Anyone ridden an R1200S? - Page 2 - SV650.org

26-03-10, 08:35 PM

Why won't it let me type in capitals FFS?

26-03-10, 08:36 PM

Rc8 ftw

26-03-10, 08:40 PM

I think its because it thinks you have just accidentally stuck caps on... Leave one lower case and it will leave the rest alone.

26-03-10, 08:43 PM

How annoying! Anyway I think you should try the RC8, its a pretty sharp looking bike, adjustable everything so comfy or attack mode. Give it a go, see if you agree with Squirrelhunters review of it.

the_lone_wolf · 26-03-10, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatneck

rc8 ftw

RC8 FTW

LOL LOL ALL CAPS MUTHA****A

26-03-10, 08:59 PM

Nothing wrong with r1200 gearboxes except that they require deliberate shifts. You don't get to poke at them like Japanese gearboxes.

26-03-10, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattCollins

Nothing wrong with r1200 gearboxes except that they require deliberate shifts. You don't get to poke at them like Japanese gearboxes.

I didn't realise stamping so hard you're worried about snapping the lever was a deliberate feature rather than poor design that interferes with your riding rather than enabling you to smoothly ride fast.

26-03-10, 09:39 PM

I was talking generally and the post was aimed at ThEGr33k's comments. Best bet is that he gets out and ride one.

I have no idea what was going on with the bike you rode.

27-03-10, 12:29 AM

Suppose you do get the odd bad one and lets hope the one you rode ranathari was a bad one...

I think when it comes to the time (will be a little while yet me thinks) ill see about getting a test on as many bikes as I can. Would love the RC8 but ill need it to be able to do town work really, well unless I get a commuter and have that for fun.

27-03-10, 08:08 AM

BMW's are famous for clunky gearchanges. And having different indicators that confuse the life out of reviewers. And lead-lined clutch cables. The oil pooling in the left hand head is nothing new either. And yet they still sell and most people prefer the R series, despite the design of the engine (in very general terms) being hopelessly outmoded. Can they all be wrong?

Clunky gearchange - follow the system of bike control and plan ahead.
Heavy clutch - man up.
Oil pooling - centre stand. (though I dunno if the R1200S has one...)

26-03-10, 08:35 PM	#11
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? Why won't it let me type in capitals FFS?

26-03-10, 08:36 PM	#12
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? Rc8 ftw

26-03-10, 08:40 PM	#13
Ploppy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? I think its because it thinks you have just accidentally stuck caps on... Leave one lower case and it will leave the rest alone.

26-03-10, 08:43 PM	#14
fatneck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? How annoying! Anyway I think you should try the RC8, its a pretty sharp looking bike, adjustable everything so comfy or attack mode. Give it a go, see if you agree with Squirrelhunters review of it.

26-03-10, 08:59 PM	#16
MattCollins Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? Nothing wrong with r1200 gearboxes except that they require deliberate shifts. You don't get to poke at them like Japanese gearboxes.

26-03-10, 09:39 PM	#18
MattCollins Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? I was talking generally and the post was aimed at ThEGr33k's comments. Best bet is that he gets out and ride one. I have no idea what was going on with the bike you rode.

27-03-10, 12:29 AM	#19
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? Suppose you do get the odd bad one and lets hope the one you rode ranathari was a bad one... I think when it comes to the time (will be a little while yet me thinks) ill see about getting a test on as many bikes as I can. Would love the RC8 but ill need it to be able to do town work really, well unless I get a commuter and have that for fun.

27-03-10, 08:08 AM	#20
carternd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone ridden a R1200S? BMW's are famous for clunky gearchanges. And having different indicators that confuse the life out of reviewers. And lead-lined clutch cables. The oil pooling in the left hand head is nothing new either. And yet they still sell and most people prefer the R series, despite the design of the engine (in very general terms) being hopelessly outmoded. Can they all be wrong? Clunky gearchange - follow the system of bike control and plan ahead. Heavy clutch - man up. Oil pooling - centre stand. (though I dunno if the R1200S has one...)

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