silver reflective vinyl and the TRIPLE BLACK wording is made from Silver reflective vinyl, both parts are on 1 piece of transport tape and are pre-spaced and aligned so application is straightforward and easy, these will be available on my website soon.
Titch
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Hi Johnboy
Hope you are enjoying your new Triple Black.
I have got a couple of questions if you don't mind answering them for me, as I am thinking about this move with my f800gs to the Triple Black.
1. Why did you want to move from the 800 to the 12?
2. How much of a trade did you for the 800?
3. Is the ride different or better?
Thanks for your time.
Cheers
Titch
Hope you are enjoying your new Triple Black.
I have got a couple of questions if you don't mind answering them for me, as I am thinking about this move with my f800gs to the Triple Black.
1. Why did you want to move from the 800 to the 12?
2. How much of a trade did you for the 800?
3. Is the ride different or better?
Thanks for your time.
Cheers
Titch
(RIP) Johno23
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Congrats on the bike..............makes my blue one look a little dull
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