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Leasky · 29 October 2010, 01:20 PM

Got this BMW GS1200 Adv when I was last home.

Clare and I went over to the West coast of Scotland for a few days. Lovely weather (rare) and great scenery (always).

The castle (Eilean Donan) is very popular and has appeared in many films; ranging from Highlander to James Bond.

It is a lovely setting and it is where we are getting married.

I am very happy with the bike and we are looking forward to touring Western Europe on it next year.

Lol-x · 29 October 2010, 08:07 PM

Superb bike

I love that castle, very McBeth-ish

Looks like perfect weather

Thank you for sharing

rainman_16 · 29 October 2010, 10:11 PM

Living the dream! From those great pictures it looks like you're TRF's Ewan McGregor on the set of Long Way Down

SLRdude · 30 October 2010, 06:07 AM

I love the 1200 and one day I would like to own one.

PHDX2 · 30 October 2010, 06:09 AM

blackmsport · 30 October 2010, 07:06 AM

nice bike.... likey

colpol · 31 October 2010, 07:32 AM

Nice bike man. Thats one of my favourite castles in scotland. You must have just timed it right - the last time I was there - must have been about 500 american\ japanese tourists.

My brothers got a 1200 GS about 6 months ago - the anniversary model which looks the business

I looked at the BMW range of bikes earlier this year but as good as they are - I couldn't get my head round the fact that the price you see if minus all the extra's & often the essential extra's. The 800 GS which I was interested in doesn't even come with handcups as standard. I reckoned I'd be at least be another £2K in extra's on top of the RRP & as you know BMW don't do discounts !!!

I reckon next year I'll go for a yamaha 660 tenere - there's a dealer in england doing brand new ones at the moment for £4895 !! Great price but only one colour. I'll see what I can pick up in Jan in dead of winter.

In meantime - I might get one more run on this before the Sorn kicks in on Monday as I don't run it over the winter

As its a watch based site

sea-dweller · 1 November 2010, 01:54 AM

Nice photos !

Buyuksehir · 4 November 2010, 08:37 AM

Both nice bikes, but Africa Twin is a classic and very well maintained as well

As I rode almost all Mediterranean coast of Europe I would recommend Pyrenees and North of Spain (Bask country, Asturias, Galicia) in Summer. Not too hot, lovely roads, beautiful scenery and great and cheap food and wine

Art 1 · 4 November 2010, 10:39 AM

Looks so nice.

watchmancy · 12 January 2011, 02:31 PM

nice bmw!

PeiMei · 1 February 2011, 08:18 AM

i knew i would find a big GS owner on the rolex forums, lol. i assume your a ADVrider member?

29 October 2010, 01:20 PM	#1
Leasky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Colin Leask. Location: Scotland, UK. Watch: 118238 YG DD. Posts: 723	New bike and a nice castle.... Got this BMW GS1200 Adv when I was last home. Clare and I went over to the West coast of Scotland for a few days. Lovely weather (rare) and great scenery (always). The castle (Eilean Donan) is very popular and has appeared in many films; ranging from Highlander to James Bond. It is a lovely setting and it is where we are getting married. I am very happy with the bike and we are looking forward to touring Western Europe on it next year.

29 October 2010, 08:07 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Superb bike I love that castle, very McBeth-ish Looks like perfect weather Thank you for sharing __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 October 2010, 06:07 AM	#4
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I love the 1200 and one day I would like to own one. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

30 October 2010, 06:09 AM	#5
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	__________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

1 November 2010, 01:54 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

29 October 2010, 10:11 PM	#3
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	Living the dream! From those great pictures it looks like you're TRF's Ewan McGregor on the set of Long Way Down

30 October 2010, 07:06 AM	#6
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	nice bike.... likey

31 October 2010, 07:32 AM	#7
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Nice bike man. Thats one of my favourite castles in scotland. You must have just timed it right - the last time I was there - must have been about 500 american\ japanese tourists. My brothers got a 1200 GS about 6 months ago - the anniversary model which looks the business I looked at the BMW range of bikes earlier this year but as good as they are - I couldn't get my head round the fact that the price you see if minus all the extra's & often the essential extra's. The 800 GS which I was interested in doesn't even come with handcups as standard. I reckoned I'd be at least be another £2K in extra's on top of the RRP & as you know BMW don't do discounts !!! I reckon next year I'll go for a yamaha 660 tenere - there's a dealer in england doing brand new ones at the moment for £4895 !! Great price but only one colour. I'll see what I can pick up in Jan in dead of winter. In meantime - I might get one more run on this before the Sorn kicks in on Monday as I don't run it over the winter As its a watch based site

4 November 2010, 08:37 AM	#9
Buyuksehir Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Istanbul-Turkey Posts: 18	Both nice bikes, but Africa Twin is a classic and very well maintained as well As I rode almost all Mediterranean coast of Europe I would recommend Pyrenees and North of Spain (Bask country, Asturias, Galicia) in Summer. Not too hot, lovely roads, beautiful scenery and great and cheap food and wine

4 November 2010, 10:39 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Looks so nice.

12 January 2011, 02:31 PM	#11
watchmancy Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: michigan Watch: sea dweller 16600 Posts: 43	nice bmw!

1 February 2011, 08:18 AM	#12
PeiMei Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: KS Posts: 25	i knew i would find a big GS owner on the rolex forums, lol. i assume your a ADVrider member?

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