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BMW R1200C with Armec Sidewinder (Parma, OH) $8700

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 Drew
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While the R1200C doesn't get much love, (I like it but I like the new R1300GSA too. What's that tell you?), it does look good in certain applications.

But that's not what makes this special.  It has an Armec Sidewinder Articulating Sidecar attached.

As a general rule I won't post bikes that have been put in CL Motorcycle parts section.  People do this to avoid paying the whopping $5 fee CL charges for the regular motorcycle section.

My attitude is if you are too cheap to shell out $5 where else did you skimp.

That said. It's an Armec and it's relatively cheap.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mpo/d/cleveland-bmw-r1200c-with-armec/7785782028.html

 

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And so you don't have to click off this awesome site to see what a 2025 R1300GSA looks like...

 

Screenshot 2024 09 18 at 10 32 18 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

 
Posted : September 18, 2024 9:33 am
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It's yellow! 🤩   That right there adds a couple of grand to value.  😉

Sincere question: Is it still considered "articulated" if it has fixed upper struts? Or is it convertible (as in just remove struts for articulated action)?  If so, that is a great opportunity to try both styles without a big cash outlay.  Pretty cool opportunity for the right sidecarista.

Liking the looks of the new GSA?????? 😮   Drew, we need to talk man. 😉 


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Posted : September 18, 2024 10:58 am
 Drew
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Posted by: @scott-h

Liking the looks of the new GSA?????? 😮   Drew, we need to talk man. 😉 

You wouldn't be the first to question my taste. 

I'm thinking the new GSA would make an awesome rig paired up to that Stepler LBS had. 

 

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Screenshot 2024 09 18 at 10 32 18 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure

 

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And I should be able to get a new 2025 GSA for about 50 cents since I'm one of only a hundred that likes them.

 


 
Posted : September 18, 2024 12:25 pm
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Posted by: @andrew-baker
 

 

And I should be able to get a new 2025 GSA for about 50 cents since I'm one of only a hundred that likes them.

 

There is  a reason  people  don't  like  the  new R1300GSA. Just ask the  folks at  Russell Day Long seats....

According to  them, it's  worst seat ever  made for  building a  RDL seat out of. 

 


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Posted : September 18, 2024 5:58 pm
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Owner's of the new GSA will want to watch this video for assistance in building the appropriate sidecar:


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Posted : September 19, 2024 3:06 pm
 Drew
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Owner's of the new GSA will want to watch this video for assistance in building the appropriate sidecar:

I knew there had to be an easier way than what I did.

 

On another note.  Even Legos think sidecars are cool.  The secrets out.

 


 
Posted : September 19, 2024 4:19 pm
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Posted by: @andrew-baker

While the R1200C doesn't get much love, (I like it but I like the new R1300GSA too. What's that tell you?), it does look good in certain applications.

But that's not what makes this special.  It has an Armec Sidewinder Articulating Sidecar attached.

As a general rule I won't post bikes that have been put in CL Motorcycle parts section.  People do this to avoid paying the whopping $5 fee CL charges for the regular motorcycle section.

My attitude is if you are too cheap to shell out $5 where else did you skimp.

That said. It's an Armec and it's relatively cheap.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mpo/d/cleveland-bmw-r1200c-with-armec/7785782028.html

 

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And so you don't have to click off this awesome site to see what a 2025 R1300GSA looks like...

 

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Looked up a 1300 GS review. 

AU$26k starting price here.

But they only supply them with extras apparently. 

Me I'd like one with the full apocalypse kit fitted.

The one that deletes 99% of the current electronic assists. 

Luddite I know but I agree with dear departed Luke on that point. 

Where is the point of diminishing returns for complexity?

Rant over .

2c

 


 
Posted : September 22, 2024 1:31 am
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Posted by: @brstr

Posted by: @andrew-baker

While the R1200C doesn't get much love, (I like it but I like the new R1300GSA too. What's that tell you?), it does look good in certain applications.

But that's not what makes this special.  It has an Armec Sidewinder Articulating Sidecar attached.

As a general rule I won't post bikes that have been put in CL Motorcycle parts section.  People do this to avoid paying the whopping $5 fee CL charges for the regular motorcycle section.

My attitude is if you are too cheap to shell out $5 where else did you skimp.

That said. It's an Armec and it's relatively cheap.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/mpo/d/cleveland-bmw-r1200c-with-armec/7785782028.html

 

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And so you don't have to click off this awesome site to see what a 2025 R1300GSA looks like...

 

-- attachment is not available --

Looked up a 1300 GS review. 

AU$26k starting price here.

But they only supply them with extras apparently. 

Me I'd like one with the full apocalypse kit fitted.

The one that deletes 99% of the current electronic assists. 

Luddite I know but I agree with dear departed Luke on that point. 

Where is the point of diminishing returns for complexity?

Rant over .

2c

 

I agree with this. The only critically important electrical option needed on any motorcycle is a coffee maker.

If BMW would allow ordering the Keurig as a separate option instead of wrapping it into the expensive packages it would be worth it. 

BMW Keurig

 

 


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Posted : September 22, 2024 9:54 am
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Posted by: @scott-h

I agree with this. The only critically important electrical option needed on any motorcycle is a coffee maker.

If BMW would allow ordering the Keurig as a separate option instead of wrapping it into the expensive packages it would be worth it. 

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Interesting.....Honda doesn't have a  coffee  maker for  use on a motorcycle,  BUT....they do offer  an electric  cooler,  to keep  your  cans of  Red Bull cold...because  Red Bull gives you  WINGS

Sweaty

 


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Posted : September 22, 2024 1:21 pm
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That should be gold bull....


 
Posted : September 22, 2024 7:08 pm
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