Post a Picture of Your F800

[AZ-J]

Come one and all and let's see if we can make this thread a sticky like the Thumpers have.

These are my rides parked in the garage, with about 2 feet of some boxed things between them cropped out.

Like the line in my signature says, each day's drive is a tough choice I love (except maybe during the daytime late June to mid-September). That's the HOT days, cool nights of living in an arid area, so I try to only ride at night then.

I'll post some side shots later but wanted to get this thread started.

Now it's your turn.:brad

I love this bike!:dance

[dlearl476]

I rode an ST today at the BMW-MC/LV spring open house. Nice. I was funny though, one of my friends was complaining about the butt to footpeg ergos. Gave him cramps. I told him that MY ST (Triumph Sprint) was the same way, if I hadn't ridden it in a while, it would give me some kinda ju-ju in the hips, but not to worry your body will get used to it.

Well guess what, this thing gave ME cramps. I was rather amazed that the riding position was almost identical to my Triumph.

I hope BMW does very well with these bikes. They seem to be very nice.

[AZ-J]

I hope BMW does very well with these bikes. They seem to be very nice.

All I can say after owning it for 3 weeks, today, and putting 550 miles on it (that's 150 past break-in) is:

1. It is built like a BMW. All class, great engineering, everything in its place, and it all works well so far!
2. Goes like stink to an 8.5K rpm red-line, until my eyeballs hurt (and I wear a nice, light Shoei X-11 full face helmet), stops linear with upright dive-avoid ABS as fast or faster than it goes. (If you overdo the front brake, the suspension tightens; do it in the right range and it doesn't).
3. Handles with leg pushes (arms nearly superfluous) with low COG, light on its feet, side to side flick-ability, but stable in the wind, and going straight as an arrow referenced to a white highway line at 85+ through mountain passes.
4. Gets a solid 60+ mpg, I have filled its 5 gallon tank 2X since I own it (my third tankful was Friday night, so it still full). My car will pull 22 mpg riding the same stretches).

I love it. Have a rear seat cover, LED replacement taillight, and RKA tank bag and sport saddle bags on order for it, too. Should have all those things, and pics to go with by the end of the month (the RKA order ships 4/27/07).

I want saddlebags that go on AND COME OFF with no mounting hardware left. Week-wise, the tank bag alone will do.

Anyone want to buy a nice Chase Harper set of tank bag and saddlebags (the tank bag is magnetic) at a low price?:laugh

By the way your ST is nice-I almost bought one before my last bike, a Suzuki Bandit ABS edition. All three have the same riding position. I guess we like it, but I've never had leg cramps. I use my legs like the Pridmore's taught me to do 11 years ago in CLASS. It is much easier to do on this low COG bike. You can't believe what a low COG 400 lbs bike can do just with leg throws.

[85138]

Oh, nice toys.

Thanks for the write-up.

[AZ-J]

Oh, nice toys.

Thanks for the write-up.

1. Thanks
2. You are welcome.
3. What's your ride(s)?

Now if the thread can be found by other 800 owners posting pics too, I am told this thread will become a "Sticky".

[knary]

60+ mpg ?!?!?! :jawdrop

[AZ-J]

60+ mpg ?!?!?! :jawdrop

Let's see 2 fills after one full tank, with one still in tank is less than 10 gallons, and the odometer is over 550. So if it's not exactly 60+ it's awful close, and both fills were just a tad over 3.2 gallons, so I'd say 60+ is a good approximation.

The damn thing only weighs 440 lbs full anyway. That about 50 or more less than the R12r or rs and about 100 or more less than the K models.

I'll let you know better after this week and a host of near red-line highway entries. Still it is 60+ so far, and the instant fuel mileage on the display shows it cruising mpg as 49-65 depending on uphill-downhill, and 4th-5th or 6th gear (there are times at 60-65 where 5th gear gets better gas mileage then 6th gear.

It's also fun to watch the display go to 199 mpg as I coast off a freeway ramp and show - - - when stopped at a red light.

[PacWestGS]

I would venture to say it would be better as a "Sticky" if it was just a picture of your [bike] with a short comment.

No long ride reports.
No distracting cages.
No dialogue about how great it is.

Just a nice picture of someplace you took it.

But that's just me.

Russ

Oh yeah, what to call them ??? "Thump-Thumps" maybe, "Thumperettes" nyah, "ThumperX2" , "Really badass vertical twins" I just don't know...

:wave


Nice bike, I wish I had more money but I'll wait to see the GS model. :thumb

[85138]

1. Thanks
2. You are welcome.
3. What's your ride(s)?


Y2K BMW R1200C and a '95 DUC 900SSCR

The F800S reminds me of the DUC, half fairing, lightweight and all. (see red bike in bkgnd)

Here's the rub ... wifey sez if you want another bike, you've gotta sell one. Not like I have enough time to ride 3 anyhow. Dilemma is which one? The other day pulling into the gargage I said to self ... damn the R1200C is gorgeous ... so I dunno. I take the DUC to a few track days each year but the F800S/ST would lend itself to that. Then again ... risking a new bike ...

Decisions decisions ... trying to hold out til 2008 B'day present. Gotta see what kinda riding I do this year.

[AZ-J]

I would venture to say it would be better as a "Sticky" if it was just a picture of your [bike] with a short comment.

No long ride reports.
No distracting cages.
No dialogue about how great it is.

Just a nice picture of someplace you took it.

But that's just me.

Russ

Oh yeah, what to call them ??? "Thump-Thumps" maybe, "Thumperettes" nyah, "ThumperX2" , "Really badass vertical twins" I just don't know...

:wave


Nice bike, I wish I had more money but I'll wait to see the GS model. :thumb

I understand the rules you list are probably needed to make it a sticky, I just wanted to get it started already. Still, the word "thump" should not be used here, as these twins don't do any such thing and a "thumper" is THE name of a single. The engine is way too sweet and smooth to compare it or make it analogous to one.

My pic has NO "distracting" cage; it just follows what I say in my signature. If you want to call my RX-8 distracting, you can't appreciate the engine of an F800 anyway. The two drive trains are quite a match in RPM and gear ratios@speed.

I have heard a GS might be available in 2008, but you can't get any guarantee on it. Good luck in your hunt.

I'll follow up with some pics of someplace I took it, as the weeks roll on. My next long trip is May 18. Between now and then I'll use it every day I can while we are cool here, when we should not be. Today's high was 74, not the 90 it should be, yet. Meanwhile the NE had floods. Weird science.

