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Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT



My dealer indicates that folks that have used them are actually quite
pleased with them.  They're not RT style touring cases or Jesse bags, but
they're pretty usable.

Dave

On 5/18/06, Steve Makohin <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello Geoff,
>
> From: "Geoff Adams" <k100rs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> > From: "Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> For folks who are wondering what the new R1200S and R1200RT are like,
> >> read
> >> on. Otherwise, hit delete.  <snipo>
> >
> >> R1200S  <snipo> o Expandable sport bags are available. They are a fair
> >> bit smaller than  the humongous System Cases, and not water-proof.
> >
> > Steve,
> > Are these the same goofy bags I've seen on the K1200S?
>
> Indeed. Expandable "sport bags", as they are called.
>
> It makes sense for what the bike is: a sport bike that can accommodate
> factory bags of any sort. BMW's aim with the K1200S and R1200S is "sport",
> so they compromised on hauling ability.
>
>


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Dave & Tina Swider
Marin County, CA

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