who is planning on getting an 800gs? - Page 3

cba191 · 12-11-2007, 06:19 PM

it wouldn't let me change it after the fact.

march just doesn't seem to be getting any closer!

WoodWorks · 12-11-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by especialk

My money has been down since June. Not sure if its the yellow or grey tho. I like grey better but for visability am leaning toward the yello.

To all you guys getting the Bumblebee because you hope it might save your bacon, my old '98 R1100GS had the bulbous Adventure tank and I had it painted to match the original red & white 75th anniv. scheme, it had bright yellow PIAA 540 ion crystal lights mounted out front, I wear a big red, white & black BMW Rallye II clown suit, and a bright white helmet. And in spite of all that "visibility," I can't begin to count the number of people who "just didn't see" me and turned left in front of me. I swear, I looked like a rolling hazard warning! Don't get me wrong, I'm all for visibility. But counting on a little yellow & black paint to remove our cloak of invisibility could be fatal wishful thinking.

Of course, if the paint scheme just floats your boat, well then...

David

cba191 · 12-11-2007, 06:44 PM

yes, the bumblebee has my boat floating.

2Vadvature · 12-11-2007, 07:20 PM

Just bought an R1200R so have to waite till 09.
Will have best of both worlds.

Orpheus · 12-11-2007, 10:47 PM

I will almost certainly be getting one in a few years.... after my R32 is paid off and I have room for two bikes.

cba191 · 12-15-2007, 10:46 PM

march 8th can't comme soon enough!

View Results: are you getting one?
the bumblebee, with money down.	21	13.38%
the asphalt one, with money down.	12	7.64%
on the list for one.	10	6.37%
gonna wait and see.	89	56.69%
screw the 800gs. it's not orange!	25	15.92%
Voters: 157. You may not vote on this poll

12-11-2007, 10:47 PM	#35
Orpheus more like fool sport Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, California Oddometer: 505	I will almost certainly be getting one in a few years.... after my R32 is paid off and I have room for two bikes. __________________ 2006 Triumph Bonneville T100 - I'll turn this baby into an adventure bike yet, even if it kills me (probably will). 1969 Honda CL350K1 Scrambler - On the road to recovery! 1966 Honda CL160 - Durrr not sure about this one yet.

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12-11-2007, 06:19 PM	#31
cba191 ^OP wanna buy a monkey? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 322	it wouldn't let me change it after the fact. march just doesn't seem to be getting any closer!

12-11-2007, 06:44 PM	#33
cba191 ^OP wanna buy a monkey? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 322	yes, the bumblebee has my boat floating.

12-11-2007, 07:20 PM	#34
2Vadvature Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Oddometer: 55	Just bought an R1200R so have to waite till 09. Will have best of both worlds.

12-15-2007, 10:46 PM	#36
cba191 ^OP wanna buy a monkey? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: SLC, UT Oddometer: 322	march 8th can't comme soon enough!