New Bike - R1200 GS 2005

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So...Transalp is now on the road and fully fettled. Time to start looking for my next project.

I wanted a big bike to take me to europe and was open to pretty much anything. Then this this popped up for about £1500 less than it should be (alot of bike for £2k)....

https://i.imgur.com/HNtO0x8h.jpg

MOT just lapsed, flat battery but assured it was a good bike. 74k, full BMW history and after an hour of fiddling/jump starting, running lovely on the sellers driveway. It's done 1000 miles in 3 years so clearly in need of a good run.

Money changed hands, bike insured, MOT booked (in case I got stopped by the Rozzas) and then 3 hour drive home (over the Brecons) in the pitch dark and snow/ice. Fun and games!

Lot's of poke, this bike is fast and handles well. Motorway work is super....like an armchair. Heated grips are insane!

Pulled battery off to charge when I got home - fully charged, looks like it just needed a good run.

Few little things to investigate, but bike looks solid. Maybe not a project - MOT tomorrow so will find out if the basics are all good.

All in all, chuffed. Nice bike, can see why they are so highly rated.

[Skudd]

In looking for the GS Adventure, need to part ex my bike in the deal.
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Flew through the MOT today - treated to a thorough wash and polish, followed by ACF-50 treatment.

Ordered all the bits for a full 20k service, plus some extra bits. It's been 7k since last documented service (albeit 3 years!). Oil isn't looking a healthy colour through the sightglass! Looking forward to getting the big german a little more fettled!

[Ste]