« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Hi everyone  (Read 550 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Half_empty1

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 1
  • Karma: +0/-0
    • View Profile
  • My K bike model:: K1600GT
Hi everyone
« on: February 01, 2023, 08:08:06 pm »
Hi all,

New member here from East Riding of Yorkshire in the UK.

I've had a long break from owning a BMW motorcycle my last one was an R1150GSA back in 2004, I've had a few bikes after that, such as Kawasaki ZX10R, Honda Blackbird & Honda VFR1200F which I've just traded in for a 2011 K1600GT.

Gotta say this is the heaviest bike I've ever owned! So I've bought some engine protection bars and pannier protection bars too, just in case of a topple over, which I've read on various forums, is probably more than likely to happen at some point in time.

David (Half_empty1)

« Last Edit: February 01, 2023, 08:18:40 pm by Half_empty1 »
Logged

Offline richtea

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4371
  • Karma: +47/-3
    • View Profile
  • My K bike model:: K1300S
  • Location:: Banburyshire
Re: Hi everyone
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2023, 11:18:36 pm »
Welcome David!

I have to admit to having never tried a 1600 (yet), mainly because of the weight, but I ride regularly with the owner of a GT and he says the weight melts away as soon as you're rolling. It works well, tours nicely, and makes everyone giggle - including himself - when he uses reverse. Can't be bad!
Logged

Offline black-k1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2020
  • Karma: +23/-2
  • An Original Old Git.
    • View Profile
    • The Old Gits
  • My K bike model:: ex K1200S, K1300S Sport & K1300S Motorsport owner. Now a Kawasaki H2 SX SE owner
  • Modifications and add-ons:: Upgrade to Kawasaki H2 SX SE! Almost 220bhp at the wheel! BST Carbon wheels and Sargent seat
  • Location:: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
Re: Hi everyone
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2023, 12:16:22 pm »
Hello and welcome to another David

Like Rich, I've not tried a K1600, but I know that they surprise a lot of people with how well they can "hustle". However, some form of drop protection sounds like a very good idea.

David
Logged
Correct rear brake use is scientifically proven to shorten stopping distances in EVERY road situation.

European Motorcycle Tours since 1998
The Old Gits - www.old-gits.org

Offline Phmode

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11991
  • Karma: +90/-19
  • I am the evil webmaster, do not cross me!
    • View Profile
  • My K bike model:: BMW K1300S 2012
  • Modifications and add-ons:: Sargent Seat, Powerbronze Screen, Akrapovic Silencer, Ilmberger Hugger, K12S Black Top Yoke, Helibars, Cruise, Centre Stand, Sidestand Extender, Full 3M Film, Barkbusters Hand Guards in winter.
  • Location:: Ledbury, Herefordshire
Re: Hi everyone
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2023, 01:31:36 pm »
Hi David and welcome to the madhouse that is EuroKClub!

I imagine it's a lot like the GS. It's heavy when you are trying to push or lift it but the weight just disappears on the move. And of all the peeps I know, Richard is the only one who would make a GT look like a 450... :o
Logged

Offline richtea

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4371
  • Karma: +47/-3
    • View Profile
  • My K bike model:: K1300S
  • Location:: Banburyshire
Re: Hi everyone
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2023, 04:48:49 pm »
..and a 310GS look like a monkeybike.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »