Hello from sunny Suffolk

[Billy Von Bimble]

Hello everyone, only me!

So I’m obsessed with getting a Gen 2 or 3.

The plan is to sell my 2014 R1200GS in August and buy an RR during the crimbo/new year period.

I’m 56 and I’ve never had a 1 litre sports bike. I’ve had quite a few others over the years:

Suzuki GS125s that I was a courier on in London when I was 16 (Arrow Express)
Then a long break, moved to Suffolk…
Honda Transalp
Honda Dominator
Honda CBR 600
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Factory
Ducati 749s
Honda Pan European 1100 (bought as a non runner, fixed carbs, rode it once & sold it)
BMW R1200GS TE

So I’m browsing through the UK forums looking for info and general chit chat about these bikes.
What to look out for, what are the common problems, diy fixes / maintenance. I like the tinkering mechanically nearly as much as the riding.

I did a couple of track days at Snetterton on my Ducati, and after I stopped shaking the first time, what a rush!

Well that’s a bit of me. Looking forward to reading through this forum. Watch this space!

Billy..

 

[alex]

Welcome to the forum. The later the model you get the more refined it will be. I'd go for a 2016 Gen3.

 

[Billy Von Bimble]

Welcome to the forum. The later the model you get the more refined it will be. I'd go for a 2016 Gen3.

Thank you Alex for the welcome and the tip. Will bear that in mine

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[MrSmooth]

Welcome Billy, I have a 2018 Gen 3 from new and I have no need or intention to have to part with it. They're all great value at present if you're buying. Enjoy your purchase when you get around to it.

As far as tinkering is involved, you might be disappointed with the S1000RR. I've added modifications, and apart from normal servicing with oil and filter changes, mine has been very reliable. Other than cleaning the brake dust from the caliper in pistons, I just ride it and we've had 18k very fast miles together.

 

[Tech Admin]

Welcome to the forum.