Hey guys I have a 2005 r1200gs, i recently bought for a low price as the guy hadn't ridden it for a year and a bit. it turned over though, but had no fuel in it to start. I got the bike home and couldn't get it started, unless i was using carb cleaner up the air intake. Injectors were dry, so...

Just got my first R1200GS this week. Its a 2005 model, USA spec, with ABS, 16K miles. I'm probably the 3rd owner. One of the previous owners had done some nice mods to it that I can see - ohlins shocks in the front and rear, horn and aftermarket silencer. It feels more powerful and smoother...

I have been riding for years! I have had many dual sports, harleys, and other bikes but this is my first BMW. I got a pretty good deal I think. I just bought a 2005 BMW R1200GS, with 300 miles on it.... yes that's right a 2005 with 300 miles on it (and this is 2011). I had some hesitations...