[AZ-J]

Y2K BMW R1200C and a '95 DUC 900SSCR

The F800S reminds me of the DUC, half fairing, lightweight and all. (see red bike in bkgnd)

Here's the rub ... wifey sez if you want another bike, you've gotta sell one. Not like I have enough time to ride 3 anyhow. Dilemma is which one? The other day pulling into the gargage I said to self ... damn the R1200C is gorgeous ... so I dunno. I take the DUC to a few track days each year but the F800S/ST would lend itself to that. Then again ... risking a new bike ...

Decisions decisions ... trying to hold out til 2008 B'day present. Gotta see what kinda riding I do this year.

I feel sorry for you. :cry Me, I'd dump the over 500 lb-er, or the one closest to it. Yes, the R1200C is gorgeous, the F800S is prettier to me.:D

The DUC looks nice - I can't see its configuration or model well, but the S looks like it would be closer than the ST. I found the S fit my 5'11" frame better than the ST, but taller people find the ST a better fit.

Great pics, tho. As a suggestion, sell both and buy one of each, the gas mileage is better on the F800.:rofl

[wezul]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439154-L.jpg

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439166-L.jpg

And here's where we went, let's see who can guess where we were . . .

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439140-L.jpg

[AZ-J]

Wezul, very nice! Enjoy the graphiton!

[PacWestGS]

W-O-W :stick

Those weren't rules, just a kind suggestion.

It's your thread, run with it...

[wezul]

W-O-W :stick

Those weren't rules, just a kind suggestion.

It's your thread, run with it...

And I tried to follow your rules, Sir.
Yes, Sir!!!

:laugh

[PacWestGS]

And I tried to follow your rules, Sir.
Yes, Sir!!!

:laugh


:laugh

I see that wezul, and by the way nice new bike!!! Looks like a proud owner.

[SCDorman]

Hey Wezul, that's MY bike!

[wezul]

Hey Wezul, that's MY bike!

Picked it up yesterday and road 175 miles immediately. More "flickable" than my RT which gives me a choice depending on what kind of riding I will be doing.

[AZ-J]

Hey Wezul, that's MY bike!
Post a pic, please! Thanks.

[wezul]

Post a pic, please! Thanks.

Dude, are ya blind?

Page 1!!!

[AZ-J]

Dude, are ya blind?

Page 1!!!

No, no! I meant it for SCDorman, yours is a beauty! Now, I want to see his.

[SCDorman]

I'll have to go take a picture.

But, it looks exactly like Wezul's.

[knary]

C'mon guys. Step it up. If you take some snazzy shot maybe it'll be the photo of the week. :drink

[wezul]

That sounds like a challenge, Scott.
My Dad used to say "snazzy" . . also "spiffy". :stick

[knary]

That sounds like a challenge, Scott.
My Dad used to say "snazzy" . . also "spiffy". :stick

He must have been a great and brilliant man. :D

[hondarider]

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439154-L.jpg

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439166-L.jpg

And here's where we went, let's see who can guess where we were . . .

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/144439140-L.jpg

Nice Bike! Who's the boob that got into your shot? :nyah

[kbasa]

It was "mine" for a little while.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/140640394-L.jpg

[knary]

It was "mine" for a little while.

http://kbasa.smugmug.com/photos/140640394-L.jpg

BEAUTIFUL 'cone' :clap

:hide

[kbasa]

BEAUTIFUL 'cone' :clap

:hide

I know. I'm usually pretty good about that stuff, but missed it while I was there. :dunno

:ha

[wezul]

No new shots today because Knary said "no parking lots" although it was a nice one down by the Fox River.

And then I see one with a road cone, (although the road behind is gorgeous).
Nice choice of color, btw, Dave, even if it was your's for a short while.

Anyroad, I shall work on getting some better shots but I was working solo today and it's a little difficult to get nice pics from a sweeper.

Ross, Rae may be right about me being a boob. :lol

Oh heck, here is the "parking lot" shot anyway.
Sorry, Scott.

http://wezul.smugmug.com/photos/145167405-L.jpg

[wezul]

Oh, ouch! :nod :p

:bolt

[YELLOW_S]

I can't wait till the end of the month, begining of next month.

I'll be able to test ride a F800S :)




Talking about 60+mpg, I heard some of the people who ride the F650CS get 85mpg...

[AZ-J]

Oh, ouch! :nod :p

:bolt

Don't take it to heart, wezul. I think your A-OK!

Yesterday, I added an LCD tail light, and late tomorrow, I add the rear seat cowl.

Pics to follow over the weekend.

Tweety1 :dance
(because the Desert Yellow F800S is called Tweety Bird, around here).:blah

[wezul]

Gee, why do you think the SO would suggest my middle name is "boob"? :lol
I'm thinking I may want to add more light. Where to hang some PIAA's? Suggestions?
No nasty clamps, please!

[AZ-J]

Gee, why do you think the SO would suggest my middle name is "boob"? :lol
I'm thinking I may want to add more light. Where to hang some PIAA's? Suggestions?
No nasty clamps, please!

No can do, guy, I have an S and we have less hanging space.

[AZ-J]

I can't wait till the end of the month, begining of next month.

I'll be able to test ride a F800S :)

Talking about 60+mpg, I heard some of the people who ride the F650CS get 85mpg...

Hope you like the F800S, Yellow_S-I love mine. It suits my 5'11.5" 170 lb frame perfectly upright, or bent over as a choice (but over 80 mph I sometimes bend a little):laugh.

I get a steady 60-80 mpg on highway, a 30-55 mpg on street, and generally if I commute on it for a few days, a 55-62 mpg average.

The on-board optional computer shows average mpg and instant mpg (sometimes it shows over 100 mpg), average speed, and outside temperature. I also have the TPMS option and that is displayed, too. The gear speed indicator is a nice touch too.

Lots of fun to quick look at while watching the road (always!). Sometimes, though it is interesting to compare instant mpg at same speed in 4th, 5th, and 6th, since it does not always get best gas mileage in 6th, or 5th, when going 40-60 mph. Weird, but true.

Tweety1

[BradfordBenn]

Come one and all and let's see if we can make this thread a sticky like the Thumpers have.

Ask and you shall receive... within reason.

[wezul]

Sweet! Thanks Brad!

[hondarider]

I'm bitter and jealous....

[AZ-J]

Ask and you shall receive... within reason.
Just got home and saw this. Thanks so much, BradfordBenn!!!:wave

O'er the weekend I will be taking some pics of mine in a few "poses" to post.

Putting my brand new license plate on mine later.

Tweety1:brad

[Floppp]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Koocoo/F800ST/F800ST024.jpg

[wezul]

There ya go!
How are you liking it?

[Floppp]

Love it.

