LuckyLeif Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well it's Paul M's fault for having me demo the F650GS and then Drew's indulging me to demo the other 798 twins. You know which bike "fits" and this little F800R was just a sweet riding machine. Reminded me a little of the compact bikes I started out with in the 60s, but with real power and very nimble handling. I have only had it for a week and not much time to ride, but it has been a blast for the few hundred miles I've accumulated. Some of you may have seen the bike and even sat on it at Battley's booth at the DC Progressive bike show in January. So, whats the first thing you do when you get a new bike in the garage? Yeah, start popping of the seat & body panels to see how to route wiring for lighting, GPS, etc.) I'm debating whether to use this bike vs the Tiger at Total Control this Sunday. Scott Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 That seat doesn't look very comfortable but that paint job looks pretty cool. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hey, take it easy with the would ya! Pat Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 you suck. I mean, congratulations! Link to comment
Sweendog Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Awesome! I love those bikes, I rode an F800ST prior to buying my RT, and I'd have taken it, were it not for the cramped seat and pegs, and waaaay leaned over bar position. I bet the F800R would be much more comfy! Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 ... the best looking bike in the showroom. Link to comment
Jim Moore Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Cool! Qucik question. What size is the rear tire? Link to comment
dhanson Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Now, that is a great looking bike, I must admit! Enjoy. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Hey, take it easy with the would ya! Pat I'm sure Paul took care of that prior to turning over the keys. Link to comment
LuckyLeif Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Cool! Qucik question. What size is the rear tire? 180 / 55 ZR 17 rear on 5.5" wheel 120 /70 ZR 17 front on 3.5" wheel I was pleased to find that they had mounted the new Metzler M5 Sportec tires -- new tread pattern and the somewhat gimmicky lean angle index marks. Link to comment
OlGeezer Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I can see that you need to wear off those elephant ears. Link to comment
LuckyLeif Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Agreed http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/images/icons/default/blush.gif The weather here hasn't been too conducive to hard cornering on fresh tires, but PM temps should warm up towards 50 this Sunday when I'm teaching Total Control. The demos are excellent oppty to scrub off mold release compound. Link to comment
Jim Moore Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 180 / 55 ZR 17 rear on 5.5" wheel 120 /70 ZR 17 front on 3.5" wheel Thanks. One of the cycle mags quoted a strange-sized rear tire. I'm glad to see that's not the case. Link to comment
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