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dave the german
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My other bike is

Postby dave the german » Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:29 pm

my other bike is the black R1200s that is "now sold" in the "For Sale" section. Very pleased with it - finally got one!! Good to meet you Martin - a real gent
'15 R1200GS TE
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'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
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Postby jeznewsome » Tue Jan 20, 2015 6:31 pm

So it was you.........it is a shame that you fitted!

Looks like a lovely bike.
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Postby dave the german » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:07 pm

jeznewsome wrote:So it was you.........it is a shame that you fitted!

Looks like a lovely bike.


Shame for who? lol yes it's really nice. I've been after a 12 for a while but couldn't afford it - this just came up at the right time
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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Postby popsky » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:39 pm

Nice machine you have there Dave :D

it could do with a bit of a clean though :wink:
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Postby jeznewsome » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:49 pm

dave the german wrote:
jeznewsome wrote:So it was you.........it is a shame that you fitted!

Looks like a lovely bike.


Shame for who? lol yes it's really nice. I've been after a 12 for a while but couldn't afford it - this just came up at the right time


For me.....you got to Martin first!
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Postby dave the german » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:56 pm

now I've got 4 bikes like you - well 3 1/2 - My SR500 is in lots of bits
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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Postby dave the german » Tue Jan 20, 2015 7:57 pm

popsky wrote:Nice machine you have there Dave :D

it could do with a bit of a clean though :wink:


Started with the cotton buds as soon as I got home - cannot wait for better weather!!!
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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Postby Boxered » Tue Jan 20, 2015 8:45 pm

That looks to be a cracking bike, in the best colour and at a great price! well done Dave :D

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dave the german
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Postby dave the german » Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:04 pm

Cheers Steve

It is really clean, mileage is right and is just as I would have ordered new. Really cannot wait for good weather
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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Postby Mitch1100 » Tue Jan 20, 2015 10:26 pm

Great purchase, looks new!..you'll love it, so much easier to service filters etc.
I've enlarged the side stand footprint, but then you don't get sun/hot tar there to sink in :wink:
2009 HP2 Sport...sold
2006 R1200s with yellow rim tape
2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore..sold
2004 R1100s BoxerCup Replika..sold
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Postby herrman » Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:14 am

Nice one Dave,
Enjoy :)


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Postby Topcat » Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:00 am

Nice one, looks a cracking bike. :D

I'm sure you will get on with it very well.
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dave the german
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Postby dave the german » Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:59 am

Think I'll be going to Wales on the H*nda tho
'15 R1200GS TE

'06 R1200S

'04 BCR

Yam SR 500 long term restoration

wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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Postby nab 301 » Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:15 pm

Lovely , black really is the best colour!
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