Advice appreciated for prospective buyer!

[Steeler]

Greetings from a new member, and hopefully eventually, a new F800s owner! I have previously owned a number of bikes (having lived in London and knowing that two wheels are the only way to get around congested cities), including a BMW 1000cc 20 years ago, and have decided to return to the fold!

Been living in Sheffield now for a number of years, and although I do own a BMW, it is of the 4 wheeled variety, and am sorely tempted to increased the number of wheels by two.

My nearest Motorrad dealer is Rainbow in Rotherham, and I would be very grateful for comments if anyone has had dealings with them.

Looking forward to any replies.

Really enjoying reading the posts so far!

Tim

[Pat H]

Welcome to the forum.

I'd get a test drive as soon as you can. You'll get off smiling (most likely) or not. Then you'll know.
:D

[de100kb]

Welcome Steeler, and I would go for a yello S [^]

[Pat H]

Yup I'd go for the yellow S.

Assuming they don't have a Red S available
:D

[Steeler]

Thanks Pat for your welcome!

I certainly intend to take a test ride, but it will be an interesting experience after so long out of the saddle! I've ridden a few times since I last owned in London (a GT550 - I continued to appreciate the benefits of a shaft drive after my BM!), but don't want to appear a wally at the dealer:D


Originally posted by Pat H

Welcome to the forum.

I'd get a test drive as soon as you can. You'll get off smiling (most likely) or not. Then you'll know.
:D

[Steeler]

Thanks for your welcome! Whereabouts in the Netherlands are you?

I was leaning more towards the red, but understand that there is now a metallic grey F800S?

Originally posted by de100kb

Welcome Steeler, and I would go for a yello S [^]

[Steeler]

A rose is a rose by any other colour?! However, there are yellow roses as well as red... but no metallic grey roses [^]


Originally posted by Pat H

Yup I'd go for the yellow S.

Assuming they don't have a Red S available
:D

[de100kb]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Steeler

Thanks for your welcome! Whereabouts in the Netherlands are you?

I was leaning more towards the red, but understand that there is now a metallic grey F800S?


I live in a part of the Netherlands called 'de Achterhoek', abouth 40 km's from Arnhem and close to the German border (the town is called Zelhem). Very nice and rural, I really dislike living in a city.

Just kidding on the colour. I like all F800's [clap] The Lahar Grey should be coming in 2007 but my dealer does not know when it is going to be available. Like the mods.... and the GS.......and the R [^]

[Steeler]

Originally posted by de100kb

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Steeler

Thanks for your welcome! Whereabouts in the Netherlands are you?

I was leaning more towards the red, but understand that there is now a metallic grey F800S?


I live in a part of the Netherlands called 'de Achterhoek', abouth 40 km's from Arnhem and close to the German border (the town is called Zelhem). Very nice and rural, I really dislike living in a city.

Just kidding on the colour. I like all F800's [clap] The Lahar Grey should be coming in 2007 but my dealer does not know when it is going to be available. Like the mods.... and the GS.......and the R [^]


Thanks for the info on your location :D

I have colleagues/friends in Leiden and occasionally attend meetings there and in Amsterdam. Travel is one of the enjoyable parts of my work [^]

Not sure about the Lahar Grey as it could be a bit sombre [sure] Neeed to check it out [8D]