BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Hahaha not really, of course. But those who posted to the R115R vs R1200R thread are a bunch of bastages as it convinced me to NOT buy the R1150R and plop down an additional $10k for the brand-spankin-new R1200R..... :-)

So this will be the worst week of my life as I can only sit around and wait and hope that the truck carrying my bike from the warehouse in Jersey to Atlanta wont get hit by a meteor or something. Next Saturday cant get here fast enough!!!

What I got was the Black w/ retro stripe model with ABS, heated grips, computer, clear signals, center stand, system cases and some windshield whose brand name I cannot remember (recommended by the dealer as its a bit taller than the OEM sportscreen and is more functional (in their opinion). BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta had everything in stock EXCEPT a bike with the stripe so now I have to wait a week (insert nailbiting sound effect here).

A little about me: I am a 10yr driver of BMW 3'ers, my longtime love being the '97-'98 M3 Sedans. I've always been a jap bike owner but my deep respect for BMW engineering finally brought me into the Beemer fold. And just in case anyone is wondering about my screen name, its my standard name from all the BMW forums (easier for me to remember a standard name).

I've been reading this forum for a few days now and am very impressed. I'm happy to be a new member of the family and look forward to *meeting* you all. My first (and last (for a while)) mod will be to change out the sewing machine sounding stock exhaust. I'm in the process of reading everyone's reviews in prior posts, but if anyone happens to know of a current killer deals please let me know.

Cheers

Oh yes, last bit of info about me: I'm almost a 10 yr rider, have taken all the MSF classes more than once, have tamed the Dragon, and have owned the following bikes (in descending order):

'05 Yamaha FZ1
'94 Honda Magna VF750
'02(ish) Suzuki Bandit 1200
'01 Honda Magna VF750
'99 Honda CBR 600F4
'94(ish) Suzuki Katana 600
'02(ish) Kawasaki Ninja EX500

I shouldn't even speak to you untill you have an R1200R and are one of us but as you have shown the interest and have put forth the money. Welcome aboard!
Mark

Congrats on your new purchase.
Just got my '07 R12R friday and I believe you're gonna be very happy.

Congrats on the new ride, you'll be spoiled. I Have met the guys at BMW of Atlanta and they seem to be a bunch of great guys. Bobby put up with at least half a dozen tire kicking calls before I bought a bike elsewhere. When I had the opportunity to stop by on a business trip and buy a T shirt he was a total class guy. I think you'll get good support there. Have fun with the new rig

I can't believe how easy the R1200 is to ride. I detailed the R11 this afternoon. Went for a ride in the hills around here. Compared to the R the S is a hard bike to ride. Darn near dropped the R11 as the center of gravity and the lower narrower bars provided momentum without the leverage the 12 gives me. The S is a fine bike, but the R just does everything better for me. Yikes, the S vibrates a lot above 4 grand.

You are gonna like your new purchase. Congrats!!

Boy are you in for a treat !!! imho I'd wait a bit to change the exh. & use those resources for camping gear & rally pre-reg fees & a few malt beverages , after the ride of course

"Boy are you in for a treat !!! imho I'd wait a bit to change the exh. & use those resources for camping gear & rally pre-reg fees & a few malt beverages , after the ride of course."

What he said. I was never unhappy with the stock exhaust. Maybe something carbon fibre but I would rather pass in and out of deputy Dan's neigborhood unnoticed.
Mark