I just ordered a new R1200R Classic...my 1st Beemer ever

[normanw]

As the subject says I just ordered a new Beemer and it arrives on the 1st March. I've had quite a few bikes starting when I was 16, so it's taken me a while to take the plunge. I just saw the bike and fell in love with it's purposeful looks and after a test ride that was it, I had to have one.

I found this site by accident and have spent a few days trawling through it to feed my new addiction....so I'll be joining and contributing soon, its a great resource

[bmorehead]

Congrats on the purchase. You will love this bike.

BTW, if coming off a inline-4 this engine will seem a little course during the break-in period...but it gets smoother with time.

[normanw]

I part exchanged my yamaha xjr 1300 for it but I also have a ducati st4s which I am also keeping...I guess the boxer will be similar but smoother than the ducati

[AncientMariner]

Welcome aboard. Yet another test ride victem!

+1 with bmorehead. These machines take about 6,000 miles to run in but then they are like silk.

Bruce

[rex akro]

Hey up Norm

You'll love the new bike, i've had my R1200R over three years now and still love it

Might see you out and about on it sometime

[normanw]

Wednesday can't come quick enough

I'm in Newcastle upon Tyne in UK, so might just see others out n about

[Gib984]

Great choice Norm - you'll love it.

Good to see another UK addition to the forum

[stanh]

Well done! congratulations.

I too was a test ride victim and have had my bike for 6 months now. I am enjoying it more and more.

Please post some pictures when you get it.

Stan

[normanw]

Can't wait for Wednesday....I spoke to the dealer yesterday and asked what tyres were fitted to the bike and apparently they are Metzelers, so I hope they are as good as the Bridgestones on my old bike. I also asked them to fit a mudslinger to the rear of the bike....they told me they sell lots of them and highly rate them.

I'll have to figure out how to mount my Tomtom Rider 2 so that it looks neater than just sitting on top of a ram mount, which is how it fitted to my XJR and how it fits on my Ducati.

Very Impressed with the dealer so far, who are Allan Jeffries in Yorkshire.... I went with them rather than the local dealer coz they did an awesome deal on p/ex for my XJR....almost £500 better than other dealers.

I'll dust my camera off on Wednesday when it arrives so I can get some 0 miles shots of lovely chrome exhausts lol

Then its off out to turn them blue around Northumberland

Can't wait for my europe trip in early June

[2wheels]

Another northern England victim! Welcome.

Have you thought of joining owners club? http://www.thebmwclub.org.uk/
Quite active section in the north and meet first Sun each month at Cracoe.

I am near Whitby so if you head this way, drop me a pm.

Brian

[normanw]

Another northern England victim! Welcome.

Have you thought of joining owners club? http://www.thebmwclub.org.uk/
Quite active section in the north and meet first Sun each month at Cracoe.

I am near Whitby so if you head this way, drop me a pm.

Brian

Cheers for the link, I will deffo join, I often ride out around North Yorks so will pm you when I'm next heading that way

Norman

[Ric]

Welcome aboard. Yet another test ride victem!

+1 with bmorehead. These machines take about 6,000 miles to run in but then they are like silk.

Bruce

HA !!!
I bought mine without ever test riding one.......I'm a long time rider so I had a good idea of what to expect

[normanw]

I can't believe I bought it without riding one....first time I've done that in my 27 bike history

[xprof]

Add me to the list of those who bought an R without a test ride. I knew on seeing it that it was the perfect bike for me, and boy was I right!

[SteelD]

Well, I've been toying with a BMW for years and have blown hot and cold over them in that time. However, I've now taken the plunge and placed an order for a Red Apple Metallic R1200R and take delivery in April. Just in the process of finalising some advance farkling.

[xprof]

Welcome to the club, brother! I predict you will be delighted beyond your expectations, as I was. And the farkeling just goes on forever...

[Tarmac]

Is it "Beemer" or "Beamer"?

[MTBeemer]

Beemer for motorcycles. Bimmer for cars, or so I hear.

[normanw]

Well the day has finally arrived....sitting here at 8.05am drinking a coffee, just a morning of meetings then home for it's arrival around 2.30pm. Exciting or what?

I'll post some pics later in its new home next to my 3 other boxer engined vehicles, which are a 1968 1300 beetle, a 1970 Karmann Ghia 1600 convertible and Porsche Carrera.... not to mention my Italian girlfriend, the red Ducati ST4s

I put a washroom in my garage last year to go with the fridge and radio.... no guess's where I spend my spare time

[2wheels]

Seems like a nice day for it. Not too hot, not too cold, no wind and no rain.

Enjoy!