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by dwayne
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:01 am
Forum: K1200R
Topic: Kawasaki ZX 14 --- K1200R Sport --- Hayabusa
Replies: 9
Views: 8841

I already had a 2000 Hayabusa, and your BMW is made no better. Just slower and more comfy. I'm on my second BMW and I don't believe for a second my bikes are a better quality than the Jap bikes I have owned...but if knocking the Jap bikes makes you feel better about dropping more money on a BMW, th...
by dwayne
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:57 am
Forum: K1200R
Topic: Kawasaki ZX 14 --- K1200R Sport --- Hayabusa
Replies: 9
Views: 8841

Yeah....... I had a look at the new Busa in the flesh for the first time yesterday. It sure has one sweet looking arse. They only had a black one, which at first I confused for the old model from the front. Love that shape, but the overall quality/look still seemed a bit disposable. I'd like to see...
by dwayne
Sun Dec 23, 2007 9:55 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: A Pole: Do you have ABS or Nought?
Replies: 26
Views: 6300

Re: A Pole: Do you have ABS or Nought?

Boxer wrote:This is a Pole..er Poll..to see how many of us have ABS vs. not having ABS. This to settle a dispute brewing in another unrelated thread...in another galaxy...on another planet somewhere...I think.

Just vote.
Not to scew your results but my K1200S has ABS, and comes standard.
by dwayne
Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: K1200R
Topic: hello
Replies: 6
Views: 6204

i know but the motor bikes in France are more expensive for example the ducati 1098 has 17000 euros here. holly crap; i don'know this expression before . :wink: LOL. That's okay, you have a better health care system then Canada, have to pay for that somehow. Was VAT included in that price you stated?
by dwayne
Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:21 am
Forum: K1200R
Topic: hello
Replies: 6
Views: 6204

thanks it is new I have it since June 2007 now 8500 kms and no problem it is happiness this motor bike in france the k1200s = 16100 euros without options i take : computer trip : 110 euros heather handles: 200 euros and esa :680 the dealer is a friend , so the options (it is gift !) for pics here m...
by dwayne
Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:47 pm
Forum: K1200R
Topic: Coming back to BMW... on a K1200R Sport
Replies: 16
Views: 13556

:smt033
by dwayne
Wed Nov 21, 2007 2:57 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: K1200 vs R1150R
Replies: 22
Views: 7469

MartinW wrote:Damo, good post. Slightly off-topic, but do you know if the K1200R shares the same gearbox as the S?
No, it doesn't.
by dwayne
Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:22 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: K1200 vs R1150R
Replies: 22
Views: 7469

Re: K1200 vs R1150R

I1. Speed, I just need more ponies! 2. I feel the R1150R has limits when I ride it hard. 3. On long distances 3,000 miles and up will the K be as good? 4. Mid life crisis is making me do this. Thanks for any advise. 1. Have you ridden a K1200R? There is fast and there is ridiculous. This bike is su...
by dwayne
Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:21 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: K1200 vs R1150R
Replies: 22
Views: 7469

R1150R is a great bike, but the K1200, and my new ride the K1200S is a whole other kind of riding. Power, smooth, and at least on the K1200S in second gear you can go from 40 K/hr to 180 K/hr...why the other gears :lol: The point is that the K1200 series is absurdly powerful, smooth and you can't be...
by dwayne
Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Should I buy a R1150R or not?
Replies: 34
Views: 9351

BUY IT! You owe to yourself to own a R1150R. Very nice bikes, and at 50K should be well broken in. What you will like about the bike is its versatility for exploring around town, or around the country. What you may dislike about the bike is the feeling of the motor, or the very very slight buzz in t...
by dwayne
Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

OU812 wrote:I understand the the CN$ is worth $1.08 USD? That is the best I have seen it in my life. :wink:
With reference to what many Canadians are thinking: although the CDN dollar is doing well against the US dollar, it isn't as strong against the Euro...and since BMW's come from Germany....
by dwayne
Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

Congrats Dwayne. Thanks for the info. If I had only one bike it would be the K12S. Can I ask if the 1.9% finance offer was ON TOP of that excellent deal? The real bummer is that in the US they are $14000 MSRP and they have a promotion taking another $3000 off (the K12 Sport). But, we can't buy one ...
by dwayne
Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:55 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

Uh oh, they didn't diss your humour did they :lol: CRAP without my hummor, I'm just a middle aged guy riding a really expensive bike! 8) What did they sting you for over there for the beastie? :? £10,500 here, or thereabouts...ouch! Loaded, every option installed, taxes in = $22K On Wednesday la...
by dwayne
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

dwayne, Congratulations on your new bike! After more than 27,000 miles on my K1200S, I'm still falling in love with it. Please do stick around the board; they don't mind. However, don't expect them to laugh at your jokes any more. mac Uh oh, they didn't diss your humour did they :lol: CRAP without ...
by dwayne
Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:01 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

SOLD!!!

SOLD, paperwork filed! YeeeeHAAAAAA!! Thanks for all the kind words guys, truely the best forum on the web!

I can stay though right? Even though I'm now one of.. THOSE!! :lol:
by dwayne
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:19 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Guys, I picked out my new bike...
Replies: 20
Views: 5857

Guys, I picked out my new bike...

... I'll be throwing money down on it next week


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by dwayne
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:44 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: The 33k km tranny shaft . . .again!
Replies: 36
Views: 9699

They replaced all the plates, shaft and bearings. Still weary...I doubt I'll keep it for another 30k kms. I just found out BMW released the F800GS...I suppose I'll see it at the bike show in Jan 08, here in Toronto. That may be my next ride. I was looking at the F800GS on the BMW Motorrad internati...
by dwayne
Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: The 33k km tranny shaft . . .again!
Replies: 36
Views: 9699

BMW Toronto. Not too pleased with their service over the last year, although they fixed the clutch failure. Their just too convenient at 6 km from my house. I'll go elsewhere in the spring. Was actually looking at a KTM today. I've actually been thinking of switching to the Triumph Sprint ST, prett...
by dwayne
Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: The 33k km tranny shaft . . .again!
Replies: 36
Views: 9699

There was another post related this this, and I posted teh results there. BMW replaced everything. They replaced all clutch plates and shaft bearings as well (bearings that were not replaced during the 1st re-build at 33k km). The scuff/rub mark on the inside of the housing is actually a grease sme...
by dwayne
Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:56 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: I HATE the R12GS
Replies: 9
Views: 3757

I HATE the R12GS

I hate the fact that my desire, and determination to own a K12R, is slowly being swayed by pretty red R12GS at my local dealership. Damn you BMW.... Damn you!!!!!