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Author Topic: Finally made a choice... Upgrade!  (Read 1848 times)
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« on: June 23, 2015, 05:18:08 AM »
Well boys & gals, I finally broke down and made a choice...
After a recent visit to Munich and a certain lovely museum, I fell in love with another brand.

Here she is...

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2015 BMW S1000R Premium, Dark Storm Metallic

After many long years of having fun and solving problems with you lot, I'll certainly be sticking around. The monster has been slow to sell anyway... might just keep it too  Grin

Just finished up the first 600m, and my break-in service is tomorrow. If you have a chance to test ride an S1000R, don't do it... because you're going to buy it if you do.

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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2015, 07:16:55 AM »
I rode a friend's H4. It's a rocketship Shocked
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« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2015, 08:24:22 AM »
I've had one, the S1000R, for a year and 5,000 miles now.  waytogo  Doesn't make the boom-boom of the Duck but still sounds real good for an I4. It is a crazy good bike in most respects. There are some niddling issues here and there but don't all bikes have those?
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2015, 01:24:57 PM »
Oh hell yeah!  Evil
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2015, 05:43:56 PM »
Took a close look at one parked next to me a couple of weeks ago and must say I was impressed.

Have not ridden one...... yet!
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« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2015, 11:55:17 PM »
That's one pretty bike. waytogo waytogo I saw one at a BMW dealership here and like it ... but personally that bike is more bike than I can handle... I will do stupid things with it  Grin
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2015, 05:05:56 AM »
I've done two test rides so far and based on many factors its at the top of my list too.

Congrats on the new ride.  waytogo
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« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2015, 07:41:34 AM »
Quote from: red baron on June 24, 2015, 05:05:56 AM
I've done two test rides so far and based on many factors its at the top of my list too.

Congrats on the new ride.  waytogo

Do it already Baron.... Get it ! waytogo
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« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2015, 02:02:03 PM »
Quote from: bob795 on June 23, 2015, 11:55:17 PM
That's one pretty bike. waytogo waytogo I saw one at a BMW dealership here and like it ... but personally that bike is more bike than I can handle... I will do stupid things with it  Grin

I thought the same thing man – it's stupid fast! I'm actually perplexed at why someone would ever need to travel by land that quickly...  Grin
That being said, it's very manageable, extremely mobile/flickable, and has PLENTY of safety features to keep in this universe. These days, 1000cc time machines seem to be becoming the only choice!

Take one for a test ride man, you won't regret it... Your wallet might, but you won't!
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« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2015, 02:02:39 PM »
Quote from: red baron on June 24, 2015, 05:05:56 AM
I've done two test rides so far and based on many factors its at the top of my list too.

Congrats on the new ride.  waytogo

Thanks man – and I agree, DO IT! What color you fancy?
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