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Steve, now you know if you test ride that thing you're going to buy it...OU812 wrote:I look forward to testing one at the BMW rally in July. As far as names go, its up to you. I like THE BEAST, THE SIDEWINDER, OR BITCH.I call mine TANK.
(Indestructible R1150R)
Imagine how many honey-do's it's going to take to make up for that... Ves (AKA Boy,Sledge, and Cheap Bastid)
um...no offense guys, but those names aren't really doing it for me.
I'm sure it will come to me in a flash of inspiration. It'll go something like this:
At some point, someone, somewhere will touch my bike and I'll scream out "DON'T TOUCH MY GERMAN PERVERSION!" or something like that.
I'll mean the bike of course and then the name will stick.
So I guess I'm waiting for that moment, whatever it is.
In the meantime I'm loving the bike and I appreciate all the information I'm finding on this forum. Can't wait to hear a review of a new Sargent saddle and also eager to get pictures of a new and installed Wudo fairing.
I'm praying ChiTown will stop travelling long enough to continue farklizing,
....
I'm sure it will come to me in a flash of inspiration. It'll go something like this:
At some point, someone, somewhere will touch my bike and I'll scream out "DON'T TOUCH MY GERMAN PERVERSION!" or something like that.
I'll mean the bike of course and then the name will stick.
So I guess I'm waiting for that moment, whatever it is.
In the meantime I'm loving the bike and I appreciate all the information I'm finding on this forum. Can't wait to hear a review of a new Sargent saddle and also eager to get pictures of a new and installed Wudo fairing.
I'm praying ChiTown will stop travelling long enough to continue farklizing,
....
I finally took an R1200R for a test ride as a comparison to my R1100R
the first thing i noticed at idle it was a lot rougher and the tank vibrated
a lot more on riding this went away, the bike was more reponsive but the
handling was similar, i rapped it on in first & second and hit the rev limiter
very quickly which was a surprise as i am not used to a rev limiter and
change gear by feel... the feeling was of being robbed a good thrashing...
as i was hurled back by acceleration then hurled forward by the rev
limiter changed gear hurled back by acceleration the hurled forward by
the cut out of the rev limiter, directly after my test ride i took a Honda
Blackbird CBR1100xx..... i did not hit the rev limiter on that bike because
i thought the front wheel would lift off, that bike was awesome 70-
unlimited in third but the feel was sporty and very wristy after 15 minutes
unlike the BMW
Conclusion :
I intend the keep the R1100R
Reason :
The bike is intended to be used and not looked at if i scratch or break
things there will no crying sessions unlike a new one, i am also unafraid
to perform maintenance on it also unlike a new one.
new bikes have advantages, old bike have advantages.
the first thing i noticed at idle it was a lot rougher and the tank vibrated
a lot more on riding this went away, the bike was more reponsive but the
handling was similar, i rapped it on in first & second and hit the rev limiter
very quickly which was a surprise as i am not used to a rev limiter and
change gear by feel... the feeling was of being robbed a good thrashing...
as i was hurled back by acceleration then hurled forward by the rev
limiter changed gear hurled back by acceleration the hurled forward by
the cut out of the rev limiter, directly after my test ride i took a Honda
Blackbird CBR1100xx..... i did not hit the rev limiter on that bike because
i thought the front wheel would lift off, that bike was awesome 70-
unlimited in third but the feel was sporty and very wristy after 15 minutes
unlike the BMW
Conclusion :
I intend the keep the R1100R
Reason :
The bike is intended to be used and not looked at if i scratch or break
things there will no crying sessions unlike a new one, i am also unafraid
to perform maintenance on it also unlike a new one.
new bikes have advantages, old bike have advantages.
Hi Arbee:
I have a friend who has had a number of bikes over the years and he has an interesting break-in method for a new bike: He takes the bike out in his back yard and simply drops it !.
He says that gets over the initial "I might drop my bike !!!" shock, then he goes out and rides the bike without further worry. I really cannot remember ever seeing him drop a bike after that procedure.
Curious routine isn't it?
Doug
I have a friend who has had a number of bikes over the years and he has an interesting break-in method for a new bike: He takes the bike out in his back yard and simply drops it !.
He says that gets over the initial "I might drop my bike !!!" shock, then he goes out and rides the bike without further worry. I really cannot remember ever seeing him drop a bike after that procedure.
Curious routine isn't it?
Doug
MSF #127350 NAUI #36288
2011 RT
WARNING: TEST RIDING THE R1200R IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES
2011 RT
WARNING: TEST RIDING THE R1200R IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCES
I rode one today while my 1150R was being evaluated for trade-in. This bike is much improved over the old one. It turns better and is more nimble. The transmission is precise. The better fuel management results in smoother downshifting. The brakes are a lot better without the "grab". I bought one without test riding first but I am really glad that I did.