Picked up last Saturday and have 700kms on the clock. Problem is my mechanic cannot get it in for it's 1000km belt check till April 30th. :banghead Only leaves me 30kms per day without going over. Hope it rains lots :uhoh

[knary]

Love it.

Picked up last Saturday and have 700kms on the clock. Problem is my mechanic cannot get it in for it's 1000km belt check till April 30th. :banghead Only leaves me 30kms per day without going over. Hope it rains lots :uhoh

Give them a call and ask them how far you can reasonably go. 600 miles is a guideline not a hard rule.

[AZ-J]

Love it.

Picked up last Saturday and have 700kms on the clock. Problem is my mechanic cannot get it in for it's 1000km belt check till April 30th. :banghead Only leaves me 30kms per day without going over. Hope it rains lots :uhoh

Then be glad you are not here. We only get 7.5" of rain per year.

BTW, she is a beauty! Hope you like the riding. Mine goes in for its 600 mile (about 1000 km) belt check and first oil change tomorrow. Then its good 'til 6K miles.:bolt

[AZ-J]

Well, I took the F800S in for the 600 mile service this morning at 10AM Mountain Standard Time (we never switch to Daylight Time, here). Picked it up at 4:15PM not from that, as it passed the service great (reporting no shards of metal in the oil whatsover), and told me I did the break-in perfectly.

The problem was I have the TPM system which has been weird since day One. When it reports an error, it sticks, and was 3 lbs. low on several calibrated gauges. Finally, they check, and, aha, there was a software upgrade, which they did, and they said it's Ok now. We'll see.

Meanwhile, I took the pics I wanted to post. Here the first one showing the LED taillight...

[AZ-J]

This one is down the street...

Tweety1

[AZ-J]

The other side shows the tail cover better. Nice piece just $$$. I just love the look and it is the only cosmetic farkle. The LED taillight was more suited to our highways here. It keeps tailgators away.

Tweety1
Over and out for now.:brow

[riders]

Attached is a picture of my new S that I got Tuesday and am loving it!!

[AZ-J]

Attached is a picture of my new S that I got Tuesday and am loving it!!

I think you forgot the attachment!

[riders]

You are right Tweety One; I thought the picture was attached after having to down size it and then it didn't want to upload and then I thought it had and then I sent the message and it wasn't on it. Oh well, your pictures are really good.

[AZ-J]

You are right Tweety One; I thought the picture was attached after having to down size it and then it didn't want to upload and then I thought it had and then I sent the message and it wasn't on it. Oh well, your pictures are really good.

Right you are too Riders. Mine were about 4.5 Mbs each and with me using Photoshop it took several attempts to downsize them to fit. PIA but ultimately succesful.

Thanks for the comments on mine, hope to see yours soon!

Tweety1

[riders]

Picture of my 800S

[AZ-J]

Nice to see the twinsie of mine, Riders.

Which tank bag is that? I have an RKA 16 liter (black on black) on order shipping with matching on-again, off-again, 33 liter sport saddlebags.

[riders]

Thanks Tweety1. The tankbag is just a small one that I got from J.C. Whitney and it was only about 50 dollars the time I got it here. I have an Eclipse tail bag that I will probably use. My wife has a R1100S with hard bags; so she will get to carry more when we travel. The Sportbags sound like a good idea and I may go with them. I see you have a RX8; we had a couple of RX7s. Later

[AZ-J]

I received the package yesterday, at last! Now no more messenger bag to go to work and back.

Great dealing with Richard Battles of RKA. He ran over to the nearest BMW dealer after I called him because he had never fit an F800 before, but can now! AND HOW!

Saddlebags will be part-time as needed but tank bag will see full-time duty. Notice how the gas cap is still accessible, and on the other side it clears the exhaust, well.

The best news is all of this was less than the BMW tank bag for navigator.

[riders]

Those Saddlebags really look nice!! Where did you get them and how much were they??

[AZ-J]

Those Saddlebags really look nice!! Where did you get them and how much were they??

Thanks riders, I like them too, but I only use saddlebags as needed, not fulltime, ergo, frameless, strap ons.
No changing rack or left over frames.

Got the whole set, saddlebags and tank bag from RKA Luggage. I have dealt with them before and they are great! Talk to Richard Battles, he is so knowledgeable, nice, and a fellow BMW MC afflicted one like us!

See it here: http://www.rka-luggage.com/A08%20BMW/F800/F800.html

The saddlebags were $175 and the tank bag was $110.00 but both actually come with silver piping I did not want. And, because I asked for black on black, Richard waived the $30 custom color charge for me. Our yellow is available but I still wanted the black on black. And, before you might think these are pricey, go the website and see the features they have.

Tweety1

[AZ-J]

Here's a pic of mine and my buddy's K1200LT at the BMWOA Club AZBeemers Return of the Road Runner Rally in Heber, AZ, some 30 degrees off of Phoenix, AZ temps due to an elevation of 6800 ft compared to Phoenix's 1200 ft. It was fun, but a little chilly!!! And I was the sole F800S there out of 200+ bikes!

Tweety1

[AZ-J]

The same from the rear!

[arturony]

Wow. What a great conversation about 800s. Very helpful to someone who's thinking about buying one.
I own an R1200RT which I love. But below 8mph it's tippy and my inseam is 29"
I've started shopping for seats - then a couple of days ago I read an 800 review in
ON and have begun to think the smart move may be to an 800ST.
I found a discussion group in which there were some cautionary comments about
handle bar vibration on the ST. Anyone had problems with that?

TTFN Arturo:brow :brow

[Floppp]

First off - it's a twin. Vibration is a given.

Lastly, it's a twin but it has the least amount of vibration I have ever felt in a twin.

At any speed I can clearly see whether the car in the distance behind has blue and red lights or not.

Any vibration I have felt is a light buzz on the grips. It varies depending on the rpm but it is never more than a buzz.

[AZ-J]

Wear gel gloves and it's gone! It being the buzz. That should tell you something. The countermass system is way up to snuff.

Tweety1

[32232]

Here's the new F800ST, two weeks into ownership. Fiamm 135db horn, Throttlemeister adapted from an R1150R, aftermarket fusebox with hardwire power for GPS and accessory socket for battery charging and second electric vest, Givi V35 bags and E350 top box.

Akrapovic full exhaust system on order.

[AZ-J]

Here's the new F800ST, two weeks into ownership. Fiamm 135db horn, Throttlemeister adapted from an R1150R, aftermarket fusebox with hardwire power for GPS and accessory socket for battery charging and second electric vest, Givi V35 bags and E350 top box.

Akrapovic full exhaust system on order.

