acsolares2 thanks for all the comments mate. Both are good bikes, in the end I traded the XR in for a 1200 GS Rallye. Not managed to vlog about it yet though as life has taken over. 😀
haha....wife and kids now??? ehhhhhhh just kidding mate! thx for the reply and hmmmm Rallye.........delicious piece of kit......jealous.....now gonna go eat mcdonalds in a self hating way as I dont have one :)
I picked mine up on May 28. Same as yours. First ride was 24 miles filtering on the M5 back from dealer.Second ride the next day was an epic 105 mile blast in which I named it holy field as it's the real deal.I got a bit too enthusiastic with the quick shifter though and stretched the chain like a washing line after 250 miles.Shame it's not slightly smoother but the rest makes up for it. This bike is a real sleeper.
Ah mate so chuffed for you. Amazing machine. Watching it brings back awesome memories. I'm just more sensitive to vibes and stuff having fibromyalgia, which is a shit of health condition but fuck it I still ride. And there's been plenty of bikes I've hated but my mates loved . Variety is the spice of life. I miss that up and down shifting more than anything. Planted bike and I was thrashing the life out of the demo. Maybe an accidentally wheelie also. Congrats buddy 👍🏻.Oh also I did like it in the red too.
+Count Miffed Certainly have, Evotech bar end weights to remove vibes, Evotech radiator guards, R&G crash bungs and HP Seat (much comfier) I've got the Akrapović end can like you but I'm hoping to fit the full system soon :)
The dealer said it was checked properly from new so I can only imagine that it was me abusing it too much in the first 250 miles. My quick shifter can be a bit clunky in the lower revs. So now I use the clutch for normal upshifts which is a bit smoother but use the qs when gassing it as it works well obviously then.
I think you made a great choice there, the XR looks like an epic bike. Nice choice of colour too, a dude near me had one in red briefly and it looks the absolute tits for it. Enjoy man
Awesome Video. You were in the same position as me really. Kept the 800 for a year, and then move to the XR. How did you find the power difference from an 800 86bhp twin to a 1000 165bhp in line 4?
Max Jackson I definitely noticed the difference. At the end of the day you are in control of the power so it’s down to your judgement. After having the XR and unfortunately having an accident (low speed) I decided to go for a change and got a GS Rallye, not as powerful but just as much fun.
So you didn't feel that the bike was too much? I mean yeah, you're in control of the power. That's a shame bud. What was the main reason for changing? What advice would you give to someone in the same position as you on the F800 who wanted to move to an XR?
Max Jackson although I didn’t feel like the power was too much, I decided that having only ridden for a year and then to jump on such a powerful bike probably wasn’t the best idea. It was a lot of fun but I found I got into a few uncomfortable moments coming into bends too quick. There very little engine breaking on the XR and if you are in experienced you get to a bend very quickly. I just found it was easy to get carried away and cut off my thinking time. With the GS I have just as much actually more fun as I feel like it’s enough power for me and the bike is just so capable. Bottom line, you know your riding ability so if you think you can handle the step up then just take it easy when you get one, they are fantastic bikesx
Count.....im deciding between r1200r and your model.........ur excitement is infectious...perfection
acsolares2 thanks for all the comments mate. Both are good bikes, in the end I traded the XR in for a 1200 GS Rallye. Not managed to vlog about it yet though as life has taken over. 😀
haha....wife and kids now??? ehhhhhhh just kidding mate! thx for the reply and hmmmm Rallye.........delicious piece of kit......jealous.....now gonna go eat mcdonalds in a self hating way as I dont have one :)
The pure happiness in your voice put a smile on my face. Congratulations....she's a lovely bike! Wishing you great adventures together! Stay safe...
Thanks Red, hows you? Not spoken for a while now.
