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eljeffe

Oct 26th, 2005, 10:06 am

I guess the press announcement was today.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102451

RaffyK

Oct 26th, 2005, 10:22 am

OMG...

You wouldn't harass me if I let go of the LT for one of these will ya?

amarider

Oct 26th, 2005, 10:57 am

WOW! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/685.gif

Keith

Oct 26th, 2005, 2:55 pm

(Homer sez) Mmmmmmmmmmmmm ad ven ture! :cool: :cool: :cool:

ATLDB

Oct 27th, 2005, 2:34 pm

bmwhd

Oct 27th, 2005, 4:13 pm

I guess the press announcement was today.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102451

That is a cool bike but for my money, I'd rather have an RT. I've learned my lession about having too heavy a bike and being tempted to ride it off road (see my former KLR650).

ranks

Oct 27th, 2005, 4:53 pm

OMG...

You wouldn't harass me if I let go of the LT for one of these will ya?

No, because I own both (Not the Adventure, but a R1200GS and K1200LT)

Sharkey

Oct 28th, 2005, 12:26 am

Where do you mount the loaderbucket & backhoe attachments

pjessen

Oct 28th, 2005, 12:33 am

Darcy, Darcy... you pick on the looks of the GS, the top selling bike made by BMW, and you're restoring a Water Buffalo??!!

Just think of it as a two wheeled Hummer, an A-10 Warthog, or a Dodge Power Wagon. Purdy it ain't from clean lines like an LT, but functional as hell it is. Oh, yeah, and you never need to clean it, just hose off the big clumps now and then ;)

Let us hear how the buffalo project comes along. That's a fun one!

michman

Oct 28th, 2005, 1:53 am

Guys,

I am sorry, I have been pondering the thought of a GS. I can't afford both, but the GS is calling my name when I am thinking of heading way north, but then the LT cradles me back in when I think about all the comfortable/exciting miles we have spent together. My GL1800 comrades think I am crazy for wanting the GS, but my 29 y/o kid at heart says that I could overcome the North with ease on a GS....

The '06 doesn't seem to help...

ATLDB

Oct 28th, 2005, 9:39 am

Pete...Pete sir you sure have point, specially since the guy that had my buffalo before me painted yellow....aghhhh!!!

And BTW I found the a bike even more horrifying........Triumph's new Scrambler.
http://www.onyertriumph.net/2006/scrambler.htm

Man this one tops the Water Buffalo, which as a matter of fact will get her first trip to North GA Mountains tomorrow, throttle still sticking a little but I think she is ready. Bought that bike to restore it and sale it, think I am going to keep it.

Keith

Oct 28th, 2005, 7:32 pm

Another advrider guy put together a nice page...

http://barrybuelow.fotopic.net/c741291.html

TX03LTC

Oct 28th, 2005, 10:16 pm

Yeah, gonna have to add one of these babies to my stable next summer.

pjessen

Oct 28th, 2005, 11:33 pm

Thanks for the scrambler page...another retro bike that sorta looks like a Honda 70, or 90 or so...for those who want something that reminds them of what they thought was cool at the time, but couldn't hope to afford it or the girl that went with it at the time. The Bonnie is on that list for me, but if I get a Triumph next year it would be the Daytona 675. I find it exciting. CHeep, 124 horsies, pretty good suspension...I hope they sell a ton of them.

Here is a great funny article on the water buffalo.

http://www.motorbyte.com/mmm/pages/oldbike/tob3_98.htm

Ted Shred

Nov 3rd, 2005, 1:33 am

DaveDragon

Nov 3rd, 2005, 7:59 am

I got the fever bad....

We were looking at the GSA while at the IronHorse last weekend.

drhines

Nov 19th, 2005, 11:19 am

PLease if you ever see me on top of one of these, GS or GS Adventure.

These have got to be the uggliest looking piece of machinery ever build by man. These things are uglier than Gremlins. I will have a station wagon Pinto before I ever bought one of these..............

You sound like you must have been a Harley rider at one time (like most of us) if you're concerned abut how a bike looks. I've been through 16 new bikes in the last 6 years and I've got to where I don't give a flip about how a bike looks or even what color it is. I just want a bike that performs and handles the way I want it to.

