Rabbitwar222 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Just went to see a 2011 diversion, excellent condition and good history. Seeing a F800st tomorrow morningThis would be my first big boy bike so, any opinions and things I should look out for?REALLY liked the Div and currently having to stop myself agreeing to buy.Will be 90% commuting all year round but like to do the odd weekend awayThanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 F800, belt drive less maintenance, my personal preference would be the 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Two bikes that couldn't be more different. I can recommend the 800 as I've owned one. Identical in almost every respect. It's very likely to have ABS... Most STs did.. Even though it was an option. And that's something that's worth having on a first big bike. (It really is)I guess it will come down to which feels right to you. A 4 cylinder bike. Or a twin. A 600 or an 800.How do the insurance quotes compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbitwar222 Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Two bikes that couldn't be more different. I can recommend the 800 as I've owned one. Identical in almost every respect. It's very likely to have ABS... Most STs did.. Even though it was an option. And that's something that's worth having on a first big bike. (It really is)I guess it will come down to which feels right to you. A 4 cylinder bike. Or a twin. A 600 or an 800.How do the insurance quotes compare? St does indeed have ABS, heated grips, trip computer, tyre pressure sensor and 3 piece hard luggage. All for same price as the Div which really only had top box as an extraBoth near identical in price and history, St has 33km compared to 25kmST 470euro FC and Div 510 euro FCI'm leaning toward the ST but had a short spin on the Div and it just felt 'right'Many thanks for the input! Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbitwar222 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 Bought the STPicking up on Monday.......very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hope it all goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Bought the STPicking up on Monday.......very excited! What made you swing to the bm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbitwar222 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Bought the STPicking up on Monday.......very excited! What made you swing to the bm? Better equipped, better running costs, belt drive and the owner really knew his stuff. Very well looked after with loads of receipts etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 All very good reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 The Belt is just by itself a very good reason. It makes for a very smooth worry free ride. None of the snatchiness you can get from a chain if you get the gears wrong. And once its fitted there is no worry about its tension. No maintenance at all in fact just the occasional physical examination checking for damage/wear. BMW recommend its changed at 24,000 miles or 38,000km. But they last much longer than that.. just keep an eye on it and when you notice a 'tooth' missing then its time to order a new belt.https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/contitech-7004352.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbitwar222 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 The Belt is just by itself a very good reason. It makes for a very smooth worry free ride. None of the snatchiness you can get from a chain if you get the gears wrong. And once its fitted there is no worry about its tension. No maintenance at all in fact just the occasional physical examination checking for damage/wear. BMW recommend its changed at 24,000 miles or 38,000km. But they last much longer than that.. just keep an eye on it and when you notice a 'tooth' missing then its time to order a new belt.https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/contitech-7004352.html Belt was replaced at 32k km. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbitwar222 Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Got the keys to my new 09 F800st approx 4pm today.At approximately 4.02 the heavens opened, biblical it was with the accompanying thunder and lightning.12 mile journey home was terrifying but I took it easy and the bike just inspired confidence. Can't stop grinning like a loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Glad you made it back safe and are enjoying it even if the weather was crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Good choice!The beemer is the better of those two bikes I think. The XJ6 is a good bike but under powered and too soft compared with the FZ6 that preceded it IMO. Just in time for the summer (not a guarantee of sunny weather but the rain won't be freezing at least ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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