TEWKS Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Believe you demoed the new Pan America and the GSA back to back….and we sees the winner! I slacked on two perfect 04’s (one Whip pointed out) so a third chance is probably not possible but, that’s ok. I’ll enjoy seeing how things play out with yours! Link to comment
roadscholar Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Welcome to the club, bought mine 20 years ago, still probably the best motorcycle I’ve ever had. Speaking of comparisons, in about 2010 I rode an 1150GS from Highlands to Asheville (300 curves in 60 miles : ) to demo a new Tenere 1200, afterwards I realized it wasn’t nearly as good as the decade old design I’d ridden there on. There’ve been a lot of imitators since, IMO none have yet surpassed it for its intended purpose. 3 Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Riding whips 04 tour west sold me, then I happened on this “‘04” which is really an 06’ which is really an ‘04 with servo brakes put a couple hundred on it today. Love it 2 Link to comment
taylor1 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Are you sure it's not an 05 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, taylor1 said: Are you sure it's not an 05 Special edition 2006. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 https://www.bike-urious.com/2006-bmw-r1150gsa-special-edition/ Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, TEWKS said: Tie. I think you got him by a front fender 1 Link to comment
taylor1 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 14 hours ago, lawnchairboy said: on this “‘04” which is really an 06’ which is really an ‘04 I just thought that 05 might be a good compromise LOL Link to comment
Miguel! Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 What is the purpose of the bulbous beak (high fender) on the GS? (BTW, I don't have a GS.) Miguel Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 It is to set the Starbucks non-fat decaf latté on. 1 1 1 3 Link to comment
LBump Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, Miguel! said: What is the purpose of the bulbous beak (high fender) on the GS? (BTW, I don't have a GS.) Miguel The general consensus is to hold beer... though it might have some function at HIGH speed with stability. You'll have to ask Whip and Lawnchairboy about this. For further reading you might enjoy the responses found on ADV rider Link to comment
Miguel! Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks LBump. The FAQ was fun and interesting but reinforced my confusion of it's purpose. Cheers. Miguel Link to comment
taylor1 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I can't believe that no one pointed out the obvious , it is there to sniff out dirt roads . 5 Link to comment
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