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After 8 years of having an SV i decided it was time for a change. I want to do more touring and longer trips so decided to get a new bike.
BMW F800ST, 2006/56 with full BMW luggage. I've not had much of a chance to ride it properly yet, but so far it's imense fun :D
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tactcom7
17-06-13, 05:06 PM
Looks very comfy mate and in great nick for the year, im crap with bikes is that a belt drive?
mister c
17-06-13, 05:34 PM
Nice! I'm turning into a bit of a Beemer fan. I've a feeling that my next purchase will have BMW written on it, very nice :)
lovely bike. should munch the miles quite well on one of those.
Skybaba
17-06-13, 06:27 PM
Looks nice.....
Looks very comfy mate and in great nick for the year, im crap with bikes is that a belt drive?
It's so comfy-the seat, seating position & suspension. I'm getting a taller screen as i get a bit of wind blast at motorway speeds. It is indeed belt drive so zero maintenance required!
Nice! I'm turning into a bit of a Beemer fan. I've a feeling that my next purchase will have BMW written on it, very nice :)
I've always liked them and finally taken the plunge. The SV is a great bike, but it built on a budget. This, being a BMW, isn't built to such a small/tight budget and still has great quality and features. Features that are useful/informative and what you want. For instance self cancelling indicators, average MPG, remaining range, gear position indicator etc. Lots of toys, all great and a lush bike. I'd reccommend a ride on one.
lovely bike. should munch the miles quite well on one of those.
Oh yes, that's the plan! Plenty of touring to be done and plans in the pipeline :smt040
Matt-EUC
17-06-13, 10:21 PM
But it's not an S1000RR... Fallout lied to me.
Skybaba
19-06-13, 03:04 PM
I just checked the insurance for a 57 plate and it's £276 for me; 1 year no claim and held license for only 1 year......that's got to be a great deal!
This makes the bike even more appealing :-)
Oh yes! Mine is cheap too, much cheaper then the SV was. Not to mention the ST is also much better on fuel. On the SV i could get 45MPG on average. With this i am currently getting 58MPG and i'm not hanging around on it.
Matt-EUC
19-06-13, 11:29 PM
It's not the sort of bike you hang around on. You can hang around on an S1000RR, hanging left, SCRWAAAAAARP, hanging right, SCWAAAAAAARP. And of course, hang on for dear life.
Spank86
20-06-13, 08:49 AM
On he contrary, jobs bike will be much easier to push towards its limits and get the most out of.
With a RR you'd either be so far within its comfort zone it would be ridiculous or fast approaching death.
Ooooooh that looks comfy and cozy!
Matt-EUC
20-06-13, 09:09 AM
Hence, holding on for dear life :)
SvNewbie
20-06-13, 09:13 AM
So, the big question is, will we be following this or the SV this weekend?!
Matt-EUC
20-06-13, 09:14 AM
Beemer.
SvNewbie
20-06-13, 10:07 AM
Beemer.
Great, between that and the high vis jackets everyone will assume we are IAM twits ;)
Matt-EUC
20-06-13, 10:20 AM
Some of us are I think...
Matt-EUC
20-06-13, 10:22 AM
I feel sorry for every village we're going through on Saturday. Almost everyone has a non-stock can. And there are goi g to be like 80/90 of us going through at once.
Spank86
20-06-13, 12:50 PM
Luckily you WILL be going through at (or close to) the speed limit.
There are enough bits in between the villages to keep everyone more than happy.
Spank86
20-06-13, 12:52 PM
Hence, holding on for dear life :)
Artists impression of Matt on a 1000rr
http://www.howareyounotdead.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Paploo_speederbike.jpg
Matt-EUC
20-06-13, 12:57 PM
Even at the speed limit, we're going to be loud. And anyway, I always* stick to the speed limit.
* Always refers to as and when I feel like it. No responsibility is taken for my own actions whether it is my fault or not. Terms and conditions apply, call this number for details 09010636158. Calls are charged at £4.50 per minute, maximum call length is two hours.
andrewsmith
20-06-13, 09:07 PM
Meh s'alright ;)
I'm still not sold on belt drive, you lied when you said it was reliable ;)
Ooooooh that looks comfy and cozy!
It is both, as well as many other things :mrgreen:
It is both, as well as many other things :mrgreen:
Yeh, boring, bland, oh sorry :D
Yeh, boring, bland, oh sorry :D
You chatting about the V-Strom again ;)
You chatting about the V-Strom again ;)
yeh sorry.....
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