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2 in XL for me thanks.


Tom

A question to the wise sages of the board.... Is there any real harm to running an R that is running poorly due to a need for a 12,000 service (14,000 on bike now) It doesn't start easily and runs "jerkily" (read..surges) on rpms below 4000. The reason I ask is that I had such a poor "...

Marty moose!

I am riding a rubber shoed moose!

LOL

Tom

I too spend more time on 2 wheels thanon 4,

and I can certainly second the comments mentioned here,

especially the one about the whole car being a blind spot!!!

Like that open air feelin'

Tom

The medium size, or cruiser size works well for me.

Does sound expensive over there though.


Tom

pjbmw, The buzz is heard from the front, but not felt, either through the grips or elsewhere. The more I experience it, the more I become convinced that it is not coming from the engine but must be something on the front end. I think that I will have to do a thorough inspection of the front to see i...

Looking for opinions... My 04 RR with almost 12,000 mi has developed a problem? Both up and down the tach, at exactly 3500 RPM, the front end ( or engine? ) has developed a high pitched buzzing sound. It is only at this RPM, not 3400, not 3600. I live in New England commuting daily to work and it ju...

System cases
Motolights
GS Handguards
ANY seat replacement (I use an Airhawk pad)
Cylinder head protectors

Tom

The above post is mine.

It happens folks.

Just another reminder that we're all human and we all make mistakes.

(Makes it easer to "forgive thy neighbor")


Tom

I can understand the concept, BUT.....


The execution is ALL wrong!


Sharks eye is BMW roundel and mouth bites the cylinder head.


Ugly paint job too.


My 2 cents.
Tom

I had a pair of Z4s which lasted me 9000 miles.

About 1000 on a new pair of Z6s.

Love them too.

Just a great feel for the road and confidence inspiring.

Tom