"Bessie" our 2003 BMW R1200CLC - our other bike series Part 1

[@guntherdfw]

Bessie is a beauty. I have a 2004 CLC Silver Ghost that I’ve had for three years now. We live in East Texas and it is a great bike for our pine tree lined country roads. I also have a Goldwing Trike when we do two up for stability reasons. I’m 71 so the strength isn’t what it used to be, but when it’s just me, the BMW is my go to. Thanks for the enjoyable video of Bessie.

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

@@guntherdfw thank you so much for commenting!!! Nice to chat with another CLC rider!

[@leothefishingfreak2310]

I'm getting my motorcycle license in a few weeks and starting out with a Triumph Scrambler 400X. After a year or so I want to find a BMW R1200CL or CLC. Beautiful bikes. I've always had a soft spot for early 2000 BMWs, whether cars or bikes. My daily driver is an '05 E53 4.4 with 192,000 miles and the R 1200cl just reminds me of a bike version of my baby

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

@@leothefishingfreak2310 I really like my CLC, true comfortable mile eater. Great for two up riding! Thank you for commenting!

[@Burroughspoint]

I just picked up an amazing looking 2004 BMW R1200CLC in VERY good condition, 18,000 miles and lightly ridden on the weekends. Had been sitting up, the guy was unable to ride it anymore. I partially based my decision to buy on this video right here. Thanks for the info, and I look forward to putting some miles on mine this upcoming year!

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

I have nearly 100,000 miles on mine, so yours isn't even properly run in! I hope you enjoy this wonderful (and uniquely styled) touring bike!

[@ruben_santos]

Bessie is a beautifull machine!!.

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

Thank you so much for commenting!

[@mattmitchell9130]

I know a guy who has a 2020 harley road glide with 105,000 miles...The only thing that stopped that bike was a bad stator...The bike looks immaculate and well taken care of...

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

Fantastic! I love hearing about "well used" bikes! I had a 1984 R100RTp that had 330.000miles when I gifted it to a friend (zero blue book value) - I had done transmission rebuild, and new rings and sleeves as well as other wearable parts replaced over the years. It's wonderful how long bikes last when properly taken care of! That's a *TON* of miles for a 3 year old bike! Must live someplace with riding acceptable year round weather!

[@Zippytie]

THANK YOU , getting a very crudy r1200c 2004 , lower handle bar model , waiting for its delivery , only 7500 miles , probably siezed , stuck clutch , non runner , dodgy brakes ,rusty fork stanchions , sounds like your wife is very useful with the spanners , thats a UK term , wrenches , £1475 , should be interesting

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

Sounds like you have a project on your hands! I'm glad the video was useful to you!

[@WeAreInYourWall]

Bro is a warrior, hope it’s going well.

[@demiangarcia-monroy2564]

I love the color! This is one bike I would love to buy just for looks and practicality. I'm a commuter but ride canyons and think this could do light canyon riding.

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

I believe you are spot on!

[@garygoetz3048]

Any CLC ers with long legs? At 6'3" and a 35 inseam I'm worried. second up; anyone go to a better suited front tire size. I've found much better handling on other fat tire cruisers with a decent front tire installed say a 130 70 16.....

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

I'm a 'short average guy' (I've started to shrink was 5'9" now I'm 5'8") - and it works out pretty well for me, I have a brother who is 5'11" or 6' and he rode a CLC for a while bone stock.

[@thedogman14]

I have had this bike for about 4 years. I admire and love riding it. One thing puzzles me. Why for God's sake is there no fuel gauge. The stupid little red light is ridiculous.It might be alright if you live in some country which is continuous suburbia but I live in Australia and petrol stations can be few and very far between. In short....if a bike doesn't have a fuel gauge it is dangerous!

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

I constantly check my trip meter and based on previous rides use that... but yeah, a fuel gauge would be nice, and a bigger capacity tank!

[@larryyz_hideaway]

how many of the 100k miles are yours?

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

When we bought the R1200CL I believe she had 30-40k miles on her, I'd have to check the paperwork to get the exact number. (60-70k miles is what I've riden on the CL)

[@ruben_santos]

✌️ 😎

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

😃

[@archibaldlifton9655]

'Promosm' 💐

[@bigbluemotorbikedog]

I had to look it up. I do not buy social media promotion for my channel. Was this a suggestion?