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Offline kuyarico

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My new BMW R1200S
« on: October 15, 2007, 08:57:19 AM »
I took delivery on my BMW this weekend. I couldn't be happier with it.




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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 09:03:40 AM »
Beautiful!!!

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2007, 09:05:14 AM »

        Hey Congratulations on the BMW purchase. ;) That is a really awesome looking bike. 8) You're gonna have to keep us up with the particulars of that one! :) BTW, Who's that guy standing by it? ??? ::) ;D Take care. ;)

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2007, 09:11:26 AM »
That bike is BAD !
If you ever change the exhaust let me know, I would love to adapt that to a older CB !  ;D
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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2007, 10:37:55 AM »
Thanks guys! For the time being I will ride it as is. PT, I'll keep you posted on the exhaust.

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2007, 10:38:19 AM »
Very pretty bike.  Ride safely.
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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2007, 11:37:00 PM »
VERY Nice.
Like the color setup.

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2007, 05:15:39 AM »
I've ridden one of those. It's an awesome ride. (I still perfer the K12R, but that's a personal thing)

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2007, 07:04:23 AM »
Yes, way cool color scheme.  Working on the heads should should be a snap.  One thing tho . . .IMHO, those mirrors /signals take alot away from the looks.  Cover over the current fairing holes and install CRG or Oberon bar end mirrors and perhaps a set of signals like Proteal has on his Monster??

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2007, 07:40:25 AM »
I've ridden one of those. It's an awesome ride. (I still perfer the K12R, but that's a personal thing)

Enjoy!

I actually test rode a K1200S right after the R bike. It's wickedly fast. Very awesome bike. Overkill for my riding style. The R bike handled a little better, and I have always liked it's unique styling.

Yes, way cool color scheme.  Working on the heads should should be a snap.  One thing tho . . .IMHO, those mirrors /signals take alot away from the looks.  Cover over the current fairing holes and install CRG or Oberon bar end mirrors and perhaps a set of signals like Proteal has on his Monster??

I'll have to take a closer look at PT's setup. I agree about the mirrors, but I don't think I'm going to be rushing out to change anything just yet.

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2007, 07:53:34 AM »
nice ride
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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2007, 07:47:55 PM »
as much as i love my sohc 750 there is NOTHING like a beemer twin. dead reliable, tractor like torque and they last forever. only problem with those has been the rear drive seals and thats a warranty item so no worries there. i'm a certified tech on beemers.

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2007, 08:51:16 AM »
At least do something about that ENORMOUS plate bracket though right???  Nice bike though.

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Re: My new BMW R1200S
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2007, 04:17:56 PM »
as much as i love my sohc 750 there is NOTHING like a beemer twin. dead reliable, tractor like torque and they last forever. only problem with those has been the rear drive seals and thats a warranty item so no worries there. i'm a certified tech on beemers.
Hey there fuzzy. I may have to consult you in the future on BMW matters. I'm loving the beemer so far.