Took a R1200R home today!

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:45 pm

Black. Swapped out the satin can off a silver one. Traded in my K1200R for it. The KR was nice, but sick fast and just could not go below 90 on it.

So the RR is a more comfortable ride and a licence saver (maybe)

Upright seating, gobbs of power and SUPER flickable. good combo. Also very stable on the highway at 80-90 MPH and of course at 65mph

Overall I was VERY impressed with the bike's look, power and handling.

So I bought it!

Post by **OU812** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:51 pm

Wish I could buy one too!

NHighCotton · Post by **NHighCotton** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:36 pm

It's not the bike that's "sick fast", it's your right wrist.

You need a brace to limit its travel.

A Judge told me that during my last visit to traffic court.

Can't seem to find a glove that fits though.

Congrats on the new bike

jbuzbee · Post by **jbuzbee** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:34 pm

I can totally sympathize: I freely admit "I have NO self control"! Let us know how the new R does - please.

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 6:08 pm

Put 100 miles on her on Sunday. Bike is fabulous. turn in is effortless. Highway speed is stable. Seat could be better (read much) and I look forward to Suburban or someone making a peg kit. I have a high seat on order which should work ok. I'm 6-0, 220lbs and the bike fits me well. I just like to add stuff I probably don't need. I wonder if the bar clamp is the same as th GS fo risers. May need them with the tall seat.

Power is on demand and torque is endless. The bike pulls like a line of mules.

Now I just need to name her??

Post by **AllanCook** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:46 pm

I've got 120 on mine (a lot of rain last week), and have pretty much the same impressions. Handles splendidly. Tons of power and torque. Really strong and smooth on the highway, to the extent I've been on it. My tuchis is a little sore after an hour, though, but I can get some relief by standing on the pegs from time to time. Overall, a wonderful ride. I couldn't be happier.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:05 am

Hey..you guys...stop have so much fun...and rubbing it in..

DJ

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:18 am

DJ Downunder wrote:Hey..you guys...stop have so much fun...and rubbing it in..

DJ

Post by **Ed K** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:33 pm

Hey Guys... What about sharing some pics?

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:30 am

Ed K wrote:Hey Guys... What about sharing some pics?

This weekend for sure. I'll snap some good ones (hopefully)

Post by **crousos** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:08 pm

motorradguy, where did you get it from in NJ?

Tinos

Post by **AllanCook** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:36 pm

I can't figure out how to upload a photo from Photobucket, so here's the URL:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/a ... G_0951.jpg

200 miles today.

runeo · Post by **runeo** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:02 pm

AllanCook wrote:I can't figure out how to upload a photo from Photobucket, so here's the URL:

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h52/a ... G_0951.jpg

200 miles today.

Click on

/Rune, Dont forget to drive your beautiful bike without the buffet giveing screen. Feels better in the body and is good for your ears.

Post by **AllanCook** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:15 pm

Thanks for fixing that for me, buddy.

But I like my screen!

Allan

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:27 pm

Great pic..someone's a happy-chappie..

DJ

Post by **sjbmw** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:29 pm

No bull there DJ. That is a "I got a shiny new baby now" smile if there ever was one.

Congrats, and be sure to tell us all about the ride.

motorradguy · Post by **motorradguy** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:14 pm

Here's some shots I took today. She is a real BEAUTY!

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Post by **celticus** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:27 am

Is the gas tank on the new R1200R metal or is it a plastic cover over a plastic tank like on the k1200R?

Mark

Kiwi60 · Post by **Kiwi60** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:33 am

The gas tank is all metal.

Post by **celticus** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:01 am

"The gas tank is all metal."

Ah , Like I like it.

Mark

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