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ToadRide
08-27-2008, 11:52 AM
And it all makes me feel sooo good!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377088
bmw rocke
08-28-2008, 05:10 PM
Good link.:tup:

This bike is currently on the top of the list when I replace my old GS next year.

Thanks for posting this up.

Rocke
08-28-2008, 10:16 PM
This bike is also on my list. I love my W.R. butI believe the 800 will be more gravel and asphalt friendly.The only problem I can see is availability. I don't like the atitude of the salesman I spoke to. It was sort of like he figured he had something I wanted and I was going to wait and pay whatever he wanted.:mi: The B.C. economy is slowing down and we will see who is in the drivers seat next year. In the meantime I'll enjoy my W.R. :cool:
BMWNut
08-29-2008, 10:41 PM
************ Warning Commercial content follows ***********

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BMW Canada has been given a larger allotment of F800GSs than they were originally told. This means, in our case,the orders that were supposed to take 'till Jan to fill will be filled by then end of Oct, at the latest, and we will have extra product available after that. So if you are interested a visit to your local dealer might be in order.

If you just want to take a look the bikes should starting to arrive within two weeks, but they probably won't be on the floor for long!

Brian

Island BMW

********** This concludes the crassly commercial posting*********
Bayner
08-30-2008, 03:40 PM
That's very good to know. Thanks!
08-31-2008, 07:14 PM
good link. I put a down payment on one of these. It will be on the boat late november.
Lucky
09-15-2008, 07:39 PM
Did anybody ride it already?
ToadRide
09-28-2008, 07:35 AM
I'd love to even see it!
09-28-2008, 10:10 AM
ToadRide wrote:
I'd love to even see it!The shipment for vancouver was supposed to be late novenber, but they are on the way now. Should be 2 weeks
Lucky
09-28-2008, 08:11 PM
aurora wrote:
ToadRide wrote:
I'd love to even see it!The shipment for vancouver was supposed to be late novenber, but they are on the way now. Should be 2 weeks

I think they are all pre-sold. NO way to test ride
BlackCat
09-29-2008, 12:02 PM
Me and Aurora each put a down payment on one from Pacific. The guy told us that there are 5 coming in the shipment - 4 already has down payments on them and the 5th will be a demo bike.
Lucky
09-30-2008, 06:37 AM
I see.
ToadRide
10-01-2008, 07:07 AM
"Here I sit, broken hearted. Paid a dime, only farted." Is this an appropriate quote?
Buck
10-02-2008, 09:14 PM
Online review here... :)

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/bmw/2009-bmw-f800gs-review-first-ride-86950.html
Lucky
10-02-2008, 10:14 PM
unfortunately no technical details.
BlackCat
10-07-2008, 10:22 AM
I just got a call from Pacific Yamaha. Their first f800gs is in and is being un-crated and assembled. Should be ready later on today.
10-07-2008, 04:26 PM
indeed blackcat, i got the call too. They said ours should be in by the end of the week
BMWNut
10-07-2008, 06:58 PM
There are two F800GSs at Island BMW, Pre-sold but there to look at...
Fjr eh
10-07-2008, 08:02 PM
I was at Pacific today and saw the F 800gs in the crate coming off the truck. The dealer on Vancouver Island is saying that he has deposits on 18 bikes.
Buck
10-07-2008, 08:57 PM
BMWNut wrote:
There are two F800GSs at Island BMW, Pre-sold but there to look at...

I'll be in tomorrow for mine! ;););)

Kidding.... I'll stop by for a look see and test sit though . :)
10-08-2008, 02:51 PM
Was at pacific today and had the honors of the first person to test the bike. feels really good, lots of power, cool turn signal set up. Black cat are you going to go and test ride it
ToadRide
10-16-2008, 06:45 AM
As Taylor and Brian will attest, I am now one happy camper. Finally got out the door into the pouring rain and rushhour traffic with the new bike. After the initial embarrasment of the minor incident in the parking lot in which the bike went over due to my too short legs(no damage and a lot of helpful hands to get me back up quick) I was off on the maiden voyage. Lesson learned, I am going to have to be very careful about getting the side stand up from now on. Or get a pair of Elton John boots! On the road the exhaust note was not even short of beautiful. And unlike some have said, was quite audible at all speeds. The wind screen worked perfectly for me with absolutely no buffeting. The signals were a bit of a pain and the cancellation button was really hard to use, causing throttle blipping trying to find it. Finally gave up and let it cancel itself. Interestingly enough, it won't cancel at a stop and the faster you are going, the quicker it cancels. Headed out towards Mitchosen into a hard, cold rain. I was dressed for it but after a half an hour I noticed the ol crotch was gettin damp.This grew into an uncomfortable swamp and pointed me in the direction of home base. Seemed that the riding pants were no longer waterproof. Anyhoo, the bike got the baptism she was made for and performed flawlessly. I could feel the slickness of the newly wet roads and the brand new tires to a point of the rear wheel breaking loose on accelleration from stop signs so I babied her home. Now she's covered with rain spots! Waaaa.
Bearhugger
10-16-2008, 12:21 PM
Congrat's. Does this mean we no longer get to hear you wine about not having a bike and bitching about how long it was taking to get your bike? :mb:Better see you tonight.
SubMann
10-16-2008, 02:41 PM
I don't see your GPS mounted yet! Did you buy the official $BMW$ connector for it? :mi:

Oh yeah Congrats on the bike!
ToadRide
10-16-2008, 04:00 PM
Damn. This working life is getting in the way of having fun. Anyhoo, GPS mounted. See you all soon.
North
10-16-2008, 04:19 PM
Nice Bike.:tup:

I dropped my GS the second day I had it, and I wasn't even moving. :)
Bayner
10-21-2008, 10:56 AM
So, it's been a few days, how are you liking it overall? Any specific dislikes? I'm really curious how it performs on the trail too...
JavaJude
10-21-2008, 04:44 PM
Congrats on your new bike :clap:

I'm looking forward to reading how your new bike performs off road.

-Judy-
Buck
10-21-2008, 08:17 PM
Doug, where were you last weekend? We hoped to see you join us on the Jordan Ridge trails. We are itchin to see the new GSoff road. :)
ToadRide
10-24-2008, 05:41 PM
Last weekend I headed north of Qualicim just to put some miles on her. She is absolutely one rock steady, smooth and nimble road bike. Hit a couple of dirt roads and she was still comfortable but I have to say the Battlewings are definately a road tire. I'm gonna see if I can burn em out on my trip and get something a little lumpier in the States.
Buck
10-24-2008, 07:58 PM
Have you looked into getting some crashbars to protect the side panels?
ToadRide
10-25-2008, 08:02 PM
Seems all the crash bars I want are backordered. Prolly get em at a Beemer dealer in the States.

But, get this. Today I tested the accuracy of the computer. Fuel warning came on and it said I had fiftyish kms. left in the tank. Was heading home and kept watching it. Pulled into my drive with 8kms showing and it died right in front of my garage. How's that for horseshoes up the old keester? Least now I know not to run any lower than ,say, 15 kms on the computer without a refill.