[DJ_Fission]

Hello all, just wanted to drop in and introduce myself. I currently own a 2007 Honda Rebel and I've been riding for about three months. I will be upgrading myself to an R1200R here in the next month or two, so I wanted to join this forum to get myself up to speed on the bike.

A little about me: I've been in the Navy for eleven years, and I will be getting out in July of next year. I usually don't post too much or ask too many questions; I know how to use the "search" feature and I can usually find the answers I'm looking for in that manner.

I look forward to learning more about the people here and this great bike!

Thanks,

DJ Fission

 

[yonderbob]

Wow! that's a major jump up.... the Rebel to the R1200R... Five times the displacement, over five times the horsepower, only 200 lbs heavier. You are either in for a treat or you're gonna need your britches laundered after the test ride!

Bob

 

[fleuger99]

Congrats and welcome. You'll love the bike the more you ride it. I took a 12 year riding break after racing moto cross 250's and had a KLR650. I absolutely love my R1200R. I bought it last year in March and by the time it went into hibernation on the last day of Nov 2012 I was only 70 miles short of 10K miles.

Happy Riding

 

[Dave]

Welcome. The R1200R is a very easy bike to ride. Once on the move the weight disappears and it's very stable going round bends. You will love it.

 

[DJ_Fission]

I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for the warm welcome!

 

[Hoshiko]

Welcome DJ,
Now, let me give you some advice, don't go out taking/sharing pictures of your sunny roads during winter like Yonderbob.




Please

 

[Dave]

Only a few months and we'll all be at it. :001_cool:

 

[DJ_Fission]

I promise. Only if asked

 

[yonderbob]

I promise. Only if asked

OK... I'm asking !:001_tongue: Gonna be in the low 80's tomorrow and I'm headed to Brandon via Green Swamp... come on along! :001_cool:

Bob

 

[DJ_Fission]

Actually I'm heading to the dealer tomorrow to pick out my R1200R, but I appreciate the invite!

 

[Clem]

OK... I'm asking !:001_tongue: +1 Post some pictures of that brand new machine in sunny Eff Ell Lay. Bikini girls, touristas, bar flies, whatever. Bring it!
Sorry Hoshiko.:devil2:

 

[DJ_Fission]

Picked her up on Saturday! Her name is Sabine (after Sabine Schmitz).

Already put 200 miles on her...nice smooth ride. I love it!

 

[Clem]

SOUL MATES for life !!

 

[DJ_Fission]

Huzzah! My pipes aren't quite as dark, but that comes with time. And trust me, I will be putting plenty of miles on her

 

[Clem]

Worst mileage when she was brand new & just breaking in was 37mpg.
Average is now 47mpg almost always. Seldom varies much.
Best mileage ever on a highway trip with mountain passes 57mpg. Just that once.

 

[DJ_Fission]

Worst mileage when she was brand new & just breaking in was 37mpg.
Average is now 47mpg almost always. Seldom varies much.
Best mileage ever on a highway trip with mountain passes 57mpg. Just that once.

I'm looking forward to the higher gas milage after the break-in period. I used to get almost 60 mpg on my Rebel that I traded in.

 

[atractaspis]

I'm looking forward to the higher gas milage after the break-in period. I used to get almost 60 mpg on my Rebel that I traded in.

How many miles before the break in period is "over" and we can see better gas mileage?

 

[Hoshiko]

How many miles before the break in period is "over" and we can see better gas mileage?

Breaking in supposed to be at 600 miles, I feel that mine kind of stabilized on the fuel and oil consumption around 1500-2000 miles.

 

[DJ_Fission]

Ok. Good to know, thanks!

 

[atractaspis]

Breaking in supposed to be at 600 miles, I feel that mine kind of stabilized on the fuel and oil consumption around 1500-2000 miles.

If the weather doesn't go too crazy I might be able to get those miles on my bike next week . Thanks!