New Beemer!

Bruce B · Apr 20, 2017

After months of test rides, I had narrowed down the search to the following criteria:

1. Fit - had to be able to flat foot
2. Wanted an Adventure bike
3. Wanted something <500lbs. with low center of gravity.
4. Needed something comfortable with a little protection from the elements. I am riding in the PNW!

I have my Can-am Spyder RT-S for long distances, so this would be mainly commuting and around town with the occasional 100mi round trip.

Got a '17 BMW f700 GS (LC) - lowered chassis model. Had the following farkles put on it.

1. BMW/Touratech Lower/upper crashbars
2. Givi Airflow windshield
3. BMW Hand protectors
4. BMW Vario - saddlebags
5. BMW Skid plate
6. BMW Comfort seat

Can't say enough about this bike. It has ABS, Traction control, Riding modes (Street/Rain/Enduro), Heated grips, TPM and on-board computer.

Steve Williams · Apr 20, 2017

Very nice Bruce but no more accidents please

Bruce B · Apr 20, 2017

Steve Williams said:
Very nice Bruce but no more accidents please

I will also add that I purchased this:

Hellite Airbag jacket

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Steve Williams · Apr 20, 2017

as long as you remember man isn't made to bounce

Bruce B · Apr 20, 2017

Steve Williams said:
as long as you remember man isn't made to bounce

That's for sure.... I have the CAT scans to prove it!!

Folsom · Apr 20, 2017

Hell yes! Great choice.

I can't wait to get another bike... the one thing I don't like is that WA requires helmets. Then again where I live isn't the best for safety... I miss MT for riding in town without a helmet.

rockitman · Apr 20, 2017

That bike looks awesome Bruce. Good to see you back in the saddle !

rockitman · Apr 20, 2017

Bruce B said:
I will also add that I purchased this:

Hellite Airbag jacket

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whoa! those are pricey....I need to learn more about this jacket....

Folsom · Apr 20, 2017

Christian I think it had something to do with this,

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Very cool.

Ron Resnick · Apr 20, 2017

Congratulations, Bruce. It looks great!

rockitman · Apr 20, 2017

Folsom said:
Christian I think it had something to do with this,

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Very cool.

Great idea !

JGlacken · Apr 20, 2017

Great bike, but I think the SL63AMG would be more to my liking!

RBFC · Apr 20, 2017

Very nice, Bruce. They make great bikes.

Lee

Bruce B · Apr 20, 2017

rockitman said:
whoa! those are pricey....I need to learn more about this jacket....

I would have paid 10x that if I could have avoided the chest trauma!

rockitman · Apr 21, 2017

Bruce B said:
I would have paid 10x that if I could have avoided the chest trauma!

Would that jacket lessened or prevented any of the injuries you sustained ?

Bruce B · Apr 21, 2017

rockitman said:
Would that jacket lessened or prevented any of the injuries you sustained ?

I am assuming (big assumption), that it would have saved me from my chest injuries. The head injuries are another story!

twitch · Apr 21, 2017

very nice ride Bruce ! enjoy it in good health !

Bruce B · Apr 21, 2017

Beautiful day in the PNW today, so I took a ride up to Snoqualmie Falls. Life is good......

es347 · Apr 23, 2017

Bruce B said:
Beautiful day in the PNW today, so I took a ride up to Snoqualmie Falls. Life is good......

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..I had the F800GS Anniversary...loved it. What's the msrp of this one if you don't mind me asking?

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