Beautiful, Dave. Nice setup. Have you been over to f800riders.org or f800depot.com yet? The first is a F800 forum that is great for us USA-ers, because it includes EC, SA, and AU residents that had the bike a year or so before us, and the latter is a new F800 farkels store that just opened up with all kinds of F800 goodies, some you have, a few you don't. Your bike is well-equipped and looking loooooong road ready.

What part of the US are you and it in? I am in the desert SW (AZ to be exact).

Going out of town in a half hour for a whole week, away from the email, so if you return post and I don't reply soon, kindly understand. Meanwhile, enjoy the riding, mine is tied up to its Battery Tender while we run 110-115 as daytime highs.

In a few weeks, I will steal away early morn and ride with a local BMW club to the Alps-like part of AZ in Alpine and Greer. It's cool there, and and we will do a 191 (née 666) run to wear ourselves out for nice BBQ in the Alps, and a day ride back after a night's stay in Alpine. Then back on the ole BT while we have Monsoon for a week.

Later, it is summertime.

Tweety1

[wezul]

Nice, Dave! Welcome to F Troop. Curious what GPS you are running and how it was mounted/wired. Pics would be great.

Mine is a graphitan, btw (that's dark grey to you and me).

Keep us posted.

Wez

[32232]

Thanks Tweety, I'm a member over at the F800 board under another name, it really has been useful, especially in figuring out the electrical accessories. Although President Madison tried to make us part of the US in 1812, :laugh I'm not in the US, but in southern Ontario near Detroit.

Wezul, if you want to PM me I can forward some pics of the GPS and electrical setup for you.

[riders]

I got my 800S April 17th and just turned over 8400 miles today. Last week I did over 1900 miles in 3 days going out to Colorado from Illinois.

[wezul]

Wow. What a great conversation about 800s. Very helpful to someone who's thinking about buying one.
I own an R1200RT which I love. But below 8mph it's tippy and my inseam is 29"
I've started shopping for seats - then a couple of days ago I read an 800 review in
ON and have begun to think the smart move may be to an 800ST.
I found a discussion group in which there were some cautionary comments about
handle bar vibration on the ST. Anyone had problems with that?

TTFN Arturo:brow :brow

I sometimes am on my toes with my '07 R12RT. I flatfoot my F800ST.

[coyotebmw]

I recently (about three weeks ago) bought a new F800ST. It is all I expected. I think BMW has made a good choice in producing this model. I've only put about 400+ miles on it so far, but have a trip planned in July that will turnup the miles.

[coyotebmw]

First try on posting image didn't work, image to large here is a second try. Also, with this bike I have 47 years of BMW's in my garage: 1960 R26, 1983 R80RT and now a 2007 F800ST. One of my friends said I have now entered the 21st Century with my bikes.

[AZ-J]

Very nice coyotebmw! Is that a Marsee tank bag I spy on yours? Been thinking about one with an A-type setup to power some items like GPS, etc. Thanks for the reply in advance and welcome to the 21st century.

Enjoy it and the joy it brings.:bliss I have 1600 miles on mine, right now waiting in the garage on its Battery Tender while out of town, and taking a nice long trip in two weeks with five other beemers.


Tweety1

[Bregster]

3400 Miles on my F800ST.
Still love it.
Why?
Just as responsive as my old 650...only 50 pounds heavier...30 more HP...one more gear...quick...always seems to have more to give.

[hortok]

has anyone tried bar-end weights to help with the vibration? they help on my ST1300. I'm thinking about the F800ST next year when I've put some more miles on this bike and give BMW some time to sort out the new models.

[AZ-J]

has anyone tried bar-end weights to help with the vibration? they help on my ST1300. I'm thinking about the F800ST next year when I've put some more miles on this bike and give BMW some time to sort out the new models.

The bike comes with bar weights. My F800S has no noticeable vibration at all, so it might be a bike by bike thing. YMMV:thumb

Meanwhile, I put 600+ miles on this weekend, going up to Greer, AZ from Phoenix, through NM, and taking the 60 (right through Salt River Canyon-what a view) back, ranging 40 degrees back to 104, and saw plenty of deer during the trip, including two on the road we managed to see in time, and had to honk at them to move. :laugh

I was wearing Field Sheer mesh gloves, and mesh jacket, pants, with that new dry fit shirt, briefs, and socks. It works well, but you also need a rain suit to cover the mesh for those 40 degree rides.

[PegsBlueBeem]

Bought my F800ST June 6 and I'm having a blast!
This is my first post and will attempt a pic with this.

[AZ-J]

Bought my F800ST June 6 and I'm having a blast!
This is my first post and will attempt a pic with this.

Nice pic, Peg, and the F800 is a blast, whether S or ST and regardless of yellow, red, gray, blue, whatever!:dance

Congrats and enjoy!

[Gilly]

If you guys don't mind me asking on this thread; will a typical full face helmet fit in the factory F series saddlebag?
There's a reason i am asking this, but I'm not talking. I'm no stool pigeon.
Gilly

[PegsBlueBeem]

It's an expandable bag, and yes one will fit in it.

[coyotebmw]

Well I now have over 1600 miles on my bike and have made one long trip (500 Miles). It is still a blast to ride and full of surprises at its responsiveness and power. I did a comparison of power to weight between the R1200ST, the K1200S and the F800ST. The F800 is within a couple of tenths of the power to weight of the larger R-bike! This bike has got lots of looks and complements everywhere I go. BMW has surley created a winner with this bike!:clap :clap http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/smilies/clap.gif
:clap

[bricciphoto]

Well I now have over 1600 miles on my bike and have made one long trip (500 Miles). It is still a blast to ride and full of surprises at its responsiveness and power. I did a comparison of power to weight between the R1200ST, the K1200S and the F800ST. The F800 is within a couple of tenths of the power to weight of the larger R-bike! This bike has got lots of looks and complements everywhere I go. BMW has surley created a winner with this bike!

Hi there!

http://bricciphoto.smugmug.com/photos/181167275-M.jpg

[Aether]

With and without the Givi sidebags:

http://www.darkaether.net/bike/f800-07-21-2007-2.jpg

http://www.darkaether.net/bike/f800-07-21-2007.jpg

[TourUp]

A picture of the the bike before leaving Orange, CA for Chicago, IL

[AZ-J]

A photo of most of the bikes from a mid-fall meet today of my local BMW MOA chapter (there were 25 in all). Can you see mine in a sea of other BMWs? Look for the Tweety Bird color!

http://lh4.google.com/mookowster/RxwO_PIri-I/AAAAAAAAAH4/Yft4qK018Sk/s800/AZBeemersOctober2007BBQ017.jpg

[MABSTER]

I bought an F800ST in August and put 2,300 miles on it. Loved the bike and had none of the problems that have been described in numerous forums and was getting about 50 mpg. Its a great bike. Sadly, I needed to get rid of it and get something that puts me in more upright riding position because of neck issues. I added barbacks, panniers, top case, mirror extenders and a CalSci windscreen. I loved that bike:

What it looked like when I got it
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/mblanc_01/F800ST/DSC00445.jpg

What it looked like when I got rid of it
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/mblanc_01/F800ST/Calsci02.jpg

Here's what I have now
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd279/mblanc_01/R1200RT/NewR1200RT001.jpg

[HiFiGuy]

Great pics, is that Camp Shadow pines? Cool place, I went to a rally there a few years back.

