F650GS San Francisco, San Juan island, Salt spring island, Vancouver back home

jetskifast · 07-23-2009, 01:43 AM

Never took my BMW F650GS on long trip before.
Left San Francisco last Friday 10 hours 650 miles later made first stop Wilsonville OR. Surprised hell out of me, 650GS rode just as comfortable as my K1200RS and S. Not as fast but still rode 75 to 80 mph. High winds do knock it around little. Nice part averaged 57 MPG at that speed =)
Next day Saturday made short trip 300 miles to San Juan island. Spent few days on San Juan island, today took ferry to Victoria Canada.
Guess Canadian customs do not like F650GS bikes. Have never had any problems going into Canada before. Today they decided to use glove treatment =( At least taking bike only took 20 mins.
Leaving Victoria Thursday for Salt Spring Island, staying few miles from Ganges till 29th. Anybody local to Salt spring like to take ride? Plan on exploring island on my bike. Head back 30th to Vancouver, then home.
Should put about 3000 miles on bike =)

Tmall · 07-23-2009, 05:39 AM

Wish I could give you some info aside from how beautiful it is.

The only time I spent in the ganjes was on a 30' sail boat.

Trip · 07-23-2009, 07:47 AM

post up some pics, sounds like an awesome trip

julie j · 07-23-2009, 12:00 PM

Sounds like an excellent time. Got to love the f650!

jetskifast · 07-23-2009, 09:40 PM

Took ride to Port Renfrew west side of Vancouver island.
Picture taken on rain forest trail =) Pictures will not be best, only have my Palm Treo pro phone for pictures.
Leave in morning for Salt Spring island, hope to take few pictures if Ganges smoke high does not get to me

Trip · 07-23-2009, 09:45 PM

nice dude, just got my 1200GS last weekend so I am really starting to get into this adv touring stuff.

jetskifast · 07-23-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julie j

Sounds like an excellent time. Got to love the f650!

F650 has been most favorite bike ever owned. Does everything well. Not road racer, but if had to own one bike F650 would be it.
Did add Corbin seat along with Staintune exhuast for comfort and personel taste.

jetskifast · 07-23-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

nice dude, just got my 1200GS last weekend so I am really starting to get into this adv touring stuff.

Good choice, once you go BMW you will not go back.
Been hard not to pull trigger on new Adventure. At this time lighter bike works better for me.
Enjoy comforts of your new bike

julie j · 07-24-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetskifast

F650 has been most favorite bike ever owned. Does everything well. Not road racer, but if had to own one bike F650 would be it.
Did add Corbin seat along with Staintune exhuast for comfort and personel taste.

Yeah, the stock seat is the first thing to go.

Have a great time and keep the pics coming!

Particle Man · 07-25-2009, 07:23 PM

I had the chance to pick up that exact bike for about 3k with only about 10,000 miles on it. Was expecting our first child at the time so I had to pass. Believe me, I'm kicking myself in the ass.

After your trip report, would you mind writing a review of the bike?

07-23-2009, 01:43 AM	#1
jetskifast Kneedragger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bay Area Ca, San Juan Island Wa Moto: BMW F650GS BMW K1200S Posts: 144	F650GS San Francisco, San Juan island, Salt spring island, Vancouver back home Never took my BMW F650GS on long trip before. Left San Francisco last Friday 10 hours 650 miles later made first stop Wilsonville OR. Surprised hell out of me, 650GS rode just as comfortable as my K1200RS and S. Not as fast but still rode 75 to 80 mph. High winds do knock it around little. Nice part averaged 57 MPG at that speed =) Next day Saturday made short trip 300 miles to San Juan island. Spent few days on San Juan island, today took ferry to Victoria Canada. Guess Canadian customs do not like F650GS bikes. Have never had any problems going into Canada before. Today they decided to use glove treatment =( At least taking bike only took 20 mins. Leaving Victoria Thursday for Salt Spring Island, staying few miles from Ganges till 29th. Anybody local to Salt spring like to take ride? Plan on exploring island on my bike. Head back 30th to Vancouver, then home. Should put about 3000 miles on bike =)

07-25-2009, 07:23 PM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I had the chance to pick up that exact bike for about 3k with only about 10,000 miles on it. Was expecting our first child at the time so I had to pass. Believe me, I'm kicking myself in the ass. After your trip report, would you mind writing a review of the bike? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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07-23-2009, 05:39 AM	#2
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Wish I could give you some info aside from how beautiful it is. The only time I spent in the ganjes was on a 30' sail boat.

07-23-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Sounds like an excellent time. Got to love the f650!