Test rode a new R12..

[NCGS]

Ruh-roh.. now I gotta figure out where I'm going to get $15K..

I owned an '05 R1200GS, which I thought was the finest 2-wheeled vehicle ever made.. until I rode the R12R. I don't do much (any) off-roading, so the new R12R is better suited for my riding style.

When I do get to where I can pull the trigger, I'll be looking for some bar-backs and lower foot pegs (bad knees) from Creative Cycle Concepts.

Very nice bike.. I'm envious of those of you who already own one.

I'm still smiling..

[rmak]

I have to give all of you who took a test ride before buying a lot of credit for your patient, in-depth pre-purchase consumer research. I knew I was going to buy one when I first saw and sat on one at the dealer.

[fly]

I have to give all of you who took a test ride before buying a lot of credit for your patient, in-depth pre-purchase consumer research. I knew I was going to buy one when I first saw and sat on one at the dealer.

+1

Re: the Verholen bar risers are indeed nice stuff. I'd like to see how they mount on the R1200R - can't really tell from the pics on Verholen's site.

[ka5ysy]

As I keep trying to warn everybody:


DO NOT TEST RIDE THIS BIKE UNLESS YOU BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK.
IT IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES.
YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

[motorradguy]

WOW, he test rode it and didn't buy it. I APPLAUD YOUR WILLPOWER! I , like most here, fell victim to the test ride and buy syndrome.

[NCGS]

[quote="motorradguy"]WOW, he test rode it and didn't buy it. I APPLAUD YOUR WILLPOWER! I , like most here, fell victim to the test ride and buy syndrome.[/quote]

Well, I was gonna say it's because I already have 5 bikes, but then that excuse wouldn't work with you, would it now? (based on your signature)

[deilenberger]

WOW, he test rode it and didn't buy it. I APPLAUD YOUR WILLPOWER! I , like most here, fell victim to the test ride and buy syndrome.

I did also - but it was more or less intentional. I have a rule - "Never ride a bike you can't afford to buy.." - meaning if the one you ride is better than what you're currently riding - you're gonna be unhappy with the current one until you finagle your way to the new one.

Of course - as you all know - one decent test ride has one reaching for the checkbook and be damned the $15k price.. it's only money. In my case - the ride was a GOOD test ride - about 65 miles and 90 minutes. I fell in love about 10 minutes after we started (once I learned how to modulate the throttle..) and didn't want to get off the bike at the end of the ride.

I was sold. Now I own one.

[R4R&R]

DO NOT TEST RIDE THIS BIKE UNLESS YOU BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK.
IT IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES.
YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED, RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

EXACTLY WHY I WON'T test ride one! I keep telling myself that my bike is just fine. Just the way I want it. No need to test ride anything else. Nope.

[bajones238]

. . . I'll be looking for some bar-backs and lower foot pegs (bad knees) from Creative Cycle Concepts. . .

The bar risers are a great addition. With them on the R1200R, I can now spend a 6-8 hour day in the saddle (with occasional breaks) without waking up in a knot the next day.

I also have bad knees. I thought about the lower footpegs too, and somebody on this forum (don't remember who) reminded me that lower pegs = reduced cornering clearance.

So, what I do is this: when the knees start getting fatigued, I slide up and back to the pillion seat. It looks strange for a while, but can really provide some knee relief. That, and the old favorite of standing on the pegs.

[fly]

So, what I do is this: when the knees start getting fatigued, I slide up and back to the pillion seat. It looks strange for a while, but can really provide some knee relief. That, and the old favorite of standing on the pegs.

For further clarification I do believe we require a picture posted.

[cheelleebutt]

I use to do that on my F650GS back when I had one. It's a great position to stretch out your legs and back, in some cases. However, I can't picture that on a R12R. The image in my little brain has you stretched out to the point of being handlebar challenged. Is that so? How about slinging your legs over the heads as an alternate to sitting on the pillion seat? I use to do the legs over the heads thing when I had the R12GS. It's a great was to loosen the knots during a long trip.

[Dodge]

Time being the issue this spring, I broke down and had the alternator belt and valves done at the dealer, of course I took the loaner 1200R for the day. I swear it was all work related, commuting between Clients but it came back after 24 hours with 150 miles added to the odom....
I found the seat position and pegs to be a better fit for me than my '02 1150R. I felt that it was more flickable and of course quicker than my system as well.
I told my wife it was a mistake to take a loaner.....

[celticus]

Dodge , I hear it calling you.

Mark

[Hopz]

Like I said over at the 1150 thread- I am the FNG here... but I took a test ride on the R1200R this morning. Took her out and got back at about 11:00... its now 3:30, my wrists still hurt.

The pegs were just right, and the saddle height could have been better for me at the low setting, but it was ok. (5'7" 29/30 inseam).
Tons of power, amazing brakes, and transmission was smooth as buttah... I thought the shifter was in a very awkward setting, but I suppose it could be changed. It was way low and required me to really point my toe down to get under it. For that matter, the brake lever was pretty far down too in addition to being pretty small.

Seat would need changing, but I liked the way my knees felt around the forward part of it and the tank.

I thought it a little "buzzy" at 65-70 on the highway, but what do I know?

Needs a big windshield, bar backs, and a few other farkles... for my taste, but for my needs, I'll keep looking.

