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I'm thinking about getting an RS...could use your advice
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Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:00 am
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well, I got out on a test ride of a used 1200RS today... that is quite a bike. I knew that it would be better than my ol' VFR but I'm just stunned at how smooth everything is...throttling, brakes, suspension, just wow....wow! Stock windscreen in high position kept everything from my neck down in a pocket of calm air, felt the windblast on my helmet, but overall it did feel more comfortable. |
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #17 It only gets better the more you ride it. The boxer engine is so versatile I don't think you could ever stall it and it knows nothing of a wrong gear pulling from ridiculously low RPM. It feels solid like nothing could upset it and the smoothness adds to that feeling of utter control I'm enjoying riding it so much. The versatility of the built-in satnav shouldn't be ignored not something you'll have experienced on a demo ride but having the use of that at your fingertips when you're in an unknown place and you're desperate for some fuel so have it list all the local fuel station and their distance away and then navigate to the one of your choosing puts your mind at ease when exploring. Naturally, it can list many many other POI as well as setting your own favourites. I could go one but I'll stop here.. 
ER6N (2012)
S1000R Sport (2014) MT07 (2014) MT09 (2015) SuperDuke 1290R (2017) Z650 (2017) R1250RS Exclusive (2019) |
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #17 I sold my VFR750 last year after buying it new in '95. All up a great bike and I had trouble finding a well-rounded bike to replace it. I ended up buying an RS and am very happy that I did. Admittedly it took a while to get used to the new bike, but definitely worth it! Unfortunately I can't help you with non-standard screens but as others have suggested - see how the stock one works for you first. Good luck!  |
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three weeks later and the bike is still for sale... and I'm still thinking about. A big concern I have about this particular used bike is that while it is three years old, it only has 370 miles on it...thats barely even broken in. The dealer said its had its break-in servicing done recently and fluids changed, but would a bike that had such few miles and sat for that long be a bad idea? I know buying a new R1250RS is going to be a lot more money, but could buying a 3-year old bike that barely got any use for that long have maintenance/engine issues just waiting around the corner? any advice would be appreciated. thanks. |
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #20 Where was it stored? Locked up in garage like mine, integral with the house and kept warm by the chest freezer compressor & boiler pipework or stored outside, uncovered and lashed by sea spray? The bike finish will look very different depending in which scenario matches most closely to reality. Common faults on a new bike stored for a while are: stale fuel, easily resolved. Stale brake & clutch fluid, easily resolved and the dealer should replace this based on age related service requirements. Battery sulphated, easily resolved. Fork seals leaking as gone dry from lack of lubrication through usage: easily resolved and covered by dealer warranty. Tyres gone past use by date: easily checked & resolved. Nothing that wold put me off if the price is right. |
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its got all the optional extras, including sidecases and a Nav V unit too... unfortunately its got a lowered seat, so I'd have to immediately sell that and get a new saddle for it. They're asking $14,000US for it... I was thinking about tossing a low-ball offer of $11,000 plus asking for some kind of warranty to get me into next summer's riding season when i'd be putting a lot more miles on it and any potential problems might show up... they might laugh at that offer, but who knows. |
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #25 Bargain at $11000, dear at $14000.
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #25 Bud, I don't think you will be disappointed in this purchase. I bought mine used earlier this spring, as a used bike but not nearly a used as I thought it should be. It runs like a top and I have not had any problems with it. If you grab this bike, I will swap my OEM high seat for your low seat. I'm in the Bay area and a friend will be traveling to Seattle in Nov. See, problem solved! Good luck!
A Straight Road Never Made A Skilled Rider.
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Zitat von bud im Beitrag #29 If that doesn't work out then I could get you into something without any sales tax, and a longer warranty.  Click on this link for a shameless plug: 2017 Lupin Blue Fully Farkled
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler 2020 Moto Guzzi V85TT Adventure |
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