In a month or so, the new F800's will be hitting the showrooms. How about getting a jump on figuring out which Tech Forum the new owners should be going to: all new forum? F650/F800? new label for ALL the thumpers and a separate forum just for the F800?
I hope to have one of the first F800's and am just thinking ahead. Any thoughts out there?
Bill Mayer
R1200RT
I vote for an inclusive "F" forum, just like the K, old R, new R forums. That way the "F" forum will get a bit more traffic. It also seems, judging from the interest in the bikes on f650.com, that the (prospective) owners have a lot in common.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]David#476
"Is this some sort of a senior citizens tour?"
David, truth in advertising. What's your link to CR&S?
Interesting looking bikes.
I'm the US distributor.Originally Posted by Kevin
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]David#476
"Is this some sort of a senior citizens tour?"
Bring a few east. (saw the other post about the LV track day w/ N8!)
Loudon would be great for that. Tight technical circuit 1.6 miles. Or bumpy PITA Pocono East.
...and models.
Terence
R75/5 R100RS K100RS R1100S
I'd vote for a separate forum for the F800s to support the different engine (parallel twin) configuration. It's not going to be much like the Thumpers.
I see that the Bentonville, Ark., dealer has two now.
Jack Pate | '09G650GS | '95 R100RT | Previously: '00R1100R, '87K75T
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Yes, last week was the week that almost all dealers got one or two.
From what I understand, Loudon would be a great track for the VUN, and a lot of fun. As for "a few" to bring East, I have the only one currently in the country, expecting a second one this month.
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]David#476
"Is this some sort of a senior citizens tour?"
I got mine Saturday. An F 800S with 3 miles after my test ride. Now has 85!
This probably isn't the forum to get into a discussion of F800's...but what the heck. This thread has been hijacked around the world and back! I test rode the ST last Friday thinking that I was going to buy one, but didn't. I guess I expected a riding position more like my RT. This old geezer came back from the test ride with a sore back. I suppose that there are some bar risers out there that would help. I also hated the fact that I couldn't see anything behind me no matter how I adjusted the mirrors. Had there been blue flashing lights following me, I would have been screwed. Those things being said, I liked the bike a lot. Being 200# lighter than my RT and only ten less horsepower, it moved. And the power was everywhere. Brakes were good too. Congrats on your S, Tweety1.
Say hey, moderators - how about a place to park our F800's?!
Bill Mayer
R1200RT
Thanks for the good wishes, themayer. I broke 150 miles today using it on my 25-mile roundtrip commute. Love the bike, the handling, etc.
I also agree :moderators - how about a place to park our F800's??? Please?
All broken in now. This bike is a scream-it is like a diffrent animal from 5k to 8.5K rpm, and so much fun! It is a good thing it brakes like it goes, and fully stable when it does. the handling is superb as well, and it averages 60+ mpg doing it all.
I love it!
I want an ST. Reconfiguring a bit to see if I can swing it. May be too late for this model year, seeing as it looks like they are selling fast. No matter. I'm planning on immortality . . . ain't you?
Peace.
Wez
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