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Hi All from the UK. Just pulled the trigger on a 2016 F800GT SE. 4 years old but only 5000 miles. Well specced. I'm going from an R1200RT to the GT, like other posters I have read, I'm looking for something lighter and more nimble. I haven't actually ridden a GT, just researched like mad and...

Hi all. I recently got my 2008 F800ST and am absolutely loving it, however I also want to look into anything I can do to improve longevity of parts and improve where I can, the performance. Someone mention in passing that they put Steel Braided Brake Lines on their sports bike and mentioned...

Afternoon all![WV] Primary bike has been a GTR1400 (aka Concours the other side of the pond!) which I love for touring and big rides, but just too big for living with on my day to day commute! So, tried various machines (Transalp - always wanted one! / Versys 650 / Tracer / NC750/ DL650) but...

I'm really looking forward to getting on this thing and riding. I won't have delivery yet, and it's still a bit cold here in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, but I just can't wait. I'll want some advice about a longer windscreen for it. Any ideas or experiences about that? Peace ..... Stuart.

Hi Guys and Gals, Newbie from Sherbrooke, Québec. I just swapped a CB750 café racer I built along with a CB750A for a 2008 FA800 GS with a little more than 10k kms on it. Very happy with the bike. I work in Africa from time to time and fell in love with these bikes there. The roads in Québec...

Hi guys in the forum. I want to buy a brand new F 700, and I want to ask to the owners if do have some problems with the model. I have read that has issues with the water pump, is it real? You know, it will be my first BMW and I want to know if it is a real good option for a 12 year user of...

Hi all Just got back onto 2 wheels after a long layoff (20 years!!) and enjoying every minute of it. Got myself a Blue 2008 F800ST with all the OE's including suspension lowering (I'm only 5'10"). Excellent condition, only done 8400 miles and serviced every year by a BMW dealer! Three...

Hi All, Sorry if these have been asked already, but I have had a look and don't think they have...so here goes! I passed my Direct Access on 21st October 2013 and after having a test-ride on the motorcycle training school owners F800st realised that this would be a great first big bike...

Just joined the forum as i picked up my first bike today, a 2011 F800ST. Doing the bike course this weekend so i have only done a little slow speed practice in a nearby parking lot with my brother guiding me. Very much looking forward to hitting the rolling coastline in this beautiful weather...

Hi guys, I have been lurking in this forum for many months now and it has been a wealth of knowledge. It has help me a numerous times and check it most days. Just wanting to catch up with local Brisbane riders (or close by). I'm looking to sell my 2011 F800ST at some stage and want to see if...

Hello All, Name's Ellie and I'm from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. I've very recently just put my deposit down on a 2006 F800ST in blue and due to pick it up sometime this week from my local BMW dealer. I've been riding for just over 3 year's now and was finally persuaded last weekend to test...

Greetings all, Just purchsed a '12 F800GS in triple black. Then had the misfortune to have to ride 200 miles home. Yeah right, it was great! 300 miles around town first to get comfortable on it and start the break in, then 200 ish miles home, best R&R I've ever spent. Looking to do a few...

Hi All, I've just signed up to the forum in the hope that I will actually follow my own advice for once and get to know a bit about a new bike before I buy one. I'm currently piloting a ZRX1200S between my home in Northallerton and office in Leeds. I'm very happy with the Rex, but she's a bit...

Hi all, I should have posted this earlier, but here goes... I now have about 1300km under my belt on a new to me silver F650GS 2009 model. This bike came with Garmin Zumo 550, Starcom communication system, 800GS screen, Scott oiler, top box, panniers, crashbars and 26000km on the clock. I...

:) Introducing myself, Alan - purchased a demo 2008 F650 GS (Twin) back in January, from local BMW dealer, after an exhaustive search for a "hybrid/adventure" bike to replace full-on dirt bikes of the past. Reason: getting old and cranky and sore when I fall off. It is a red one and has about...

After reading through various F800GS and F650GS threads here, various reviews, and trying the bikes on for size at the Edmonton, Alberta bike show, I've decided that the F650GS will be my first bike and plan on putting my order in shortly. Signed up for the basic riders course as well. Why did...