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Offline Yellow Wheels

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Another Newbie
« on: June 08, 2016, 08:12:52 pm »
Hello all!  I'm collecting a 2008 K1200S this weekend after a long and drawn out wait for the ABS pressure modulator to be refurbished (I'm not buying a 165bhp missile without fully working brakes, thank you very much!).  This will be my first remotely sporty bike, my first inline four (I've only had single cylinder bikes previously), my first "big" big bike, and my third bike overall.  It's a bit of a culture shock after a 48bhp BMW F650, but was time for a change.  I thought I'd end up getting a GS or an RT, but I saw this at my friendly local independent bike shop and fell in love.



Stunning, isn't she? :D  I've always liked the look of the K1200S, but I never imagined I'd own one...
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2016, 08:34:13 pm »
Welcome aboard mate, if you haven't already had a test ride your in for a very pleasant surprise !!
Enjoy  ;)
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2016, 10:15:14 pm »
Nice bike mate. Welcome to the forum, you'll get alot of info about the bike here. Oh and the bike will put a huge smile on your face  ;D
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2016, 11:34:39 pm »
Hello! I'm new too and waiting for mine to arrive. Mines also an 08, but in blue, black and silver. Can't wait to get on it. I also had an f650 before my vfr. Be sure to post an update after your first ride.
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Offline chriscanning

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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2016, 08:15:04 am »
Blimey I thought my K was a handfull and I'd done 37 years before I bought mine.
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2016, 01:27:00 pm »
Weeeeelll... At age 50 I bought my 1200Gt as a first bike after only ever having done my DAS+license (plus a Vespa 50cc for a year but let's move on...!).

All very straight forward and no problems 500 miles in... Just don't tell the wife the difference between a GT and RT‼️‼️‼️

Roll on summer!

Welcome aboard!

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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2016, 02:18:14 pm »
Welcome aboard,  you bought a ballistic missile in two wheels, unstoppable by anything and unbeatable by all.
In the spirit of the above staement just don't bother to explain to anybody what you've got, in any case thay wont ever be near you to see it.
The bike needs to be looked after by a dependable dealer and up there in Scotland there are some.
Enjoy.
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2016, 03:06:41 pm »
enjoy enjoy enjoy  8) 8) 8)
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2016, 12:10:52 pm »
Hello Mr Gilroy and welcome to the madhouse that is EuroKClub!

Hope you enjoy the bike when it arrives.

Brian (who thinks a first name might be easier to call you by than Yellow Wheels, nice as they are  8) )
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2016, 04:48:54 pm »
'The wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, round and round
The wheels on the bike go round and round all day long!'

I'll get me coat!

Bob
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2016, 04:50:58 pm »
Quote from: bobtail on June 10, 2016, 04:48:54 pm
'The wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round, round and round
The wheels on the bike go round and round all day long!'

I'll get me coat!

Bob
You need to get out more Bob  ;D
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2016, 05:53:27 pm »
Thanks for the warm welcome!  I collected the bike today.  It's going to take some getting used to.  Even on its nearest/smallest setting, the clutch lever is too much of a stretch for me (which, combined with the biting point being at the very end of the lever's travel, makes gear changes interesting), and I'm already contemplating bar risers to alleviate some of the strain on my arms, but the engine is silky smooth and it's one hell of a quick machine.  I did test ride it before deciding to buy it, but I'm only really just starting to appreciate what a handful the K can be.



Now the accessorising can begin!

- Chris
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Offline chriscanning

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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2016, 08:53:59 pm »
Fit a decent pair of ajust able levers,I put up with my stockers for years which was a mistake and the good stuff isn't cheap but blimey what difference it makes on your hands.

If you look for secondhand and do a cross reference same as the GS.

As for the riding pos,I go through the same thing every time I've been riding another bike and go back to the K but soon adapt.
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Re: Another Newbie
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2016, 09:58:06 am »
That looks like a very tidy example.
Love the colour scheme.
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