Any K bike riders out there? - Page 14

Off the grid · 11-22-2008, 03:16 PM

I just peed a little.

Unleaded · 11-22-2008, 03:59 PM

Hey - thanks, guys. To be honest, the BMW press pics I saw of this paint scheme really put me off. Couldn't stand it. When I saw it in person, I loved it. The silver color is metallic, but it's a flat paint finish. Really unusual.

I was very, very close to buying a black one at a distant dealer, but Indy BMW had this one on the floor, and while they are a new (BMW) dealer, (they've sold Triumph/Victory for quite awhile) I can't say enough good about the buying experience there. Great guys.

MoxNix · 11-23-2008, 12:11 AM

Great googly moogly, that is fan-damn-tastic.

gixxersteph · 11-23-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiger95

Just got home with it.....

Very nice and congrats. Well my deal's not come through (yet) but I did go with a pal to pick up his black K1200S yesterday. First ride in an hour - we'll see.

I haven't seen the silver out in the sun yet and damn sure looks even better than under florescent lights.

jphii · 11-23-2008, 06:52 AM

94 K75RT here. Traded an 85 635CSi for it. It's a beater but I'm having a great time with it! I'll shoot some pics later....

DELTATANGO · 11-23-2008, 07:11 AM

I miss mine. I miss the entry ramps to interstates, dominating Ford Mustangs, traffic light stares, sweeping turns, the complete and utter dominance of the Eisenhower Interstate System.

The sonofabitch made my knee hurt so that I couldn't walk and I need to walk, so I got a GS, which is great but won't run with a RS.

I could get another one couldn't I?

jphii · 11-23-2008, 07:20 AM

I had to add a set of pegs on the crash bar for longer rides. My knees aren't what they used to be either.

NCStephen · 11-23-2008, 03:28 PM

So far, I have one knee that feels stiff if I have been non stop for 2 + hrs That goes away with a few traffic stops or a refill. Other than that I just keep smiling. I have found that I have a tight spot behind my left/shoulder/neck that I have to find some stretches and remedies for. Right now working to find the cause. I think it is the chin up head position but it is much less with windshield low and appears much quicker with it in the high position. Still, I am sooooo pleased with this ride

GWHayduke · 11-23-2008, 06:06 PM

I suppose it's time I posted the '91....

NCStephen · 11-24-2008, 05:37 PM

Hey folks, I have looked through this thread and am just so amazed. The bikes are great but even more so is the passion for them. The new and fresh ones are things to drool over. Love the silver S with blue or yellow. Yet the older RSs, the GTs, the older Ks have appeal as well.. dang they all strike a cord of a rider who is pleased and enjoying the mount that is his. There is affirmation of one another without a gloating attitude of mines this and is better than.... If only the world could do manage to do this what a better place it could be. So guys/girls.. thanks for your positive spirit and support of each other.

Stephen

Unleaded · 11-24-2008, 06:26 PM

Damp? This thing makes ME damp. And I'm a guy.

Beautiful, beautiful bike. I didn't think they were that clean when they left the factory.

Audacious Nick · 11-24-2008, 10:51 PM

Do they come with damaged mirrors from factory?

It is a clean bike though

Off the grid · 11-25-2008, 02:40 AM

It's not even the lines of the bike.

It's the combination of unheard-of reliability and "does everything well" rideability that makes my nether regions tingle.

It's fast as balls, corners like anything, can carry between 2-4 cases of brew and do it all for 600+ miles a day, 2 up.....

......for 200,000+ miles without major work.

You'd be hard pressed to find a bike model that can do so much so well for so long.

GWHayduke · 11-25-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Off the grid

It's not even the lines of the bike.

It's the combination of unheard-of reliability and "does everything well" rideability that makes my nether regions tingle.

It's fast as balls, corners like anything, can carry between 2-4 cases of brew and do it all for 600+ miles a day, 2 up.....

......for 200,000+ miles without major work.

You'd be hard pressed to find a bike model that can do so much so well for so long.

Amen. It's why I got mine. Plus it's fun when you stop. It's like having a dog, everyone wants to talk to you about your dog. Even women talk to me about my Bimmer....and that's saying somethin!

JimVonBaden · 11-25-2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWHayduke

Amen. It's why I got mine. Plus it's fun when you stop. It's like having a dog, everyone wants to talk to you about your dog. Even women talk to me about my Bimmer....and that's saying somethin!

Bimmer=automobile, Beemer=motorcycle. Just an FYI.

