New bike.

Somewhere for you to post your piccies of you and your bikes
Post Reply
raptor996
On the Road
Posts: 126
Joined: 13 years ago
Location: suffolk

New bike.

Post by raptor996 »

And now for something completely different as monty python used to say, yes I’ve traded in the the Raptor & now have a bmw 1150gs. I will see how things go, it’s definitely not as light as the Raptor but does soak up the bumpy roads better.[imgImage][/img]
nickst4
On the Road
Posts: 660
Joined: 7 years ago
Location: Norfolk
Has thanked: 3 times
Been thanked: 21 times

Re: New bike.

Post by nickst4 »

Cor, strewth! Your Raptor was the one that brought me here, (thanks for the test-ride!) but I don't think a BM GS would ever make it into my garage on size alone, never mind the aesthetics :? . However, never say never, so let us know how you get on and I'll sponsor your continued presence on this list!

Cheers,

Nick in Norfolk
raptor996
On the Road
Posts: 126
Joined: 13 years ago
Location: suffolk

Re: New bike.

Post by raptor996 »

Cheers Nick. I may venture your way one day & you can check her out. :ride:
User avatar
shebee
Site Admin
Posts: 2210
Joined: 21 years ago
Facebook address thingy: facebook.com/shebee.duff
Has thanked: 4 times
Been thanked: 8 times

Re: New bike.

Post by shebee »

:shock: now that’s a change :shock: my feet wouldn’t touch the ground I suspect :woot:

Do stay here and tell us all about it :revrev:
Twisted Tequila Sister
raptor996
On the Road
Posts: 126
Joined: 13 years ago
Location: suffolk

Re: New bike.

Post by raptor996 »

I did have to adjust the seat to it’s lowest setting! & take some preload off the springs, so it’s now balls of my feet manageable.
I will keep you posted on my progress, l ain’t leaving the chapter yet! not after 8 years :D
User avatar
Crap Tartan
On the Road
Posts: 1545
Joined: 16 years ago
Location: Sitting in front of the screen in Portpatrick again

Re: New bike.

Post by Crap Tartan »

Best of luck with the BM, nice bike but I, along with many raptor owners, tend to be shortarses (which is why they went for the rap in the first place!) so a GS is pretty impractical for many due to height.
I had a Pegaso 650ie many years ago and that was always a challenge and much smaller and lower and narrower than a GS!
nil illigitimae carborundum
Post Reply