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by Rambling Rose
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: suggestions please
Replies: 3
Views: 970

Re: suggestions please

Thank. My riding is 99% slab. Will be 99.9% with the 1200. If I take the bike out for a day trip it will be 150+ miles but often go much longer up to 400+ in a day. Some freeway to get to the good roads. Cruise 70+ Yes ABS will be on the bike. Usually take gear for camping along. Insem is SHORT. I h...
by Rambling Rose
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: suggestions please
Replies: 3
Views: 970

suggestions please

I am in the works of buying a new bike. Going between the R1200R and the new F650 twin. I am now riding the 650 single. Both models will be the lowered versons with the lowered seat. This is my list of farkles so far. Any suggestions on other brands or anything else I might "need". 1. Ztec...
by Rambling Rose
Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:03 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: lowering a 1200
Replies: 8
Views: 1935

Re: lowering a 1200

Thanks all for your input. The only bike I have owned where I was even close to being flat footed was a 800 Suzuki Intruder with a Saddleman seat. Great bike just to small of a gas tank. With my F650GS which is lowered, with the low seat and half inch on my boots I am on the balls of my feet. Actual...
by Rambling Rose
Sun Nov 30, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: lowering a 1200
Replies: 8
Views: 1935

Re: lowering a 1200

Thanks Don for your suggestions and input. I understand about lowering a bike to much and then "things" drag and the stands don't work well. Also understand about putting soles on ones boot and then making it hard to shift the bike. I looked at the boots you mentioned but find it hard to p...
by Rambling Rose
Sun Nov 30, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: lowering a 1200
Replies: 8
Views: 1935

lowering a 1200

New member here and I have a questsion you all might be able to answer. I am very interested in acquiring a new factory lowered R1200R bike but I have one issue. I am vertically challenged!!!. I have sat on the lowered bike and I find I am still very tippy toe with 1/2 soles added to my riding boots...