Wicked BMW GS ADV bike on tard me

[marks]

had a ride on a R1200GS the other week, gutless but very nice.

Comparing it to your KLR obviously

[98tls]

If you call an R1200GS gutless, you want it for the wrong reasons. I've never ridden one, but I don't even consider my 1150 gutless.

Theres a bloke up in CH-CH who on his many travels on a GS regularly shows sprots bikes the way home on roads that sprots bikes are made for,same old story,many bikes are considered gutless or a host of other names in order to make up for a riders lack of ability,not having a crack at the poster of gutless,just an observation after many years on motorcycles.

[reofix]

always predictable... razorsharp... after 40k in 2 years on as much gravel and b roads as i can find, my GS has proven anything but gutless... inspiring might be a better word

[Kokopelli]

so this is the 26 l tank?
what do you mean "got to love them to want them".Would be the ideal road biased adventure bike wouldnt they?.I would be talking about gravel roads...rainbow,moleworth sort of stuff...

It's got a 35 liter tank as far as I know. You've got to be prepared to put in the maintenance. An old airhead needs to be looked after. Yes, it would be a good bike for what you describe.

Just be aware that a KLR would probably do the job as well if not better. So unless you are buying into the whole experience, you might be disappointed.

On the other hand, you'd be riding one of the coolest bikes around, but not everybody would understand that.

I like it, but I already have something similar.

[BMWST?]

It's got a 35 liter tank as far as I know. You've got to be prepared to put in the maintenance. An old airhead needs to be looked after. Yes, it would be a good bike for what you describe.

Just be aware that a KLR would probably do the job as well if not better. So unless you are buying into the whole experience, you might be disappointed.

On the other hand, you'd be riding one of the coolest bikes around, but not everybody would understand that.

I like it, but I already have something similar.

thanks.... i will go and talk to some experts on the subject of airheads

[Eddieb]

It's got a 35 liter tank as far as I know. You've got to be prepared to put in the maintenance. An old airhead needs to be looked after. Yes, it would be a good bike for what you describe.

Just be aware that a KLR would probably do the job as well if not better. So unless you are buying into the whole experience, you might be disappointed.

On the other hand, you'd be riding one of the coolest bikes around, but not everybody would understand that.

I like it, but I already have something similar.

+1, what he said.

You do need to be prepared to do some basic wrenching to keep them in tip top order, but things like valves clearances take 20 minutes and require just 2 spanners. Pretty much everything can be done by your basic garage mechanic. I love mine. They are probably better balanced than anything else out there, posibly even more than the later ones.

[bart]

I must admit, I used to think these old beemers were shittas, but after seeing your one Eddieb, I'm quite taken by them. Would seriously consider one as a second bike. I don't think I could live with one as my only bike.

Awesome.

[BMWST?]

you guys started me looking.....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56044

[Padmei]

ooh stop looking at that thread it's addictive. Dunno about the pretty one with blue rims tho. Very classic looking bikes there but also a lot of money & time spent on them.

[BMWST?]

would you r80g/s guys say that paralever is a "must have" on these bikes?

[_Shrek_]

you guys started me looking.....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56044

have tryed to register on here but it won't let me? or is the site closed!!!

[BMWST?]

I think it took a few hours for the email confirming registration to come through.

[Eddieb]

would you r80g/s guys say that paralever is a "must have" on these bikes?

No, I believe the paralever gives a slightly nicer ride, less torque twist due to a more modern design, but the 'mono' earlier non Paralever's last longer. The mono's require a change of oil, ~150mls every 50,000k or so, whereas if you believe what you read the shaft internals or bearings or something can wear out and need replacing every 50-100,000km's on the Paralevers.

Mine doesn't have a paralever, i've not ridden a later airhead GS with one to know if I'm missing out on anything but it seems to work just fine. Comparing it to a oilhead GS wouldn't be a fair comparison as so much other stuff is also different.

[Kokopelli]

No, I believe the paralever gives a slightly nicer ride, less torque twist due to a more modern design, but the 'mono' earlier non Paralever's last longer. The mono's require a change of oil, ~150mls every 50,000k or so, whereas if you believe what you read the shaft internals or bearings or something can wear out and need replacing every 50-100,000km's on the Paralevers.

Mine doesn't have a paralever, i've not ridden a later airhead GS with one to know if I'm missing out on anything but it seems to work just fine. Comparing it to a oilhead GS wouldn't be a fair comparison as so much other stuff is also different.

The monolever is considered to be a stronger unit. It has slightly less suspension travel, but they can be lengthened to compensate. I'd be quite happy if my bike had a monolever. Eddie is correct about the driveshaft. I just had a universal replaced on mine. However, the paralever bikes also have better front forks, so I guess the suspension is better while it works. The earlier bikes are lighter. Sorry, just rambling what pops to my mind.

The real beauty is that they are really easy to work on. I cringe when I have to service my wife's F650GS.

[cooneyr]

have tryed to register on here but it won't let me? or is the site closed!!!

I understand that they are having server issues (need more space) so have stopped taking on new "members" and wont let people add attachments at the moment. Keep and eye on the site as it has been a month or so now, so hopefully will be sorted soon.

Cheers R