walker1 1 Posted July 10, 2008 Thanks Dig-Dug! Since our last adventure, I've Dreaming of a "Big Boys Bike" Analyzing my Veritical & Limited Skills advantages & options! BMW R1200GS ( to big & $) vs KTM 990SE ( to Tall & $) vs Buell Ulysses XB12XT (to heavy & $) vs ? Then I stumble across this BMWF800GS on www.Motorcylistonline.com First ride Coming in August Maybe "JUST RIGHT" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandiegoland 0 Posted July 10, 2008 Folks in Europe/UK have them and you can read their experiences about the model, although I'm interested in waiting to see how people will use them out here in the West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Here is a thread with great information http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377088 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Did somebody say something. Irv Seager BMW is having the BMW Demo truck the 3rd week in Sept. The 800GS will be there/as will I. I sat on this bike last year-Its nice(not that I am biased ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti 0 Posted September 4, 2008 I've debated it and if I didn't already have the 1200GS it would be a serious contender. Especially after reading the review on ADV Rider that Jaynen provided the link to. Seems like a seriously cool bike!! However, I already have the 1200 and it's fully set up the way I like (plus I still owe a little money on it) so I'm sticking with it and looking for a 450 or 5xx to really play with in the dirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted September 4, 2008 No new bike for me for a couple years but it seems like just what I want to offset the WRR. I'm not a racing pace type of guy so the little WRR should be able to let me ride whatever for the most part technically. So long miles, possible 2up, and still get dirty will be my next bikes priorities. I might be interested in going out to look at it when the truck comes around tho. Haven't ridden a bike that big before either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted September 6, 2008 hey everybody- walker1 is reading this topic today... I'm gonna tell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted September 6, 2008 hey everybody- walker1 is reading this topic today... I'm gonna tell I see him! I see him! fn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted September 6, 2008 Gary- I hear the black one calling you... "wounds heal... think how fun it'll be" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted September 6, 2008 You are just a "Bike ridin' fool", aren't you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantzilla 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks Dig-Dug! Since our last adventure, I've Dreaming of a "Big Boys Bike" Analyzing my Veritical & Limited Skills advantages & options! BMW R1200GS ( to big & $) vs KTM 990SE ( to Tall & $) vs Buell Ulysses XB12XT (to heavy & $) vs ? Then I stumble across this BMWF800GS on www.Motorcylistonline.com First ride Coming in August Maybe "JUST RIGHT" I got the chance to ride the F800GS last week and WOW. I've ridden and owned plenty of bikes (que tntmo's jab) but this one was the best ride I've ever been on. Sat on a 1200GS Adventure and it felt like an Oldsmobile. Rode the 800GS and it felt like a DRZ400 with tons of power and good suspension. I have no skills to speak of, but it felt like the perfect big dual sport bike to me, if you can afford it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 12, 2008 Hey! I just tried heroin, and boy is it fun! You should try it too! First trip is free.... just what I need. I'll be divorced, living in my studio, cold and lonely. But. I would have that bike. Hmmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted December 12, 2008 I got the chance to ride the F800GS last week and WOW. I've ridden and owned plenty of bikes (que tntmo's jab) but this one was the best ride I've ever been on. Sat on a 1200GS Adventure and it felt like an Oldsmobile. Rode the 800GS and it felt like a DRZ400 with tons of power and good suspension. I have no skills to speak of, but it felt like the perfect big dual sport bike to me, if you can afford it. You instigating SOB!!! Hope you enjoy German bike ownership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantzilla 0 Posted December 12, 2008 Hey! I just tried heroin, and boy is it fun! You should try it too! First trip is free.... just what I need. I'll be divorced, living in my studio, cold and lonely. But. I would have that bike. Hmmmm. I have tried heorin derrivatives several times after moto crashes on the way to the hospital. Not as much fun as you would think. Wanting the next best moto thing out there is a sickness. I need help. On the other hand, if you can swing it and it makes you happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantzilla 0 Posted December 12, 2008 I got the chance to ride the F800GS last week and WOW. I've ridden and owned plenty of bikes (que tntmo's jab) but this one was the best ride I've ever been on. Sat on a 1200GS Adventure and it felt like an Oldsmobile. Rode the 800GS and it felt like a DRZ400 with tons of power and good suspension. I have no skills to speak of, but it felt like the perfect big dual sport bike to me, if you can afford it. You instigating SOB!!! Hope you enjoy German bike ownership. Me instigate! I hope this works out too. If not a used or wrecked 800GS soon to hit craigslist. I hope German bike ownership was better than the Austrian bike ownership I experienced. I told you I don't instigate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantzilla 0 Posted December 14, 2008 whomp, here it is. cheezy reflectors, gone. charcoal cannister, gone. money, gone. all good will built up with wife, gone. physical and mental withdrawals for not having a bike for two months, gone. ahhhhh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted December 14, 2008 Congratulations. Nice bike! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker1 1 Posted December 15, 2008 Ok... I don't even know you....or do I... And I HaT'e U... Nice.....Need some help BREAK'N er In?? I Promise Not To Crash.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 15, 2008 walker KNOWS breaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walker1 1 Posted December 15, 2008 Hey....I do Know U.. Yer....That Guy On the TV NEWS I Like You... Can I ride your New Bike.......Pleeeezz SHUT.... Yer MaoTH....BS ...I...Hat'e...U2..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Solid purchase Grant!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humptythumty 0 Posted December 16, 2008 whomp, here it is. cheezy reflectors, gone. charcoal cannister, gone. money, gone. all good will built up with wife, gone. physical and mental withdrawals for not having a bike for two months, gone. ahhhhh. New Motorcycle........Priceless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantzilla 0 Posted December 17, 2008 Thanks Dig-Dug! Since our last adventure, I've Dreaming of a "Big Boys Bike" Analyzing my Veritical & Limited Skills advantages & options! BMW R1200GS ( to big & $) vs KTM 990SE ( to Tall & $) vs Buell Ulysses XB12XT (to heavy & $) vs ? Then I stumble across this BMWF800GS on www.Motorcylistonline.com First ride Coming in August Maybe "JUST RIGHT" Bikeslut and I bashed the wee for being a pain to get to the air filter. The 800GS is not that much better. You don't have to take off the gas tank like you do on the strom (cause it's under the seat) but you do have to take off the top body panel, disconnect the electrical outlet and then remove the airbox cover. Not too bad, but not as user friendly as the average dirt bike. I'm also having a hard time finding knobbies for the tube type tires on this bike. 90/90 21 front and 150/70 17 rear seems to be an odd size for tube type knobbies. Also have to consider the weight and hp I'm dealing with to choose a knobbie that will last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynen 0 Posted December 17, 2008 Looking for something knobbier than the TKCs? The front should be easy I know they have the 606 in that size Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted December 17, 2008 Grant you bringing the 800 on the X-Plane ride?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