Jim

11-22-2008, 03:16 PM	#196
Off the grid Needs to STFU Joined: Jan 2008 Location: That buzzing in your earhole, CA. Oddometer: 7,778	I just peed a little. __________________ Wedding = $25,000 Divorce = $500 Brazilian 2nd wife = Priceless 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS

11-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#197
Unleaded Unit Train Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Hellinois Oddometer: 670	Hey - thanks, guys. To be honest, the BMW press pics I saw of this paint scheme really put me off. Couldn't stand it. When I saw it in person, I loved it. The silver color is metallic, but it's a flat paint finish. Really unusual. I was very, very close to buying a black one at a distant dealer, but Indy BMW had this one on the floor, and while they are a new (BMW) dealer, (they've sold Triumph/Victory for quite awhile) I can't say enough good about the buying experience there. Great guys. __________________ "A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning - that all glory is fleeting."

11-23-2008, 12:11 AM	#198
MoxNix Stuttgart Germany Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Stuttgart DE Oddometer: 1,067	Great googly moogly, that is fan-damn-tastic. __________________ Hope is not a course of action.

11-23-2008, 06:52 AM	#200
jphii OK, now what? Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville. NC Oddometer: 949	94 K75RT here. Traded an 85 635CSi for it. It's a beater but I'm having a great time with it! I'll shoot some pics later.... __________________

11-23-2008, 07:11 AM	#201
DELTATANGO Motorcyclist and Dog Walk Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Alabama Oddometer: 12,656	02 K1200rs I miss mine. I miss the entry ramps to interstates, dominating Ford Mustangs, traffic light stares, sweeping turns, the complete and utter dominance of the Eisenhower Interstate System. The sonofabitch made my knee hurt so that I couldn't walk and I need to walk, so I got a GS, which is great but won't run with a RS. I could get another one couldn't I?

11-23-2008, 07:20 AM	#202
jphii OK, now what? Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville. NC Oddometer: 949	I had to add a set of pegs on the crash bar for longer rides. My knees aren't what they used to be either. __________________

11-23-2008, 03:28 PM	#203
NCStephen Riding NC Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough NC Oddometer: 2,530	So far, I have one knee that feels stiff if I have been non stop for 2 + hrs That goes away with a few traffic stops or a refill. Other than that I just keep smiling. I have found that I have a tight spot behind my left/shoulder/neck that I have to find some stretches and remedies for. Right now working to find the cause. I think it is the chin up head position but it is much less with windshield low and appears much quicker with it in the high position. Still, I am sooooo pleased with this ride __________________ 03 BMW K1200 RS 03 Honda RC51 74 Honda CB750 K4 76 Pillion Rider Ver 1.0 Give a holler, get a smile.

11-23-2008, 06:06 PM	#204
GWHayduke SW Neanderthal Joined: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso, Tejas Oddometer: 379	I suppose it's time I posted the '91.... __________________ Anyone who hates Tamarisk can't be all bad... BMW R1150RT

11-24-2008, 05:37 PM	#205
NCStephen Riding NC Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Hillsborough NC Oddometer: 2,530	Hey folks, I have looked through this thread and am just so amazed. The bikes are great but even more so is the passion for them. The new and fresh ones are things to drool over. Love the silver S with blue or yellow. Yet the older RSs, the GTs, the older Ks have appeal as well.. dang they all strike a cord of a rider who is pleased and enjoying the mount that is his. There is affirmation of one another without a gloating attitude of mines this and is better than.... If only the world could do manage to do this what a better place it could be. So guys/girls.. thanks for your positive spirit and support of each other. Stephen __________________ 03 BMW K1200 RS 03 Honda RC51 74 Honda CB750 K4 76 Pillion Rider Ver 1.0 Give a holler, get a smile.

11-24-2008, 06:26 PM	#206
Unleaded Unit Train Joined: Jan 2003 Location: Hellinois Oddometer: 670	Damp? This thing makes ME damp. And I'm a guy. Beautiful, beautiful bike. I didn't think they were that clean when they left the factory. __________________ "A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning - that all glory is fleeting."

11-24-2008, 10:51 PM	#207
Audacious Nick Forever indecisive Joined: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Oddometer: 656	Do they come with damaged mirrors from factory? It is a clean bike though __________________ Bikes: 2006 Husky SM610 2000 Honda Superhawk

11-25-2008, 02:40 AM	#208
Off the grid Needs to STFU Joined: Jan 2008 Location: That buzzing in your earhole, CA. Oddometer: 7,778	It's not even the lines of the bike. It's the combination of unheard-of reliability and "does everything well" rideability that makes my nether regions tingle. It's fast as balls, corners like anything, can carry between 2-4 cases of brew and do it all for 600+ miles a day, 2 up..... ......for 200,000+ miles without major work. You'd be hard pressed to find a bike model that can do so much so well for so long. __________________ Wedding = $25,000 Divorce = $500 Brazilian 2nd wife = Priceless 2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS

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