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BrowningBAR · 03-21-2009, 07:40 AM

I'm just not enjoying the new designs that BMW is putting out. The previous generation design direction was a lot more enjoyable.

Dr_Sprocket · 03-21-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrowningBAR

I'm just not enjoying the new designs that BMW is putting out. The previous generation design direction was a lot more enjoyable.

Aesthetically, I take it? IMHO, this design looks like it lacks cohesion, but the new 1000RR looks sweeeet.

Duken4evr · 03-21-2009, 11:31 AM

I second the 1000RR comment. The new Aprilia V4 looks killer too.

Gotta give Yamaha props for the new R1 though. Styling wise it is not an improvement, but the new crossplane crank seems to be a game changer.

Fenton · 03-21-2009, 01:57 PM

I picked up an '06 K1200R about 5 months ago and have nothing but good things to say about the motor, ABS and ESA. The fueling under 4k is a different story. If you pull in the clutch in preparation for a 90 degree turn you might as well keep it in and coast rather than let it out and try to "feed" in a little throttle. There is a lot of clutch play needed to troll through parking lots and in traffic.
Above 4k, don't point it at anything solid. Above 8k, send a scout ahead to make sure the coast is clear.

longride · 03-22-2009, 05:10 AM

Well, the ghost of Fenton appears again. You need to come around more regular there boy!

Buzglyd · 03-22-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

Well, the ghost of Fenton appears again. You need to come around more regular there boy!

Fenton went out and got a job! What a dummy.

Fenton · 03-22-2009, 10:36 AM

LR, I'm regular. Buzz, we can't all have 74 year old widows supporting our west coast life style.
And yes, I have one of those jobs where I have to work everyday. I tried to start a website about motorcycles and angry left-wingers that are a bit fiscally conservative but plan on growth through socialism and it didn't pan out.

On that note; I like the new format.

The_AirHawk · 03-22-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenton

LR, I'm regular.

And we all know how Important it is to be Regular..............

(for frakk's sake ev'rbody - get more fiber in your diet!)

Dr_Sprocket · 03-22-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

And we all know how Important it is to be Regular..............

(for frakk's sake ev'rbody - get more fiber in your diet!)

Just for that, I'm going to eat an apple. Happy now?

The_AirHawk · 03-22-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Sprocket

Just for that, I'm going to eat an apple. Happy now?

Yes. Tickled.

03-22-2009, 05:10 AM	#35
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	Well, the ghost of Fenton appears again. You need to come around more regular there boy! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

03-21-2009, 07:40 AM	#31
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	I'm just not enjoying the new designs that BMW is putting out. The previous generation design direction was a lot more enjoyable.

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03-21-2009, 11:31 AM	#33
Duken4evr Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 705	I second the 1000RR comment. The new Aprilia V4 looks killer too. Gotta give Yamaha props for the new R1 though. Styling wise it is not an improvement, but the new crossplane crank seems to be a game changer.

03-21-2009, 01:57 PM	#34
Fenton Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,900	I picked up an '06 K1200R about 5 months ago and have nothing but good things to say about the motor, ABS and ESA. The fueling under 4k is a different story. If you pull in the clutch in preparation for a 90 degree turn you might as well keep it in and coast rather than let it out and try to "feed" in a little throttle. There is a lot of clutch play needed to troll through parking lots and in traffic. Above 4k, don't point it at anything solid. Above 8k, send a scout ahead to make sure the coast is clear.

03-22-2009, 10:36 AM	#37
Fenton Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,900	LR, I'm regular. Buzz, we can't all have 74 year old widows supporting our west coast life style. And yes, I have one of those jobs where I have to work everyday. I tried to start a website about motorcycles and angry left-wingers that are a bit fiscally conservative but plan on growth through socialism and it didn't pan out. On that note; I like the new format.