clint64 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Well at last I am a lurker no more. I have really enjoyed my Aprilia since 2001 but have had the itch for some time. Went on several test rides from Triumph to BMW and everything in between and at last made up my mind. Now to find a good deal. Well the deal came along quicker than I expected. Found a new to me BMW K1200S that a Harley rider could not come to terms with. Collected the bike yesterday and rode it home. Now have to wait on getting insurance and registration sorted for a proper ride. Link to comment
peterh Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Clint, Congratulations! I did the same 10 days (and 1000+ miles) ago, though I moved from an 1150RT to the KS. You will find that the KS is an awsome bike that is a pleasure to ride and comfortable, too. I've never been on a bike that corners like the KS. Enjoy and ride safe. peterh Link to comment
sfarson Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Congrats and good call. It is an outstanding bike. Link to comment
W8NONU Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Welcome to the board. Nice bike too! I am sure you will enjoy riding it. Link to comment
timmr Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Congrats on the new S. I set mine up for touring and have been happy with it in that roll. She's a big girl, but if you are willing to use some proper body posistion, she does handle well. Very stable and confidence inspiring. I see a radar detector in your future. Do it sooner than later Link to comment
Stir Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'd love you hear your opinions on the swap from the Aprilla when you've ridden the K bike for a bit. Well at last I am a lurker no more. I have really enjoyed my Aprilia since 2001 but have had the itch for some time. Went on several test rides from Triumph to BMW and everything in between and at last made up my mind. Now to find a good deal. Well the deal came along quicker than I expected. Found a new to me BMW K1200S that a Harley rider could not come to terms with. Collected the bike yesterday and rode it home. Now have to wait on getting insurance and registration sorted for a proper ride. Link to comment
clint64 Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'd love you hear your opinions on the swap from the Aprilla when you've ridden the K bike for a bit. Will do. I have a few thoughts already. I can already say the K bike is much nicer to ride on the expressways. Look forward to a weekend ride in the N GA mountains over the holidays to get a complete comparison. Clint Link to comment
Hoover Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Welcome. Enjoy the bike. The S model, as a friend of mine tells me is the "ultimate ticket machine". Link to comment
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