Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT

["A guy wasting time in Marin" <teamkbasa@xxxxxxxxx>]

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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