Selling the 1600 Nomad

jon · 04-25-2008, 11:02 AM

I wanted more of a touring bike and have been looking hard at Gold Wings the past few months. However, I found a great deal on a BMW K1200LT and have decided to buy it. I put the deposit down yesterday and pick it up Monday. If you are tall and have never driven a BMW, I highly recommend it. It handles like a dream and is much taller then a Gold Wing and better built (IMHO). The seats and grips are heated, windshield is electronically adjustable from a point at my collar bone to above my head, other electronics outstanding, and it is built by a bunch of 6'4" Germans who understand us Nordic riders. The seats are both adjustable up and back depending on your inseam. The riding style is more upright then a cruiser, but I found the position and the OEM seats very comfortable.

I'll let you know how it works out........

jon · 04-25-2008, 11:30 AM

And yes it does sound like a 116 HP Singer Sewing Machine! I will miss the V&H's

**ringadingh** · 04-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Im sure you'll enjoy the Beemer, they are very well designed bikes. My brother has a K1200RS and it handles like a dream, It feels like a much smaller bike, very nimble and powerful (134hp). After 10 minutes on it I felt like Ive ridden it forever. If I ever decide to get a proper touring bike the K1200LT would definately be on my short list. Congratulations on your new purchase.

04-25-2008, 01:01 PM

Congrats!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!

blowndodge · 04-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Traitor!!!!!!!!!

ponch · 04-25-2008, 03:06 PM

I always liked the R1200RT and GS. BMW makes great bikes, and I know you will like it. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by Jon

I wanted more of a touring bike and have been looking hard at Gold Wings the past few months. However, I found a great deal on a BMW K1200LT and have decided to buy it. I put the deposit down yesterday and pick it up Monday. If you are tall and have never driven a BMW, I highly recommend it. It handles like a dream and is much taller then a Gold Wing and better built (IMHO). The seats and grips are heated, windshield is electronically adjustable from a point at my collar bone to above my head, other electronics outstanding, and it is built by a bunch of 6'4" Germans who understand us Nordic riders. The seats are both adjustable up and back depending on your inseam. The riding style is more upright then a cruiser, but I found the position and the OEM seats very comfortable.

I'll let you know how it works out........

dantama · 04-25-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Im sure you'll enjoy the Beemer, they are very well designed bikes. My brother has a K1200RS and it handles like a dream, It feels like a much smaller bike, very nimble and powerful (134hp). After 10 minutes on it I felt like Ive ridden it forever. If I ever decide to get a proper touring bike the K1200LT would definately be on my short list. Congratulations on your new purchase.

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04-25-2008, 03:44 PM

Very nice bike. Good luck with it. All the cops here ride Beemers, so there must be something to say for them.

Based on my experience with our local BMW dealer I wouldn't buy one, but that's just because they couldn't find their a$$ with both hands and a flashlight. Either that or they just think if you gotta ask the price you should be shopping elsewhere.

I went there looking at jackets, I went there looking for boots, and I went in to buy a helmet. All three times they took forever and had a virtual staff meeting before they could tell me the cost of anything. It was amazing. After 15 minutes of waiting around while they tried to get me the price of a jacket I wanted I just got disgusted and walked out. I couldn't imagine trying to get my bike fixed in a place like that.

**Top Cat** · 04-25-2008, 03:55 PM

One of my Friends that I ride with has that model BMW. He likes it alot. So dose his wife. It is kinda smooth and quiet. You will miss the V Twin vibration and exhaust note ;) You will be back

We will keep your chair in storage till you return

04-25-2008, 04:22 PM

(Hey, don't we charge some kind of a re-enlistment fee or something?)

rewindgy · 04-25-2008, 04:22 PM

Need I say anymore!

Yellow Jacket · 04-25-2008, 04:23 PM

Well, we will keep your chair but we're gonna drink your ration of beer!

Congrats on the new bike. I'm sure you will enjoy it!

cactusjack · 04-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Congratulations on your new purchase. That's a very nice bike and I'm sure you'll like it. I've never ridden one, but would like to try it just to for the experience.

