About to buy r1100s.........

[GIZMO]

O.K. I think I am ready to become a bmw rider. After playing around with the aprilias and Ducatis I think the big german twin might be my next ride. The r1100s seems to be what would suit me best. I want a two up bike that still feels sporty. I found a couple 2001 bikes in my price range of $8500. Any feed back for this would be first time buyer is apprecieted........... Paul

Hi,

The R1150S is a wonderful motorcycle, still wish I had my R1100S. Depending on how much two-up you will be doing you may want to reconsider to perhaps a R1150 RS. If you will be two-up for an occassional short ride then the S would be fine. If you will be doing more extensive two-up, you and your pillion won't be happy.

 

[kbasa]

Re: Re: About to buy r1100s.........

Hi,

The R1150S is a wonderful motorcycle, still wish I had my R1100S. Depending on how much two-up you will be doing you may want to reconsider to perhaps a R1150 RS. If you will be two-up for an occassional short ride then the S would be fine. If you will be doing more extensive two-up, you and your pillion won't be happy.

What he said. Tina hates riding on the back of the S, but when we're two up on the RS, she's right there. She tells me that the seat on the back of the S puts her too high, but that the RS allows her to tuck in right behind me.

After riding together for 25 years, this is, so far, the best two up bike we've owned.

 

[MarkF]

Re: so many threads on seats...

i happen to be one of the few content with the stock seat. the wunderlich looks good though.

If you need a new seat look no further than Sargent. I'm very happy with mine and mine was made back when you sent them an old seat to cut up. Now you buy a seat built on their own seat pan. Everything I've heard is great! The fit and finish is excellent and it's comfortable. It will never be as comfortable as a Mayer or Russell but then again your not riding a John Deere.

MarkF