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Hello from another newbie
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:41 pm
by nakedandbald
Greetings everyone: Brian here.
I was recently suckered in by a dirty dog of a dealer that gave me an R1200R for a loaner while my new 1200GS was in for her first service. I had the R for a full weekend and had so much fun I didn't want to return it, but did. Several weeks later I was still missing that bike. So yesterday I went to my dealer and traded in my GS (only 3500 km) and ordered a black R1200R.
I never really took to the GS, at 6'1" 215 I found the "R" to be much more comfortable and exciting. Different horses for different courses I guess. I'm not going to try and figure it out, I'm just going to enjoy riding the roadster!
I've read online where some people are unhappy with the seat on the R. I found it to be a bloody gift from the heavens and could sit on it forever. I'm looking forward to picking up my new bike next week.
Thanks for being here,
Brian
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:32 am
by deilenberger
Brian,
Welcome to the forum. You're another victim of the sucker-test-ride-syndrome. On a lot of people all it takes is one test ride on the R1200R and you're absolutely hooked. I'm resisting test riding an '08 because it would be silly to own two of the same bike. Thing about the bike is - it doesn't get any better.. there are lots of us who are hooked on trying to wear the things out, without success. We just keep riding and riding and riding them.. to the detriment of job, family, wife, car, etc. NTTAWWT.
I'm sure you'll love the bike once it arrives. What options did you get on it?
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:41 am
by AllanCook
Welcome Brian! It's a fabulous motorcycle. I will be interested in your opinion about that seat after a few hours, though.
deilenberger wrote:NTTAWWT
Don, you've stumped me with this one, buddy. What does "NTTAWWAT" mean?
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:20 am
by mogu83
Welcome aboard Brain.
Allan - you have to learn to use Google. Everything you ever wanted to know is there.
Check it out:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=NT ... gle+Search
BTW: Are you going to be at the Yankee Beemers Laconia Rally?
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:08 am
by deilenberger
Brian had an extra letter in it.. it's NTTAWWT (Not That Theres Anything Wrong With That - from Seinfield..)
And nope - won't be at the Lanconia rally.. doing prep work for my Birthday Ride (6/22-27th) in West Viriginia.
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:32 pm
by nakedandbald
Hi Guys:
My 'R" is stripped down, - alarm only. No ABS, ASC, nuttin' but da wheels' n' engine!
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:02 pm
by johnmnz
Hi Brian, Welcome - I also came from an R1200GS after 14000k, traded on a R1200R a couple of weeks ago, and even out this morning, 200k's in the rain and a sport screen I still prefer the R1200R.
Cheers John M
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:29 pm
by NCGS
nakedandbald wrote:I've read online where some people are unhappy with the seat on the R. I found it to be a bloody gift from the heavens and could sit on it forever. I'm looking forward to picking up my new bike next week.
Brian
You, sir.. have an arse of iron!..
Welcome aboard..
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 11:17 pm
by nakedandbald
Me arse is rated "R" rather than "GS"..........
Re: Hello from another newbie
Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:24 am
by r12r-don
I also thought the seat was more than acceptable. However, half way through my second season I'm finding it worse and worse. It is absolutely unbearable for my passenger and she is an absolute trooper. I'm going to bite the bullet and I think I'm leaning towards a Corbin so I have the option of the back rest that connects to the seat so I don't have to put the luggage rack on the back.