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KSGregman · 05-01-2009, 11:06 AM

I always had sport bikes....an 04 GSX-R750 most recently....got bored with the one dimensional ride....so I got the 07 M109-R...haven't looked back once. It has huge torque....big horsepower...and decent handling for a bike of it's size. I love it. It eats up the over the road riding....and is still fun to hammer through the twisties.

Lately, though...I've been obsessing about the ADV ride...I've got the hots for a BMW 1200GS...not as a replacement bike...but as an addition to the stable.

t-homo · 05-01-2009, 11:12 AM

Damn. I missed this thread somewhere along the way. I'd love to get into touring, but doubt I will do it on the R1. I'd like to get an FJR 1300 or something similar. Looks comfortable as hell.

Mr Lefty · 05-01-2009, 11:25 AM

for me the reason to go to the BMW is more than just touring... it's to not have to find different routes because of shitty roads... and being able to go up a dirt road to camp if I want.

Trip · 05-01-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

for me the reason to go to the BMW is more than just touring... it's to not have to find different routes because of shitty roads... and being able to go up a dirt road to camp if I want.

You will seek out the service roads.

Mr Lefty · 05-01-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

You will seek out the service roads.

exactly

Trip · 05-01-2009, 12:11 PM

I think I have made my decision. I think once the rally is finished, the RR will be cleaned up and on the auction block.

Mr Lefty · 05-01-2009, 12:18 PM

well yeah this talking has really got me going about this trip... but I'll keep the RR... it's paid off... insurance costs me about nothing.

need to go test ride a BMW... I've sat on one... but never ridden one.

figure I'll pick up a used one... what with my military pay

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05-01-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I always had sport bikes....an 04 GSX-R750 most recently....got bored with the one dimensional ride....so I got the 07 M109-R...haven't looked back once. It has huge torque....big horsepower...and decent handling for a bike of it's size. I love it. It eats up the over the road riding....and is still fun to hammer through the twisties. Lately, though...I've been obsessing about the ADV ride...I've got the hots for a BMW 1200GS...not as a replacement bike...but as an addition to the stable.

05-01-2009, 11:12 AM	#2
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Damn. I missed this thread somewhere along the way. I'd love to get into touring, but doubt I will do it on the R1. I'd like to get an FJR 1300 or something similar. Looks comfortable as hell.

05-01-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	for me the reason to go to the BMW is more than just touring... it's to not have to find different routes because of shitty roads... and being able to go up a dirt road to camp if I want.

05-01-2009, 12:18 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	well yeah this talking has really got me going about this trip... but I'll keep the RR... it's paid off... insurance costs me about nothing. need to go test ride a BMW... I've sat on one... but never ridden one. figure I'll pick up a used one... what with my military pay