BMW again (I like these folk...) - SV650.org

08-05-06, 02:53 PM

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...

08-05-06, 06:38 PM

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

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...

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...

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'

'And I could save up for a wiring loom and lights for October' Then my boss came by and rudely awoke me

That, I think, would surprise a couple sportsbike riders through the twisties (and that is if I ever learnt to ride properly)

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

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

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

I haven't even priced up lights plus wiring loom etc, I think the cost would make me ill

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

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

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?

08-05-06, 02:53 PM	#1
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	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...

08-05-06, 03:57 PM	#2
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	i want a shot of that new R1200S it looks sweet, but can't afford it and shouldn't have a go... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

08-05-06, 10:03 PM	#5
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	That and the KTM Superduke, It can't happen, and won't... Where's my lotto win and I'll be sorted... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

08-05-06, 10:41 PM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I might just bimble along for that, I'm mad curious about the F800... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

09-05-06, 09:44 PM	#8
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	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 __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

08-05-06, 06:38 PM	#3
Cronos Guest Posts: n/a	No can do, it's Scottish Cup Final weekend and I've got my ticket.

08-05-06, 10:22 PM	#6
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	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' 'And I could save up for a wiring loom and lights for October' Then my boss came by and rudely awoke me That, I think, would surprise a couple sportsbike riders through the twisties (and that is if I ever learnt to ride properly) I should have asked how many BHP it was putting out when I emailed the dude.

10-05-06, 08:24 AM	#10
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	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 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 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?

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