2007 BMW R1200GS First review, Motorcycle vlog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2024
- An early ride on my newly aquired 2007 BMW R1200GS. Filmed with the VIO POV HD helmet cam on 720p setting.
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We can do the valve clearances and throttle body balancing at Beechdale Motorcycles, that way I can guarantee it'll be done properly (remember I've met a lot of "can't be bothered" mechanics in my time). After that I'll book it in as a last resort just because they have the BMW contacts and computer. Thanks for the advice Nigel.
@nikoscosmos and MrEunuch ..Thanks for that, the GS is getting nice and cold in Beechdale Motorcycles as we speak and will be "seen to" tomorrow morning. Keep your fingers crossed and keep them tips coming.
@nikoscosmos ..just to let you know I think I sorted it today. Uploading the results as you read this. Cheers
I never owned a bike with ABS but have ridden a few. My take on ANY rider aid is that it is a good thing as long as it's not relied upon (i,e riding faster thinking you're safer) then it's a good thing. I have traction control on my bike and if it kicks in, it's saved me cos I've pushed the bike too far. Look at airbags in cars, you hope you never have to use it don't you? :-)
@bluenapalm123 - hehe, deffo Linz for sure :-D I've subscribed to her, have a look at her reviews on lady clothing and her riding Darth. Her TH-cam name is BikerChickVids. I didn't mention in the video the light does flash until the wheels turn, then the check is complete and it goes off. The K1200S I took in PX for the GS does the same (phew) Thanks for your comments. :-)
I tend to keep the rpm between 3-4000 except when there is a long period in a 40mph zone where I might drop down t0 2000.
Must definitely set the valve clearances and the cam shaft end float tight on a cold engine. my 1150GS sounded like a bag of nails last summer following a dealer service and now runs sweetly without surging after I had spent time doing it myself!
Hi, really enjoyed your video...I am looking at getting into some vlogging on my Harley...already have a HD bullet camera for my lid, was wondering what tech you are using for recording your voice?...any recommendations on what I could go for would be appreciated!
Nice new mule ;-). I'm on my 3rd GS now (didn't get on with the 1150 and the 1st of the 1200's was written off hitting a dear) and they are an acquired taste for sure, but it has to be the most versatile and fun bike I've ever owned ticking way too many boxes that something this unattractive has any right to. Assuming you have no engine wooes once you learn to trust that front end and have road tyres (I use Road Pilot front / Pilot Road 2 rear) you'll grow to love it. Great for tutoring.
Do you still have this motorcycle ?
If you look at my latest Donington upload I have a link in the description for the mic I use. Hope this helps.
I hired a 1200GS for the day in Austria once, rode the Reschenpass and Stelvio and Umbrail passes and a good bit more besides, and that's my entire riding history of the bike. FWIW, I'd be a little concerned over the 'hunting' and slipping out of gear issues, but I reckon you pretty much hit the nail on the head at 6.20 - 6.30... Have fun - I certainly did! :-)
No, it's the fuel injection model, although, running like that I think I'd have preferred the old bing carbs. :-)
Does this R1200GS has a lowered seat? I'm 5'85 with a 31 inseam and I wonder how easy is the reach to the ground. Keep up the good work!
I don't think it's limited to just BMWs, almost all F.I bikes I've ridden seem lumpy compared to carbs.
Automatic choke? Has it got carburettors then? My GS is a 2010 and it's very smooth.
I see Linz has her bike in Stealth atire-fantastic!
So what was the issue with the bike and how is it now?
Ha! Just realised this video was posted a year ago... I wondered why it was so sunny!!!
You sound so dissapointed and fed up with this bike! Almost the polar opposite reaction to the K1200S! I've been watching a few of your reviews - is mapping a problem across all BMWs in your experience?
Can you do a review of the ktm 1190 adventure R?
I'm not sure to be honest. Best sit on one and see how it feels.
Hey man love your videos and have now subscribed. :) you have some god awful roads where you live!
did you ever find out what was wrong ?
Yeah. I would like to know also. I bought one, but im having trouble falling in love with it over the same issues.
@@mrkennethporter I would guess that it is running lean (set by the factory for emission and economy reasons) which causes a "hunting" feeling.
at above town speeds the bike was lovely but in the end it just wasn't my type of bike.
I'm a new rider, I thought it was me, or the bike. as I seem to suddenly miss a gear, or get neutral for no reason. Im changing up at 12,000 RPM when it does this, and the bike screams in to neutral
Good review, but you not being totally happy with this bike is making me more unsure of what to buy next...
Hmm, still wondering wether to get the GS, or a XL1000 Varadero or even a VFR800 Crossrunner. Coming from a Transalp 2009, I am looking for something with a bit more "power". I have sort of fallen in love with the Crossrunner and its frantic Vtec V4 engine, but want to try the Bmw first.
Sten I. 990ktm
is the weather cold? putting all the outfit will definitely perspire from head to toe in my country.
Hey I had to try haha, You do some pretty good reviews I must say.
I have a 2008 aircooled R1200GS Adventure and I love it to bits .. just needs more HP ... 99BHP is pretty poor for a 1200ccmotor
Hi my friend.I considering to buy a 2007 model.What about reliability?You had problems?
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@@vageliskoios1062 no issues whatsoever mines on 60,000 miles now and all I’ve ever done is serviced the bike with the best fluids on the market and lubed up the final drive once a year 👍
@Chvija1986 Just the GS. Cheers
Ah right, so it's just something you have to put up with if you want to a new bike then!
nice stuff!
Not sure if i love Darth or Linz more... :|
"The brake failure light still flashes apparently.." you must have trusted the person who told you that.. :)
"brake failure" light is on when you turn on the key on GS bikes.
@@mburton2609 wow, 9 years for a reply. Hehe
And I'm no longer with Linz 😂
@@RoadcraftNottingham :(
@@bluenapalm123 not my video....
cool video. thanks
Please do yourself a favour and try the KTM 990 adventure (I'm in love with her after 2 unhappy BMW marriages)....
Do you think I'm made of bikes? ;-)
1:57 WATCH OU... oh yeah, the UK...
Yes.
Ordered today
% year old video with no reply,s at all what was the point of uploading it if your not answering questions on it ????
... because it says "comments" not "questions" If that's all you have to say about all the effort I've put into uploads then just move on, you're not the audience I'm aiming at.
+RoadcraftNottingham plus I've replied to many comments. I'm not an answering service, I do have a full time job you know.
your aiming at a fawning bitt kissing audience that thinks the sun shines out your arse cos you got a go pro for your birthday ?
hahaha is lyns wearing pyjamas?
Justin for sure, haha.
Interested in this bike I'm watching....
OMG THE CAAR!! oh, right.. you drive left.
hm looks like I should see if I can get a test ri OMG THE CAR! D: right right, drive left...
Man this video is scary :/
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