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New guy here my name is Jerry and i live in Mesa,AZ. I've been on MC since I was 10 that would be 46 years now. I have not traveled outside of the US and not many long distant trips. Looking forword to reading more here. I have a HD Softtail now but renting a BMW R1200GS in a month to see how my wife and I like it before going full tilt into the adventure riding.
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Welcome Raven, welcome to the hubb !!!
Before you rush out and buy that 1200GS, have a look around at other options. The BMW marketing machine is strong but don't forget there are plenty of choices (Usually A LOT cheaper , reliable and less complicated)..
Either way, have fun
Ted
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Stick with the HD !
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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
Welcome Raven, welcome to the hubb !!!
Before you rush out and buy that 1200GS, have a look around at other options. The BMW marketing machine is strong but don't forget there are plenty of choices (Usually A LOT cheaper , reliable and less complicated)..
Either way, have fun
Ted
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As Ted said there heaps of options in the adventure touring world and most of them are better value for money when compared to BMW. I personally would not buy a beemer but that's because I am cheap. I would recommend something Japanese...
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Welcome!
If you like the BMW and don't worry about some people talking sh*t about your bike then buy it!
Personally I have never tested a bike better suited for two-up then the R1200GS.
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Hello, mate, from another Harley rider (Ultra Classic Electra Glide) dreaming a BMW GS 1150 ADV.
Greetz from north Italy.
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welcome mate ,very simply you buy japonese with youre brain and well the gs with youre heart ,everyone makes his or hers own choices what is it about riding big bmws ??????? im sure he and anyone else can search test and make his own choice on what they want .
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Hi Raven, I've got family in Mesa! I stayed with them in 2008 and hired a DR650 from AZride in Scotsdale. If you're not hiring from them check them out. They're a nice couple running the place and they've got 1200GS's and also some BMW LT's. Personally I love the DR650 and you could buy 2 of them for the price of a GS. Does the wife ride? Maybe it's time she learned! You've got some great trails out there it would be a shame not to explore them.
Now I'm dreaming of the desert I'm chilled out, thanks.
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Welcome Raven and Mrs Raven. Hope all is well? Enjoy your riding which ever MC you ride. Im sure you will find this site very informative as i have.
Cheers Jim
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