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mcjunkie · 08-05-2003, 04:18 PM

4 cyl bikes lack soul.

You can easily compesate for your I-4's lack of "bike soul" by wearing arm chaps..

sarnali · 08-05-2003, 08:08 PM

Don't buy one if you've got long legs, I have a 32" inseam and it was way to cramped for me.

For a first bike I'd get a Kawasaki ZR7S, or Suzuki 600 Bandit. Both are great bikes that are inexpensive, but still offer plenty of performance and handling. If after 6 mos. or a year your still into bikes, then step up to a more expensive bike.

If your heart's set on a BMW, then find a mid 80's air head and learn on that. They're better bikes anyway.

sarnali · 08-05-2003, 08:25 PM

Isn't that a matter of perspective? How do you define soul?

I've had vertical twins, V-twins, flat twins and inline fours, I've found that the fours were every bit as "soulfull" as the twins

A good running 4 cyl, howling at the peak of it's powerband or working up through the gears is music to my ears, Just as much as a twin lopeing along.

I think a bikes soul or character is defined by it's competance for the task at hand, not some esoteric aura a given configuration is supposed to possess.

Chuckster · 08-20-2003, 04:25 PM

I've had my first bike for approx. 6 months, and took the rider's safety course. I'm an old guy, and last rode 25 yrs ago on my roommate's BSA.

I wanted a standard style bike, and bought a 1992 BMW K 75 SA. Absolutely love the bike, and have found it to be a great one to start out on. Easy to handle when you're in the 'wobbly' phase, but will respond well as you get experience. Plenty fast, even for a 230 pound lug.

Go on-line at the BMW owner's market place website. You can find the bikes for sale and get an idea of prices.

Hope this helps - and good luck.

08-05-2003, 04:18 PM	#51
mcjunkie Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 58	Re: First bike for a BMW fan? 4 cyl bikes lack soul. You can easily compesate for your I-4's lack of "bike soul" by wearing arm chaps..

08-05-2003, 08:08 PM	#52
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: R1150R Don't buy one if you've got long legs, I have a 32" inseam and it was way to cramped for me. For a first bike I'd get a Kawasaki ZR7S, or Suzuki 600 Bandit. Both are great bikes that are inexpensive, but still offer plenty of performance and handling. If after 6 mos. or a year your still into bikes, then step up to a more expensive bike. If your heart's set on a BMW, then find a mid 80's air head and learn on that. They're better bikes anyway.

08-05-2003, 08:25 PM	#53
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: 4 cyl's lack soul? Isn't that a matter of perspective? How do you define soul? I've had vertical twins, V-twins, flat twins and inline fours, I've found that the fours were every bit as "soulfull" as the twins A good running 4 cyl, howling at the peak of it's powerband or working up through the gears is music to my ears, Just as much as a twin lopeing along. I think a bikes soul or character is defined by it's competance for the task at hand, not some esoteric aura a given configuration is supposed to possess.

08-20-2003, 04:25 PM	#54
Chuckster Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Re: First bike for a BMW fan? I've had my first bike for approx. 6 months, and took the rider's safety course. I'm an old guy, and last rode 25 yrs ago on my roommate's BSA. I wanted a standard style bike, and bought a 1992 BMW K 75 SA. Absolutely love the bike, and have found it to be a great one to start out on. Easy to handle when you're in the 'wobbly' phase, but will respond well as you get experience. Plenty fast, even for a 230 pound lug. Go on-line at the BMW owner's market place website. You can find the bikes for sale and get an idea of prices. Hope this helps - and good luck.

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