'06 1150 GSA Thread

idea man · 08-20-2008, 03:50 PM

Clearly there needs to be a thread for those of us die hard 1150 GSA owners who were clever enough to have purchased the last of the breed. There seems to be quite a few ADV-ers that ended up with them.

So many and so passionate are we '06ers that we (okay, Eric Bertram from Ericsyn Motors) have started our own directory. Check it out: http://www.ericsyn.com/2006bmwr1150gsadv.html. Thanks Eric!

The 2006 R 1150 GS Adventure Special Edition Model. Some say 100 were made and some say the number is more like 300. Some say 475 were made for the whole world. Some say these bikes are the result of a Law Enforecement Agency deal that went south and these are the progeny of that deal. All I know is that they are great looking, run well, and I love mine. Here it is soon after I bought it.

Okay guys (and maybe gals), Post 'em up. And if anyone knows the real story on these beauties, please share.

Renoflyboy · 08-20-2008, 05:02 PM

You guys are making me think twice about selling my GS! I have had some great rides on it.

BobFV1 · 08-20-2008, 05:08 PM

Wasn't that just an 05 model that they called an 06, or were there any actual differences between the 05 and 06? It was always a bit confusing, 06 being an R1200GS ADV model year as well

mitch · 08-20-2008, 05:34 PM

Not to be miss construed but the white ones are the BEST

R1150gsadvrider · 08-20-2008, 05:51 PM

The black one is faster!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch

Not to be miss construed but the white ones are the BEST

Mr Head · 08-20-2008, 05:53 PM

Well, maybe..

But, the chicks all dig the Silver ones most!

northsoutheastwest · 08-20-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renoflyboy

You guys are making me think twice about selling my GS! I have had some great rides on it.

i wouldnt sell it...especially living in Reno. you would be crazy.

inte · 08-20-2008, 06:22 PM

The earlier 1150 GSA model was what essentially inspired me to get into dualsport bikes. While I ended up on a series of KTMs through the auspices of ebay, Craigslist and a trip back east conspired last year to finally seat my on my initial dream ride ...

Cross-country to purchase an '06 1150 GSA

Couple other '06 1150 GSA rides:
Baja w/street tires
Offroad ride with "dirtbikes"

PecosBill · 08-20-2008, 06:54 PM

finally, the thread it deserves.

idea man · 08-20-2008, 07:20 PM

I'm going to have to figure out more places to put bags.

PecosBill · 08-21-2008, 08:23 AM

Someone try to get Radioman to post up pics of his. That man has ridden his hard, and it shows.

highmark1 · 08-22-2008, 08:43 AM

Now you are talkin. I get tired of reading about the 1200's. I'll keep my 06 1150 forever. post pics later

jpalamar · 08-22-2008, 09:23 AM

I worked hard at trying to find an '06 1150, and did. I spent good time and money bringing it fully back to a restored bike...mileage low but it was indeed properly used. I have a few bikes and needed room in the toy garage so had to get rid of one. In deference to it, it is being replaced by an on-order HP2Sport, but this 1150 was indeed a lovely, unpretentious bike. In the final analysis I believe my '07 Adventure a tad better bike, for a lot of reasons, but owning the coveted '06 was an honor and a privilege:

GS Dave · 08-22-2008, 03:00 PM

I ride mine every day....and somedays I get paid to ride it (I am a moto official for bicycle races)

ericb67 · 08-23-2008, 10:33 AM

I have an insane love for my 06 ADV. I own a small dealership and have had hundreds of bikes come through here since I bought mine back in 05, and there is nothing I would rather ride.

08-20-2008, 03:50 PM	#1
idea man ^OP Plate Spinner Joined: Jun 2006 Location: 101 and 246, CA Oddometer: 2,510	'06 1150 GSA Thread Clearly there needs to be a thread for those of us die hard 1150 GSA owners who were clever enough to have purchased the last of the breed. There seems to be quite a few ADV-ers that ended up with them. So many and so passionate are we '06ers that we (okay, Eric Bertram* from Ericsyn Motors) have started our own directory. Check it out:* http://www.ericsyn.com/2006bmwr1150gsadv.html. Thanks Eric! The 2006 R 1150 GS Adventure Special Edition Model. Some say 100 were made and some say the number is more like 300. Some say 475 were made for the whole world. Some say these bikes are the result of a Law Enforecement Agency deal that went south and these are the progeny of that deal. All I know is that they are great looking, run well, and I love mine. Here it is soon after I bought it. Okay guys (and maybe gals), Post 'em up. And if anyone knows the real story on these beauties, please share. __________________ "You know sir, there is a fine line between Badass and Dumbass." Medical Records Lady []'06 1150 GSA Thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375824[]'06 1150 GSA SE Registry: http://www.ericsyn.com/2006bmwr1150gsadv.html[]Great Ride North, Alaska/Yukon '09 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494846[/LIST] idea man screwed with this post 08-31-2008 at 12:35 PM*

08-20-2008, 05:02 PM	#2
Renoflyboy Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Reno Oddometer: 41	You guys are making me think twice about selling my GS! I have had some great rides on it. Renoflyboy screwed with this post 07-26-2012 at 12:15 PM