I'm doing pretty well, thanks! I know, it's been a while, my friend....we'll have to remedy that. :)
I picked mine up on May 28. Same as yours. First ride was 24 miles filtering on the M5 back from dealer.Second ride the next day was an epic 105 mile blast in which I named it holy field as it's the real deal.I got a bit too enthusiastic with the quick shifter though and stretched the chain like a washing line after 250 miles.Shame it's not slightly smoother but the rest makes up for it. This bike is a real sleeper.
Nice one. How did you manage to stretch the chain?
Ah mate so chuffed for you. Amazing machine. Watching it brings back awesome memories. I'm just more sensitive to vibes and stuff having fibromyalgia, which is a shit of health condition but fuck it I still ride. And there's been plenty of bikes I've hated but my mates loved . Variety is the spice of life. I miss that up and down shifting more than anything. Planted bike and I was thrashing the life out of the demo. Maybe an accidentally wheelie also. Congrats buddy 👍🏻.Oh also I did like it in the red too.
Cheers matey, looking forward to seeing your new bike on the Cheddar ride
Some people remove the centre stand and rear scaffolding for weight saving but I think it is fast enough anyway.
Yeah it doesn't need to be any quicker
Your bike is absolutely beautiful fine machine good luck with her
Grimm Biker IRL cheers, it's a lot of fun
I'm very chuffed for you and very jealous mate, enjoy her :-)
Beautiful bike count! I have a white one and I keep expecting to see you as we definitely ride in the same area!
I shall keep my eyes open bud. Have you added any extras to yours?
+Count Miffed Certainly have, Evotech bar end weights to remove vibes, Evotech radiator guards, R&G crash bungs and HP Seat (much comfier) I've got the Akrapović end can like you but I'm hoping to fit the full system soon :)
+Surrey Rider I have some Bar ends that I need to get installed. I also have the akropovic, HP seat and R&G crash bungs.
The dealer said it was checked properly from new so I can only imagine that it was me abusing it too much in the first 250 miles. My quick shifter can be a bit clunky in the lower revs. So now I use the clutch for normal upshifts which is a bit smoother but use the qs when gassing it as it works well obviously then.
It's such a great bike.
Excellent bike and video! You really seem to enjoy both :)
Cheers mate.
When the Sat-Nav finally gets you to Oxford, drop me a line and we can collab!? I have no idea what we should do but I'd like to see the new beast :)
sounds like a plan :)
I think you made a great choice there, the XR looks like an epic bike. Nice choice of colour too, a dude near me had one in red briefly and it looks the absolute tits for it. Enjoy man
Cheers Spec :)
I love mine 😀
Darrell great bikes.
Congrats!
Thanks mate
Awesome Video.
You were in the same position as me really. Kept the 800 for a year, and then move to the XR.
How did you find the power difference from an 800 86bhp twin to a 1000 165bhp in line 4?
Max Jackson I definitely noticed the difference. At the end of the day you are in control of the power so it’s down to your judgement. After having the XR and unfortunately having an accident (low speed) I decided to go for a change and got a GS Rallye, not as powerful but just as much fun.
So you didn't feel that the bike was too much? I mean yeah, you're in control of the power.
That's a shame bud.
What was the main reason for changing?
What advice would you give to someone in the same position as you on the F800 who wanted to move to an XR?
Max Jackson although I didn’t feel like the power was too much, I decided that having only ridden for a year and then to jump on such a powerful bike probably wasn’t the best idea. It was a lot of fun but I found I got into a few uncomfortable moments coming into bends too quick. There very little engine breaking on the XR and if you are in experienced you get to a bend very quickly. I just found it was easy to get carried away and cut off my thinking time. With the GS I have just as much actually more fun as I feel like it’s enough power for me and the bike is just so capable. Bottom line, you know your riding ability so if you think you can handle the step up then just take it easy when you get one, they are fantastic bikesx
Count Miffed Awesome.
Thanks mate.
Ride safe.🤘🏻
I think it would be entirely fair to stick with the name you seem to have already given it: 'the beast'.
That is a fantastic idea, The Beast it is. Cheers
You're welcome. Enjoy the ride!