[AZ-J]

I thought I'd start this, considering this thread hadn't seen activity in a bit. Here are some my farkles.

The BMW Zumo
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2050448790_a9393ab63d.jpg

The Axio Tail Bag (from its front)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2050478374_24729fb996.jpg

Same, from rear
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2050478116_75d84daedf.jpg

Marsee 11L tank bag, with electric kit
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2050478298_d8af4ecb4b.jpg

White tail lens/red LED light
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2049693965_d4db48eef9.jpg

More later...

Yours?

[thinman]

Tweety, which Zumo mount is that? Can you post a pic from the side of the Zumo on the bike?

thx

[AZ-J]

Tweety, which Zumo mount is that? Can you post a pic from the side of the Zumo on the bike?

thx

Haven't taken a pic of mine from the side, as the garage needs a clean out and is a little too crowded around the bike. But the mount is a ZTechnik setup, available from any BMW dealer or from techmounts.com, and it comes in two pieces, a Z6131 mount and a Z6201 GPS top plate. Search ZTechnik, go to website, under products select bike, and it'll show you the two in a list of all their products for yours.

I have to say, 1) the quality is EXCELLENT and 2) with adjustments fore and aft, up and down, and tilt angle sideways, the utility of the mount is beyond excellent, to sublime. I could not recommend a better add-on if you want a GPS, and I am considering a second for the throttle side, for mounting my V1 radar detector, as I have done the brake reservoir mod seen on f800riders.org, and removed the bracket from that side.

Here is a photo of the Z6131 mount:

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/40600/2801237390100360492S500x500Q85.jpg

[riders]

I just added Givi bags and a centerstand to my 800S. Nothing happens, I should turn 20,000 miles on her this afternoon.

[AZ-J]

On the F800riders.org forum, there is a thread in the How To section on doing what is called the Front Brake Mod. Here's mine nice and close up all done. I did it about 1,000 miles ago and it's all good. No more high bracket!

It uses BMW parts mostly from the new K series.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2447457990_63b1a4f2e3_b.jpg

Instructions are here: http://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9386 but missing original pics. I do have a PDF of this with pics, and if you want it, PM me.

Tootles.

[wldct69]

I love this bike. It is my first BMW and it's comfortable, gets great gas mileage, has great accessories, and I think it looks great!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/wldct69/photo.jpg

[sapphire]

Here is my 2007 F800ST. Kristie

[JCIII800s]

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk42/jcIII_photo/IMGP1223.jpg


http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk42/jcIII_photo/IMGP1221.jpg


http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk42/jcIII_photo/IMGP1223.jpg


Great site! Nice pics of 800s, lots of ideas, Just picked up an 800s a couple of weeks ago to replace an 2004 r1150r so far no mods, ordered frame sliders and mirror extenders today.

[knary]

Request from a guy that doesn't ride F800's, would one of y'all take a nice photo of your bike during a ride? Preferably with some nice scenery or unusual viewpoint.

I lurk the "Picture of your..." threads looking for images that might be good for some purpose or another on the site (e.g. Photo of the Week). So far, this thread has lots of driveway shots.

:lurk

[Floppp]

We will try to do that knary.

The only problem is that the bikes are so dang much fun to ride that it is hard for us to stop for a scenery photo.

[knary]

We will try to do that knary.

The only problem is that the bikes are so dang much fun to ride that it is hard for us to stop for a scenery photo.

:ha

:thumb

[MCMXCIVRS]

I'll try to get some action shots of my wife on her brand new F800ST. We just brought it home Tuesday :clap She hasn't had a chance to get it out for a ride yet.

[AZ-J]

Going with the AZBeemers to The Roadrunner Rally up in Heber, AZ on May 16-18. I'll take some pics to post there.

Then in October when I drive with the 8-12 already signed up (could get much larger by then) for the BMW Motorrad Mexico Rally in October 2008, I'll post some pics from there.

Unfortunately, since it looked like I would have to travel alone to Gillette, I am flying in, but if I get some great pics I'll post 'em anyway.

[Floppp]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/Koocoo/IMG_2958.jpg

[AZ-J]

Very nice, Floppp,

Love the way the yellow accents the black, too. Makes it an ST flip of a yellow S in a way!

:stick

:D

[AZ-J]

Request from a guy that doesn't ride F800's, would one of y'all take a nice photo of your bike during a ride? Preferably with some nice scenery or unusual viewpoint.

I lurk the "Picture of your..." threads looking for images that might be good for some purpose or another on the site (e.g. Photo of the Week). So far, this thread has lots of driveway shots.

:lurk

OK, knary, I was at the AZBeemers Roadrunner rally when this was shot, 6700+ feet up. Don't tell me this was a driveway shot up there in the woods! :D

http://inlinethumb37.webshots.com/6756/2116383700100360492S600x600Q85.jpg

[maggie1]

Request from a guy that doesn't ride F800's, would one of y'all take a nice photo of your bike during a ride? Preferably with some nice scenery or unusual viewpoint.

I lurk the "Picture of your..." threads looking for images that might be good for some purpose or another on the site (e.g. Photo of the Week). So far, this thread has lots of driveway shots.

:lurk

Here's looking at you Mr. Demanding.:p

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/309596120_eQGgK-M.jpg

[knary]

Here's looking at you Mr. Demanding.:p

http://buddy.smugmug.com/photos/309596120_eQGgK-M.jpg

What's the life raft for? :evil

:wave

[maggie1]

What's the life raft for? :evil

:wave

What can I say, I pack like Diana Ross for a rally.

That was returning from BYOB.

The pic was taken by Freak.

[AZ-J]

Mine at a rest along AZ 87

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/43816/2605210240100360492S600x600Q85.jpg

[Piumarider]

This picture was taken last year on a trip up to Laguna Seca race track in Monterey from Los Angeles, for the Redbull MotorGP race. I went this year too, but no pics. The ride up is absolutely amazing along the coast....

