I went and did it.... BMW K1600 GT

[Darth rider]

Re: I went and did it....

Well, after about 1100 miles now on the Beemer, I can give a little feedback about my impressions of the 1600GT vs. the ST1300. I can honestly say I do not regret trading off the ST for this bike. The Beemer feels lighter in the twisties than the ST. At 160 H.P. the power is incredible. The stock seat is more comfortable (in my opinion) than the ST. The seating position/handle bars is very comparible and the sound of the pipes is awsome (not too loud, but not too quite).
Yes, it is alot of money, but there is NO farkles that I need to buy afterwards. It has heated seat, GPS, tire pressure monitor, radio w/XM and ipod USB connection, varible engine mapping control, electronic on-the-fly suspension adjustment and electronic cruise control to name just a few items.
Would I do it again.....absolutely. Besides, I want to be just like Booger. He is my mentor.......

 

[Mellow]

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Jeff, had you had any night-time riding with it? I'm curious how well the adaptive headlight works.

 

[Darth rider]

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Mellow, I have not had the night time riding experience yet. But I am looking forward to the experience of the adaptive headlight. I heard it was great.

 

[Mellow]

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Glad you're liking the bike. A good friend is really wanting one to replace his aging GS. I love the headlight, such an ingenious fix for a common issue.

 

[Booger Man]

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WOW...I am mentor I've been a SOB & a FM & few other things but never a mentor. More Grey Poupon on order. It's a great bike and you hit the nail on the head.

 

[sennister]

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Actually, I heard that Moon Motorsports in Monticello had one there before hand, so I went there and looked at it, sat on it and decided to buy it. They took my ST 1300 in on trade for it. I guess it was kind of unusual that they had it in stock, since you have to typically order one and wait for 6 months to get it. Look around. Someone may have another one in stock. Good luck!

I wonder if it is the bike that RichR ordered. I know that he ordered one and had a delivery date around when you found that one at the dealer but cancelled the order. It may have already been in the works and shipped. I don't know for sure if that is where he placed the order but it would make sense if it was.

Congrats on the ride.

 

[Darth rider]

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WOW...I am mentor I've been a SOB & a FM & few other things but never a mentor. More Grey Poupon on order. It's a great bike and you hit the nail on the head.

That's right Booger. I don't care what Dinkie says about you, your ok! Them guys dont know what there missin

 

[Kevin_56]

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Jeff and Merry - It was great to talk to you today. Sure hope we can do this again. Nice ride, Jeff. Merry's is nice also and oh so quite.

When you went by I knew it was Merry, but I tought she got a new man, as I missed this thread. Hope it continues to give you the same smiles as you had today - tomorrow.

Kevin

 

[Darth rider]

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Jeff and Merry - It was great to talk to you today. Sure hope we can do this again. Nice ride, Jeff. Merry's is nice also and oh so quite.

When you went by I knew it was Merry, but I tought she got a new man, as I missed this thread. Hope it continues to give you the same smiles as you had today - tomorrow.

Kevin

Kevin,

Nice seeing you and some of the group again. We will have to get together again sometime and do a little riding nextime. Hope you brother has good luck healing up and finding another ride.

Just curious, how did you know that was Merry riding by? Maybe it was the "chrome" hair?

 

[maldos]

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I'm gonna have to change the name of the site.. LOL

Congrats, and excellent ride I'm sure.

Joe, the thought crossed my mind also, especially since Honda is no longer making the ST. I too have also made the jump to the K16 but will always favor this site.

Don

 

[ST Gui]

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especially since Honda is no longer making the ST.

????!

 

[T_C]

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Honda is no longer making the ST

I'm in the market for one.. what ya talking about Willis?

 

[st1300r]

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huh?
http://powersports.honda.com/2012/st1300.aspx

Maybe too much Bock LOL.

 

[maldos]

Re: I went and did it....

huh?
http://powersports.honda.com/2012/st1300.aspx

Maybe too much Bock LOL.

LOL. No 2013 models but some left over black 1206s are still around. Oh sorry, 2012s, they just look like the '06s without the side panels.

 

[georgejetson2]

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Just checking in to see how the first summer went with the new bike. I'm still considering a switch to a GT.

 

[RONST1300]

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When I was considering the ST my friend said to me, How many new bikes will you have in your life time? So I got the ST. After I get it he said, I always felt sorry for you on that NIghthawk and long trips. I had fun. RIde hard while you can!
Ron

 

[Darth rider]

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Just checking in to see how the first summer went with the new bike. I'm still considering a switch to a GT.

To be honest, I really love the GT. I have put over 14,000 miles on it last year, so it is well broken in now. Had a few minor issues with it so far, but nothing to be sorry for buying it for. In my opinion, it is a lot like the ST 1300 as far as riding position and handling, but is a little faster and sounds awesome going through the gears. Very powerful and sometimes you forget to downshift when slowing down to go through towns. The downside is: Dealer network sucks and the price is pretty steep. Good luck in making the choice between the ST an GT. Both are awesome machines in my book. Oh by the way, BMW stands for BRING MORE WALLET

 

[JeffM]

Congrats on the ride, Jeff. I'm sporting the Vermillion Red version and am head over heels in love with it.

 

[pixguy]

I saw one at the local BMW dealer two weeks ago. Gorgeous bike, fully loaded. Dealer said "Give me $26,000.00 and she's yours!" Let's see: we return cans and plastic pop bottles here in MI to get the $.10 deposit. How many cans would that take? 260,000! Just turned in a case of 24 empties. 259,976 more and that Beemer's mine!

 

[Bravo616]

I think many of the issues that plagued the K1300GT are gone with this model. So far at 10K, I have not had one issue. Expense wise, really not too much above the ST1300 I had. 6K service is 250.00, the 18K service is $800.00 (valve adjustment) You can save plenty by doing the fluid changes yourself. My additions are complete (aux lighting, crash bars, aux fuse panel). I even kept the stock seat, but added the airhawk for when I need it. I really think most issues where centered around cluster switches and waterpump failure. Also there are used models popping up out there at a real bargin. I plan to keep this one until the next best thing replaces it, until then it's "giddy up" on the GT.