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Bmw hp2

Hello. I'M a new poster. I ride a Buell Ulysses but used to ride a Bmw R1100GS On which I did 92000 miles. I'd like to know if anyone has substantial experience of the HP2 and what problems they've encountered.
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Hello. I'M a new poster. I ride a Buell Ulysses but used to ride a Bmw R1100GS On which I did 92000 miles. I'd like to know if anyone has substantial experience of the HP2 and what problems they've encountered.
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Hi Nick,
I have a HP2 Enduro, I have owned in from almost new (350 miles) and it now has 18000 on the clock. i have the HPN 22lt tank, holan rack with Zega paniers, and lots of other extras.
I dont ride it as a sunday bike it is my touring bike.
I have owned every GS model since the 1100 in 1997, a couple of 1150gsa's a couple of 1200gsa's etc.
i love the HP2 above all the others put together. it is fast light and tours as well as a GS.
I have done 650 mile days, (hence my profile name) and it never misses a beat.
I have had zero problems with the bike since new.
sure the forks nock a bit but I've never been too worried about that.
I can not recoment one enough.
best thing is when you get where you are going take the luggage off and you have an awsome enduro to throw around.
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This is mine, and as i say its the best GS by far.
In my opinion, just so i dont start an argument.
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What a beautiful looking machine. I really want one. As I said I had a GS11 for 91000 miles but find the new breed GSs too over the top. The idea of a stripped down one appeals so much. It too would be my tourer but the problem is where to find one in Portugal? However I could fly back and seek one out in the UK then ride it back down here and register it here. That's the cheapest option BUT I suspect they are thin on the ground in England too. You don't want to sell yours do you?
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Hi Nick,
Mine might be for sale next Year, I am working away and it looks like a long term thing so the bike is not being used. I will return to the UK in March and May so may look at selling the HP2 if I am going to be away for another Year. Thats why the bike is mint and low ish milage,
I get to do a tour or two a year and thats it for millage.
stay in touch mate and I'll give you first refusal.
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Awsome machine. I have been an admirer of the HP2 but haven't heard of the enduro version. I want me one of them too!

Strange looking at it in the hills with road tyres though!

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