2 000km in 2 days on a 17 year old BMW R1200GS Adventure (Bought Sight Unseen)

At last, I've purchased a bike for the channel and rode it home. It took me 2 days to cover the 2000km on this 2006 BMW R1200GS Adventure. It has some niggles, but it runs good! I can't wait to share more of this bike with you.
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[@rustytanks]

I did the same, flew down to the Western Cape on a Saturday morning, picked up my 07' BMW r1200gs with 25000km's at webuycars, I immediately started my way back to Pretoria, arrived Monday morning (workers holiday) very tired, very happy in Pretoria, the BMW purred liked a kitten all the way home, I'll do it in heartbeat again, best way to start a new relationship with a motorcycle

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow congrats! 25000km is nothing! I agree, I’d do the same trip again tomorrow. Best way to bond with the bike

[@GAS1200]

I purchased the same model GSA New. It's now on 148,000 miles....they are amazing motorcycles. The best of 58 bikes I've owned in many years of riding. Enjoy the Adv😊

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Oh wow, that's high mileage and good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@GAS1200]

@@GreaseAndGravel Pleasure buddy

[@BonganiMathebula-gz6jg]

They are great bikes with little to none issues, I miss mine that was stolen out of my garage in March this year.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I am sorry to hear that Bongani! I hope you're riding again.

[@bonganisikhosana3483]

Bongs, me and you as darkies are same WhatsApp group - the GSA is the best thing a man can have. Keep in contact brother

[@peterselie6500]

had the 1150 with 195.000 km....now a 1200gsa 95.000...these bikes are the best!

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, that's amazing. Friend om mine put more than 100 000km on his 1200 and now has 150 000km on this 1250

[@peterselie6500]

@@GreaseAndGravel on the 1150 only one repair!!!!

[@Cal157]

The 1200 GS's are still very capable bikes. I'm in the trade and still sell a lot of them. 10 years ago I rode from mid France back to the north West of the UK in 1 day on a GS, 750 miles and 18 hours, the bike didn't miss a beat.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, that's a long day in the saddle. This is the only bike I'd want to do that on. They are just amazing.

[@markm1984]

Great job after the third day you will get stronger, I rode 8,500 miles and 31 states in 31 days before I get to old and say I should have done it, have a miracle filled day, Mark

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks, Mark! I'd love to try that. I'd ride day on day forever... but don't know anyone else who'd join me. Cheers bro

[@csakzozo]

Those muscle relaxers sure put you in a great mood. 😅

[@GreaseAndGravel]

🤣it really did! Man, my shoulders were killing me.

[@rafiuodetayo4497]

I had one 2006 model ,rode from the UK to Nigeria 7000miles in two weeks adventure ,no breakdown except one rear tire change ,I don't i ride that much feels strong no stress .

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, that must have been a great trip!

[@hermanjvanzyl]

Nice to see some videos from you again. I tried to work out from where to where you where riding. Kleinmond to Musina? Groete van die Weskus.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Dankie Herman. I rode from Kleinmond to Hoedspruit (1933km)

[@DispatchMoto]

I think you picked a great bike for the adventure, I bet you won't have too many issues with it.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Yeah, I am amazed at how well this old thing rides after standing for 5 years

[@michaelwebster2416]

Looking forward to some videos on your bmw,i finally got my xr650l been breaking it in, thinking about a Clark bigger gas tank ,I want to find a bigger gas tank that I don't have to modify anything on the motorcycle,,,stay safe.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hey Michael. Thanks! Congrats on the XRL and enjoy! With a big tank that's going to be an awesome travel bike. I tried to buy back my old XRL, but got this GSA for the same price. Cheers and happy riding!

[@michaelwebster2416]

@@GreaseAndGravel that gsa bmw is a great machine

[@bjornzorger3731]

Well done.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for still watching!

[@bjornzorger3731]

@@GreaseAndGravel it's not an XR but still a great bike , as long as you still go on ag adventures

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I definitely plan to!

[@terryboyle]

please get the content coming on this bike. I have always wanted one.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Will do Terry! Ever since they came out I’ve also wanted one. Luckily there are still a lot of good ones out there

[@TomSmyth453]

Nice of mom to hold the camera. 😂. I guess we’ll get the kms on the clock in the next video. Do you choose to live so far away from Cape Town for the climate/flora/fauna or job or what?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

LOL yes, camera mom. 76000km after this trip. More on the niggles in the next vid ;) We used to live in Stellenbosch, but the lifestyle here is so chill. I actually miss the cold weather sometimes.

[@jaapbruijn1300]

17 years old but how many kilometers did it ride? I have a 2008 1200 GSA with 86.000 km on it. I will ride it until it can‘t no more. I love the bike, it's made for me!

[@lufunodreadierambuda5800]

I watch this video, start following your clip . I own 2008 gs that i bought with 78k. Now she is 91k busy enjoy her . Any advice on mechanical i will appreciate it.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Thanks for watching the channel. Please let me know if you have any questions. So far, I've gone through the following preventative maintenance: spark plugs, valve clearance, telelever ball joint boot, both drive shaft boots (mine wasn't fitting properly), removed drive shaft to lube splines, flushed brake fluid, oil and filter change, air filter. So far so good.

[@sam80036]

Hi I have a car of the same model and model as yours in Taiwan.I have some questions about you owning it for 17 years Is there any problem with the condition of the car?And how many kilometers have you driven so far?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Hi, I bought this one earlier this year. It is 17 years old, but I've only had it for half a year and maybe done 3000km myself. Great bike!

[@Macht_Platz_fuer_den_Vogt]

What did you do in the afternoons? :)

[@GreaseAndGravel]

😂it took longer than I expected… had to stop every hour to stretch my shoulders

[@vaughnvdyk8051]

How many km on the clock when you bought it?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

74000km and going strong

[@Jungleland33]

I could manage 2k in 4 days.......but it would take me another 4 to recover. Lol. Small tip.I find it's better not to sit down when I take breaks from riding the bike.

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Yeah, I should have stretched more when I rested... it was quite hard on the body... mostly my shoulders

[@theruffiankj4164]

What was your oil consumption on this trip?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Zero👌🏼

[@frankmonroy3224]

With how many miles you purrchase your bike

[@GreaseAndGravel]

It had 74000km on the clock when I got it

[@JONNYMOORE10]

How tall are you?…..I’m 5-6, is it too big for me?

[@GreaseAndGravel]

I am 6’ and it is perfect for me. If you can ride, I would not worry about the seat height. The low center of gravity helps a lot with low speed balance

[@michaeltkapele5031]

I am 165cm tall, but I have learned a few techniques to ride adventure bikes. Not having any issues

[@pete_boy71]

well nice,but what`s the big deal ?? normal i`d say...

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, what does your trips or commutes look like if a 1000km per day is normal??😮

[@pete_boy71]

@@GreaseAndGravel normal for a gs that age🤙🤘

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Gotcha!@@pete_boy71 I thought you're a machine... yeah, the bike will do 1000km per day every day... but not my body LOL

[@kloppskalli]

2 days for 2000 km? didnt it come with some Pervitin pills to keep you awake 😅

[@GreaseAndGravel]

LOL staying awake wasn't the biggest challenge. Sitting for that long with a heavy backpack on my shoulders was! But I'd do it again. For some weird reason I just love driving or riding for long hours.

[@oxyg3n600]

Pervitin... haha. Watched some documentaries on the history chanel so I Like the joke.