[ka5ysy]

Like I said over at the 1150 thread- I am the FNG here... but I took a test ride on the R1200R this morning. Took her out and got back at about 11:00... its now 3:30, my wrists still hurt.

The pegs were just right, and the saddle height could have been better for me at the low setting, but it was ok. (5'7" 29/30 inseam).
Tons of power, amazing brakes, and transmission was smooth as buttah... I thought the shifter was in a very awkward setting, but I suppose it could be changed. It was way low and required me to really point my toe down to get under it. For that matter, the brake lever was pretty far down too in addition to being pretty small.

Seat would need changing, but I liked the way my knees felt around the forward part of it and the tank.

I thought it a little "buzzy" at 65-70 on the highway, but what do I know?

Needs a big windshield, bar backs, and a few other farkles... for my taste, but for my needs, I'll keep looking.

Hopz: before you give up on the R12 check out my thread, which addresses most of your issues:

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.c ... php?t=2378

The shifter can easily be adjusted to your foot position, and the brake lever has some adjustment. Size is not really and issue once set.

Lower/Higher seats are available options.

Buzz in the bars is eliminated with the heavy Throttlemiester setup which is needed anyway for "cruise control"

Bar riser/pullbacks make a much better riding position for me by relieving the pressure on my wrists and lower back, and the CeeBailey 20" windscreen is perfect.

This is one fine bike. BTW: Yesterday I easily paced a Yamaha R6 in some twisties in a much more comfortable riding position than my buddy. Several points gave my toe sliders a workout! I was enjoying the fact that he was having to do a lot of shifting to maintain his power band that I did not have to do. I was mostly in 6 with occasional visits to 5 when we slowed for hard turns.

I LOVE THIS BIKE !!!

Doug

[ka5ysy]

Like I said over at the 1150 thread- I am the FNG here... but I took a test ride on the R1200R this morning. Took her out and got back at about 11:00... its now 3:30, my wrists still hurt.

The pegs were just right, and the saddle height could have been better for me at the low setting, but it was ok. (5'7" 29/30 inseam).
Tons of power, amazing brakes, and transmission was smooth as buttah... I thought the shifter was in a very awkward setting, but I suppose it could be changed. It was way low and required me to really point my toe down to get under it. For that matter, the brake lever was pretty far down too in addition to being pretty small.

Seat would need changing, but I liked the way my knees felt around the forward part of it and the tank.

I thought it a little "buzzy" at 65-70 on the highway, but what do I know?

Needs a big windshield, bar backs, and a few other farkles... for my taste, but for my needs, I'll keep looking.

Hopz: before you give up on the R12 check out my thread, which addresses most of your issues:

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.c ... php?t=2378

The shifter can easily be adjusted to your foot position, and the brake lever has some adjustment. Size is not really and issue once set.

Lower/Higher seats are available options.

Buzz in the bars is eliminated with the heavy Throttlemiester setup which is needed anyway for "cruise control" There is a sweet spot for cruse on this bike at 75-80mph where the bike is totally stable and you hardly notice the quiet hum of the engine.

Bar riser/pullbacks make a much better riding position for me by relieving the pressure on my wrists and lower back, and the CeeBailey 20" windscreen is perfect.

This is one fine bike. BTW: Yesterday I easily paced a Yamaha R6 in some twisties in a much more comfortable riding position than my buddy. Several points gave my toe sliders a workout! I was enjoying the fact that he was having to do a lot of shifting to maintain his power band that I did not have to do. I was mostly in 6 with occasional visits to 5 when we slowed for hard turns.

I LOVE THIS BIKE !!!

Doug

[ka5ysy]

Like I said over at the 1150 thread- I am the FNG here... but I took a test ride on the R1200R this morning. Took her out and got back at about 11:00... its now 3:30, my wrists still hurt.

The pegs were just right, and the saddle height could have been better for me at the low setting, but it was ok. (5'7" 29/30 inseam).
Tons of power, amazing brakes, and transmission was smooth as buttah... I thought the shifter was in a very awkward setting, but I suppose it could be changed. It was way low and required me to really point my toe down to get under it. For that matter, the brake lever was pretty far down too in addition to being pretty small.

Seat would need changing, but I liked the way my knees felt around the forward part of it and the tank.

I thought it a little "buzzy" at 65-70 on the highway, but what do I know?

Needs a big windshield, bar backs, and a few other farkles... for my taste, but for my needs, I'll keep looking.

Hopz: before you give up on the R12 check out my thread, which addresses most of your issues:

http://www.dualsportridersoflouisiana.c ... php?t=2378

The shifter can easily be adjusted to your foot position, and the brake lever has some adjustment. Size is not really and issue once set.

Lower/Higher seats are available options.

Buzz in the bars is eliminated with the heavy Throttlemiester setup which is needed anyway for "cruise control" There is a sweet spot for cruise on this bike at 75-80mph where the bike is totally stable and you hardly notice the quiet hum of the engine.

Bar riser/pullbacks make a much better riding position for me by relieving the pressure on my wrists and lower back, and the CeeBailey 20" windscreen is perfect.

This is one fine bike. BTW: Yesterday I easily paced a Yamaha R6 in some twisties in a much more comfortable riding position than my buddy. Several points gave my toe sliders a workout! I was enjoying the fact that he was having to do a lot of shifting to maintain his power band that I did not have to do. I was mostly in 6 with occasional visits to 5 when we slowed for hard turns.

I LOVE THIS BIKE !!!

Doug