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Paul, It's a beauty, Can't wait to see one in person..
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'09 F650GS twin
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JackDaniels
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This is my 1st post as a proud new owner of a soon to be arriving F650 GS! I'm extremely envious seeing those pics but also hopeful that mine will be arriving soon. Unfortunately I have to drive 300 miles to pick it up but it will be well worth it.
Mine will be silver and loaded with everything but pressure monitor.
I've been lurking for a while but glad to be here now.
Mine will be silver and loaded with everything but pressure monitor.
I've been lurking for a while but glad to be here now.
FredRydr
Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft
I'm not counting on anything I'm reading. The BMW press release said the 19th, and some of you in the west are claiming delivery. But even though my dealer is two hours from New Jersey with my VIN and dealer allotment printout in hand, no bike as of today. :-(
Fred
'07 R1200R
'09 F650GS
Fred
'07 R1200R
'09 F650GS
grafikfeat
New member
ChopperGuy
Rather be flying, but....
Got the wife's new '09 F650GS on Friday. She put over 900 miles on it over the weekend at Gina's BMW in Iowa City, IA.
Red, low bike with low seat. Too short for me to ride, but I'm sure I'll try.
Even had the run in service done on Saturday so she's good to go.
She likes this bike MUCH mor ethan her prior HD Sportster. She is looking forward to the taller windscreen. Freeway speeds were a problem for her. Other than that, it rides very well at all speeds, very smooth and plenty of power.
Averaged close to 60 MPG over the 945 mile trip.
Now we have to get her a BMWMOA membership.
Red, low bike with low seat. Too short for me to ride, but I'm sure I'll try.
Even had the run in service done on Saturday so she's good to go.
She likes this bike MUCH mor ethan her prior HD Sportster. She is looking forward to the taller windscreen. Freeway speeds were a problem for her. Other than that, it rides very well at all speeds, very smooth and plenty of power.
Averaged close to 60 MPG over the 945 mile trip.
Now we have to get her a BMWMOA membership.
BICYCLIST
Member
Can't help, but I sat on one at Bob's BMW last Friday. They expected to get their demonstrator in first, but a customer's bike showed up instead. They expect to get the demonstrator in this week.
Got mine from Morton's BMW in Fredericksburg, VA on Friday, Aug 22nd. They've sent two out the door now--another red one went out Saturday.
In NC ...
Bruce:
I rode one @ dealer Greensboro NC this past Saturday 8/23.
red, lowered suspension, lowered seat.
Still available when I left the showroom.
Jim
Bruce:
I rode one @ dealer Greensboro NC this past Saturday 8/23.
red, lowered suspension, lowered seat.
Still available when I left the showroom.
Jim
Software.....
I believe it is just "magic" in the engine control software (aka firmware) and is reversible. I understand that this feature was created as newly licensed riders in parts of the UK are restricted to riding bikes with output of less than that ~35 BHP for a certain amount of time.
If true, I have to hand it to BMW for this as it is a great way to provide a free "upgrade" path for new riders
Jim
PS: I road a lowered-with-low-seat F650GS last wkend for probably 30 miles and was surprised that even with the thinner seat my rear-end was NOT complaining at the end of the ride. I have heard (but of course can not validate) that the seats do "break-in" to some degree and feel better after some weeks of riding...
I believe it is just "magic" in the engine control software (aka firmware) and is reversible. I understand that this feature was created as newly licensed riders in parts of the UK are restricted to riding bikes with output of less than that ~35 BHP for a certain amount of time.
If true, I have to hand it to BMW for this as it is a great way to provide a free "upgrade" path for new riders
Jim
PS: I road a lowered-with-low-seat F650GS last wkend for probably 30 miles and was surprised that even with the thinner seat my rear-end was NOT complaining at the end of the ride. I have heard (but of course can not validate) that the seats do "break-in" to some degree and feel better after some weeks of riding...
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JackDaniels
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Mine's on the way!
Just got a call from my dealer saying he's received confirmation that it shipped from Jersey yesterday.
Hoping to pick it up next Wednesday now.
Just got a call from my dealer saying he's received confirmation that it shipped from Jersey yesterday.
Hoping to pick it up next Wednesday now.
AZ-J
Riding where it's hot!
Removed side case so you can see big muffler. Bike has a snarl sound.
Picked it up this afternoon. Neatest feature is continual readout of mpg the bike is getting at any moment. Coasting down hill I got it up to 178 miles per gallon.
You look great along that pretty GS with its great "rumored to be upgradeable" engine, Paul. Enjoy.
I have that same "instant" mpg on my F800S a year plus (also has average mpg, speed, and a host of other functions) and I use it all the time. Not to outdo you though, I have maxed out the "instant" mpg at 199, streaming downhill on AZ 87.
FredRydr
Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft
I changed my mind
A F650GS (not the one I ordered) and a F800GS arrived at the dealer yesterday, both not sold in advance. I got on both. Reconsidered all my research. Awww.... I changed my mind and bought the F800GS.
If anyone wants a red F650GS without ABS or computer on the floor now, or the silver F650GS with ABS and computer that I abandoned, contact Matt at the BMW dealer in Mechanicsburg PA.
Fred
'07 R1200R
'09 F800GS (minor change)
A F650GS (not the one I ordered) and a F800GS arrived at the dealer yesterday, both not sold in advance. I got on both. Reconsidered all my research. Awww.... I changed my mind and bought the F800GS.
If anyone wants a red F650GS without ABS or computer on the floor now, or the silver F650GS with ABS and computer that I abandoned, contact Matt at the BMW dealer in Mechanicsburg PA.
Fred
'07 R1200R
'09 F800GS (minor change)
awagnon
Member
What was it that made you change your mind? I sat on both at the MOA rally and couldn't tell that much difference, but I didn't actually ride either.
FredRydr
Danger: Keep Back 500 Ft
I plan to use the bike for bashing around in the mountains of central PA, and I decided to go all the way with the suspension and front forks of the F800GS rather than the milder F650GS. I even am having the factory-installed street tires removed in favor of a set of Conti TKC80s. After all, I already own a street bike.
Fred
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