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mnb
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 Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: Well, folks, it was time for a new bike |
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Not that there was any way in hell I considered trading in my beloved K1100LT!
But I did pick up a black and silver (color coordinated with my K1100) F800GS yesterday. 
Virtually no extras yet (like luggage) cuz it took all I could muster to make the deal. Well at least and be smart in these financially rough times. But that just means I'll be able to give it presents from time to time.
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Those are zippy bikes. I took an red F800S demo out for a spin at the dealer one day. Like you, I'd opt for the GS to get a little dirty. Congrats!!!
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mnb
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, haven't had much time, but here's a link to the thread on SBR. I'd link the pics direct, but due to the way the URLs are made, it doesn't work here.
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68483
I should have some pics later today after the ride...
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Jim
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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That doesn't work - but this does: Edit - OK that works...
Congrats on the new ride...
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Mystic Red
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Location: Twin Lakes Idaho
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice! Are they belt drive? I'd love to have one. Let us know how it handles the fire roads, will you?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3225735096318541105
Found the answer to my ?
| Quote: | | The belt drive and single-strut swing arm of the F 800, which are ideal for pure on-road use, have been replaced by a light chain drive, which, in combination with a very stable, attractive aluminum profile double-strut swing arm offers particular advantages in off-road riding in particular. The new GS is thus not only in its element on roads – it can also always find a way off-road too |
The yellow is way hot!
I can hear OTG salvitatin' from here. 
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drmalacarne
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations for the F800GS!!
Great bike.
See here what this bike is capable.....
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402175
Guilherme.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man I was just looking at that bike longingly the other day...what a gorgeous bike well done mate!
Your garage, one would say, is complete!
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and the biggest plus for a new Beemer - no final drive to fall apart!
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Stoked Steve
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Damn you! I've just been drooling over the new article in Rider and thinking, "One Day......."
But seriously, congrats, with teeth grinding......
Have fun in the dirt!
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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All I get at the advrider site for pictures is "bandwidth exceeded" from photobucket. Is that just me?
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Yeah all the pics in that thread are fubared.
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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look at that dirt eating smile...
congratulations on your acquisition...
i will get an accessory thread going in attempt to keep you poor...
j o
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rydor
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats! That's one sweet ride  |
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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Rydor, maybe some yellow highlights on the poserbrick. Looks pretty cool on the F800....
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mnb
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| Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:08 am Post subject: |
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| owrstrich wrote: | look at that dirt eating smile...
congratulations on your acquisition...
i will get an accessory thread going in attempt to keep you poor...
j o |
No need. Just getting the bike has made me poor. It's gonna take me some time to get it well outfitted.
Sheesh, the only difference between it and my harley is the add ons aren't chrome.
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Shoganai
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| skdonlan wrote: | Damn you! I've just been drooling over the new article in Rider and thinking, "One Day......."
But seriously, congrats, with teeth grinding......
Have fun in the dirt! |
Plus 1
Go ride the hell out of it!
(BTW, yeah the yellow is HAWT!)
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mnb
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| Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I rode down to Corbin in Hollister yesterday (a 40 mile ride) and had a custom seat made for it. The benefit of riding in is you can get custom fitting for no extra charge.
I posted a full story of the experience on SouthBayRiders.com at:
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69384
But here's a shot of the finished product:
It's unfarklized still, although I have mounted the GPS on the handle as well as wired up a connector for heated gear and a battery tender harness.
Most of the goodies are ordered, but have yet to arrive. Luggage, crashbar, skid plate, taller windscreen. Picked up 2/3 of the handguard parts when I took it in for the 600 mile service yesterday after I was done getting the new seat. It's coming together. With luck, next year will allow and afford me the opportunity to take some nice adventure riding trips.
But lest you fear the K1100LT is being neglected... The very weekend after I bought th F800GS, I took the LT on a 2 day ride down to Paso Robles and back, enjoying many of the local roads. Although I really wanted to play with the new toy, I had an awesome time on the ride. The LT isn't going anywhere. It still fills a valuable slot in my motorcycling interests.
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2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
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| Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Damn that is a beautiful bike, it gets nicer every time I see it.
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:30 am Post subject: |
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3 moto mnb...
thats got to be the most comfortable looking corbin i have seen...
get some dert on that thing...
j o
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