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New Member Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
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Bud
It is what it is.
First of all, welcome to the madness.
Tough choice as they are two different kinds of rides. What kind of riding do you intend to do most of the time? If you can determine that you will be well on the way to deciding. Have you ridden both? You should go to a dealer and ride them back to back then your heart will let you know.
PS Post of pic of the new bike as soon as you get it.
Tough choice as they are two different kinds of rides. What kind of riding do you intend to do most of the time? If you can determine that you will be well on the way to deciding. Have you ridden both? You should go to a dealer and ride them back to back then your heart will let you know.
PS Post of pic of the new bike as soon as you get it.
Thank you for your comments.
I will test ride the bikes in the near future. At first my rides will be less than 100 miles and close to home. I do like the look and sound of the boxer engine.
The RT is one fine looking bike.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I will test ride the bikes in the near future. At first my rides will be less than 100 miles and close to home. I do like the look and sound of the boxer engine.
The RT is one fine looking bike.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
TOMRUNNING
New member
800 gs
something to consider, I was in Nick's BMW in DePere WI (NicksBMW.com) and they had a 2008 800 GS, bags, top case, Wilber Shocks, really set up nice, that someone bought and traded it in in less then a week on a 1200 GS. If you are thinking 800 it might be worth considering.
something to consider, I was in Nick's BMW in DePere WI (NicksBMW.com) and they had a 2008 800 GS, bags, top case, Wilber Shocks, really set up nice, that someone bought and traded it in in less then a week on a 1200 GS. If you are thinking 800 it might be worth considering.
Semper_Fi
Honey Badger
Welcome to the forum.
you are looking at two great bikes.
I had an RT and it was wonderful, have not ridden an 800 but it is getting rave reviews.
Best thing is to take what folks say as information and then go on a road test on each.
Take some time with them and see which appeals more to your riding style, the riding you will be doing and the comfort and ergonomics each provides.
Ultimately it is you who will make the decision.
Let us know what you end up with.
Tough decision but a fun one!
you are looking at two great bikes.
I had an RT and it was wonderful, have not ridden an 800 but it is getting rave reviews.
Best thing is to take what folks say as information and then go on a road test on each.
Take some time with them and see which appeals more to your riding style, the riding you will be doing and the comfort and ergonomics each provides.
Ultimately it is you who will make the decision.
Let us know what you end up with.
Tough decision but a fun one!
