One more Texan, from the DFW area

[daxamundo]

Hi All, I'm new to the forum, and hopefully soon I will be a new (used) BMW owner. I'm looking to part ways with my 2006 Honda VFR800 and purchase a 'hexhead' RT. I've got my eye on a few 2007 - 2009 models in the area.

I previously owned a Yamaha FJR1300, and during that period I took a few trips: Austin to Colorado, Austin-Arkansas-Oklahoma, and I once took a solo 'soul searching' trip out to Big Bend and then up to Roswell to look for alien life

For whatever reason, I decided I didn't need the larger sport tour bike and I went back to the Honda VFR800. The VFR800 is a great bike, but not the bike I remember (previously owned a '98 VFR). My wife enjoys riding, but the VFR feels way too cramped for two-up riding, thus I am hunting for a comfortable and capable two-up machine. I also hope to get back into sport touring, because I really miss the longer trips.

I'm also considering the K1200GT bikes. I haven't done enough research to know the pros/cons of the K vs. R bikes, but the R1200RT seems to be a great all around bike.

Past bikes:
2007 Yamaha FJR1300
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Mean Streak
1998 Honda VFR800
1987 Suzuki Savage 650

 

[rangerreece]

Welcome to the club and the forums. I wish you well in your quest for a new hex head. Whichever BMW you go with I think you will find the brand quite enjoyable. As a hex head owner myself, I can recommend without hesitation the RT to anyone with desire to do some soul searching on a bike. If I were buying one used make sure all the recalls have been done on it or ask for a discount as you would need to get them fixed at the dealer once the vin is registered.

Your bike will need the:
Steele flange rear wheel mount.
Preferably a new rear drive with low mileage
Metal verses plastic fuel pump flange
New fuel strip

 

[okiegman]

Welcome Aboard

Welcome to the club and the forum from your neighbor to the north. Good luck finding the bike of your looking for and keeping the wife happy. Traded my GS for a GTL so my wife would ride more with me.

Thanks for being a member!

 

[daxamundo]

My 2009 R1200RT

I just picked it up in Oklahoma City today and rode back to Arlington. It was a much more enjoyable ride home, on the RT, than it was up there on my '06 VFR800.

 

[pglaves]

Come on out to the Big Bend. Get away fro that urban mess.

 

[daxamundo]

Come on out to the Big Bend. Get away fro that urban mess.

Been out there, loved it, and will no doubt head back out there!