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    Muz bought a BMW. Don't hate me

    Hi folks. I love my GS. In fact I love it so much that I don't want to do too many k's on it. I wan't to keep it for a treat. To that end I bought a 2011 BMW R1200R Classic. It's a great bike and much lighter in the handling than the GS and it has a few bells and whistles (heated grips, trip computer, electronic suspension adjustment and various functions on the dash) and has 13,000k's on it. It rides very nicely and the suspension is better than the GS but other than that the GS holds it's own very well. I really know now why I bought the GS. What a great bike that rides well and can tour or do the twisties with aplomb.

    Here's a couple of pics of the R1200R for those who care.









    Cheers,
    Muz
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    Congrats....(I think)!
    '79 GS750 - 4th and current ride...first since 1983
    '73 CB350 - 1st ride
    '76 GT750 - 2nd ride - the "water buffalo" - sold to buy an engagement ring
    '79 RD400F Daytona Special - 3rd ride, the last of the street legal US 2-strokes - sold to buy a house

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      #3
      The BMW shop near me gave me one of those as a loaner once while my R12s was being serviced. I'm not fond of the styling but what a blast it was to ride. They feel deceptively light and agile. I took it for a ride through the canyons and had a great time.
      Congratulations.

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        #4
        If I had been asked to nominate a modern bike I would buy this would be it.

        Shaft drive, not complicated, relatively light and classic looks.
        Johno

        current rides 1981 GS1000G and 2005 GSX1400
        1977 Kawasaki KZ400 D4

        previous bikes 1978 GS1000HC
        1977 GS400
        1974 Montesa 250
        1960s Kawasaki 175

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          #5
          Looks like a good choice
          sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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            #6
            Let us know what you think of that BMW telelever anti-dive strangeness front suspension...

            Nice score.

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              #7
              Originally posted by wkmpt View Post
              Let us know what you think of that BMW telelever anti-dive strangeness front suspension...

              Nice score.
              There's nothing strange about it, it works well.
              http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

              Life is too short to ride an L.

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                #8
                Congrats!! Same reason I bought my BMW.
                No signature :(

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                  #9
                  Don't you know about all the recals with BMW?? that they have surpassed Harley's for the amount of breakdowns??? that they are highly overpriced????....... kidding, kidding... Just couldn't help but razz Trevor, I think he got a bit of ribbing when he first bought his. Nice looking bike, very traditionally BMW. She looks like she'll the the planet a couple of times!! congrats!
                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                    #10
                    How much did you pay for it?
                    G
                    sigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
                    2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
                    Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
                    '82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.:eek:

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by gmansyz View Post
                      How much did you pay for it?
                      G
                      $14,990 with 12 months rego.

                      Cheers,
                      Muz

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                        #12
                        Very Nice!!!!!
                        They are fun bikes with the swinger front suspension.
                        G
                        sigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
                        2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
                        Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
                        '82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.:eek:

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                          #13
                          I love my RT, it's a completely different experience than the GS. The GS is great too but when you got to put in "allot" of miles I take the Beemer.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by TurtleSlow View Post
                            $14,990 with 12 months rego.

                            Cheers,
                            Muz
                            Awesome bike mate,
                            I saw a hipster bloke on the weekend telling me about the amazing deal he got from Deus, a 250cc something(he doesnt know) for only $15,000.

                            I think i know which i would buy for that money.

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by landshark View Post
                              Awesome bike mate,
                              I saw a hipster bloke on the weekend telling me about the amazing deal he got from Deus, a 250cc something(he doesnt know) for only $15,000.

                              I think i know which i would buy for that money.
                              If he was a true hipster, he wouldn't care, but I'm with you on the choice.

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