New Bike in the stable R 1200 GS

[Mscb1100_imp]

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.

 

[the Ferret]

Amazing bikes those GS's. Congrats

 

[peterbaron]

Congrats

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yeah, if you can strike an obvious deal - go for it.

The shaft drive alone is enough for me.

 

[LongRanger_imp]

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

Good eye, I've had that one for 3 years and it never seems to take more than 2 pulls to fire right up.

While my neighbor raves about how much fun the GS is in the dirt, I have no plans to go off-road. I'm happy to keep both wheels on the ground and get home safely each trip. I don't want to ever not to be able to ride, and at this point and age in life off roading is taking to big a chance to dump it and get hurt.

I'm hoping for this to be a long distance bike to be able to ride this bike to the Smokies rather than trailering my bike.

 

[the Ferret]

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

Good eye, I've had that one for 3 years and it never seems to take more than 2 pulls to fire right up.

While my neighbor raves about how much fun the GS is in the dirt, I have no plans to go off-road. I'm happy to keep both wheels on the ground and get home safely each trip. I don't want to ever not to be able to ride, and at this point and age in life off roading is taking to big a chance to dump it and get hurt.

I'm hoping for this to be a long distance bike to be able to ride this bike to the Smokies rather than trailering my bike.

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:

 

[NovaCB1100_imp]

Congrats!

I have the poor man's GS, the Super Tenere 1200. I suspect they handle similarly, as I can really dip the Super Ten over extremely far and its effortless. It feels so much more nimble and lighter than it looks.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Congrats!

I have the poor man's GS, the Super Tenere 1200. I suspect they handle similarly, as I can really dip the Super Ten over extremely far and its effortless. It feels so much more nimble and lighter than it looks.

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008

 

[NovaCB1100_imp]

Congrats!

I have the poor man's GS, the Super Tenere 1200. I suspect they handle similarly, as I can really dip the Super Ten over extremely far and its effortless. It feels so much more nimble and lighter than it looks.

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008
I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too!

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Congrats!

I have the poor man's GS, the Super Tenere 1200. I suspect they handle similarly, as I can really dip the Super Ten over extremely far and its effortless. It feels so much more nimble and lighter than it looks.

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008
I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too!

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008


I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too! Buc ee's is now open:excited:
Barbers is having their annual Vintage Festival next weekend

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

Good eye, I've had that one for 3 years and it never seems to take more than 2 pulls to fire right up.

While my neighbor raves about how much fun the GS is in the dirt, I have no plans to go off-road. I'm happy to keep both wheels on the ground and get home safely each trip. I don't want to ever not to be able to ride, and at this point and age in life off roading is taking to big a chance to dump it and get hurt.

I'm hoping for this to be a long distance bike to be able to ride this bike to the Smokies rather than trailering my bike.

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:
I love that you fixed it for me:beerchug:

Now tell me what the joke is?

Not being a full time/hardcore BImmer guy I'm not up on the stereotypes

 

[NovaCB1100_imp]

Aww yeah!! I love Buc ee's...I mean, an entire WALL of jerky, what's not to love?!

I would probably live at Barber if I was anywhere near that place. What an amazing collection, I can only imagine the turn out and bikes at the Vintage Festival. Jealous!!

 

[pdedse]

Beautiful looking bike!! Congrats... a friend of mine just bought a brand new one for "retirement"...the only thing is that he doesn't plan on retiring for another 10 years!

I hear you about off road riding...it's still great fun for me even though I suck at it if I'm honest. Maybe that's why I like it.

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

Aww yeah!! I love Buc ee's...I mean, an entire WALL of jerky, what's not to love?!

I would probably live at Barber if I was anywhere near that place. What an amazing collection, I can only imagine the turn out and bikes at the Vintage Festival. Jealous!!

It is a great place
I'm fortunate to work there (Barbers, not Buc ee's) for several events throughout the year
I'll be there for the Vintage Festival next weekend and I think Mr Prof is planning on attending

If anyone else is attending PM me and I'll take you on fantastic 19 mile trip on a beautiful mountain road just south of Barbers

Beautiful looking bike!! Congrats... a friend of mine just bought a brand new one for "retirement"...the only thing is that he doesn't plan on retiring for another 10 years!

