Tradesies!

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 10:34 AM

Alright so I got my brand new used R1150GS! Just picked it up from the BMW dealer. This bike is pretty nice, its very upright and the handlebars are really wide making it super flickable. Its a boxer twin which vigorously massaged my feet the whole way home.

The mirrors on this bitch are awesome. They are convex and in a good position to see everything behind me. The footpegs are really far forward compared to what I'm used to. So much so then when I went to take off I picked up my feet and put them on the exhaust

I couldn't find the shifter.

Its a very comfy bike. Too comfy.... Suspicious....

This would be a pretty awesome bike from my road trip in a week and a half but I don't think I'll be taking it. I traded my K1300S for this bike but I don't think I will be invoking the 'No tradesies backsies' rule and will instead trade back for my K13 tomorrow.

Damnit, I want a similar style bike now, its so comfy but theres no room in my driveway. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. What should I do???

These are pictures.

ninjamunky85 · June 14th, 2013, 11:09 AM

I dunno man. I'm sure it's a sweet ride, but it's kinda ugly.

Ha, maybe you could call it the ugly duckling.

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 11:10 AM

Really? I don't think its that bad looking.... I wonder how much they want for it.

geeker · June 14th, 2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

This would be a pretty awesome bike from my road trip in a week and a half but I don't think I'll be taking it. I traded my K1300S for this bike but I don't think I will be invoking the 'No tradesies backsies' rule and will instead trade back for my K13 tomorrow.

Damnit, I want a similar style bike now, its so comfy but theres no room in my driveway. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. What should I do???

Dafuq'd I just read?

verboten1 · June 14th, 2013, 11:25 AM

A GS without ridiculously expensive bags and trunk? I didn't know those existed.
Did it come with an aerostitch, or any Motorrad gear? Lol

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by verboten1

A GS without ridiculously expensive bags and trunk? I didn't know those existed.
Did it come with an aerostitch, or any Motorrad gear? Lol

Nope, just a key that says don't ****ing crash

rojoracing53 · June 14th, 2013, 11:46 AM

So your test riding this for a day or two with your 1300 as collateral?

And I agree that thing is Fugly

beren · June 14th, 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

fugly

+1

backinthesaddleagain · June 14th, 2013, 12:33 PM

A riding buddy just got the new one with the liquid cooling and the intake on top of the cylinders. He just took it up to the F1 in Montreal. Good all around bike for sure. Had a nice roar when he opened it up in front of me one morning.

Good luck with whatever the heck you are doing. Don't quite understand the post "Really? I don't think its that bad looking.... I wonder how much they want for it. "

beren · June 14th, 2013, 12:57 PM

my wife asks if it is supposed to look like a duck.

massacremasses · June 14th, 2013, 01:12 PM

Alex · June 14th, 2013, 02:13 PM

I guess they were running low on loaners. I've had that GS a few times as well, but usually grab one of the R1150R's.

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

So your test riding this for a day or two with your 1300 as collateral?

And I agree that thing is Fugly

Yea what's the problem wit that? This thing is a 2000 with 145k on the odo, it's a classic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I guess they were running low on loaners. I've had that GS a few times as well, but usually grab one of the R1150R's.

I really wanted an RT but they only had 2 bikes and some scooters

Alex · June 14th, 2013, 05:59 PM

I had my bike there earlier this week for them to fix up some last minute things before the rally; they got me in quickly and took care of everything perfectly. I actually brought Zack a bottle of wine for going above and beyond in sorting out the farkles. I would have brought a six-pack, but it's harder to fit in a backpack. And hey, we can officially enjoy wine here in the bay area, so I guess it's allowed.

Gurk · June 14th, 2013, 06:10 PM

FUGLY

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I had my bike there earlier this week for them to fix up some last minute things before the rally; they got me in quickly and took care of everything perfectly. I actually brought Zack a bottle of wine for going above and beyond in sorting out the farkles. I would have brought a six-pack, but it's harder to fit in a backpack. And hey, we can officially enjoy wine here in the bay area, so I guess it's allowed.

There's some really cool guys there, I definitely feel like they are doing good work on my bike. I'm getting some raised bars installed and it turns out my brand new pilot 3 rear had a puncture so I got to drop some bank on a new one. I didn't want to risk a patch n plug with my upcoming trip. I am taking the rear home though so I'll either patch it and put it on later or sell it to @rojoracing53 so he can squeeze it onto his 250

rojoracing53 · June 14th, 2013, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

There's some really cool guys there, I definitely feel like they are doing good work on my bike. I'm getting some raised bars installed and it turns out my brand new pilot 3 rear had a puncture so I got to drop some bank on a new one. I didn't want to risk a patch n plug with my upcoming trip. I am taking the rear home though so I'll either patch it and put it on later or sell it to @rojoracing53 so he can squeeze it onto his 250

I good on rear right now but do you think I can fit it on the front

Alex · June 14th, 2013, 08:24 PM

Sean, are you picking it up tomorrow? I'll be there mid-day to grab some emergency parts for the trip.

