Atlanta Motorcycle show

[tmgs]

A friend just called and said the new GT is there, it sounds sweet!, I can't wait till tomorrow to get there!

So anyone wnat to buy a 2002 K1200LTC with a extended service contract till august of 2009? it only has 116k miles on it <big grin>

some one tell me not to go look at it!

Tom

[tmgs]

A friend just called and said the new GT is there, it sounds sweet!, I can't wait till tomorrow to get there!

So anyone wnat to buy a 2002 K1200LTC with a extended service contract till august of 2009? it only has 116k miles on it <big grin>

some one tell me not to go look at it!

Tom


Ahh HA! i have a demo ride on it tomorrow am!

Someone STOP me! <grin>

[wcarter]

Tom, what did you think of the GT? I rode down early this morning and the GT was booked until 2:30. I rode the K1200S and the R1200RT this morning (while waiting for the show to open), then came back to ride the GT after lunch.

It took me about four stoplights to stop cranking the throttle like it was my LT. The bike sure had plenty of power, and handled well, although not quite as nimbly as the lighter RT.

I was a little disappointed with the wind protection. I couldn't tell much difference with the shield raised, so I put it down out of the way. I'm sure Cee Baileys will have an aftermarket shield soon.

It didn't take long for that extra power and light throttle response to spoil me. When I got back on my LT it felt like driving a car with the parking brake engaged. Still, it has one attribute the GT lacks: it's mine and it's paid for.

[BamaLT]

Ahh HA! i have a demo ride on it tomorrow am!

Someone STOP me! <grin>
Tom, GT is a good looking bike for sure, but my favorite was the R1200GS Adventure, it got a lot of attention... I had to wait my turn just to sit on it.

[REWDOC]

I just saw the K1200RT, in Daytona, last weekend. I didn't get to ride it, but did sit on it. Looks to me like the fairing design is not good enough to protect from rain and cold, like the LT does. My LTE has really spoiled me in that regard. After having to use a snorkel and 22 layers of clothing on my Harley Low Rider, I sure don't want to have to go back to that. :eek:

Unless there are some after market fairing and windshield add ons, I don't think the RT will be for me, not just yet, anyway. Maybe BMW will make improvements with future models. I sure would like to have all that power and less weight. :D

[DaveDragon]

The GT is One Badd A$$ little bike http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif 152HP 6 speed...
We made it from HotLanta to Huntsville in 3 hours, after leaving BMW of Atlanta.
Had to push the DragonFly twice today due to dead battery.
Worked great all week and yesterday it started 7 or more times.

Anyway, rolled in to the service dept and had the new battery in and gone in 40 minutes.
Saw Perry Ridgeway and Steve Rowe and Lovely Bride shopping ???
Hit a bump on 72 around Scottsboro (sp?) that jarred the right signal mirror off it's mount and dangled until I could grab it and pull the connector and shove it in the tank bag.

Great to see everyone at the show and enjoyed the libations and dinner Friday night with Al & Brett & James and Waverly Hotel filled to capacity with Dental Hygienist and Dentist on St Patty's Day to boot.

Got to sit on the 1000 VStrom and a KLR and and the 1200GSA and I have to say, I'm getting excited about the GSA http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif.

Heading back to Tampa Bay in the morning, should be 38 when I leave and 77 when I arrive home.

[DaveDragon]

Brett sent this to me for posting.
James & Don & I were at the wrong Sonny's down the road, the one in the GPS :)

It was Gigantic so I resized it.
http://www.bmwlt.com/gallery/files/2/6/0/7/LunchAtSonnysSmall.jpg

[Steve_R]

I didn't care for the looks, but maybe that's just me. I didn't even sit on it. I did throw my leg over the "S" again with Connie there. I don't need to test ride any of these. :p

[Ranger6]

Steve...how did the Connie "low seat to fit my short inseam" bike tryout go? Favorites? Any Bemmers make the short list?

Dave...as you know, I am quite familiar with battery issues. What kind did you have and how long have you had it?

[Steve_R]

[QUOTE=Ranger6]Steve...how did the Connie "low seat to fit my short inseam" bike tryout go? Favorites? Any Bemmers make the short list?
[QUOTE]

Yep the F650GW with the lowered shocks made the list. She liked the seat on the Vulcan 750 because it gave her a little more support on her lower back. A little scuptling, i.e. Rick Mayer, and I think we could bring another Beemer to the house. :thumb:

[tmgs]

I just saw the K1200RT, in Daytona, last weekend. I didn't get to ride it, but did sit on it. Looks to me like the fairing design is not good enough to protect from rain and cold, like the LT does. My LTE has


I get better wind protection from the wifes '02 RT then I do from my LT, I have test rode the R1200Rt as well and thought it was fine if you put a bigger windscreen onn it, I test rode that K1200GT today and see no issue with wind protection but you will need a taller windshield

[tmgs]

Tom, what did you think of the GT? I rode down early this morning and the GT was booked until 2:30. I rode the K1200S and the R1200RT this morning (while waiting for the show to open), then came back to ride the GT after lunch.

It took me about four stoplights to stop cranking the throttle like it was my LT. The bike sure had plenty of power, and handled well, although not quite as nimbly as the lighter RT.

I was a little disappointed with the wind protection. I couldn't tell much difference with the shield raised, so I put it down out of the way. I'm sure Cee Baileys will have an aftermarket shield soon.

It didn't take long for that extra power and light throttle response to spoil me. When I got back on my LT it felt like driving a car with the parking brake engaged. Still, it has one attribute the GT lacks: it's mine and it's paid for.


I loved it to tell the truth, I should not have rode it cause I really want a R1200GS but after today I'm not sure which to choose ................ so the wife said order two

Now I have to be the responsible one! (damn wimmens don't ever let them ride thier own! <grin>)

[DaveDragon]

Steve...how did the Connie "low seat to fit my short inseam" bike tryout go? Favorites? Any Bemmers make the short list?

Dave...as you know, I am quite familiar with battery issues. What kind did you have and how long have you had it?

Al, Had a BMW battery about two years, that's not bad for Florida.
Atlanta BMW installed the PC680 Odyssey.

8:00am this morning, 38 degrees and sleeting with rain. Nice day for a ride http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif
50 by time I make Birmingham and the rain was behind me, 59 in Montgomery.
231 South to I-10 at 70 degrees http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif
87 South East of Tallahassee and 73 when I rolled in the Garage at 6:30.
640 miles.http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif Turned over 88,000 at the entrance to James' Condo complex in Madison AL.