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New R1200S rider
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:27 pm
by Rico
Hi all, I was looking for a new Kawazaki recently to replace my BMW G650 X-Country, something better for longer faster trips. When I was in the dealers he half-jokingly offered my a very very good part-ex price for my bike if I would take the R1200S he had for sale. He told me nobody wanted it because it was ugly and kwerky. I was shocked, I'd never seen the bike, and I liked the look of it. Plus it offered the chance to experience the boxer engine. After a final trip on my G650, to Paris, I took a test ride on the R1200s. I liked it, but I could tell it would take a bit of getting used to! It handles the conditions of Welsh roads well though! And the power in the middle of the rev range is nice!
I look forward to reading your messages and possibly to meeting some of you!
Rico (Cardiff)
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:41 pm
by eyore
Ugly and quirky
Just as well you had more sense than the dealer.
Welcome aboard, good choice of ride. Pics required asap.
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:56 pm
by Rico
I'll be riding the bike to work tomorrow so I'll take some pictures and upload them asap. Thanks for the welcome
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:08 pm
by herrman
1200s __ugly & quirky--Wash your mouth out Riko
Welcome along & enjoy the ride
Peter
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:16 pm
by Gromit
Ugly? Quirky?
Absolutely - and that's why we love'em.
<a bit like the folk on this forum but hey ho....>
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:33 pm
by Boxered
Welcome aboard
Steve
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:05 pm
by tanneman
Welcome to the forum. Yes, tomorrow is ride to work day.
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:46 am
by dave the german
welcome to the nuthouse. Very ill informed salesman me thinks!
Pictures of bike
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:41 pm
by Rico
I went for a ride through the Wye Valley (Wales/England border) this evening, and took a couple of pictures of the new bike. Wonderful handling, and incredible easy to use power. My shoulder was killing after the ride though I hope it doesn't continue!
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:45 pm
by Twinspark
Welcome... bike looks great.
I'm just up the road near Caerphilly - and Dai is around the same parts, too.
Re: Pictures of bike
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:10 pm
by Boxered
Rico wrote:I went for a ride through the Wye Valley (Wales/England border) this evening, Wonderful handling, and incredible easy to use power. My shoulder was killing after the ride though I hope it doesn't continue!
That'll be your little devil urging to to go faster, FASTER
Nice looking bike too!
Steve
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:59 am
by Herb
Quirky......yep.
Ugly.......yep, from the square on front view at least, but its prettier than an ST.
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:00 am
by eyore
Looks spotless Rico, very nice. If your shoulder continues to give problems you can raise the bars with a few different methods available.
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:13 am
by McBoxer
Welcome on board! Bike looks very nice
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:25 am
by Rico
Thanks all! I'll try your advice first Steve, then maybe some other modifications..