Voici ma nouvelle acquisition!

iamloislane · 24/05/2008, 10h25

Je vais écrire en anglais parce que je ne m'exprime pas bien en francais.

I wanted to share pictures with you all of my new bike that I purchased on April 30th. I waited until now because I had purchased some accessories that only were mounted to the bike recently.

So here it is... I decided on a BMW F800s for several reasons, the main one being that it came highly recommended by a friend (editor in chief of Cycle Canada). I was originally looking at the Ducati S2R, but because I do a lot of highway riding, I didn't like the fact that I was so exposed to the wind. Whereas the BMW has some protection. Other reasons being:
- Long-term reliability
- Very low seat height
- single-side swing arm with belt-drive (no need to oil chain, 60,000km's before servicing belt)

I bought the bike through Moto-Internationale. I had a very good experience with the sales person, André, who was very helpful and fun through the whole process. I ordered the Extra-low version of the bike which comes with a shorter rear suspension, and an extra low seat, bringing the height of the seat to 29.5". I also got optional clear lights, on-board computer, and the solo-seat. I had seen pictures on the internet of the F800s with an aftermarket fairing made by AC Schnitzer, which made me decide on the S over the ST. Had it not been for the AC Schnitzer fairing, I would have purchased the ST model, or looked elsewhere since I didn't like the look of the S model without the full fairing.

So here is a picture of the bike the day I brought it home....

I next installed some protection (sliders) for the bike, which I ordered from f800depot.com

Frame sliders:

Fork sliders:

and Final drive slider:

I ordered the AC Schnitzer fairing through the local importer in Montreal, called Autobahn8 on Cote-De-Liesse. Great service from them as well! Highly recommended. It arrived the day after I got my bike, but I sent it to Slimco to get painted. Slimco did a great job of matching the paint. I received the fairing back from him last week, here's how it looks on the bike!

I love the bike! I'm very happy with my choice, and loving every minute of riding it.

Here's a picture of both my bikes that I now own. Unless I sell the Kawasaki by the end of this month, I will most probably keep it for trackdays.

**Dedmann** · 24/05/2008, 10h31

Really nice new toy!

Congrats!

maxpat82 · 24/05/2008, 11h03

Nice but this seat doesn't seems to be very confortable

best-1 · 24/05/2008, 11h04

nice moto

gboezio · 24/05/2008, 11h08

Wowzers, really good looking, I heard a lot of good comments on the new F800 serie, I would go BMW for sport touring without a doubt, but if they release a lightweight supermoto I'll be rushing to the dealer. As for reliability, they are made to last as much as a car. The BMW well engineered ergonomics helps a lot for the long haul.
They are expensive bikes, but when you ride one you understand what you paid for.
Happy riding

Edit : get a fatter chain and lock, a cheap pair of chain cutter will cut this one like butter

maxpat82 · 24/05/2008, 11h13

Citation:

Envoyé par gboezio

but if they release a lightweight supermoto I'll be rushing to the dealer.

So run to the dealer right now...cause they already have one.

The G650X MOTO..
Bienvenue à BMW Motorrad Canada

section URBAN

RickRR · 24/05/2008, 11h27

Really nice bike , I love the mods !

**chip7** · 24/05/2008, 11h45

I'm no fan of BMW's but i gotta say that this one looks really good!!!

Siffleu · 24/05/2008, 13h25

belle bibitte !

Claude · 24/05/2008, 13h39

Nice choice!! Just curious but how expensive are the AC Schnitzer fairing? Are they painted or is it an extra?

24/05/2008, 10h25	#1 (permalink)
iamloislane Stunter Date d'inscription: avril 2007 Localisation: Ile-Perrot Messages: 199 Pouvoir de réputation: 3 Reputation: 19	Voici ma nouvelle acquisition! Je vais écrire en anglais parce que je ne m'exprime pas bien en francais. I wanted to share pictures with you all of my new bike that I purchased on April 30th. I waited until now because I had purchased some accessories that only were mounted to the bike recently. So here it is... I decided on a BMW F800s for several reasons, the main one being that it came highly recommended by a friend (editor in chief of Cycle Canada). I was originally looking at the Ducati S2R, but because I do a lot of highway riding, I didn't like the fact that I was so exposed to the wind. Whereas the BMW has some protection. Other reasons being: - Long-term reliability - Very low seat height - single-side swing arm with belt-drive (no need to oil chain, 60,000km's before servicing belt) I bought the bike through Moto-Internationale. I had a very good experience with the sales person, André, who was very helpful and fun through the whole process. I ordered the Extra-low version of the bike which comes with a shorter rear suspension, and an extra low seat, bringing the height of the seat to 29.5". I also got optional clear lights, on-board computer, and the solo-seat. I had seen pictures on the internet of the F800s with an aftermarket fairing made by AC Schnitzer, which made me decide on the S over the ST. Had it not been for the AC Schnitzer fairing, I would have purchased the ST model, or looked elsewhere since I didn't like the look of the S model without the full fairing. So here is a picture of the bike the day I brought it home.... I next installed some protection (sliders) for the bike, which I ordered from f800depot.com Frame sliders: Fork sliders: and Final drive slider: I ordered the AC Schnitzer fairing through the local importer in Montreal, called Autobahn8 on Cote-De-Liesse. Great service from them as well! Highly recommended. It arrived the day after I got my bike, but I sent it to Slimco to get painted. Slimco did a great job of matching the paint. I received the fairing back from him last week, here's how it looks on the bike! I love the bike! I'm very happy with my choice, and loving every minute of riding it. Here's a picture of both my bikes that I now own. Unless I sell the Kawasaki by the end of this month, I will most probably keep it for trackdays. __________________ Dernière modification par iamloislane ; 24/05/2008 à 10h28

24/05/2008, 11h08	#5 (permalink)
gboezio World champion Date d'inscription: octobre 2007 Localisation: Victoriaville Messages: 1 213 Pouvoir de réputation: 4 Reputation: 133 Moto: Honda VTR1000FT	Wowzers, really good looking, I heard a lot of good comments on the new F800 serie, I would go BMW for sport touring without a doubt, but if they release a lightweight supermoto I'll be rushing to the dealer. As for reliability, they are made to last as much as a car. The BMW well engineered ergonomics helps a lot for the long haul. They are expensive bikes, but when you ride one you understand what you paid for. Happy riding Edit : get a fatter chain and lock, a cheap pair of chain cutter will cut this one like butter __________________

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24/05/2008, 13h39	#10 (permalink)
Claude Contributeur Date d'inscription: mars 2003 Localisation: Sherbrooke Messages: 2 176 Pouvoir de réputation: 9 Reputation: 75	Nice choice!! Just curious but how expensive are the AC Schnitzer fairing? Are they painted or is it an extra?