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Gernick

I hate to have to say it, but I think I am. The japanese make some great bikes but they're just so...soulless. I've tried the kool aid from the land of the rising sun but it just don't cut it like a lot of the Euro machines.
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mnb · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

They're like oriental food. Tastes good, but 2 hours later, you're hungry. The main problem with BMW is even their sport bikes are big, heavy Panzer tanks. They need to lighten and lean them up to make them nimble. Get that wheelbase a lot closer to 56". Get the weight down to 400lbs or less.

Sure, for a touring bike, heavier is to be expected. But it'd be nice if my LT was 550 curb weight instead of 700... I'd get a lot more out of those 100 ponies.
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1997 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition
2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
2011 Husqvarna TE310
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Off the grid · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject:

I have a definite fondness for KTMs and Triumphs.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

Jap bikes never really did it for me and I could never see my self riding a Harley. I test rode a K75S in the late 80s and then dreamed for years of buying one. Once I did, I was hooked on K bikes.

I've toyed with the idea of getting a K1200RS but they just have too much plastic for my tastes and the K1200LT, though I'm sure it's an awesome bike, looks too wingish.

The K1200GT looks pretty cool so maybe I'll make the move to one of those someday in the distant future....
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
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mnb · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject:

The rice rocket crowd laughs at my big, aging K bike and then once the ride's over, I get the nods because 90% of them were BEHIND me the whole day... But they forget all about it by the time they post the next day.

Mental block. Must forget that some old fart on a bagger dusted them... Select All. Delete.
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1997 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition
2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
2011 Husqvarna TE310
2014 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak MNB Edition

drmalacarne · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject:

If someday I'll get more space in my garage, must be a Guzzi or a Bonneville there.
With my KLT and my Springer, of course!
Guilherme.
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1994 K1100LT SE n° 0267
1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
Yes, a Hog and a Beemer can live together!

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

IF I was one-up all the time- DUCATI

It's a bike that has SOUL (yeah, OK, and a bit of a very frequent maintenance schedule.....)
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Klinker · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:52 am Post subject:

No "Eurosnob" here. (Just a snob in general.)

I've also owned Hondas. To me, comparing a K1100RS to a ST1100 is like comparing a Thoroughbred to a Quarter Horse. The K is sturdy and faster, but a bit finicky if you don't watch your maintenance (and even if you do.) The ST is less nimble and speedy, but respectably strong and reliable even when neglected. I've spent a fair amount more time and $ maintaining my K than I ever did the ST's.

I've ridden both K1200GTs and ST1300s. New or used, the K is consistently a 30% bump in price with comparable vintage bikes. I like 'em both, and the K is definitely more spirited, but I'm not sure it's 30% more bike. Maybe 10 or 15%.

Just my two cents.
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1994 K1100RS

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kbmwrs · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure about EuroSnob but yes a snob about being a Beemer rider.

I think (maybe a misperception) that 90% of Beemer riders ride their bikes long distances and keep their BMWs longer than other brands.
I also think that the general public also thinks this and I take pride in the fact I'm riding one. The average Joe (Plumber, if that is his real name, hahaha) knows that those who ride BMWs are more serious about motorcycling and travel. At stop lights I get the side glance of approval and 'wish I was doing that' look than that of disdain 'damn another biker'.

Heck ya I'm a snob on my BMW. My first (K100RS) I rode for 4 years, my second (K1100RS) I rode for 13 years and now I'm on my third (K1200GT).....I ride the bike I don't park it at a coffee hangout and look at it.
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owrstrich · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:24 pm Post subject:

the bmw k1100rs motobrick...

the worlds most elegant mototouring machine...

if you ride... and if you aint riding on a motobrick... you are a motomonkey...

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kbmwrs · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject:

owrstrich · Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject:

feeding the beast...

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