Nice ride! I have a smaller G650GS that I use to get to work and back when the weather is nice. Ride safe!

clarythedrill said:

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I would love to fly to Maine and buy one of those and take off on a 4 month journey west, weaving in and out of US and canada, eventually ending in Nome, Alaska. Then head back south back into the lower 48 and travel south down the west coast and then back east on Rt. 66. Just travel and see the country. But family.

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Same for me but start in either Key West or Fairbanks. Problem with both is the bike will be much more expensive than anywhere else. I learned that when my KLR engine cratered in Alaska and every bike (not much selection) was a couple grand more than I could sell it for once I got back to Houston other than an 83 pimp Goldwing Aspencade but it had brake issues.

drumboy said:

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clarythedrill said:

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I would love to fly to Maine and buy one of those and take off on a 4 month journey west, weaving in and out of US and canada, eventually ending in Nome, Alaska. Then head back south back into the lower 48 and travel south down the west coast and then back east on Rt. 66. Just travel and see the country. But family.

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Same for me but start in either Key West or Fairbanks. Problem with both is the bike will be much more expensive than anywhere else. I learned that when my KLR engine cratered in Alaska and every bike (not much selection) was a couple grand more than I could sell it for once I got back to Houston other than an 83 pimp Goldwing Aspencade but it had brake issues.

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Maintenance would definitely be a worry for me, even if in warranty it would be difficult to find a BMW dealer if anything happened. I have heard that the shaft drives in BMWs were prone to failing, is that true or just a wives tail? Not sure the newer Triumphs are any better in the reliability department.

Your BMW is really nice, hope you enjoy it.

Sweet. Now watch Long Way Down on Hulu/Netlix.

It's the rear diff that has the bad rep and supposedly it was mainly the sealed units that blew up.

I watched that with a buddy in a Mexico trip in 08 or 09 and that's what got me wanting one. I started watching it again yesterday and I still think the pre 05 1150gs bikes they had were ugly.

Whatever you do, DO NOT stick a K&N oil filter on it. Have read numerous threads about those blowing up and leaking going down the road.

Nice bike though. Need to sign up for Two Wheel Texans website. Lots of guys with those bikes on there.

I'm an OG on TWT and that's where I found this. I need to get the Texas Adv sticker for this bike now.

I've really been craving a f800gs but hate the new cladding. 2013 seemed the perfect style

Remember that the safest way to ride is by splitting lanes!

Excellent choice! It should run forever.

I had a K1200RS for many years and it was perfect. I want a GS next, whenever that might be.

drumboy said:

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It's the rear diff that has the bad rep and supposedly it was mainly the sealed units that blew up.

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Yup. The R1200 bikes after 2007 or so had a drain plug in the final drive so that they can be easily drained and refilled. The originals that started in '05 had sealed units and "forever" oil. Dumb idea. I have also heard that there was some manufacturing variances with the the first few years of the 1200s that led to some final drive failures. I have an '05 R1200RT with no final drive drain plug and the dealer drains and refills the final drive oil every 12k miles per the new BMW recommendation after they realized the error of their ways. It can be done, it is just a PITA w/o a drain plug. Knock on wood, I have over almost 60K on my bike and the final drive hasn't failed yet. It will cruise at 80 all day long.

Enjoy the hell out of your new ride. That is a dang fine bike!

clarythedrill said:

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wives tail?

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Rule #1

Regarding final drive, when I was in Alaska I talked to some guys on GS PDs and one showed me a picture of his buddy's bike after the final drive locked up or something and the whole rear end & wheel violently twisted at highway speeds sending the dude flying. Luckily he was OK but that was the first time I realized that the single swingarm is attached only to the rear diff and shock.

I like the F800GS but wish it was cheaper cause the used ones are priced close to the 1200. The F650GS has the same engine, I believe.

It's a different tune.

I saw a dude in Houston rush hour driving one of these in socks and sandals, rocking dual revolvers in hip holsters.

Buck O Five said:

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I saw a dude in Houston rush hour driving one of these in socks and sandals, rocking dual revolvers in hip holsters.

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Should've waved hello to me!

Buck O Five said:

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I saw a dude in Houston rush hour driving one of these in socks and sandals, rocking dual revolvers in hip holsters.

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Brings new meaning to ATGATT

"All The Guns All The Time"