[FredRydr]

I needed to make a cellphone call, but there was no reception in the valley, so I rode to the top of a nearby mountain on dirt without gear (i.e., no helmet) from the campsite. As I returned, the COG guys were laughing and pointing at me, and made me stop for photos. Turned out it was the hair.

Fred
'09 F800GS
'07 R1200R (still loved!)

[jacintheis]

After seeign the BMW stunt rider in Gillette, I think the average rider could make the motor last a long time.:whistle the lady seem to like the bike too.....:whistle

[crgrbrts]

Fred's Woody Woodpecker hair style is one of the best arguments I've seen in favor of helmet laws.

[FredRydr]

Fred's Woody Woodpecker hair style is one of the best arguments I've seen in favor of helmet laws.

May a horny hungry woodpecker find your helmet more attractive than an elm.

Fred

[AZ-J]

May a horny hungry woodpecker find your helmet more attractive than an elm.

Fred

+1

[AZ-J]

What is likely my last long ride on this bike :mad :( :mad :( :mad :( :mad :(

I just manic over this fatal e-gremlin!


Mine at a rest along AZ 87

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/43816/2605210240100360492S600x600Q85.jpg

[wezul]

I don't know Tweets, while I'm sorry for you, I really like my ST (Thank you Kbasa, for the great review and suggestion). Break your melancholy, get the beasty fixed and get riding! There has to be a fix, my guys at Cycle Werks really seem to know what they are doing. It's electrical, this has to be a problem with a solution. If you love the bike like I believe you do, hang in there and hunt the solution, I'd be willing to assist. Or jump the lemon law if applicable and get something else. The point is I guess, I feel for you and the thing that bugs me most is you can't ride.
*Shooting you the good vibes*
Cheer up!

[AZ-J]

Thanks, Wezul. The techs have been up, down, time and again, and just can't seem to eradicate the e-gremlin. Each time something seems fixed, another manifestation arises, making the bike a confirmed lemon (on 10/9 it is official).

Pursuant to a recent request, I have sent BMW NA my purchase contract and other documents for costs, and I am awaiting a buy-back determination offer. But they don't move fast.

Until then, nada, but I cannot see an ST in my future because 1) ergos are not there for my body, arm and leg sizes, and 2) the lower fairing raises enough rider heat issues, I'd lose a month or 2 of riding each year here in the WARM Phoenix area. We just broke summer heat and now we are seeing 80-90 degree highs. Right now @ 9:30 MST we are 73 after some drizzle/rain. I WANT TO RIDE but no bike.

I see a another bike soon, but soon may still be a month out. :banghead

P.S. Don't feel to sorry. On 10/13, I fly to Puerto Vallarta to meet a group, for riding into Guadalajara for the XII International BMW MC Rally. We do 2 days in GDL (one of which is train/bus travel to where Tequila is made), and then ride through the jungle back to PV for sun, beach, and bar-b-que. A R12GS as the grand prize, will be given away Saturday. Sunday I fly home. My buddies are riding 10/10 from here, we meet 10/13, but I lose the 2 days of all day riding back home.

[deitscher]

Hello all...

Here is a pic of my brand new 09 that I picked up yesterday at Hermy's. How about the new blue color. It was a sweet ride home to State College!

Doug

[reimerdavid]

"son" I would love to have an F800ST or the GS. But I don't I got another well crafted bike the versys. But I was thinking it would be neat to see the versys and a gs go head to head. I mean all specs aside just on the road fun. :dance

[AZ-J]

"son" I would love to have an F800ST or the GS. But I don't I got another well crafted bike the versys. But I was thinking it would be neat to see the versys and a gs go head to head. I mean all specs aside just on the road fun. :dance


Way off topic for here, but go here: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/videos/2008/october/oct0108-video-cut-price-gs-takes-on-rivals/?R=EPI-103259

[kaydphillips]

I love my new baby. All of my bikes are blue but this is the sweetest.:bikes

[danalbertson]

I needed to make a cellphone call, but there was no reception in the valley, so I rode to the top of a nearby mountain on dirt without gear (i.e., no helmet) from the campsite. As I returned, the COG guys were laughing and pointing at me, and made me stop for photos. Turned out it was the hair.

Fred
'09 F800GS
'07 R1200R (still loved!)

Fred,

I think I've seen you post over on the R1200R forum. I have an R1200R, and now have a F800GS on order. Are you keeping both? How do you like the 800, and finally, what kind of engine crash bar is that on your bike?

[Dave92029]

Old guy with sweet looking new bike :dance

[56667]

just add knobbies...

[arebin]

My 2007 F800S. Love it!


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rsutliff/f800sside.jpg

[wanderlost]

I had a 1991 R100GS for several years and 30000 miles, a 2005 R1200GS for three years and 26000 miles and now this 2009 F800GS for 1260 miles. I like the BMW's and each one has had good and bad points. The F800GS is well balanced light and quick. The power for passing is a little less than the 1200 but lots more than the R100. The engine is tractable and performs well on dirt/gravel roads. The brakes are great and I like losing the servos. The ABS is seamless and activates when needed. The windshield is too low and puts all the bugs on my visor. All in all I like this bike.

[Bullett]

This is Renn Charlesworth, of BMW of Salt Lake, and I before

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/429851229_vyN4y-L.jpg

and after he sold me my new F650GS last week.

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/429851262_CzeEH-L.jpg


:dance

Ummm, and here's a better picture of the bike

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/429851155_Ey5PH-L.jpg

[Roonie]

Here is my new bike..... love it already...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k2/Roonies_2006/DSC_0009-1.jpg

[wpowell]

Just purchased -> '07 with 1,500 miles, all options, including bags. I have to go pick it up. Should I go this week-end? Let's see....snow 5-7 inches, have to travel from Columbus, Oh to Louisville. Nah, I'm a wuss.

L8R
wP

[danalbertson]

Here's mine. :bikes

http://gallery.me.com/dan.albertson/100542/deathvalley2009_2/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/dan.albertson/100542/deathvalley2009_1/web.jpg

[henzilla]

nice Dan...I ain't saying a word! at least it's lighter than my bike

[danalbertson]

nice Dan...I ain't saying a word! at least it's lighter than my bike

What the heck. It was a fun ride, a bit challenging in places.

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=120912

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8956685#post8956685

[brhartw]

Wow, those f800s look similar to K75s. Has anybody gone from the Brick to the F800? Size wise they look very similar. Sounds like performance is great.

Comments on K75S vs F800st?

Thanks, Brad:bikes

[MCMXCIVRS]

Got the F800GS home last Thursday evening. Spent friday afternoon putting on all the accessories I bought for it.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS12009-03-22%2013-18-35sm.jpg
Boxes of extras to install.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS22009-03-22%2013-18-36sm.jpg
All unpacked and ready to go on.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS52009-03-22%2013-18-37sm.jpg
All installed a ready to go.

