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dave the german
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My other bike is

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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
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
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So it was you.........it is a shame that you fitted!

Looks like a lovely bike.
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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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Nice machine you have there Dave :D

it could do with a bit of a clean though :wink:
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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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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
dave the german
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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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Post by Boxered »

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

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Post by dave the german »

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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Post by Mitch1100 »

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
2006 Subaru WRX STI S204 #318/600
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Post by herrman »

Nice one Dave,
Enjoy :)


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Post by Topcat »

Nice one, looks a cracking bike. :D

I'm sure you will get on with it very well.
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Post by dave the german »

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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Lovely , black really is the best colour!
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