santrix
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I've done over 14k miles on my 800, had a few niggles with it, but its been fab.... most fun bike ive owned....
What a great bike
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Well I've done over 36,000 miles on mine Ade, and it's been supercalafragalisticexpialidotous
russh
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Best bike I've ever owned, I use it everyday, rain and snow (I don't remember any sun!!) although my usual round trip is only 15 miles it get's used for longer runs when I get a chance. (200 - 300 miles in one go.) After around 6 months of ownership I usually start looking at other bikes ready for a change, this hasn't happened yet.
I've had the bike for just over a year and 6000 miles and nothing has gone wrong. The fuel pump was replace on a recall but I had no problem with the fuel guage before that.
The drive chain is still fine,
the top hose is fine,
the wheel bearings are fine,
the fuel gauge reads fine with the countdown to empty reading fine,
the engine hasn't blown up,
I thought the ignition lock was seizing up however it was just frozen, some WD-40 sorted that out for the next frost.
Oh, a little paint flaked off the rear of the swinging arm, we're talking 5mm x 5mm. I'm not to sure how well the finish would hold up to a British winter, I just keep the thing covered in ACF-50 and it's all good underneath.
It gets well used, I take it trail riding, with my skill levels I can't notice the alleged harsh forks, my rear suspension bolt hasn't bent, I could go on....
I've had the bike for just over a year and 6000 miles and nothing has gone wrong. The fuel pump was replace on a recall but I had no problem with the fuel guage before that.
The drive chain is still fine,
the top hose is fine,
the wheel bearings are fine,
the fuel gauge reads fine with the countdown to empty reading fine,
the engine hasn't blown up,
I thought the ignition lock was seizing up however it was just frozen, some WD-40 sorted that out for the next frost.
Oh, a little paint flaked off the rear of the swinging arm, we're talking 5mm x 5mm. I'm not to sure how well the finish would hold up to a British winter, I just keep the thing covered in ACF-50 and it's all good underneath.
It gets well used, I take it trail riding, with my skill levels I can't notice the alleged harsh forks, my rear suspension bolt hasn't bent, I could go on....
Have to agree, it’s a fun bike, well for me anyway. Besides a clutch and gasket problem, it’s been fine. I too us it every day, sun, snow and rain. Having said that, it’s due for its 12k service this Sat @ SLM (now Vines). Hopefully it will be even better after.
GunZenBomZ
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*I concur* 18K on mine, 15k of which is mine. Changing the chain too DiD heavy-duty from motorworks only main change bar the blingage]
Great bloody bike, can't wait to do some serious One-man & his pannier set touring of Europe this year!!
Great bloody bike, can't wait to do some serious One-man & his pannier set touring of Europe this year!!
nrg
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Yes, I agree it’s a gret bike but what are we comparing the bike with?
I mean what kind of bikes were we riding before the F800GS that makes it a great ride fr us?
It would be interesting to know where we all come from.
I rode a 650 enduro single for years and simply adored it. The smooth power, the reliability, the looks, the all terrain adaptability.
Rode my thumper all the way to Turkey and back. Even rode it on the dunes in Tunisia.
The F800GS for me was the natural step forward. Kind of a more mature approach to offroading and touring. The Beamer is great for that but a different bike all together to what I had.
..........still got 525 in the garage though!
GunZenBomZ
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..where is Santrix..
..where is Santrix..
But being as you've resurrected this thread, now done 51,000 miles on the old gal and as good now as ever
GunZenBomZ
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I could ring him but I thought I'd throw it out there..
Now I'm keeping my mileage on par with my age, so 36k soon just like me.
Now I'm keeping my mileage on par with my age, so 36k soon just like me.
Jonnie Boy
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Got mine just over a month ago, done 1400mile on it and its goin great
Apart from being filthy
, and 'that' seat issue (might have a look at sargent seat??
)
Apart from being filthy
, and 'that' seat issue (might have a look at sargent seat??)
Jonnie Boy
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Yes, I agree it’s a gret bike but what are we comparing the bike with?
I mean what kind of bikes were we riding before the F800GS that makes it a great ride fr us?
It would be interesting to know where we all come from.
I rode a 650 enduro single for years and simply adored it. The smooth power, the reliability, the looks, the all terrain adaptability.
Rode my thumper all the way to Turkey and back. Even rode it on the dunes in Tunisia.
The F800GS for me was the natural step forward. Kind of a more mature approach to offroading and touring. The Beamer is great for that but a different bike all together to what I had.
..........still got 525 in the garage though!
Ridden all sorts, mainly road, owned:-
Kawazaki 550Ltd (what was I thinking?)
Suzuki GSX750SE (Pop up headlight Katana)
Honda Firestorm (Thirsty)
Aprillia RSV1000 (Licence shredder, bank balance emptier)
BMW R1200GS (Practical, do it all, comfy, best bike Ive had, .....so far
)BMW F800GS (as above but with more
, cheaper too!)
SERVDAVE
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My 650gs is just oveer a year old with 13k on her! Still going well! Can't believe how much I like riding her! 
Manged to convert a mate to the 800gs! We went out to look at 660 teneres because he wanted one. Came back home after putting a deposit on a 800!
I have asked for commission from the dealer!
No luck!
Manged to convert a mate to the 800gs! We went out to look at 660 teneres because he wanted one. Came back home after putting a deposit on a 800!
I have asked for commission from the dealer!
No luck!
Same here .. completed a London to South Africa trip on my 800GS. At first I was sceptical and was worried it would die on me somewhere in the middle of nowhere, but instead, it's a beast man ... AWESOME bike !
http://uk2za.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/f800gs-problems/
http://uk2za.wordpress.com/2010/11/20/f800gs-problems/
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