TRAITOR ??
Posted: Fri 01 Apr, 2016 4:59 pm
Okay Guys, I will be ready for a hammering on Sunday morning from all and sundry!!...............Why you ask?...........Because I have followed in Bry's footsteps and have bought a HONDA.
Was having some issues with extreme heat blowing back onto my legs from "Baby Blue" which was bad enough to feel bad pain from the heat which had to travel through the leather of my Forma boots, Draggin Jeans and thick socks to get to my legs but Crikey it sure did!!
I did some research and found this to be a fairly common issue and apparent design fault with the F700 GS Vertical Twins with no apparent solution. Not so bad if you lived and rode in Siberia I guess?
But bad enough for me to sell it as it was taking the joy out of riding.
Baby Blue was a lovely bike in so many other ways and it was with regret that I decided to sell it so I could find another bike without it's issues.
Anyone considering buying one should consider the heat problem seriously before committing yourself.
BTW I am only telling you guys this now is because None of you Bludgers wanted to buy it off me so now you know the truth.
Would have liked another BMW but found the type of bikes I liked were way beyond my means and had to look elsewhere for a cheaper more suitable bike.
I found a Honda VFR 1200 demo available at a reduced price and traded BB in on it yesterday. Not my preferred type of bike ( Like German Pauls 1300) but it was new, 70ks, Shaft drive, Has good balance and handling for a 260kg bike and the main seller was I could place both feet flat on the ground
So I wait with eager anticipation for your response to my treacherous actions. ( Those considering buying an African Twin ) better be careful with what you say though
Meanwhile I hope this won't jeapordise my eligibility to remain in the club. Honestly love BM's, Always have, Always will but not on a pension
Let the Games begin!!
Swampy
Was having some issues with extreme heat blowing back onto my legs from "Baby Blue" which was bad enough to feel bad pain from the heat which had to travel through the leather of my Forma boots, Draggin Jeans and thick socks to get to my legs but Crikey it sure did!!
I did some research and found this to be a fairly common issue and apparent design fault with the F700 GS Vertical Twins with no apparent solution. Not so bad if you lived and rode in Siberia I guess?
But bad enough for me to sell it as it was taking the joy out of riding.
Baby Blue was a lovely bike in so many other ways and it was with regret that I decided to sell it so I could find another bike without it's issues.
Anyone considering buying one should consider the heat problem seriously before committing yourself.
BTW I am only telling you guys this now is because None of you Bludgers wanted to buy it off me so now you know the truth.
Would have liked another BMW but found the type of bikes I liked were way beyond my means and had to look elsewhere for a cheaper more suitable bike.
I found a Honda VFR 1200 demo available at a reduced price and traded BB in on it yesterday. Not my preferred type of bike ( Like German Pauls 1300) but it was new, 70ks, Shaft drive, Has good balance and handling for a 260kg bike and the main seller was I could place both feet flat on the ground

So I wait with eager anticipation for your response to my treacherous actions. ( Those considering buying an African Twin ) better be careful with what you say though

Meanwhile I hope this won't jeapordise my eligibility to remain in the club. Honestly love BM's, Always have, Always will but not on a pension

Let the Games begin!!
Swampy