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It was the medium height. My thinking is that the tall seat and lowering pegs would not be enough. And, the reach was not as comfortable as the GS. I will go back in a couple of weeks and do some test rides if I can, and sort it out and put my money down.

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Well, folks. I went with my wife and they had the black with pin stripe R1200R and a few GS's. She was blown away by the GS look vs the R1200R. I also tried sitting on the bikes and I think the R12R is too cramped for me. Even with the lowered pegs and higher seat, I think the GS will be the way I a...

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Very true. I'm on my 8th digital camera and cropping is an unfortunate evil of not getting the shot you planned. I have a Canon 20D but now almost always use my Canon 870IS for external shots. The reason being that I don't have light issues as I would inside (dreaded flash an inch about the lens for...

Very true. I'm on my 8th digital camera and cropping is an unfortunate evil of not getting the shot you planned. I have a Canon 20D but now almost always use my Canon 870IS for external shots. The reason being that I don't have light issues as I would inside (dreaded flash an inch about the lens for...

I hate to spoil a flawless thread... but my EWS did fail two weeks after taking delivery (4-4-2008) (approx 300 miles on the odometer) on a 2008 R1200R. Roadside assistance picked it up from my apartment and it was totally covered under warranty. *Don't ask about my luck lately. #-o New Ridgeline d...

Dialdn, some opionion from Europe side (I'm Italian) I use the bike like you. Home to work commuting and some short/medium range "escapade" in the WE. F650S I drove it couple of time on highway and panoramic roads (ie lots of curves). Bike is darn easy and my wife found it confortable. It...

I'd strongly recommend that before you write the check you find a dealer that will let you ride one. Beemers are expensive when compared to bikes from the Empire. Drop one and you'll see. Asking a question about a R1200R in a R1200R forum is like asking about a Harley in a Harley forum. If you aske...

With your height I would suggest getting the BMW "tall" seat and maybe some bar-backs.... -Joe I was thinking of the tall seat and BMW touring shield. I am ok with some wind on the helmet and it seems I could lose my mind with the windshield solutions. Bar-backs? Risers? Any recommendatio...

My R12R was my re-entry bike, I'd been out of riding for a good time as well. I had a fair amount of road experience on other bikes with decent and not so decent suspension and other technology. One of my favorite bikes, a 1978 KZ1000 LTD was widely known as a widow maker. So I've riden some junk a...

Thanks ChiTown. Your comments are appreciated. Yes, I have read through most of your posts and your adventures. Funny thing is the video post you made of the frogs singing made us laugh. When I played it for my wife last week, we couldn't tell if it was your clip or our backyard. I have alot of frog...

I have been lurking in this forum and ADVRIDER for months and now comes the post. I have been away from bikes for about 18 years. I used to ride motocross heavily (non-competitive) and had also Honda Enduro on road for the about 4 years. I have since raced shifter karts for a number of years and for...