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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-19-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 451
Posted By BMW-K
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/D...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/DSCF0038.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/rnovielli/media/DSCF0038.jpg.html)
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Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By BMW-K
Pink. Definitely Pink. With giant anime topless...

Pink. Definitely Pink. With giant anime topless nudes. :evil
Forum: Ride reports 04-29-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 40,263
Posted By BMW-K
SH, You are 100% right - it's not about "the...

SH,

You are 100% right - it's not about "the stuff" we have. I pose, rather, it's about what we DO with the stuff.

I'm in for the ride - I suspect this will be a life-changing journey for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,180
Posted By BMW-K
No, no it doesn't. ...

No, no it doesn't.







TURBO K1600GT FORUM NOW! :deal:lol3:deal
Forum: Road warriors 04-09-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,133
Posted By BMW-K
I'm still waiting for the return of the RS... I...

I'm still waiting for the return of the RS... I lament the passing of that great model. :cry

Bring it back BMW!

In other news...the new RT just isn't doing it for me at all. The fairings are...
Forum: Road warriors 04-09-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,312
Posted By BMW-K
Sport-Touring is just a relative question of...

Sport-Touring is just a relative question of packing.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/2012%20WCRM/IMG_2423.jpg

Four days, 2100 miles. An S1k, Gixxer 1k, Monster 1100EVO. We...
Forum: Thumpers 04-07-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,067,210
Posted By BMW-K
Funny, I did the exact same thing only with some...

Funny, I did the exact same thing only with some scrap metal I had laying around. I replaced the shifter all together though - hammerhead I think. Can't recall.
Forum: Road warriors 03-22-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By BMW-K
Beemer rider, 'eh? :lol3

Beemer rider, 'eh? :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 03-22-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/_...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/_L_62594_zpsfda32ad4.jpg

Just saying... :evil

I really do enjoy my Monster. Just a great "everything" bike and I have done both an SS1k and a...
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,712
Posted By BMW-K
hahahahah! :clap:clap:clap

hahahahah! :clap:clap:clap
Forum: Equipment 03-19-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By BMW-K
While I'm quite interested in the TekVest i've...

While I'm quite interested in the TekVest i've had no problems with my 661 and have found it quite comfortable even with a Leatt.

Anyway, just a differing opinion...everyone's built differently...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By BMW-K
Worry Bead #5. IMO, don't worry about it. ...

Worry Bead #5.

IMO, don't worry about it. Change the oil if it makes you feel better though.
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-28-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,725
Posted By BMW-K
Dave, love your work. Looking forward to this. ...

Dave, love your work. Looking forward to this. :clap
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,067,210
Posted By BMW-K
And they're still going strong? :lol3

And they're still going strong? :lol3
Forum: Vendors 02-22-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3,394
Views: 678,163
Posted By BMW-K
I appreciate it guys. I've got it on a separate...

I appreciate it guys. I've got it on a separate circuit so I can use it like a spotlight on the bike. Good times!

I did a test out in the street and the lighting is just fantastic!
Forum: Vendors 02-22-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By BMW-K
Visor Down! Nice Rag guys, keep up the good...

Visor Down! Nice Rag guys, keep up the good work!

(*Sorry, no Triumph here...I just enjoy the magazine)
Forum: Vendors 02-21-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3,394
Views: 678,163
Posted By BMW-K
Scooter, nice overall setup! Here's mine on...

Scooter, nice overall setup!

Here's mine on my WR:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/IMG_0037_zpsf56c24ab.jpg

I've also get a set of mounts coming so I can slap a set of 60's...
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,067,210
Posted By BMW-K
if one is good...

Three is better. :)

I decided I needed a bit more light on the WR and I didn't like my current fog light options. So I decided to fab up some metal brackets...
...
Forum: Alaska 02-19-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,536
Posted By BMW-K
Because it's not Los Angeles. Because it's...

Because it's not Los Angeles.

Because it's about as far away from (my) work as I can get.

Because I love the Brooks Range.

Because it's there.

Because...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-19-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,005
Posted By BMW-K
Having owned touratechs and looked at the rest,...

Having owned touratechs and looked at the rest, none of the them can withstand 15 seconds with a crowbar.

Yes, lockables will help keep the "convenience theft" down but the real answer is...don't...
Forum: Road warriors 02-19-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 29,054
Posted By BMW-K
Sweet looking X's! :rofl

Sweet looking X's! :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 02-17-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,264
Posted By BMW-K
I did get 8500 out of each of two sets of Anakee...

I did get 8500 out of each of two sets of Anakee 2's. I also managed 13k out of a set of Conti Trail Attacks but much of that was on a 100ccc - i.e.: 80 mph in a stupidly straight line...
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 29,054
Posted By BMW-K
Someone shop some TKC80's on that thing. It's...

