Any of you ride a BMW?

[Duman]

I've been looking at BMW motorcycles for awhile. If any of you have experience with them, I'm interested in your thoughts on performance, maintenance, etc..

[milwaukeeshaker]

All of them are Fugly. but supposed to be bullet proof.

[Spdu4ia]

Which one are you looking at

[Duman]

Looking at either a K1300gt, or F800gs (different ends of the spectrum)

[Doc45]

A co-worker has the 800 and loves it. He's been riding almost 10 years, moved from the Suzuki GXR.

[ChadAmberg]

I've got a C650GT.

[Great-Kazoo]

Use to. Great motorcycles. There isn't anything you cannot do on the side of the road with the tool provided, except split the cases. The only down side (IMO) is support network. Break down in bumfuk artic circle, chances are within 24 hours your KLR or Honda are up and running , beemers not so much.
Perhaps a lot has changed in the last 6 years. However if you're a serious rider but not too mechanical, look for beemer shops around the country, then Kawi & honda.

The question is what type riding you looking to do? There's a bit of a spread between the 2 bikes you inquired about.

[BushMasterBoy]

I like the old airheads with carburetors. I hate it when a computer dies and then it won't run.

[ben4372]

I think they were a bit easier to live with 10 years or so ago. As said previously, best tool kit on a bike, ever. Before the internet I was a member of bmw owners club. They had a book of member around the country that you could call and get help or just say hello. Parts are a bit expensive, but if you're close to a good dealer, everything is available. If I get into another bike soon, I'd look at an oil head GS.

[colorider]

The 800gs is a great colorado bike!!!!!! Tfog here is the one you should talk to about the maintenance, etc.