Still have to get the GPS wired in and the Gerbings. Also going to build a rear luggage plate and find a tank bag.

[k75s]

can we have a close up of the calendars please?

Oh yeah, that would have to be on another website. Maybe you could just move the bike a little closer.

[MrZip]

Here are some pictures of susan's new 2009 F650GS twin - we traded in her 2001 F650GS and her 1992 K75 for this pretty red one!!

[MrZip]

Ready to Ride!

[MrZip]

Side protection from SW MO-TEC

[MrZip]

Riding buddies

[MrZip]

I like it!!

[firefly]

Here's my new ride..LOVE it!
http://texasbreeze.smugmug.com/photos/487461826_TPgnE-M.jpg

[rdalland]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/501113823_G2mBB-M.jpg

Fixed...

[ChiTown]

http://chitown01.smugmug.com/photos/503089624_YQjHn-XL.jpg

[danalbertson]

Got the F800GS home last Thursday evening. Spent friday afternoon putting on all the accessories I bought for it.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS12009-03-22%2013-18-35sm.jpg
Boxes of extras to install.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS22009-03-22%2013-18-36sm.jpg
All unpacked and ready to go on.

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/millerea/Photos/F800GS52009-03-22%2013-18-37sm.jpg
All installed a ready to go.

Still have to get the GPS wired in and the Gerbings. Also going to build a rear luggage plate and find a tank bag.

Now go out and get it DIRTY! Are you aware of the GPS connector for direct wiring to the canbus? It is easy to use and very convenient.

[MCMXCIVRS]

Now go out and get it DIRTY! Are you aware of the GPS connector for direct wiring to the canbus? It is easy to use and very convenient.


Its been dirty a couple of times all ready. First service is done too. I wired the GPS to the battery so it stays on when the bike is off. The Canbus source shuts down a few minutes after the bike is off whic is not what I wanted. I do plan to tap it for an Autocom system as I did with my wifes ST.

[danalbertson]

Its been dirty a couple of times all ready. First service is done too. I wired the GPS to the battery so it stays on when the bike is off. The Canbus source shuts down a few minutes after the bike is off whic is not what I wanted. I do plan to tap it for an Autocom system as I did with my wifes ST.

Cool, sounds great!

[85138]

Finally took a track day outing to get around to pics (My first w/ the F800ST). Now I'll have to get some from the road.

She pleasantly surprised by the way.

[85138]

That was a fun day (yesterday at Beaverun, PA)

[wezul]

Wow, nice Kevin!
I am really starting to like my F800ST (Graphitan Metallic). How do they come up with the names for these colors? It's silver gray.
You are making that bike look really great, dude, keep it up!

[dancogan]

Just a nice ride through farm country yesterday. Have almost 1,000 miles on my F650GS - all of them fun!

[85138]

Wow, nice Kevin!
You are making that bike look really great, dude, keep it up!

Thanks Wezul. Sure it isn't the other way around? :)
Actually I was in the mkt for the Graphitan (I really like how that color integrates w/ the saddle bags) but got a good deal on the Blue. It's really grown in me.

[Doors03]

Thanks for the warm welcome in the newbie thread. This is my new ride.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/Hunter0311/IMG_0129.jpg

I will post some pics from our trip to Arcata next week.


http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/Hunter0311/IMG_0131.jpg

[Bullett]

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/589442044_hB8PP-M.jpg

Near Mirror Lake, Wasatch National Forest.

[crgrbrts]

Here's my track day-ready F800S with Leo Vince exhaust, Power Commander, K&N air filter, Race Tech front fork cartridge emulators and A.C. Schnitzer fairing.

[ChiTown]

http://chitown01.smugmug.com/photos/597358434_Xtws9-XL.jpg




http://chitown01.smugmug.com/photos/597361440_BRTj7-XL.jpg

[bpken11]

Here's mine near Old Forge, NY.

[bpken11]

Near Camden NY, in Forest Park

[bpken11]

I just like this shot, thought I would share it

[rinkydink]

I love mine so far.



http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx163/lincgurley/P9260090.jpg

[tpfarr]

Nuff said. :bikes

http://www.pfarrout.com/images/IMG_3975.jpg

[Backroader]

Backroader, Winnipeg Manitoba
This photo was taken in September at a gathering just out side of Thunder Bay Ont.

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq184/BackRoader/DSCN2149.jpg

Enjoying the extended riding season, November, near Winnipeg

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq184/BackRoader/SDC10071.jpg

[kinthoran]

The view in the background is from the Black Forest High Road near Baden-Baden Germany. What a great ride! :groovy

[danalbertson]

Nuff said. :bikes


The orange looks good!

[Trickster]

The 08 F800S with "friends"

[Trickster]

Gone to a new home replaced with a GT

[sarkmych]

Without any farkles, fresh out of the showroom. Post-farklisms later...

[erebels]

Black 2010 F800GS

[gr8ridn2]

This is the completed super tanker configuration courtesy of the Tourtech big tank kit.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/IMG_0064.jpg

<a href="http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/?action=view&current=F800GSA.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/F800GSA.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Teepke]

two from last october...

http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/sith-fru.jpg
http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/sith-rr.jpg

one from last week... after installing and HID low beam, LED flashers, rear, & parking light...
http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/hid-led-dark.jpg

-tp

[Voni]

Took my new to me '07 F800S to Paris on the way home.

Texas, that is.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/Paris.jpg

Voni
sMiling

[rockbottom]

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p295/ssif21_2006/Breather.jpg

[av8npa]

My new (to me) '09 ST...

[AZ-J]

With my exhaust pipes turning copper, I'd thought this mod was in order. Copper exhaust wrap!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4829279222_14f772d37a_b.jpg

[k75s]

This is the completed super tanker configuration courtesy of the Tourtech big tank kit.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/IMG_0064.jpg

<a href="http://s683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/?action=view&current=F800GSA.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv194/gr8ridn/F800GS/F800GSA.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I wish that was available for more bikes. 9.5 gallons total, correct? So you should be good for 450+ miles?

[09F650GS]

Words do not tell the whole story

[dbOnIce]

Good thing I had the vent tube recall taken care of.