Someone shop some TKC80's on that thing. It's got "Haul Road" written all over it. :deal
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 519
Views: 72,551
Posted By BMW-K
2001 Triumph Speed Triple. How can a motor so...

2001 Triumph Speed Triple. How can a motor so great be sooo boring? Not enough forward lean, heavy, totally linear characterless motor.

2007 BMW R1200GS. I loved to hate it. Does that count?...
Forum: Road warriors 02-15-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,330
Posted By BMW-K
EP, when did you get a Speed Trip? ...

EP, when did you get a Speed Trip?

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/2012%20WCRM/IMG_2365.jpg

My answer...a Monster. Yes, the 3.6 gal tank does have it's range limits but I've...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2,607
Views: 485,383
Posted By BMW-K
Definitely gonna be some cornering issues there! ...

Definitely gonna be some cornering issues there! :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 02-11-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/F...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/Feb-09-2013-Fastrack-Level2-1220pm-Turn6-NIC_8385_zps564023f4.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 02-10-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,679
Posted By BMW-K
1100 EVO. Mainly because it had ABS and...

1100 EVO.

Mainly because it had ABS and traction control and the other Monsters didn't.

The new HyperStrada has a very, very real attraction. 18k valve majors is a big deal...
Forum: Road warriors 02-10-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,679
Posted By BMW-K
Heck, each time I've bought a new bike it was...

Heck, each time I've bought a new bike it was pretty much in the name of weight savings.

K100RS (30k miles)
ZX11 (11k)
R1100RSL (50k)
R1200GS (48k)
Ducati Monster (10.5k) & WR250R (mileage...
Forum: Road warriors 02-10-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
-1 front. :evil If I got the drive out of...

-1 front. :evil

If I got the drive out of the last corner I could take 600's on the straight and I was, relative to my group, quicker handling all the way around.

Good times!
Forum: Road warriors 02-09-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
Good day at the track! I managed to turn a 1:56...

Good day at the track! I managed to turn a 1:56 at the Fontana AMA track (2.3 miles) - upper mid-pack of the mid group.

Quite respectable given that I haven't done a track day on this bike...
Forum: Road warriors 02-08-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
Phil, no doubt on the Z8 rear. I'm planning a...

Phil, no doubt on the Z8 rear. I'm planning a tour this summer and will likely spoon a set of Z8's on for the duration.

Today though (*well, tomorrow actually) I have a track day to go play with...
Forum: Road warriors 02-05-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
Gearing: I'm running the 14t. front sprocket -...

Gearing: I'm running the 14t. front sprocket - it's sad that the bike just didn't come with the 14 from the start. It's much, much happier and 6th gear is actually useable on the freeway.

As an...
Forum: Road warriors 02-04-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 16,986
Posted By BMW-K
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/2...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j288/rnovielli/2012%20WCRM/IMG_2391.jpg

My Monster EVO is just over a year old (Dec. 24, 2011) and currently has 10,500 on her. She's cleared an SS1k in February...
Forum: Thumpers 01-21-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,067,210
Posted By BMW-K
I took the cheap route on this: I cut a piece of...

I took the cheap route on this: I cut a piece of 1/16" steel plate stock to fit on the case where the shifter would impact in the case of a nasty crash. I used epoxy to glue it into place.

At...
Forum: Equipment 01-08-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By BMW-K
Good camera but it's a bit on the larger and...

Good camera but it's a bit on the larger and bulkier side. It doesn't "palm well" while riding and it takes up a lot of tankbag space. Forget about putting it in a pocket.
Forum: Road warriors 01-03-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 15,664
Posted By BMW-K
Triumph Speed Triple. Technically the...

Triumph Speed Triple.

Technically the motor is fantastic. Great power, totally linear, torque everywhere, absolutely controllable anywhere in the rev range.

And totally bo-o-o-o-o-o-r-ing to...
Forum: Equipment 12-31-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,267
Posted By BMW-K
15#??? But...but...BUT! It's DIAMONDPLATE! ...

15#???

But...but...BUT! It's DIAMONDPLATE!

That's worth at least 15 horsepower right there!
Forum: Thumpers 12-30-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 35,643
Views: 6,067,210
Posted By BMW-K
Wow, never thought I'd see this happen. Might I...

Wow, never thought I'd see this happen. Might I ask why you're going away from the Yammie?
Forum: Road warriors 12-19-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,934
Posted By BMW-K
My Ducati Monster 1100EVO wins for me. Cleared...

My Ducati Monster 1100EVO wins for me. Cleared 1045 miles in 18 hours on it.

More comfortable than my R1100RSL, my R12GS, my ZX11, My Speed Triple or K1200S.

It just works for me.
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