The All New 2013 LIQUID COOLED R1200GS threadfest - Page 386

Deans BMW · 03-02-2013, 01:51 PM

My WC GS is loaded on the ship, and with the LED Head Lights plus everything else that I spected out.

IB1 · 03-02-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Deans BMW

My WC GS is loaded on the ship, and with the LED Head Lights plus everything else that I spected out.

That's great news for you. Still waiting.

NLS · 03-02-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IB1

I often hear (and notice) that most bmw riders are quite a bit older than me...

Used to have that... but not any more (doesn't life suck?).

RichBMW · 03-02-2013, 03:31 PM

IMHO, all the press reports are irrelevant, as we never know who pays their salaries. The real tests are now. And from what I've read today this bike will be awesome

NLS · 03-02-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RichBMW

IMHO, all the press reports are irrelevant, as we never know who pays their salaries. The real tests are now. And from what I've read today this bike will be awesome

What did you read today and why is it not scanned yet.

oalvarez · 03-02-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RichBMW

IMHO, all the press reports are irrelevant, as we never know who pays their salaries. The real tests are now. And from what I've read today this bike will be awesome

RichBMW....c'mon man....really?

If you don't already work for BMW you should!

Voz · 03-02-2013, 07:34 PM

Hi guys, long time lurker in Oz on a Versys 650.

Ordered a new 13 GS for delivery in May, can't wait!

The GS will be my first big bike having ridden for only just over a year.

I mainly use the bike for riding to work and it will need to be up to filtering and splitting though CBD traffic, does anyone use their GS for th daily commute in traffic?

I know the GS is probably not ideal for this purpose but I also wanted a bike for longer weekend runs and a little off road exploring and that it is clearly ideal for.

Also, I love how the Aussie dollar has been above the USD for the past few years yet our local BMW prices are way above the US at $28K for a top specced model, ughhh!

EJ_92606 · 03-02-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NLS

What did you read today and why is it not scanned yet.

Ya, what did you read today?

eap · 03-02-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TmaxOz

Hi guys, long time lurker in Oz on a Versys 650.

Ordered a new 13 GS for delivery in May, can't wait!

The GS will be my first big bike having ridden for only just over a year.

I mainly use the bike for riding to work and it will need to be up to filtering and splitting though CBD traffic, does anyone use their GS for th daily commute in traffic?

I know the GS is probably not ideal for this purpose but I also wanted a bike for longer weekend runs and a little off road exploring and that it is clearly ideal for.

Also, I love how the Aussie dollar has been above the USD for the past few years yet our local BMW prices are way above the US at $28K for a top specced model, ughhh!

Sorry about the dollar exchange, but IMHO you got the right bike, on the way out of town just take left to somewhere and that bike will take you there with great enjoyment.

twinrider · 03-02-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TmaxOz

Also, I love how the Aussie dollar has been above the USD for the past few years yet our local BMW prices are way above the US at $28K for a top specced model, ughhh!

BMW similarly gouges the Japan market. Another reason why I got a Super Tenere.

Kokopelli · 03-02-2013, 08:51 PM

[QUOTE=TmaxOz;20851739
I mainly use the bike for riding to work and it will need to be up to filtering and splitting though CBD traffic, does anyone use their GS for th daily commute in traffic?

[/QUOTE]

I do it every day, rain or shine day or night. You'll clear the car mirrors, but will need to watch for vans and 4x4s. You'll get a little more respect on a big bike, but I reckon a smaller enduro or supermoto would be ideal in traffic. I am just not sure how they'd cope with racking up the miles.

marchyman · 03-02-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by y2blade

One more:

Hmmmm, I'm trying to picture how that's going to work with tank panniers.

deacon51 · 03-02-2013, 10:30 PM

I can't wait to see one in real life.

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dmac57 · 03-02-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonopah

On US bikes, what will be the OEM tires?

Tourance Next.

Voz · 03-02-2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I do it every day, rain or shine day or night. You'll clear the car mirrors, but will need to watch for vans and 4x4s. You'll get a little more respect on a big bike, but I reckon a smaller enduro or supermoto would be ideal in traffic. I am just not sure how they'd cope with racking up the miles.

Nice one, sounds like I should be ok. I am not a mad lane splitter but there are occassions when you just have to.

03-02-2013, 01:51 PM	#5776
Deans BMW Granpa Hoon Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Copperhill, Tennessee Oddometer: 2,625	My WC GS is loaded on the ship, and with the LED Head Lights plus everything else that I spected out. __________________ Dean O BMW nut and Happy Camper Copperhill, Tn. www.Motorcyclistcafe.com Founder San Jose BMW

03-02-2013, 03:31 PM	#5779
RichBMW Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: UK Oddometer: 496	IMHO, all the press reports are irrelevant, as we never know who pays their salaries. The real tests are now. And from what I've read today this bike will be awesome __________________ 2013 BMW R1200GS LC TE 2010 BMW HP2 MEGAMOTO

03-02-2013, 08:51 PM	#5786
Kokopelli Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,250	[QUOTE=TmaxOz;20851739 I mainly use the bike for riding to work and it will need to be up to filtering and splitting though CBD traffic, does anyone use their GS for th daily commute in traffic? [/QUOTE] I do it every day, rain or shine day or night. You'll clear the car mirrors, but will need to watch for vans and 4x4s. You'll get a little more respect on a big bike, but I reckon a smaller enduro or supermoto would be ideal in traffic. I am just not sure how they'd cope with racking up the miles. __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

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03-02-2013, 07:34 PM	#5782
Voz Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 61	Hi guys, long time lurker in Oz on a Versys 650. Ordered a new 13 GS for delivery in May, can't wait! The GS will be my first big bike having ridden for only just over a year. I mainly use the bike for riding to work and it will need to be up to filtering and splitting though CBD traffic, does anyone use their GS for th daily commute in traffic? I know the GS is probably not ideal for this purpose but I also wanted a bike for longer weekend runs and a little off road exploring and that it is clearly ideal for. Also, I love how the Aussie dollar has been above the USD for the past few years yet our local BMW prices are way above the US at $28K for a top specced model, ughhh!

03-02-2013, 10:30 PM	#5788
deacon51 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 44	I can't wait to see one in real life. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2