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 10:01 PM

Yea I'm picking my bike up tomorrow, I'm supposed to go in at 9am but I might sleep in

. See ya there maybe

Jiggles · June 14th, 2013, 11:22 PM

So this was a fun bike to ride. I do really like the position of it and its easy to steer. Also its fun as **** to stand straight up and ride like that. The handlebars are high enough that you can do it without being bent all weird and seriously, its goddamn fun.

This particular bike, I felt like it was going to fall apart on me. The engine was making some strange noises that can only be described as, that can't be good. The throttle was a bitch. My forearm is literally sore from how hard I had to grip the throttle to keep it steady. That throttle was sticky and had a lot of force retracting it.

Really it was a fun bike, I'd never have considered owning one before but now after riding a GS I do really like that style and I'm glad I got the chance to ride one, however old it may have been.

I'll also be very happy to get my K1300S back tomorrow with slightly raised handlebars and some new insides.

June 14th, 2013, 10:34 AM	#1
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Tradesies! Alright so I got my brand new used R1150GS! Just picked it up from the BMW dealer. This bike is pretty nice, its very upright and the handlebars are really wide making it super flickable. Its a boxer twin which vigorously massaged my feet the whole way home. The mirrors on this bitch are awesome. They are convex and in a good position to see everything behind me. The footpegs are really far forward compared to what I'm used to. So much so then when I went to take off I picked up my feet and put them on the exhaust I couldn't find the shifter. Its a very comfy bike. Too comfy.... Suspicious.... This would be a pretty awesome bike from my road trip in a week and a half but I don't think I'll be taking it. I traded my K1300S for this bike but I don't think I will be invoking the 'No tradesies backsies' rule and will instead trade back for my K13 tomorrow. Damnit, I want a similar style bike now, its so comfy but theres no room in my driveway. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. What should I do??? These are pictures. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 14th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#2
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I dunno man. I'm sure it's a sweet ride, but it's kinda ugly. Ha, maybe you could call it the ugly duckling. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

June 14th, 2013, 11:10 AM	#3
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June 14th, 2013, 11:46 AM	#7
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	So your test riding this for a day or two with your 1300 as collateral? And I agree that thing is Fugly

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	A riding buddy just got the new one with the liquid cooling and the intake on top of the cylinders. He just took it up to the F1 in Montreal. Good all around bike for sure. Had a nice roar when he opened it up in front of me one morning. Good luck with whatever the heck you are doing. Don't quite understand the post "Really? I don't think its that bad looking.... I wonder how much they want for it. "

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June 14th, 2013, 05:59 PM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I had my bike there earlier this week for them to fix up some last minute things before the rally; they got me in quickly and took care of everything perfectly. I actually brought Zack a bottle of wine for going above and beyond in sorting out the farkles. I would have brought a six-pack, but it's harder to fit in a backpack. And hey, we can officially enjoy wine here in the bay area, so I guess it's allowed. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 14th, 2013, 06:10 PM	#15
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	FUGLY

June 14th, 2013, 08:24 PM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Sean, are you picking it up tomorrow? I'll be there mid-day to grab some emergency parts for the trip. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 14th, 2013, 10:01 PM	#19
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yea I'm picking my bike up tomorrow, I'm supposed to go in at 9am but I might sleep in . See ya there maybe __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

June 14th, 2013, 11:22 PM	#20
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	So this was a fun bike to ride. I do really like the position of it and its easy to steer. Also its fun as **** to stand straight up and ride like that. The handlebars are high enough that you can do it without being bent all weird and seriously, its goddamn fun. This particular bike, I felt like it was going to fall apart on me. The engine was making some strange noises that can only be described as, that can't be good. The throttle was a bitch. My forearm is literally sore from how hard I had to grip the throttle to keep it steady. That throttle was sticky and had a lot of force retracting it. Really it was a fun bike, I'd never have considered owning one before but now after riding a GS I do really like that style and I'm glad I got the chance to ride one, however old it may have been. I'll also be very happy to get my K1300S back tomorrow with slightly raised handlebars and some new insides. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs