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TAftonomos

#75
July 14, 2009, 06:56:45 AM Last Edit: July 14, 2009, 07:18:24 AM by TAftonomos
LOL, ok.....looks like the origional choice was the best then   [thumbsup].  I thought all the bimmers were supposed to be great/reliable bikes.  One thing I do like about them (the more I look) is the useable load seems to be much higher than on the FJR/ST sprint....which brings me to the new problem.

New problem I'm finding is due to my freaking huge frame.....apparently at 400-425lbs all up (both of us + gear and overnight stuff) we've exceeded the max capacity of the bike right off the bat.

Is that a can't ride this thing situation, or pony up 1500 for a shock and springs situation?

KnightofNi

#76
July 14, 2009, 08:04:27 AM
for the sprint...the g/f and i are at the upper limits as well (mostly because of me) and i didn't notice a huge problem. the bike is a bit more sluggish, but the rear end acts like it should. i just slow down over larger bumps in the road.

i do need to adjust the front for times like that though.


also, i have heard that for larger riders a new rear shock is a very nice upgrade.
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Langanobob

#77
July 14, 2009, 08:24:10 AM
QuoteNew problem I'm finding is due to my freaking huge frame.....apparently at 400-425lbs all up (both of us + gear and overnight stuff) we've exceeded the max capacity of the bike right off the bat.

I said it before and I'm only gonna say it one more time  [coffee]  :) Fuhgettabout a bike for these long trips and buy a  Miata.   ;D  If ncessary you can probably modify the seat track to give you more leg room.

Bick

#78
July 14, 2009, 08:46:09 AM
Quote from: TAftonomos on July 14, 2009, 06:56:45 AM

New problem I'm finding is due to my freaking huge frame.....apparently at 400-425lbs all up (both of us + gear and overnight stuff) we've exceeded the max capacity of the bike right off the bat.


It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

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TAftonomos

#79
July 14, 2009, 09:15:01 AM Last Edit: July 14, 2009, 09:30:58 AM by TAftonomos
Quote from: Langanobob on July 14, 2009, 08:24:10 AM
I said it before and I'm only gonna say it one more time  [coffee]  :) Fuhgettabout a bike for these long trips and buy a  Miata.   ;D  If ncessary you can probably modify the seat track to give you more leg room.

I miss my old miata dearly.  Problem with them is they are worst mod magnets than bikes.  My last miata (I've had 3) I swapped in a 13B that was half bridge ported, with a GT35R on it.  It was quite a bit of fun ;)

and...DAMN.  After looking around for a few hours online, the K series BMW def is NOT for me.  $200 dealer only ABS bleed?  Final drive failure common?  Several items in there I see.....sure new with a warranty, but not old and on my own. 

I actually rode one of the V8 boss hoss bikes before.  It was fun driving where everyone could see you about 50mph down international speedway.  It got really old after about 20 mins when I started to go deaf and medium rare all at the same time :D

DrDesmo

#80
July 14, 2009, 11:26:24 AM
Quote from: TAftonomos on July 14, 2009, 06:56:45 AM
LOL, ok.....looks like the origional choice was the best then   [thumbsup].  I thought all the bimmers were supposed to be great/reliable bikes.  One thing I do like about them (the more I look) is the useable load seems to be much higher than on the FJR/ST sprint....which brings me to the new problem.

New problem I'm finding is due to my freaking huge frame.....apparently at 400-425lbs all up (both of us + gear and overnight stuff) we've exceeded the max capacity of the bike right off the bat.

Is that a can't ride this thing situation, or pony up 1500 for a shock and springs situation?

The " official " weight rating for the FJR is ~415# + saddlebags + tank of fuel

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

Speeddog

#81
July 14, 2009, 10:21:33 PM
Perhaps the max load capacity is controlled more by the tire.

Rear tire on Touring bikes is always a concern, especially when it's very hot out and high roadspeeds.

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KnightofNi

#82
July 21, 2009, 07:30:54 AM
if you can travel a bit to get the bike, and are ok with a duc.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/1275431586.html


i'd say it's very nice for that price.
one of our local guys who just picked up an ST2 is kicking himself for not waiting another week.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Monsterlover

#83
July 21, 2009, 07:48:46 AM
That looks like a killer deal!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Triple J

#84
July 21, 2009, 07:52:28 AM
A guy in our club is selling his ST4s...also a pretty good deal.  [thumbsup]

http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9591

Monsterlover

#85
July 21, 2009, 08:00:00 AM
Copy and paste?

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"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Triple J

#86
July 21, 2009, 08:14:14 AM
Oops...here it is...Oroville, WA (near Seattle)

2002 ST4s
Get it now, low low low price....$5500.00 30k miles
Remus Ti exhaust
GP suspension
Carbon ....
Brembo 4pad/4piston breaks
more...

RavnMonster

#87
July 21, 2009, 10:10:32 AM
Quote from: ducatitorrey on July 08, 2009, 09:03:16 AM
I'm 6' 2" and seem to fit Triumph Sprint ST very well! not sure if you can find a used one, but might be worth a look. nice looking bike, SSS, fast as hell, hard bags...   what do you think? [moto]

Just saw one of these at the local bike shop,  cool looking bike.
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zooom

#88
July 21, 2009, 11:55:50 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on July 14, 2009, 10:21:33 PM
Is it too late to throw in a vote for a Cagiva Gran Canyon?  ;D

NEVER IN MY MIND....in fact, here is a nice one for a really decent deal!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/1280375081.html
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
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