The LOML (Love of my Life) wants a BMW - Page 2

sdpc2 · 11-03-2009, 12:34 PM

and i got to ride them quite a bit too....

frankly, i preferred the riding position of the R1100R. It isn't as fast, or as sporty as the 1150; doesnt' have the 6 speed gearbox, but just is comfortable and will do everything that your wife wants... except that the left hard bag is TINY! But that is your battle...

Andy VH · 11-03-2009, 05:12 PM

Both the F800S and the F800ST have a multitude of handlebar risers and alternative available to suit getting the grips right where they need to be.

AKBeemer · 11-03-2009, 05:18 PM

My wife Annie just went through a similar process in deciding on a new bike. We considered the F800ST with modifications to the bars and pegs; the 1200GS because she loved the ergonomics (she has a F650GS she loves and will keep it) and ultimately the one she bought...a R1200R. The R will require some tinkering to get the ergos the way she wants them, but the bike fits her well. I like that you can make the Rs whatever you want them to be. It didn't hurt that she got a great deal on an 08 that was still on the showroom floor.

wezul · 11-03-2009, 09:56 PM

The F800 series IMO is a fine bike, the S has a more aggressive riding position than the ST but both have comparable performance.
You may be able to find one at a bargain price, given the economy.
I love my ST, it tosses easily and has some giddyup.
For day trips I find I am jumping on it instead of my RT.

11-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#16
sdpc2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somers, NY Posts: 90	My wife has had both the R1100R and the R1150R and i got to ride them quite a bit too.... frankly, i preferred the riding position of the R1100R. It isn't as fast, or as sporty as the 1150; doesnt' have the 6 speed gearbox, but just is comfortable and will do everything that your wife wants... except that the left hard bag is TINY! But that is your battle... __________________ Somers, NY Just enjoying the ride.......

11-03-2009, 05:12 PM	#17
Andy VH Nickname: Droid Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 788	Both the F800S and the F800ST have a multitude of handlebar risers and alternative available to suit getting the grips right where they need to be. __________________ Get trained! The best "performance" upgrade you can get is YOU. Visit msf-usa.org for training info.

11-03-2009, 05:18 PM	#18
AKBeemer YES, YOU! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,191	My wife Annie just went through a similar process in deciding on a new bike. We considered the F800ST with modifications to the bars and pegs; the 1200GS because she loved the ergonomics (she has a F650GS she loves and will keep it) and ultimately the one she bought...a R1200R. The R will require some tinkering to get the ergos the way she wants them, but the bike fits her well. I like that you can make the Rs whatever you want them to be. It didn't hurt that she got a great deal on an 08 that was still on the showroom floor. __________________ Kevin In the Fairbanks Metroplex 07 RT / 93 GSPD GO ARMY!!! Last edited by AKBeemer; 11-03-2009 at 06:20 PM.

11-03-2009, 09:56 PM	#19
wezul goin' 90, I ain't scary Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 2,239	The F800 series IMO is a fine bike, the S has a more aggressive riding position than the ST but both have comparable performance. You may be able to find one at a bargain price, given the economy. I love my ST, it tosses easily and has some giddyup. For day trips I find I am jumping on it instead of my RT.