ummm, i'm thinkin he's not downn2. this thread is already on page 2 and he hasn't said anything about raping women in mexico and getting away with it. downn2 woulda been high as a kite by now.Really does sound the same, doesn't he?Wait a minute.... Iggy, check that IP - is it the same as downn2's?
Was there a reason you only kept each one for a year?I put of 40k miles on each of my BMW's, riding mostly like I would ride a sport bike(Yes, I had a Y2K R1 so I know.)
:rolf:ummm, i'm thinkin he's not downn2. this thread is already on page 2 and he hasn't said anything about raping women in mexico and getting away with it. downn2 woulda been high as a kite by now.Really does sound the same, doesn't he?Wait a minute.... Iggy, check that IP - is it the same as downn2's?
It'll be interesting, I think, to read the comparison tests (soon to come). IME, the more power produced from fewer cylinders -- the more difficult the engine gets to live with (see early hi-hp Buells -- where one tester said, "Why do I need to downshift to accelerate when I have a big V-twin?). One of the beautys of the FJR is it's (flexability) great engine power while still being able to run smoothly and accelerate at low revs in higher gears if the rider's just relaxed, or lazy, or whatever? More cylinders would improve this function -- but, not everyone's cup-o-tea? Getting high power from two big cyinders with ride-ability and reliability may be a difficult task -- I guess we'll see?Don B Posted on Jan 25 2006, 08:14 AM<snip>BMW appears to be working on the motor these days, even the the new 1200S (twin) will have nearly as much hp as the FJR.
Orangevale, I can read A & S in your post. Which Yamaha dealer here in Sacramento do you use. You seem happy with them. I have an 06 AE ordered and am selling the 1200 RS. ThanksI had a 1976 BMW R100RS and I loved it. I love my FJR, but I came very close to popping for a R1200RT when I got the FJR and if I wasn't into 2up riding I would have probably bought the 2005 K1200GT.
I have spoken of my reasons why on this board. I have spoken of expensive service at a local dealer that has a monopoly in the region (a big region), but I never claimed $800+ per service. More like $400 though! Really! They wanted $380 to tune a 1976 carbed boxer!!!! I could tune it myself in less than 30 minutes.
Anyway, To the new guy, welcome back to Yamaha and I am sure you will love your new FJR. I love mine and I am VERY glad that I ventured out and went with Yamaha instead of BMW. The FJR is my first Yamaha and will NOT be my last. I'm gonna pop for the new R6 this summer Frankly, I wouldn't mind a Star either. (sacriledge, I know...but I really just like things with two wheels...most things that is)
I have to say, my dealership experience has been so much better with Yamaha that I can't believe the way the BMW dealership thought their **** didn't stink. My local Yamaha dealership provides excellent service, is friendly and they love to ride. The only recommendation I would make to them is to always have French Roast coffee in the showroom for me to drink while I'm waiting for my bike to be completed with servicing ;-)
I guess I'm verbose tonight. Just call me FJRBombastic. Scotch does wonders.
I go to Roseville Yamaha; talk to Zac. The fact that the service manager owns an FJR is probably a good thing.Orangevale, I can read A & S in your post. Which Yamaha dealer here in Sacramento do you use. You seem happy with them. I have an 06 AE ordered and am selling the 1200 RS. Thanks
I remembered seeing the $800 figure and went back to check - it was referring to a service on a Ducatti (which makes more sense to me - German engineering is typically expensive but those I-talians) not the BMW but it was in a BMW post. Just trying to calm the waters.Hello,Whoever paid $800 for service got hosed or does not have a clue. Don B
Then really Don, what you are saying is, you don't understand why people who have never owned your BMW R bikes, would complain about how expensive they are to repair and own, when you had no problems with your R bikes.St Ryder,You are correct, I never had a K.
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