2010 moty

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

As far as your take on adventure riding, that 1200gs is the bomb diggity mack daddy of adventure riding. It is much more than a "big dirt bike" as it not only handles off pavement maneuvers, but can take a distance ride without too much wear on bike AND rider.

The F800GS dusts its ass both on-road and off-road. Not to mention the real adventure motorcycle from Austria.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

The F800GS dusts its ass both on-road and off-road. Not to mention the real adventure motorcycle from Austria.

But, it sucks ass for distance. It's a brilliant motorcycle, in fact my favorite off the entire fleet. But, between the thin seat [both meaning narrow and lack of padding] and small tank it just won't go any amount of distance reasonably.

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

But, it sucks ass for distance. It's a brilliant motorcycle, in fact my favorite off the entire fleet. But, between the thin seat [both meaning narrow and lack of padding] and small tank it just won't go any amount of distance reasonably.

There's a thing called "gas station".

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by fnfalman

There's a thing called "gas station".

Not in the mountains. And, if they are there - most are not open 24-hours. Ask me how I know

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Not in the mountains. And, if they are there - most are not open 24-hours. Ask me how I know

Do tell..I don't remember any "Zoomie pushing a bike" pics in your Oregon/Washington trip photo spread.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by KSGregman

Do tell..I don't remember any "Zoomie pushing a bike" pics in your Oregon/Washington trip photo spread.

I coasted in... with a few miles left on the ticker. THAT station was open. All the others, were not. Including each station we stopped at before.

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I coasted in... with a few miles left on the ticker. THAT station was open. All the others, were not. Including each station we stopped at before.

Oh yeah......I DO remember that pic.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by azoomm

But, it sucks ass for distance. It's a brilliant motorcycle, in fact my favorite off the entire fleet. But, between the thin seat [both meaning narrow and lack of padding] and small tank it just won't go any amount of distance reasonably.

Come on... the 800 will go 250! that's more than long enough for 90% of the trips most would take. and an extra 2 gal or shit even 1 gal take will put you over the 300 mark.

as far as the seat... even the 1200 needs work there...

[Trip]

Originally Posted by eBBs15

Come on... the 800 will go 250! that's more than long enough for 90% of the trips most would take. and an extra 2 gal or shit even 1 gal take will put you over the 300 mark.

as far as the seat... even the 1200 needs work there...

200 per tank real riding

1200s seat is much better but neither are great. Replacing them is preferred.

What the fuck is this thread about anymore? It's a silly magazine ranking, it doesn't change a damn thing except makes people pissy for some reason.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Trip

200 per tank real riding

1200s seat is much better but neither are great. Replacing them is preferred.

What the fuck is this thread about anymore? It's a silly magazine ranking, it doesn't change a damn thing except makes people pissy for some reason.

200??!!?! I didn't get 200. But then, you're right... real riding does change the definition a bit.

I was just reading the magazine on my way home from Boston and thought I would type up the "winners." The article was a good read.