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Scooby Drew 08-05-06 02:53 PM

BMW again (I like these folk...)
 
BMW Motorrad Central East in Dalkeith are having an open day for the launch of the new R1200S and F800 this weekend

You know you want to be there...

carelesschucca 08-05-06 03:57 PM

i want a shot of that new R1200S it looks sweet, but can't afford it and shouldn't have a go...

Cronos 08-05-06 06:38 PM

No can do, it's Scottish Cup Final weekend and I've got my ticket.

Scooby Drew 08-05-06 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca
i want a shot of that new R1200S it looks sweet, but can't afford it and shouldn't have a go...

Oh come on , you know you want to... :thumbsup: :wink:

Found this in Biketrader. Apparently registered for the road but not road legal. You would need to get a daytime only MOT or fit some electrics...

carelesschucca 08-05-06 10:03 PM

That and the KTM Superduke, It can't happen, and won't... Where's my lotto win and I'll be sorted...

Scooby Drew 08-05-06 10:22 PM

Was sitting at my desk, thinking 'Well with a daytime MOT I'd be fine riding to work in the summer, I'll just catch the bus to work in the winter' :lol: 'And I could save up for a wiring loom and lights for October' Then my boss came by and rudely awoke me :lol:

That, I think, would surprise a couple sportsbike riders through the twisties (and that is if I ever learnt to ride properly) :wink: I should have asked how many BHP it was putting out when I emailed the dude.

northwind 08-05-06 10:41 PM

I might just bimble along for that, I'm mad curious about the F800...

carelesschucca 09-05-06 09:44 PM

Looking at that Race BMW, Jesus How High is the back end on it there's no way I'd get my feet near the floor... It looks about 30mm higher than normal...


Can you imagine buying new plastics for it :shock: :shock: :shock:

Scooby Drew 10-05-06 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca
Looking at that Race BMW, Jesus How High is the back end on it there's no way I'd get my feet near the floor... It looks about 30mm higher than normal...


Can you imagine buying new plastics for it :shock: :shock: :shock:

Yes, I can imagine that the plastics would be a little dear BUT the return on your investment when you wipe the smile off the face of the face of anyone who thinks that BMWs are slow and handle badly, would be worth it 8) I haven't even priced up lights plus wiring loom etc, I think the cost would make me ill :shock:

STRAMASHER 10-05-06 08:24 AM

Was up at Cupar a while back and saw a 2nd hand Boxer Cup rep,red,white and blue, very very nice but very very tall.......... and nowhere near £3495, about double it :cry: :roll:

R1200ss looks great even in crap BMW red and silver stripey paint. A proper sized sports bike. Only thing I could pick out I did not like was the bendy plastic tank cover. £9000 :? but you get nearly your money back when you punt it.

F800, could'nt get past the hammerite finish of the top yoke and usually characterless parallel twin injun......... and belt-drive is for scooters :lol:

Race bikes on the road are cool-as-feck!
Would you need to wave your arm up and down coming up to roundabouts etc for slowing down? :shock: :lol:


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