Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is
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Drifting
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Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is
Decided I was spending too much time on the vette and couldn't get rid of the itch to get another bike after not having one for 6 years.
Last week I finally broke down and bought a BMW. It's a great compromise as a sport/touring machine. Hell then even have hard case saddle bags for it and 3 years full road side assistance.
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/machin...s_replika_2004
Dave
Last week I finally broke down and bought a BMW. It's a great compromise as a sport/touring machine. Hell then even have hard case saddle bags for it and 3 years full road side assistance.
http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/machin...s_replika_2004
Dave
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Re: Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is (DaveL82)
I see you have come to understand that real BMW's are horizontally opposed twins! Amen, Brother!
Damn, they make good bikes. I miss the R100RT that I bought new in '89. Wonderful machine.
Damn, they make good bikes. I miss the R100RT that I bought new in '89. Wonderful machine.
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Re: Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is (garagedweller2)
Yeah, but you get to keep your leg. Lay down a Harley and you might not be so lucky. Gotta love those Beemer cylinder heads--they also make a hell of lot more sense mechanically than a V-twin, because both cylinders catch the wind while the back cylinder in a V-twin runs hotter than the front cylinder because it's blocked.
JB
JB
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Re: Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is (DaveL82)
Congratulations! :cheers: That is a BEAUTIFUL bike.
I have a Yamaha FZ1.
After running into a deer last Monday, me and the bike parted ways. I'm really anxious to fix it and get back to riding!
Before: http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...003011412a.jpg http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...003011413a.jpg
After:
Fairing http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...Fairing_01.jpg
Engine http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ..._Engine_01.jpg
Tank http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...mr_Tank_01.jpg
I have a Yamaha FZ1.
After running into a deer last Monday, me and the bike parted ways. I'm really anxious to fix it and get back to riding!
Before: http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...003011412a.jpg http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...003011413a.jpg
After:
Fairing http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...Fairing_01.jpg
Engine http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ..._Engine_01.jpg
Tank http://www.granbury.com/~robinson/FZ...mr_Tank_01.jpg
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Re: Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is (JB)
they also make a hell of lot more sense mechanically than a V-twin, because both cylinders catch the wind while the back cylinder in a V-twin runs hotter than the front cylinder because it's blocked.
JB
JB
Uh, I was under the impression, that BMW boxers are water cooled anyway.
But, your right, Harley's air cooled aft piston is #$&%##@
The aft hidden piston needs to be water cooled or minimum oil cooled, like some ricers succesfully proove.
I drive a Kawa Vulcan twin 1,5 Liter water cooled Harley copie.
Gunther :blueangel:
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Re: Bought a BMW!!! Motorcycle that is (Wilson6t7)
Miker - Hope you get your bike back in shape soon. A Deer! Never thought about than happening, but something else to look out for on the road.
The Yamaha has a great motor and frame (more high tech than the Beemer LOL).
All - The bike I have is whats referred to as an oil head. At some point they put an oil cooler up front and used oil to keep the temps in check.
I hope I never have to lay it down and find out how the cylinders hold up. At least this one has carbon fiber valve covers and a titanium slider on the cover just in case I get too agressive in the corners and let the head hit the pavament.
I went on a 100 mile run yesterday on some twisties north east of where I live and had a blast.
The Yamaha has a great motor and frame (more high tech than the Beemer LOL).
All - The bike I have is whats referred to as an oil head. At some point they put an oil cooler up front and used oil to keep the temps in check.
I hope I never have to lay it down and find out how the cylinders hold up. At least this one has carbon fiber valve covers and a titanium slider on the cover just in case I get too agressive in the corners and let the head hit the pavament.
I went on a 100 mile run yesterday on some twisties north east of where I live and had a blast.