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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #15 on: 11 August 2011, 21:58:35 »
Looks a blast & loving the CBX & the Big Z. I'm still considering taking my bike test (wish i'd done it when i was 17 ::)) But what's stopped me is struggling to behave my self on 2...or sometimes 1 wheels! Given my job i simply can't get banned & it's only a twist of the throttle away on most bikes. Also up here in Lincs there are some lovely ride out roads & the police know it. I'm a big bloke so need a big bike & the 1200 Bandit would usually be my first choice but given it's character & my lack of self discipline a big tourer like the GS might well be a better bet despite being 3 or 4 times the price so would be a while before i could afford one but it would be a keeper. A mate of mine works for Astle BMW nearby so keeping sevice history would'nt be too bad. :-/
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #16 on: 11 August 2011, 21:59:36 »
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Great bike Tunnie. Even with (I guess about 300 plus kilos ) to lug about, it should still go like shit off a shovel.

At my age I really fancy the idea of a big cubed tourer. :y :y

Take a test ride, they are more than willing to lend you one all day. Previous person took it for 417 mile blast!
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #17 on: 11 August 2011, 22:00:42 »
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Sigh.....

.........I know!

Got all excited that he'd got himself a grown up car at last and Oh it's a bike! :( ;D ;D ;D
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #18 on: 11 August 2011, 22:04:30 »
how much does it cost?
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #19 on: 11 August 2011, 22:09:39 »
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I'm still considering taking my bike test

Do it Guy  :y

I learned for the challenge, a new skill. I have not looked back.

Did same with Snowboarding!

You don't need power to enjoy biking, I enjoy driving my 4pot Omega....I've had it for 6 years, I've had funds to change to a V6 if I wanted to, I've had several project cars but I always liked my little 2.2  :)

For me just being on the bike is fun in twisty lanes, the extra go is nice though. Even my lardy GS, will see off most things on 4 wheels.

Given your height, I feel you may struggle a bit with the GS, they are tall. One of the reasons I like it, as I'm not to scrunched up on the bike.

Perhaps something like F650 or F850 would suit you to begin with?

All I can say is go for it, nothing like a tent strapped to the back (or set of  clothes for B&B) and heading off to somewhere like Snowdonia / Wales   along lovely twisty roads on a sunny day!
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #20 on: 11 August 2011, 22:10:20 »
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how much does it cost?

Around 16k  ;D ;D ;D

I'd never buy one, my GS was only £6k
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #21 on: 11 August 2011, 22:10:36 »
Would be nice with six individual pipes .....just like the old Benelli 6. :y
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #22 on: 11 August 2011, 22:33:10 »
Is that the road from Brecon to Merthyr Tunnie? Very popular with bikers, lovely drive  :y
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #23 on: 11 August 2011, 22:37:14 »
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Is that the road from Brecon to Merthyr Tunnie? Very popular with bikers, lovely drive  :y

Think so. Saw signs for Merthyr. It was A40 :) I took a back road to Monmouth.
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« Reply #24 on: 11 August 2011, 22:48:47 »
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Is that the road from Brecon to Merthyr Tunnie? Very popular with bikers, lovely drive  :y

Think so. Saw signs for Merthyr. It was A40 :) I took a back road to Monmouth.
Ah, the road to Abergavenny probably, that ain't a bad drive either. You don't half get about mate  :)
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Is that the road from Brecon to Merthyr Tunnie? Very popular with bikers, lovely drive  :y

Think so. Saw signs for Merthyr. It was A40 :) I took a back road to Monmouth.
Ah, the road to Abergavenny probably, that ain't a bad drive either. You don't half get about mate  :)

Still got loads to do, like taking the bike to new places  :)

Fancy a run over to Cromer at some point. Next big bike trip is a tour of North Scotland, been as far as Edinburgh, but want to go as far as John O' Groats
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #26 on: 11 August 2011, 23:39:19 »
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beemer 6 unit, is only slightly bigger then standard I4's - Its got very small pots.



Like the Z1300 long stroke

The CBX though was deliberately built without a front frame member so the vehicles in front could see all 6 cylinders when you come up behind them.

It had the most scare factor of any bike due to that
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #27 on: 12 August 2011, 12:35:45 »
BMW, apart from the small 6 stamped on the side of the engine block you cannot tell.

Checked on Autotrader this morning, GS's don't half hold their value well!!!  :o :o :o

I bought mine in the depths of the 'depression' in 2009 for £6,150 from a BMW dealer!!!, 2006 on a 56 plate.....

One older than mine about same miles still on market for £6k  :o

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/bikes/bmw/r1200/postcode/tw89de/radius/1501/sort/priceasc/variant/GS
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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #28 on: 12 August 2011, 12:56:39 »
That looks like a 2 wheeled Elite. ;D

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Re: tunnie gets 6 cylinders....
« Reply #29 on: 12 August 2011, 13:03:08 »
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That looks like a 2 wheeled Elite. ;D


Sorry,but no,Bose isn't standard :D ;D
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