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Author Topic: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...  (Read 4080 times)

Offline wilcom

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2012, 01:45:56 PM »
[size=16]"The missus won," [/size][/color]

Did she use option #1



[size=14]Or option #2[/size][/color]
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tom_hudson

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2012, 06:34:39 PM »
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I kinda have that itch also, thoughts of trading in my Bonneville for either a F650 GS or a G650 GS

I think I am coming to my senses, Why would I trade in my bonnie against a new F650 GS, when I could pick up a 2008 F650 GS (with only 7k up), for the same money and keep my Bonnie?

The only reason I can think is the wife will be even madder, but hey what the hell, the garage is big enuff, I would just need to dump some junk, This is very tempting....................

The missus won, the Bonnie is going, :-/, and a 2012 F650GS SE (bumble bee) is arriving shortly.  :)

That's it - turn in your man card you noodle - Now you are branded for the rest of your marriage >:( so sad to see a good man fall :'(
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RSMike

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #17 on: March 11, 2012, 06:04:54 PM »
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[size=16]"The missus won," [/size][/color]

Did she use option #1


[size=14]Or option #2[/size][/color]


More like #2 I'm afraid,  :-/

But hey, she only thinks she won, Bonnie may be gone, but now I have a new younger girl, and  I have been riding her all weekend,  ;) :



Maybe not as pretty as Bonnie was, but boy is she a good ride!
« Last Edit: March 11, 2012, 06:07:29 PM by RSMike »
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Milo_357

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2012, 09:28:08 AM »
I'm beginning to wonder if I can salvage my wrecked parts bike!  I still have the slightly damaged frame and motor...  :D
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Offline suecanada

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2012, 01:51:14 PM »
Gee RSMike, you have gone in the exact opposite direction as me..I replaced an '08 F650GS twin with a Bonneville SE '09. Both are great bikes. You will absolutely adore the gas range of the GS after the puny Bonneville's range but you may miss the nice comments at gas stations now. Both would have been darn near perfect. I toured on both and I suppose if I had to choose, I'd pick the GS for a long tour simply based on the gas range..no other reason. Maybe the GS gets better gas mileage but both are quite good at 60-70 miles per imp. gallon. Say 50-60 U.S. mpg. There will come a day when I finally realize that stopping for gas more often is a GOOD thing as I age!
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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2012, 03:02:01 PM »
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Gee RSMike, you have gone in the exact opposite direction as me..I replaced an '08 F650GS twin with a Bonneville SE '09. Both are great bikes. You will absolutely adore the gas range of the GS after the puny Bonneville's range but you may miss the nice comments at gas stations now. Both would have been darn near perfect. I toured on both and I suppose if I had to choose, I'd pick the GS for a long tour simply based on the gas range..no other reason. Maybe the GS gets better gas mileage but both are quite good at 60-70 miles per imp. gallon. Say 50-60 U.S. mpg. There will come a day when I finally realize that stopping for gas more often is a GOOD thing as I age!

Yes, your bang on the money, the bonnie is a beautiful bike, I miss her (as I do all my previous bikes),  :'(, wish I could have kept them all. But yes loving the (I admit ugly) GS, just got back from a 400 Km run on her yesterday, and after fitting a touring screen and top box, it was very comfortable. I only stopped for gas once, I think I'm getting about 50mpg at the moment, but expect that to improve as she runs in. Our roads can be very bumpy, rough and broken at times, and that is where the GS ( and the R65) do better than the Bonnie.
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Offline Semper Gumby

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2012, 09:01:44 PM »
Thanks guys and gals.  I have really enjoyed reading this thread...   ::)
« Last Edit: April 02, 2012, 09:02:14 PM by Semper_Gumby »
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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #22 on: April 03, 2012, 04:42:28 PM »
***It's too funny hearing you guys blast the missus***   :P

It's my hubby I have to content with...   ::)
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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #23 on: April 04, 2012, 07:42:37 AM »
"The missus won, the Bonnie is going, , and a 2012 F650GS SE (bumble bee) is arriving shortly".

Don't they always win... >:( :(

But, there is always another way... 8-)

We all just need to look harder to find it!

I'm trying to get my missus to agree to come with me on the back of min when it is done, knowing that the 65 will probably not be that comfortable 2 up for an extended period of time, she kinda likes the idea of touring in Europe where the roads are not so busy ( :-?). So, then I can introduce the idea of another bike, a bigger one with a comfy seat and nice luggage to carry important things a lady needs when travelling on a motorcycle... ;)

What are my chances?  
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RSMike

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2012, 01:40:42 PM »
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What are my chances?  

Go for it!

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clonmore1

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2012, 03:57:13 PM »
RS,

Quality!!!!!!!

Love it... :D :D
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Offline Lucky_Lou

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Re: Oh, I'm gettin' an itch...
« Reply #26 on: April 26, 2012, 12:08:04 PM »
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What are my chances?  

Go for it!

Brilliant............................
Lou
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