You say you would never be caught on top of a GS. Well it's like the LT, if you don't ever want to own one, you had better not ride one. I've never had a bike surprise me so much in my life. This is the most enjoyable, versatile bike I have ever owned. It will even out corner my Yamaha FJR1300, you can load so much gear on it for my Alaska and Mexico trips, it is light and great for around town, and it is a very comfortable touring bike. Needless to say, I love it. I've had 3 LT's, RT, KRS and the GS. It is my favorite.

I had a $25,000 Ducati follow me around the Deal's Gap area for a day since he didn't know the roads. When we got back his statement was, "I've never seen such a tall, ugly bike corner so well in my life."

Doug Hines
Benton, AR

lovetomotor

Dec 3rd, 2005, 11:02 am

Woooooow..... What an awesome ride. Hmmm, maybe that boxer will get me off the LT?

early1

Dec 4th, 2005, 2:20 am

OK, enlighten me--
Wire wheels-- off road--heavy bike--Why?
Lighter wt, hammer it out off road repairs or another reason??

paulgadget

Dec 4th, 2005, 3:52 pm

Except for the lighter weight( very little diff if any). You pop a spoke or 3 you can make field repairs to be able to limp back home, same damage or hit to a mag wheel would most likely destroy it and good luck limping back home.

It all depends on how much off roading you want to do, I went with the Mags because I will be doing more pavement than heavy off roading. Less maintainance too (trueing the spokes is a pain)

pjessen

Dec 6th, 2005, 12:33 am

OK, enlighten me--
Wire wheels-- off road--heavy bike--Why?
Lighter wt, hammer it out off road repairs or another reason??

Strength and flexibility and reparability. They take quite a licking and keep on going. Though its a PITA, they can be trued after a bad hit.

War story: Roaming around a subdivision after dark last year, I hit a standard street curb at a 60 degree angle at 30 mph. I maintained control, and could not tell that either rim hit anything!

The alloy rims are very strong too, and should be adequate for most rides. Though it may be mainly perception, you might get a good portion of their cost back on resale.

DaveDragon

Dec 30th, 2005, 8:54 am

Anyone know when the new 1200GSA will be available?

BamaLT

Dec 30th, 2005, 10:36 pm

Anyone know when the new 1200GSA will be available?

I was told by a dealer that they have a meeting in January..at that time they should learn when to expect the 1200GSA to be available.. He figured April, however this guy would not take a downpayment from me until he knew for sure...his thinking...if I take your deposit and tell you April, April you'll be calling me every day or so...

Now the service manager and the LT..that's another story...... I was told to start saving my money, because all, yes all LTs will need a final drive (rear end) replacement...somewhere around $800 to $900..how would you like to have this guy on your payroll, with few new LTs on the floor to sell...

I wish this dealership luck...they will need it...

pkpr1998

Dec 31st, 2005, 9:54 am

My wife thinks that the GS with the Jessie Bags is the ugliest thing around. My opinion, that what makes it soooooo good-looking!

It's just too bad that the GS isn't made for us short people!

Effervescent

Jan 25th, 2006, 9:18 pm

http://www.zroadster.net/tim/gs/12gsa-rluggage.jpg
Oh mommy!

-Eff

michman

Feb 5th, 2006, 11:57 pm

THE '04 LT has been traded for a '06 GSA....when it comes in....

I love the LT, but I can't have both, guess I started to young on the LT....the wife said maybe on my 30, 35, or 40th birthday I can get my LT back!! For now, I am a happy 29 y/o that has 25K+ plus miles on my LT..........the lady is not happy about the decision, but she doesn't like riding more 1000 miles a year.....

I look forward to AK next year.....

psh

Feb 6th, 2006, 10:24 pm

My LT is for sale at Ventura BMW. As soon as that happens, I am ordering GS. Maybe Adventure, we will see. Just too bored with LT. I know I will miss adustable windscreen. But just got tired of riding a 2 wheeled car. I have 2 BMW cars, why do I need a third one.
Peter

Jerrod Maguire

Feb 6th, 2006, 11:50 pm

Two wheeled car... that's crazy talk. This bike is all about lean angle. In addition, it's powerful and has no cage around the cockpit. You've been driving in too many straight lines.

kmdovie

Dec 31st, 2008, 10:36 pm

i agree with Jerrod... my lt leans very well in turns...if you are bored...you must not be making many turns... i try not to do many straight roads unless i am leaving town...i do have an itch for the r1200gs... the regular one... with a lowered seat from the factory is about right for my height... all in time... kirk