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01-15-2018, 12:22 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Moscow
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fjmartin, this is a new step of success with it.
I went today to the site to write a similar post. At the end of that year I purchased a new BMW F800 GS and put RX3 for sale. It have served me for three years (though sometimes annoying), taught me a lot and not gave to make a lot of mistakes. Today, I can assemble and disassemble it with my eyes closed, but. I miss this bike on long distances when overtaking on high-speed roads (where the flow speed over 70 mph, especially if I'm riding with a passenger). In any case, I think I will not leave this wonderful forum with such helpful people like you. There is also a chance that my father will take the RX3. He recently acquired the rights to the motorcycle and I gave him a full set of protective gear, it lacks only motorcycle) |
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01-18-2018, 12:03 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Redmond, WA.
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Thanks all, I'm still lurking around for a while. I pickup my new bike tomorrow so no pictures yet. I'll also wait until I get the farkles on it! They all arrive within the next week and a half. I looked at waiting for the F850GS and there were a few things I didn't like. No adventure model so no large tank, and even the new bike has 1 less liter than the previous model. It's heavier. The tank is now in the traditional location which raises the CG. Plus, dealers are trying to clear out their inventory of 2017s so I got a hell of a deal. They also had a closeout on a LOW model but they don't provide an option for a center stand or pretty much any of the electronic features for the rear shock.
Thunder, check out this link on the tire diameter: https://www.shinkotireusa.com/produc...-series/211930. I don't have the RX3 here anymore so I can't measure that. but, the other thing that lifted the bike a LOT was the Progressive 465 rear shock. Also the 19" front wheel adds to the height. See ya'll soon! Joe
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01-18-2018, 11:24 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Aug 2016
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Thanks for the link Joe,
I had been there before, but somehow I missed the magic button "for advanced specs" which lists the actual tire dimensions. |
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01-18-2018, 04:07 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Hey Joe,
Sorry to see you go, as you've been one of the best guys out there representing CSC and the RX3. Lord know....you get around! ;-) I do get the need for more power though. Fortunately, for the Mrs. and I always riding within 100 miles of our house, on twisties that keep the speeds below freeway speed, the RX3 is perfect for that. We have our little dual sports for trail riding so our RX3's never see anything beyond gravel roads. If our needs were more than this on a regular basis, like your adventures, I'd probably be shopping too. Good luck with the F8 and keep in touch!
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01-19-2018, 10:09 AM | #5 |
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Congrats on the new ride
my house has an RX3 (mine) and an F800GS (non Adventure version - His) I'm still learning on my RX3 and haven't put nearly enough miles on it - but foresee buying a larger cc bike at some point simply because to go anywhere out here where I am requires getting on the freeway for long stretches where the average speed of traffic is often 75mph. |
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01-19-2018, 11:47 AM | #6 |
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 24
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Wow!! Nice bike Joe !!!
I'm sure you are going to enjoy that baby. I'm going to have to keep an eye out for any of your upcoming ride reports. (on here or that other forum). |
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01-19-2018, 01:33 PM | #7 |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Warshington
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Joe , that F800 will be awesome on your Alaska trip believe you me. Only flaw I see is the color, Once you been yellow , you be cool fellow. and I think you need bigger luggage Beverly Hill Billy MexGiver . rj
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01-22-2018, 04:04 PM | #10 |
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Moscow
Posts: 25
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So it's fine that there are no defects! Apparently I'm just a little bit unlucky
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07-16-2018, 12:50 PM | #12 |
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Redmond, WA.
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After I got rid of the RX3 and said goodbye in this forum I keep lurking and have answered questions and some asked me to let them know what I’ve been up to...we’ll, I am sitting in Deadhorse Alaska at the end of the Dalton. I’ve posted some daily Ride notes and pictures on ADVrider. Check it out if interested: https://advrider.com/index.php?threa...nada-trip-2018
Joe
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