One Less R1200ST - Replacement Purchased see update page two

70tno · Post by **70tno** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:32 am

Hi Guys,
Glad that TT is ok, good comment on cylinders being crash bungs, never thought of them in that way!
Am thinking of trying an R1200ST, love my R1100S and have kept it for over 6 years, but it isn't the best for long haul 2 up work and have tried various screens to keep wind noise down but to no avail.
Have tried R1150RS but was disappointed with the fairing, I have fond memories of a 1981 R80RS which had the best fairing on ANY bike I have ridden before and since.
I am averse to getting an RT as it is a bit too "sit up" for having a bit of fun, so back to the ST, which seems a reasonable compromise - what do you guys think of it?
TT has obviously had one for a while and others on here have too, so what are they like to ride and how good is that (ugly?) fairing???

Bender · Post by **Bender** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:39 am

Try an R1200R...

Steve1200S · Post by **Steve1200S** » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:19 am

70tno wrote:Hi Guys,
Glad that TT is ok, good comment on cylinders being crash bungs, never thought of them in that way!
Am thinking of trying an R1200ST, love my R1100S and have kept it for over 6 years, but it isn't the best for long haul 2 up work and have tried various screens to keep wind noise down but to no avail.
Have tried R1150RS but was disappointed with the fairing, I have fond memories of a 1981 R80RS which had the best fairing on ANY bike I have ridden before and since.
I am averse to getting an RT as it is a bit too "sit up" for having a bit of fun, so back to the ST, which seems a reasonable compromise - what do you guys think of it?
TT has obviously had one for a while and others on here have too, so what are they like to ride and how good is that (ugly?) fairing???

Give an RT a go, you may be supprised at how much fun it can be....

The Teutonic Tangerine · Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:25 pm

Thanx for all the messages guys. I am looking for another ST and may have found one so fingers crossed. The offer AVIVA came back with after I sent them some adverts and Glasses guide figures is actually a fair offer just waiting for it in writing.

McBoxer · Post by **McBoxer** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:03 pm

I read that as;

The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:I sent them some adverts and Glasses

Along the lines of: "Here's some glasses to wear so you can have a proper f@cking look, you blind tw@ts!'
I'm kinda dissapointed it wasn't now! Anyway, glad you're OK and looking to get back on a bike ASAP.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:13 pm

Replacement ST Purchased.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190 ... f12817.jpg

10,600 miles and it will come with new battery, MOT and New tyres. I have bagged a top box from ebay and still have the hard luggage from the written off predecessor. Pick it up after my holiday. By which time my back should have stopped hurting.

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:33 pm

Nice clean looking bike, congrats.

ianbcr · Post by **ianbcr** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:49 pm

did you get a new rear tyre out of them?. that one looks a little squared off.

cornishflat · Post by **cornishflat** » Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:02 pm

Congrats looks like a good ,un.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:05 pm

ianbcr wrote:did you get a new rear tyre out of them?. that one looks a little squared off.

Se my posting:
10,600 miles and it will come with new battery, MOT and New tyres

ianbcr · Post by **ianbcr** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:08 pm

[quote="The Teutonic Tangerine"][quote="ianbcr"]did you get a new rear tyre out of them?. that one looks a little squared off.

[/quote]

Se my posting:
10,600 miles and it will come with new battery, MOT and New tyres[/quote]

sorry TTT,was more interested at looking at the pics.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:09 pm

Fnarr Fnarr. I Just hope the two weeks in the susnshine sort out the back muscles.

Boxermed69 · Post by **Boxermed69** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:57 pm

Nice one. Bike already sorted and, as you say, a couple of weeks of rest and warmth (and medicinal alcohol

) should see you fixed. Your accident will be a fast fading memory.

Mike.

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:01 am

Well, If you know the bike you want, and there aren't many around (1 less now - apparently) - don't miss an opportunity to buy a good one

Silver's a good colour for them too. All you need is a subtle graphic or two, and some rim-tape - lo and behold.............

A SWAN!

Al

Bender · Post by **Bender** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:55 am

Surely there must be some way of changing the look of the fairing?

The rest of the bike is fine...