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Offline spyker

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My 1200GSW!
« on: June 03, 2013, 02:55:32 pm »
Well, not yet actually. I'm debating whether I should sell my 1200GS and get a new LC! My heart says yes and the wife says NO!  :lamer:

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2013, 03:18:23 pm »
I traded my 2011 1200 GS for the new LC model. I got a good trade inn for my old bike. Still needs to get used to the new bike, but I really like the electronics! The fact that you can switch modes on the fly, and the bike does all the required adjustments is a real advantage for me!
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2013, 05:00:53 pm »
Obviously a huge advantage if you can trade your bike!
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Offline Roarman

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2013, 03:01:34 pm »
Quote from: Snafu on June 03, 2013, 05:00:53 pm
Obviously a huge advantage if you can trade your bike!
Why? Do some guys battle to get a trade-in? Or do u mean to get a good trade-in value.
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Offline Just_Plain_Dan

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2013, 03:13:30 pm »
Quote from: spyker on June 03, 2013, 02:55:32 pm
Well, not yet actually. I'm debating whether I should sell my 1200GS and get a new LC! My heart says yes and the wife says NO!  :lamer:



The wife always wins  ;D
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2013, 03:22:46 pm »
Quote from: Just_Plain_Dan on June 04, 2013, 03:13:30 pm
Quote from: spyker on June 03, 2013, 02:55:32 pm
Well, not yet actually. I'm debating whether I should sell my 1200GS and get a new LC! My heart says yes and the wife says NO!  :lamer:



The wife always wins  ;D

Not this time if I can help it!   :lol8:
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2013, 09:20:47 am »
Quote from: Roarman on June 04, 2013, 03:01:34 pm
Quote from: Snafu on June 03, 2013, 05:00:53 pm
Obviously a huge advantage if you can trade your bike!
Why? Do some guys battle to get a trade-in? Or do u mean to get a good trade-in value.

First you get a good trade value and second, it is just less hassles
BMW does not have an issue with trade-ins, unlike most other manufacturers
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2013, 12:25:48 pm »
Quote from: Snafu on June 05, 2013, 09:20:47 am
Quote from: Roarman on June 04, 2013, 03:01:34 pm
Quote from: Snafu on June 03, 2013, 05:00:53 pm
Obviously a huge advantage if you can trade your bike!
Why? Do some guys battle to get a trade-in? Or do u mean to get a good trade-in value.

First you get a good trade value and second, it is just less hassles
BMW does not have an issue with trade-ins, unlike most other manufacturers

No hassles whatsoever. The advantage of buying a premium brand bike! :biggrin:
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2013, 09:19:56 am »
I took my new toy out for it's first proper trip yesterday, did about 200 Km's, with some dirt and sandy roads included. I can just say I am totally amazed about the stability of the bike on gravel, and fairly sandy loose roads.

It is just so much more stable than the previous model!
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2013, 02:48:06 pm »
Quote from: BikerJan on June 07, 2013, 09:19:56 am
I took my new toy out for it's first proper trip yesterday, did about 200 Km's, with some dirt and sandy roads included. I can just say I am totally amazed about the stability of the bike on gravel, and fairly sandy loose roads.

It is just so much more stable than the previous model!
Shhhhh, don't let somebody else read this, you'll start a new rant!  :bueller:
What you are experiencing for yourself must be an illusion!  ;)
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2013, 03:55:48 pm »
I've tested it. It sucks beeeg time. It developed head shake and tried to kill me the whole trip. Also, when I got back the rear brakes were completely shot. I also noticed that the clutch was not good. The throttle is way too sensitive. This is overall a crap bike. If you have a white one with cruise control you should get rid of it immediately. you can dump it my house and I will get rid of it for you.
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2013, 01:28:18 pm »
Quote from: AntVan on June 07, 2013, 03:55:48 pm
I've tested it. It sucks beeeg time. It developed head shake and tried to kill me the whole trip. Also, when I got back the rear brakes were completely shot. I also noticed that the clutch was not good. The throttle is way too sensitive. This is overall a crap bike. If you have a white one with cruise control you should get rid of it immediately. you can dump it my house and I will get rid of it for you.

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2013, 04:44:04 pm »
Quote from: AntVan on June 07, 2013, 03:55:48 pm
I've tested it. It sucks beeeg time. It developed head shake and tried to kill me the whole trip. Also, when I got back the rear brakes were completely shot. I also noticed that the clutch was not good. The throttle is way too sensitive. This is overall a crap bike. If you have a white one with cruise control you should get rid of it immediately. you can dump it my house and I will get rid of it for you.

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #13 on: June 09, 2013, 12:11:48 pm »
How to test the new LC.  Go into your local dealer and ............................... 

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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2013, 09:26:17 am »
 :laughing4: :laughing4: :laughing4: Ai ou Roger by Bavaria sal hom seker bekark met sy demo..... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2013, 11:59:17 am »
Traded my 2010 GSA on a new LC and the 1000 km was a jol , luv it :biggrin: :biggrin:
Will test it more this weekend in Swaziland !!!
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2013, 12:03:53 pm »
Quote from: Callie GS on June 11, 2013, 11:59:17 am
Traded my 2010 GSA on a new LC and the 1000 km was a jol , luv it :biggrin: :biggrin:
Will test it more this weekend in Swaziland !!!

Geluk Callie.

Kom join ons die 29ste in Klerksdorp.

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/index.php?topic=126686.0
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2013, 11:39:36 pm »
Eish. The wife said I can have the new 1200GSW if I buy her the new A-Class? I think I'm being manipulated..  :o :biggrin:
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #18 on: June 16, 2013, 07:09:03 am »
Quote from: spyker on June 15, 2013, 11:39:36 pm
Eish. The wife said I can have the new 1200GSW if I buy her the new A-Class? I think I'm being manipulated..  :o :biggrin:

He he are you only discovering that this is a perennial fact in homes? :lol8:
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Re: My 1200GSW!
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2013, 10:48:49 am »
Quote from: spyker on June 15, 2013, 11:39:36 pm
Eish. The wife said I can have the new 1200GSW if I buy her the new A-Class? I think I'm being manipulated..  :o :biggrin:

Tell her the new B-Class has more room, etc. and then buy her a 2012 model (same spec as the 2013 models, only the service plan is different). You can get a 2012 model with low km on for R320k with lots of extras.

That's what I did
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