10-04-2021, 01:21 PM
(09-30-2021, 11:52 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.
BTW, I have the same lawnmower.
When I read this, I thought you were talking about the bike literally being a lawnmower. Judging by the engine note, one could be forgiven for mistaking one for the other.
(09-30-2021, 10:31 AM)Mscb1100_imp Wrote: My neighbor is considering selling his bike due to rarely ever riding it and it having had a fuel leak for the past year. I looked online and found out it had a recall from BMW so I took it into the shop and had it repaired. I picked it up today and took it on a 80 mile test ride and it didn't catch on fire, so i guess they fixed the leak.
Even with road/off road tires it handled like a dream. I was amazed at how it would lean over in a corner and how the 100 hp could be used to power it out of a hairpin.
I plan on riding it some more tomorrow after I detail it and take it out for another ride.
My last BMW was a K 1100 touring model and it weighed a good 150 lbs more than this bike. He has a set of road tires that will come with it and I plan on switching those onto it if we close the deal this weekend.
David, this might be your ultimate bike! Telelever front suspension + high pegs. My buddy on the Devil's Triangle in Tennessee:
![[Image: 8943c13379de8b3637819b79eeb7116c.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/202110/8943c13379de8b3637819b79eeb7116c.jpg)
(09-30-2021, 08:34 PM)Mscb1100_imp Wrote:(09-30-2021, 05:58 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Mscb.... the prevailing joke/stereotype is poser rich guys buying big BMW "adventure bikes" and never riding them anywhere but to Starbucks on the weekend.
I love this site and good natured ribbings we can give each other
Rest assured I will not be riding to Starbucks for coffee on the weekends.
I visited one once and my friends rolled their eyes when, after viewing the menu board I asked the "barista" if they had just plain coffee.
I didn't think it was as good as the coffee at McDonald's
(09-30-2021, 03:19 PM)tod.branko_imp Wrote: I wish you to have a lot of great miles on the R1200GS, I hope you get a good deal on it too, it looks very clean and unmolested, which is important.
I've written a blog post about the GS recently, if anyone is interested they can check it out
https://www.motolyzed.com/blog/h41qy3qns...xu07h4hh74
It lays down a few objective facts, and I really tried my best to be reasonable in the assessment
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
It was very well written and very informative, makes me feel more assured I made a good choice with this bike
I'm with you! $tarbuck$ is over-roasted and over-priced. What ever happened to the $0.50 cup of Folgers? Even Waffle House has gotten very proud of their coffee (prices) these days.