To start getting in the mood, I suggest you listen to Autobahn by Kraftwerk.

rlfaubion · 04-25-2008, 05:27 PM

Great Bike! I rode my friend's LT last week, and was quite impressed. It's even the same color. He'll ride it to the Western Rally in fact. So Have fun, and congrats!!!

04-25-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

...To start getting in the mood, I suggest you listen to Autobahn by Kraftwerk....

On one of these.

04-25-2008, 11:02 AM	#1
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	Selling the 1600 Nomad I wanted more of a touring bike and have been looking hard at Gold Wings the past few months. However, I found a great deal on a BMW K1200LT and have decided to buy it. I put the deposit down yesterday and pick it up Monday. If you are tall and have never driven a BMW, I highly recommend it. It handles like a dream and is much taller then a Gold Wing and better built (IMHO). The seats and grips are heated, windshield is electronically adjustable from a point at my collar bone to above my head, other electronics outstanding, and it is built by a bunch of 6'4" Germans who understand us Nordic riders. The seats are both adjustable up and back depending on your inseam. The riding style is more upright then a cruiser, but I found the position and the OEM seats very comfortable. I'll let you know how it works out........ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-25-2008, 11:30 AM	#2
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	Selling the 1600 Nomad And yes it does sound like a 116 HP Singer Sewing Machine! I will miss the V&H's
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04-25-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Selling the 1600 Nomad Im sure you'll enjoy the Beemer, they are very well designed bikes. My brother has a K1200RS and it handles like a dream, It feels like a much smaller bike, very nimble and powerful (134hp). After 10 minutes on it I felt like Ive ridden it forever. If I ever decide to get a proper touring bike the K1200LT would definately be on my short list. Congratulations on your new purchase. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-25-2008, 01:01 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	Selling the 1600 Nomad Congrats!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!
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04-25-2008, 02:37 PM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Selling the 1600 Nomad Traitor!!!!!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-25-2008, 03:44 PM	#8
Guest Posts: n/a	Selling the 1600 Nomad Very nice bike. Good luck with it. All the cops here ride Beemers, so there must be something to say for them. Based on my experience with our local BMW dealer I wouldn't buy one, but that's just because they couldn't find their a$$ with both hands and a flashlight. Either that or they just think if you gotta ask the price you should be shopping elsewhere. I went there looking at jackets, I went there looking for boots, and I went in to buy a helmet. All three times they took forever and had a virtual staff meeting before they could tell me the cost of anything. It was amazing. After 15 minutes of waiting around while they tried to get me the price of a jacket I wanted I just got disgusted and walked out. I couldn't imagine trying to get my bike fixed in a place like that.
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04-25-2008, 03:55 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Selling the 1600 Nomad One of my Friends that I ride with has that model BMW. He likes it alot. So dose his wife. It is kinda smooth and quiet. You will miss the V Twin vibration and exhaust note ;) You will be back We will keep your chair in storage till you return __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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04-25-2008, 04:22 PM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	Selling the 1600 Nomad (Hey, don't we charge some kind of a re-enlistment fee or something?)
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04-25-2008, 04:22 PM	#11
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	Selling the 1600 Nomad Need I say anymore!
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04-25-2008, 04:23 PM	#12
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Selling the 1600 Nomad Well, we will keep your chair but we're gonna drink your ration of beer! Congrats on the new bike. I'm sure you will enjoy it! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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04-25-2008, 04:39 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Selling the 1600 Nomad Congratulations on your new purchase. That's a very nice bike and I'm sure you'll like it. I've never ridden one, but would like to try it just to for the experience. To start getting in the mood, I suggest you listen to Autobahn by Kraftwerk. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-25-2008, 05:27 PM	#14
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Selling the 1600 Nomad Great Bike! I rode my friend's LT last week, and was quite impressed. It's even the same color. He'll ride it to the Western Rally in fact. So Have fun, and congrats!!!
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