I hear you about off road riding...it's still great fun for me even though I suck at it if I'm honest. Maybe that's why I like it.

I made the same statement about a retirement car I purchased just before I did retire in December of 18 and I'm on my 4th car, but to be honest my wife loved my 3rd car and traded me her car even so the 3rd car is still here, but now she's paying for it

I'm having too much fun being retired:banana:

 

[tod.branko_imp]

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/h41qy3qns3qqsctdsvs6xu07h4hh74

It lays down a few objective facts, and I really tried my best to be reasonable in the assessment

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

 

[the Ferret]

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.

 

[The A-man]

Congrats MSCB! Now you'll have to plan a trip up here to WNC so we can try it out on the twisties!

 

[Mscb1100_imp]

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 otherhy:
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

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/h41qy3qns3qqsctdsvs6xu07h4hh74

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

 

[tommymck]

Congrats!

I have the poor man's GS, the Super Tenere 1200. I suspect they handle similarly, as I can really dip the Super Ten over extremely far and its effortless. It feels so much more nimble and lighter than it looks.

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008
I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too!

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008


I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too! Buc ee's is now open:excited:
Barbers is having their annual Vintage Festival next weekend

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

Good eye, I've had that one for 3 years and it never seems to take more than 2 pulls to fire right up.

While my neighbor raves about how much fun the GS is in the dirt, I have no plans to go off-road. I'm happy to keep both wheels on the ground and get home safely each trip. I don't want to ever not to be able to ride, and at this point and age in life off roading is taking to big a chance to dump it and get hurt.

I'm hoping for this to be a long distance bike to be able to ride this bike to the Smokies rather than trailering my bike.

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:
I love that you fixed it for me:beerchug:

Now tell me what the joke is?

Not being a full time/hardcore BImmer guy I'm not up on the stereotypes

I I almost bought the Tenere a few years ago but got a great deal on a new old stock 14 1000 V Strom .Those are great bikes and I regret selling mine, so hopefully this will fill that void.
What part of VA do you live in. I grew up in NC on the I 95 corridor and worked a lot in Va from 2000 thru 2008


I like the V Strom and the new Yamaha Tracer 900 as well, and while I was actually looking for a mildly used Africa Twin with I found my Tenere, I really appreciate the shaft drive and the nearly 'set it and forget it' reliability of the Tenere. I am planning to do a cross country trip next year on it, and so far, very happy!

I'm in Northern VA, near Dulles Airport area. I was down in Birmingham not too long ago at Barber. That place is amazing! I see they're getting a Buc ee's there near the park too! Buc ee's is now open:excited:
Barbers is having their annual Vintage Festival next weekend

Nice! Congrats! The GS is a very versatile and capable motorbike.

BTW, I have the same lawnmower.

Good eye, I've had that one for 3 years and it never seems to take more than 2 pulls to fire right up.

While my neighbor raves about how much fun the GS is in the dirt, I have no plans to go off-road. I'm happy to keep both wheels on the ground and get home safely each trip. I don't want to ever not to be able to ride, and at this point and age in life off roading is taking to big a chance to dump it and get hurt.

I'm hoping for this to be a long distance bike to be able to ride this bike to the Smokies rather than trailering my bike.

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:

There fixed it for you. :banana:

Might as well start getting used to it :rofl:
I love that you fixed it for me:beerchug:

Now tell me what the joke is?

Not being a full time/hardcore BImmer guy I'm not up on the stereotypes
As a hardcore B'mer guy, I put up with this all the time. The reputation is that guys with BMWs buy their fancy touring gear, saddle up on their fancy touring machines and ride 3 miles to the local coffee shop to get a super duper mocha latte. They sip that with pinky extended, hop back on and ride back home. While I sometimes resemble that sentiment, I do on occasion manage more substantive outings from time to time. Hopefully the deal works out for you. My 1250GS is my current workhorse. I have a 130 mile round trip that I make two or three times a week for work, and the 1250 is a dream for that. I have taken it off-road from time to time, and that's super fun also. As big as these things seem, they handle fantastic. Have fun with it, including the trips to Starbucks!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I think it is a fun opportunity Mscb1100.