[Beemerdons]

This is my favorite dual sport bike, Senorita Salma Hayek; my BMW F650GS Twin. Here Salma and I are riding the beaches of Padre Island in Tejas, just before entering Mexico to ride to Real de Catorce. That is my practiced Queen Mum parade wave! Salma has taken me to as far South as San Luis Potosi Estado and Baja California Sur in Mexico. Arriba, Ai!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee240/Melcontent/Beemerdonsonthebeach.jpg

[dadayama]

24859

[soph9]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa203/soph9_photos/Motorcycles/August%202010/Aug789102010Cherylspics040-1.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa203/soph9_photos/Motorcycles/August%202010/P1020189-1.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa203/soph9_photos/Motorcycles/Cross%20Country%20Trip%20July%20August%202010/Aug7-82010024.jpg

[mcover]

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/martycover/IMG_1613.jpg

and sleeping

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa46/martycover/TLH/100_6506.jpg

[Kirbster919]

West Coast.

[motorcycletripper]

Like husband like wife? Riding the service roads down the baja... At that time the red bike was mine... recently we both upgraded.

[motorcycletripper]

with the upgrade... guess what the hubby got?

[motorcycletripper]

boxer engine... I apologize, but didn't want to keep you waiting...

[BluWolf]

My brand new 2011 F800GS. Semi-farkled at the source.

[bobzeliff]

Where the road ends on the north shore of the St Lawrence

[JackSecret]

Here is mine, today, on the tow truck for the second time in two weeks with 211 miles on the clock :mad...

[AZ-J]

I hope yours settles out and is fixed. Mine at 1.5 years old was lemoned out and bought back by BMW NA.

So, I traded out a defective F800S for a perfect shop avoidance more powerful S bike. My service manager and I laugh over it often.

[Teepke]

once you go black...

-tp

[firemanbrad]

This is my 2011 F 800 ST from Falcone Power Sports in Indianapolis.:dance

[prairie_smoke]

Here's my '08 F800 ST ready to go to Redmond.

[PattiB]

Ok here is my new addition...:dance

[bmwgsrider]

I bought her on the 7th and put over 1800 miles on it....


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/itsybitsyskier/DSCN0472.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y241/itsybitsyskier/DSCN0489.jpg

[nytrashman]

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/135137070.jpg

[firemanbrad]

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28401&stc=1&d=1307050736

My new 2010 F 650 GS (I traded in my F 800 ST) due to back pain. I have Panniers and top case on order. Will post more pics as I "fix" er up.

[Beemerdons]

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/rushes60/Mexico2010077.jpg

Crossing Rio Urique (4 times) between Batopilas and Choix in Mexico's Copper Canyon.

http://yamafitter.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/adventure-riding/Copper-Canyon-Day-10/day-10-1/1096432491_E34sX-L.jpg

Senorita Salma and Papa Chuy riding between Alamos in Sonora Estado and El Divisadero in Chihuahua.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc198/beemerdons/Mexico%20Copper%20Canyon%20November%202010%20Moto% 20Ride/100_0244.jpg

Taking a break on the ridge above Cerocahui, Mexico. I bought my first BMW, my 1966 R60/2 from my German Landlord while stationed at Augsburg, Bavaria in March of 1969. I have owned Beemers continously ever since. This F650GS Twin has been my favorite machine, next to my 1974 R90S!

[storman113]

On my trip to Yosemite last summer.


http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/storman113/DSC_0214.jpg

[Teepke]

finally had some time to finish up my lil red to black project... herewith, I am pleased to reveal the pinstriped F800S!

http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/l-pin-full.jpg
http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/l-pin-cl.jpg
http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800S/r-pin-cl.jpg


-tp

[XTrooper]

I just traded in my 2009 R1200RT for this 2011 F800GS this past Thursday.

I like it! :thumb

http://xtrooper.net/BMW_F800GS_3.jpg

http://xtrooper.net/BMW_F800GS_7.jpg

[rx35285]

A recent short camping trip in Angeles NF on the Rotax Roadster, good times!

Great pic. How did you get the bike that clean out in the forest?

[Teepke]

amazing! creative sweet!

:thumb
-tp

[jetfixer]

I was in Paris last week and saw this at the dealer. It's a vinyl cloth wrap of some kind.

[jetfixer]

bigger pic

[riders]

After my shock broke on my yellow 800S and had $3200 worth of damage I had to trade for this blue ST:

[AKBeemer]

My wife Annie on her 2011 650GS somewhere in Jasper Park earlier this summer......

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/AKBeemer/AK%20to%20MT%20June%202011/JasperParkJune82011002-1.jpg

[Teepke]

took advantage of the "clean sweep" for the F800R free ABS promo and traded in my F800S for this... introducing, vadeR!

http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800R/vadeR-can.jpg
http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800R/vadeR-chain.jpg

:dance
off to the RMV
:usa

-tp

[r1100r]

Must of been stuck in a back room at the dealer. bought it new with 233 miles on it. Love it, just finished the 600 breakin period and now am loving it as much as the old R1100R.29576

[Teepke]

still breaking it in... :thumb

http://aquabahn.com/snowcam/F800R/vadeR-tank.jpg
-tp

[amonfils]

it's been a great 18 months and almost 20k miles so far on my first "dirt bike".

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/seven.mountains.june.2011/P1000523_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/berkshireride.may.2011/P1000129_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/berkshireride.may.2011/P1000080_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/state.line.ride.aug.2011/P1010103_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/ontario2011/P1000231_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/ontario2011/P1000335_resized.jpg

http://www.pipez.com/~lopharin/ontario2011/P1000347_resized.jpg

[Roadkill601]

14K miles this year on the Best Bike I have ever owned.

[nytrashman]

not a pic of my bike just my fancy new stickers on stock wheels

http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/140155989.jpg



http://www.pbase.com/george_f/image/140155990.jpg

[Slablog]

On one of my west coast excursions. I really DO need to figure out how to lighten that load. Ha!

http://slablog.net/images/PattonMem1Med.jpg

I've got 24K miles on her now and the only complaint I have is maneuverability in the wind with a load like that on the back.

[vlackattack]

A few pictures of mine in the desert.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/sportfaller/Moab/P1000761.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/sportfaller/Moab/P1000712.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/sportfaller/Moab/P1000685.jpg

[Whosoever]

Celebrating one month of ownership on Christmas Day!

http://whosoever.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/i-4J4Znqj/0/M/smugshot4406296-M.jpg (http://whosoever.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Bikes/20353802_rwRvF7#1646466393_4J4Znqj-A-LB)

Photo taken on Hwy 17 coming off of historic Blair Mountain in Southern West Virginia.

[lostrider]

http://lostrider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/F800-SE-Build/i-XGSJ7nx/0/XL/L1031663-1-XL.jpg






http://lostrider.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/F800-SE-Build/i-TPWR3Rt/0/XL/L1031682-2-XL.jpg

[firemanbrad]

Real nice

[kellyhanley]

love it!!!!