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#31 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:11 am

Hi Pete,

Welcome to the forum and glad you're enjoying your R1200RS. I have the same bike and love it!

I've lived in Brisbane, Australia for over 50 years now but was born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, not too far from you I guess.

This is a great forum and a wealth of knowledge. Enjoy!

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#32 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:03 pm

It�s made me realise I�ve been obsessed with getting another adventure style bike. After a few spirited rides, I�ve found my bike mojo back.

Yes, the GS handles well and along with the VFR800X are both comfy with the upright position. But my goodness, I�ve missed feeling part of the bike, and the R1200RS certainly has brought that back!! In spades.

Pete
Birmingham, England

R1200RS SE - 2017 (coming soon)
Honda VFR800X - 2015
BMW R1200GS - 2010
Honda Deauville - 2007
Yamaha FZ6 Fazer - 2003
Honda 954 Fireblade - 2001
Honda VFR 800 - 2000
Triumph Sprint RS - 1999

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#33 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:05 pm

Hi Bikerpirate!

Not too far at all, I�m in Castle Bromwich.

I bet you sound a tad different now to the locals here!

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#34 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:12 am

Zitat von RugbyPad im Beitrag #33
Hi Bikerpirate!

Not too far at all, I�m in Castle Bromwich.

I bet you sound a tad different now to the locals here!

Yes, my brummie accent has moderated over the years but they still pick it up over here! Great that you're enjoying your new bike. Just fitted mine with a Blue Flame muffler made in Hixon, Staffs (got to support local industry!). Great product, well made and good value.

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#35 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:12 am

Zitat von RugbyPad im Beitrag #32

Yes, the GS handles well and along with the VFR800X are both comfy with the upright position. But my goodness, I�ve missed feeling part of the bike, and the R1200RS certainly has brought that back!! In spades.

Also having stepped off an VFR800X onto the RS, I couldn't agree more!

Current: 2015 BMW R1200RS Sport SE, 2003 Yamaha TDM900
Past: 1999 Honda CLR125, 1995 Honda CB500, 1998 Triumph Sprint Sport, 1995 Honda VFR750FS, 2006 Suzuki DRZ400SM, 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, 2015 Honda VFR800X

"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube" - HST

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#36 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:04 pm

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #24
Freddy, did you find a better alternative top case liner - that�s still on my to-do list?

Oh I just splashed put on the OEM BMW version I'm afraid!

KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS

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#37 | RE: Newbie from England datum

Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:49 pm

V8Guy, it wasn�t a bad bike, just lacked something. And the R1200 definitely has it!

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