I've Made My Mind Up

[Smallkat]

..but if you actually want a bike that always works, without any problems? Indeed, get a nice old Beemer. Mine’s called Cones
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I am going to the BMW dealer to have a sit on an R Nine T. See if my short legs can get near the ground.

[Lexdba]

..but if you actually want a bike that always works, without any problems? Indeed, get a nice old Beemer. Mine’s called Cones
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I am going to the BMW dealer to have a sit on an R Nine T. See if my short legs can get near the ground.

Easily. That bike is way small! I won't fit on it for shit but if you're short it might just be the ticket

[johnr]

I've not got an r9t, but if you want to try my gs1150 to see if the quirks of BMW's suit you, then I'm only up the road in freckleton.

[Smallkat]

Thanks John, I may take you up on the offer if I think the bm is the way to go. I will bring a stepladder to get on!

For a minute though I did think you were talking about a Suzuki gs1150, which confused me greatly. Not that that is hard to

[Lexdba]

Don’t do it, you might fall in love with the oilheads like John and I did

[Lexdba]

This is how I acquired Cones

[Lexdba]

Also:

[Smallkat]

Everyone I talk to says don't buy a BMW. Seems to be they can't cope with the looks and apparently I will turn into a 'see you next Tuesday'.

[Smallkat]

Fossie - I have your part - 94431-49301-13L. PM me your email and I will send a Paypal request.

[jeznewsome]

Bugger that means I must be a double see you next tuesday then! I am on my second R1100S, its a cracking ride to work bike and has been used for a few longer touring outings. Slighly less elevated than a GS but still would need a standard seat, longer paralever arm and short (std) rear shock for the vertically challenged.

I enjoyed a test ride I had on a R9T, but ended up buying a Thruxton R instead, another cracking modern twin