08-20-2008, 05:08 PM	#3
BobFV1 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Oddometer: 23,806	Wasn't that just an 05 model that they called an 06, or were there any actual differences between the 05 and 06? It was always a bit confusing, 06 being an R1200GS ADV model year as well __________________

08-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#4
mitch Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Townsville ,Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 1,298	Not to be miss construed but the white ones are the BEST __________________ mitch 02 GSA written off by a DRUNK in pickup. 04 GSA Written off by a pickup. 06 GSA . SE. will try to stay away from pickups. Well it was a car this time #L/tib & fib in the same place as the previous F wit crushed it Ducati making mechanics out of riders for 50 years

08-20-2008, 05:53 PM	#6
Mr Head PowerPoint ADV Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Very Low Earth Orbit Oddometer: 5,118	Well, maybe.. But, the chicks all dig the Silver ones most! __________________ ...Dick "...the road goes on forever and the party never ends..." - Robert Earl Keen Go Pyndon! Go Ned! Eight Years

08-20-2008, 06:22 PM	#8
inte neophyte serendipity Joined: Dec 2002 Location: USA Oddometer: 2,728	It started it all... The earlier 1150 GSA model was what essentially inspired me to get into dualsport bikes. While I ended up on a series of KTMs through the auspices of ebay, Craigslist and a trip back east conspired last year to finally seat my on my initial dream ride ... Cross-country to purchase an '06 1150 GSA Couple other '06 1150 GSA rides: Baja w/street tires Offroad ride with "dirtbikes" __________________ ---------------------------------------- Sum, ergo Cogito, ergo Dubito pullus. http://blog.motorrad-adventure.com Twitter: @adventurephotog

08-20-2008, 06:54 PM	#9
PecosBill Get off my f'n lawn! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The State of Jefferson Oddometer: 41,129	finally, the thread it deserves. __________________ "Am I not a man? And is a man not stupid? I'm a man, so I married. Wife, children, house, everything. The full catastrophe." Zorba the Greek "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." Friedrich Nietzsche Save $5 when you open your new SmugMug account, use coupon number: K0vxRpKbulMhM

08-20-2008, 07:20 PM	#10
idea man ^OP Plate Spinner Joined: Jun 2006 Location: 101 and 246, CA Oddometer: 2,510	Beast of burden I'm going to have to figure out more places to put bags. __________________ "You know sir, there is a fine line between Badass and Dumbass." Medical Records Lady []'06 1150 GSA Thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375824[]'06 1150 GSA SE Registry: http://www.ericsyn.com/2006bmwr1150gsadv.html[*]Great Ride North, Alaska/Yukon '09 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494846[/LIST]

08-21-2008, 08:23 AM	#11
PecosBill Get off my f'n lawn! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: The State of Jefferson Oddometer: 41,129	Someone try to get Radioman to post up pics of his. That man has ridden his hard, and it shows. __________________ "Am I not a man? And is a man not stupid? I'm a man, so I married. Wife, children, house, everything. The full catastrophe." Zorba the Greek "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." Friedrich Nietzsche Save $5 when you open your new SmugMug account, use coupon number: K0vxRpKbulMhM

08-22-2008, 08:43 AM	#12
highmark1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Leadville,CO Oddometer: 196	Now you are talkin. I get tired of reading about the 1200's. I'll keep my 06 1150 forever. post pics later

08-22-2008, 09:23 AM	#13
jpalamar Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL (Northeast FL, USA) Oddometer: 2,914	Not Meaning to Appear. . . I worked hard at trying to find an '06 1150, and did. I spent good time and money bringing it fully back to a restored bike...mileage low but it was indeed properly used. I have a few bikes and needed room in the toy garage so had to get rid of one. In deference to it, it is being replaced by an on-order HP2Sport, but this 1150 was indeed a lovely, unpretentious bike. In the final analysis I believe my '07 Adventure a tad better bike, for a lot of reasons, but owning the coveted '06 was an honor and a privilege: __________________ '07 R1200GSA Adv 2011 DMC Hack '06 R1150 GSA Adventure (new 09/2011) '11 HD Road King/Police '12 K1600GT The Red Faster One 2013 Nissan GT-R

08-22-2008, 03:00 PM	#14
GS Dave Chicken Farmer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: in the land of entrapment Oddometer: 2,359	I ride mine every day....and somedays I get paid to ride it (I am a moto official for bicycle races) Attached Images __________________ Unobtainable Certainty of death. Small chance of success. What are we waiting for? Gimli Lord of the Rings

08-23-2008, 10:33 AM	#15
ericb67 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 585	I have an insane love for my 06 ADV. I own a small dealership and have had hundreds of bikes come through here since I bought mine back in 05, and there is nothing I would rather ride. __________________ IBA # 33073 2006 R1150GS Adventure, "Moby Dick" 2006 R1150GS Adventure thread 2006 R1150GS Adventure Registry "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." - Winston Churchill "We are all destined to die, some choose to live while alive" - Davo Jones - RIP

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