BMW R 1200 CL Motorcycle in 2003

[@nickheinz3737]

I put 104000 km on an 2003 CL; rode it two up coast to coast in Canada and USA over 10 years. Its been a very reliable motorcycle as a bagger but is has quirks; top heavy at low speeds, a single disc dry clutch that needs to be ridden properly. During its life I extended its frame 6 '' to give better passenger leg room and it worked fine. Recent I modified it again, removing rear frame, panniers and top case for a modified C rear frame; LED taillights and turn signal. Its a one seater now; 200 lbs off the dry weight. Still in love with the bike; lots of torque, fun to ride and it goes like hell! I will enjoy this bike for many years to come.

[@lifeisharditsharderifyoure6822]

Nothing beats "THE" bullet-proof Goldwing By the way, Bro I've owned many motorbikes

[@mrfquaade]

Hi - Im very interested in details on fitting a C rear frame. Can you share details on the modifications needed to perform this operation? And maybe share a photo if possible? I really want to do this modification myself :-) Thanks a lot.

[@colinscott1841]

I have managed over 30K miles over the last 4 years rode through Spain over the Alps a few times and done some unpaved forest trails. Great for motorways etc never stop laughing when I ride it. Rode over the splugen pass also the stelvio which was frightening as it was on a previous r1150rs.....its not a bike for the inexperienced but could out brake anything on wheels, you need confidence and a lasses-faire attitude.....I tried to break the TT lap record on mine and was doing well till I was overtaken by a transit van doing over 100mph...…….

[@rvail136]

I have wanted one of thse since they first appeared. It's the ugliest beautiful bike I've ever seen!

[@ArmenianLifewithMitch]

@Richard Vail...the Citroen DS of the motorbike world...an ugly duckling, but turns into a beautiful swan the more you look at her! Regards from Mitch

[@akula1055]

Well said, it's so ugly that is beautiful. Cheers

[@goranmanasijevic8042]

Odličan motor.

[@robertghielen4722]

nice bike... the best ever

[@mattiethedogtrainer4212]

Nope

[@mattiethedogtrainer4212]

Im selling mine for 3k

[@blakeandrews4638]

hey thgre. looks interesting2 abject shocking what's your opinion abowt !!

[@RetiredAtenPilot]

One BMW Engineer to the other,,,,, Hey Franz, lets put a goldwing back tire on the front of this behemoth, pass it off as a Harley.....ACTUNG !!!!!

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Haha 😂 😂

[@johnbrink7954]

Stick to the MSF 250 starter bikes, and you should be fine.

[@1950harleycharley]

THIS is the WORST handling motorcycle on the planet....very, very unstable and unwieldy in a parking lot or slow turning situation....I sold mine...the guy who bought it hated it and sold it to another guy....it handled so bad that he wrecked it on a slow turn and totaled the junker...never recommend this machine.

[@johnbrink7954]

Love mine. Gain some knowledge and practice and it handles as well as any other full dress cruiser. When I first got it, I thought the same as you. I can now do U-turns in two parking spaces (18 ft). Just have to get to know it.

[@albertolopez8859]

i agree with you ,i drove it a few days ago ,what a dangerouse bike the absolut horror totally unstable and waiting at the trafficlight i was not able to change gears ..i will never drive BMW again and am german ...how easy to drive Yamaha ... for example a Yamaha Virago....very easy to handle i had a Yamaha Super Tenere 750 with modifications

[@Alex-ei6qr]

@@albertolopez8859 bikes are ridden - not driven, BMW makes a 310GS that may suit your balancing skills better, or get a trike...

[@albertolopez8859]

@@Alex-ei6qr i have changed now my old Jeep for a old BMW F650 GS ...nice bike not very fast makes only 170 km ,,,before i had a Yahama 750 super Tenere ...that made more than 190 km /h....we can go that fast because there ist no speedlimit in many parts of Highway

[@patfitzsimmons-rosolak1990]

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