tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post651657570716768276..comments2024-03-05T14:11:35.388-05:00Comments on For Love of a Motorbike: The other contents...BeemerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-53120062929646329662014-06-10T07:40:05.840-04:002014-06-10T07:40:05.840-04:00Ohhhh nice, a nice new shiny toy to play with. Who...Ohhhh nice, a nice new shiny toy to play with. Who's a lucky girl for getting the first ride in too.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-21852308035282464522014-06-06T13:26:21.774-04:002014-06-06T13:26:21.774-04:00Looks heavy and tall. But then again, your new GS ...Looks heavy and tall. But then again, your new GS will be even taller and just as heavy. Many have a hard time not being able to see the front wheel while riding and having the fairing attached to the frame instead of the forks. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-91759495705729214392014-06-06T08:36:17.515-04:002014-06-06T08:36:17.515-04:00Yeah, there have been a couple changes here or the...Yeah, there have been a couple changes here or there... hehe<br /><br />You are perceptive...it is definitely chomping at the bit to get moving.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-59885258883117380442014-06-06T08:35:13.902-04:002014-06-06T08:35:13.902-04:00That seems like a nice trade. So is it indefinite...That seems like a nice trade. So is it indefinitely? Wish the owner of our place was that nice. He isn't, and they are a small shop, so don't lend bikes. I did threaten to go steal the old RT back until it was sorted. Oilburner thinks it's ok, he'll just ride my R1200R. I made him repeat himself 3 times before I actually understood him. ;)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-57646911283835083372014-06-06T01:30:07.986-04:002014-06-06T01:30:07.986-04:00BMW are lending my friend a K1600 whilst they sort...BMW are lending my friend a K1600 whilst they sort out the issue!Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-9959518833133742072014-06-05T20:03:07.080-04:002014-06-05T20:03:07.080-04:00Very nice BG! Easy to see that changes have been ...Very nice BG! Easy to see that changes have been made since my '82 was new. :)<br /><br />I can sense its wish to get out and cross some country from here. All the best to many safe and solid miles.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-8072440966632514352014-06-05T19:45:06.418-04:002014-06-05T19:45:06.418-04:00Oh Nikos....that crushed him! Thank you for passi...Oh Nikos....that crushed him! Thank you for passing on, but it is disappointing. Only 17 miles on the thing!!!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-34651889846066756812014-06-05T19:44:36.194-04:002014-06-05T19:44:36.194-04:00Hi Sonja, agreed. I like the ones that feel less ...Hi Sonja, agreed. I like the ones that feel less bulky too. <br /><br />But it seems from NIkos' comment that bad luck is starting early. :(BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-29039913249983375812014-06-05T19:43:22.241-04:002014-06-05T19:43:22.241-04:00I agree! I don't like the heavy, big bikes. ...I agree! I don't like the heavy, big bikes. The '11 felt that way to me. The '14 somehow doesn't. It just feels more comfortable. Hard to explain.<br /><br />Yep...there is something about having someone else ride home. Hard to stomach that they get to ride your bike first. But I would rarely let Oilburner on it after that. hehe ;)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-38944905062606618122014-06-05T19:41:38.325-04:002014-06-05T19:41:38.325-04:00Isn't it funny how you can lose the feel of tr...Isn't it funny how you can lose the feel of trust and symbiosis after something like that? And then the other one starts creeping up in favor. I'm sorry you lost your RT, but happy the R80 was treating you well.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-23207560277662945722014-06-05T16:42:17.827-04:002014-06-05T16:42:17.827-04:00And how is your plunger rod?
http://www.visordown...And how is your plunger rod?<br /><br />http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/bmw-tells-r1200rt-owners-not-to-ride-bikes/25102.htmlNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-4345222131619600752014-06-05T13:02:29.790-04:002014-06-05T13:02:29.790-04:00Looking good, however too much motorcycle for me t...Looking good, however too much motorcycle for me to handle. I hope Mr Oilburner has better luck with this machine since he broke out of the (vicious) circle.<br /><br />Happy and safe riding!SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-55428651859514310652014-06-05T11:46:13.862-04:002014-06-05T11:46:13.862-04:00Pretty!!! Looks big and heavy to me, but pretty a...Pretty!!! Looks big and heavy to me, but pretty and shiny too.<br /><br />The only bike I ever rode home from the dealer myself was the Bonneville and I didn't like it. I think you two may be on to something.......Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-25615574118169427892014-06-05T10:37:29.856-04:002014-06-05T10:37:29.856-04:00I had a 2004 R1150RT, loved it, but it was never t...I had a 2004 R1150RT, loved it, but it was never the same after the accident when the "spare bike" I got, an '87 R80 was just that much more fun to ride.....redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-20880886853331814142014-06-04T23:54:26.389-04:002014-06-04T23:54:26.389-04:00Agreed. I have been wary about riding other peopl...Agreed. I have been wary about riding other peoples bikes. I just don't do it. I hopped onto the '11 RT every once in a very great while. Unfortunately, I can see myself grabbing this one more often as it feels lighter and less bulky. It just feels smaller and easier to handle for me.<br /><br />Yes, the dry clutch is different. Love that burnt smell when slipping it heavily. :-( I had been riding them so long I didn't have any issues. But we were warned with marshalling that the slow speeds and heat down here have burnt out quite a few BMW's while on the job.<br /><br />No. Don't demo. Everyone I have talked to has failed their demo ride. The power is phenomenal. <br /><br />Yes, he purchased the factory stereo. He put every darn option on that thing except the anti-theft alarm, akrapovic exhaust, and auto-lock (where the push of a button would lock all of the side cases and glove compartments). Spoiled isn't he? His excuse was that he's never purchased an "ordered" bike before, and he is hoping this will be the last one for a very long time. :)BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364903049017493756.post-73210380120342433062014-06-04T23:40:31.957-04:002014-06-04T23:40:31.957-04:00Lori:
I wouldn't trust myself on another'...<b>Lori:</b><br /><br />I wouldn't trust myself on another's Brand New Bike on it's maiden voyage. You were so brave but someone had to ride it home<br /><br />I've always had wet clutches, except for my R1200R and I notice it is a bit rough on initial meshing and it is hard to ride slowly You have to feather the clutch all the time. At parking lot speeds my Vstrom is much smoother. <br /><br />I have to make sure I don't do a demo ride or I'll be hooked with the new WC, Wet clutch. Waiting for impressions on your bike<br /><br />I notice the antenna. You mean you bought the factory stereo unit ?<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com