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iride4kix · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:14 pm Post subject: Thruxton, K1200S

Alright fellow Beemer owners, I need some insight here. I'm thinking of going beyond our German heritage here and going with the Brits. I've still got my ' 72 R75/5, but am thinking of a Triumph Thruxton, if only for the time being. Any insight would be appreciated.

Also, any input on the latest developments with the K1200S?? (ultyimately what I'm after but 8 grand is a lot more doable right now for the Trumpet. The 17 grand for the S bike is in the works...

Thx,

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Geoff · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:28 am Post subject:

The Thruxton is a great looking bike, especially in British racing green paint. It's priced right, too. The pegs impose a sharp bend on the knees, so I don't know how comfortable it would be for touring.
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abreeze · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject:

i was looking at the Thrux also....its super cool but not a replacement for a K.

iride4kix · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:12 am Post subject:

Not looking to replace the K with with the Thruxton. It's just a cool affordable bike untill I can get the K12S....
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abreeze · Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:57 am Post subject:

thats what i told my wife.

a cool cafe bike is definite in the stable.....

iride4kix · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:26 am Post subject:

Atlanta eh?? Grew up in the northern suburbs. Now Portland. Crazy, long story reserved for many beers. But seriously, where are you?

ps - - check out MV Agusta. F4. - - sweeeet ride the "older" F4 750 is a definate consideration...

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abreeze · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:24 pm Post subject:

i grew up in buckhead near the duck pond, went to christ the king and st pius. im a mile up the road in midtown now....."north burbs"? like sandy springs?? we probably know some of the same folks....

and the MV is sweet.....however I receintly purchased a '05 r11s boxer cup..as my new 'racer' .......all the other 'race' types were just to uncomfortable for the long rides i like....

an F4 would look good in the stable............and on the occasional track day.

iride4kix · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Boxer Cup

What do you think about the Boxer Cup? I entertained the idea. How is the power/weight ratio? Is there enough there? I'm not all that familiar with the twins, but do love the last model year, the red, white and blue one.... have been looking out here, found one for $9500. Good deal or not?

Grew up in Dunwoody. My folks are still there. All of my sibs went to Marist. (there are 5 of us) and I of course rebelled and went to Pius. I graduated in 1986. We probably know a lot of the same peeps, and depending on when you graduated, we more than likely know each other. How crazy would that be??
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abreeze · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

the 05 BCR is what i have.....and i love it....it is the truist of the BCR's, they put all the race shit on it with no fluff. it has plenty of power for me(p/w like a Duc 748). but im a little conservitive, and i like to long haul. Its not as smooth as a K bike, but the chassis is razor sharp. I bought mine new for 13K....I love it.

I went to Pius in 85/86-86/87. I was a freshman your Sen year. My best friend is AAron Kearney, his brother Jason Kearney was in your class. I dresesed out for V-b ball too. Remember Darius?? "its all pink inside". What year did your bros go to MArist?? My cousins went there too..

iride4kix · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject:

Nice bike, exactly what I'm looking for. Does it have ABS? I'm not a fan of BMW ABS. Mine went out on my K11RS, the module went south and I wasn't about to replace it for $1400.00 so I lived with it. I'm glad it's an option on the K12S because if I've got a choice I won't have it.

My K11 had a lot of weirdo, off the wall problems. How has your experience been? I had mechanical and electrical problems. Mostly I did the work myself. My clutch went out at 35,000 miles. That was a load of crap. BMW wanted an arm and leg to fix, I considered doing it myself with one of my pals but heard it was a major pain in the ass. So I took it to an independant guy. He gave me a great deal, I got it back and the electrical bullshit started up again so I sold it. (not my repair guys fault, the bike was just a lemon)

I know Jason Kearney. I think he ran cross country as did I. I think I remember Darius. Tall skinny black guy? And of course it's all pink inside. I'm pretty sure I know who you're talking about. He also ran track, was an 800 guy and pretty good. My brothers graduated Marist in '89 and '91. My sisters in '85 and '93.

The world is a small place.
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abreeze · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 7:02 pm Post subject:

The 05' BCR is the real deal....no froofroo. 460lbs, daytona gearing(150mph), taller front end(12mm), laser exhaust, carbon fiber, short paralever arm(34.5" seat height), Brembo 320mm rotors & calipers(others have Tokeiko)......

It sounds like your K was abused before you got it. and most mechanics dont know how t troubleshoot a K bike(or anyother). Mine has 80K on it and is as strong as the day I bought it in '93.

The K is so good I didnt see the point of replacing it......So, i bought the R1100. For something different i guess.

We know all the same people, my cousins went to marist in 88' & 90'.

Nice to meet you,

Audi Ennis

iride4kix · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject:

I bought the K in 1999. It was a 1996 Spec. Edition. The clock had, honest to God, 3939. Less than 4 grand on a 3 year old bike! I picked it up for $10500.00. At the time I thought it was a pretty good deal. Little did I know...

Your BC is pretty sweet. The Agusta ain't gonna happen. I've read that they're pretty uncomfortable and a nightmare in traffic. Portland traffic is unbelievable. So just getting to the twisties would be hell! I'll probably go with the Thrux and hold out for the K12S when I've got the cash. I've also go a '72 Toaster that has been an ongoing resto project. I need headers and pipes. I'm gonna retrofit Norton pipes on it, go with drag bars and chop the tail among other things. Should be sweet if I ever get it done.

Yes, we undoubtedly know a ton of the same people. My name is Rob Roche. (I went by Robert in high school) FYI, home email: iride4kix@gmail.com

Good to meet you,

Rob
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abreeze · Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:56 pm Post subject:

the clutch area is a fragile system on the K. if its not serviced regardless of mileage there could be huge problems. The clutch spline service is not a simple deal either. Ive never owned an ABS bike. But who knows, it probably was a lemon.

It seems thats the thing with the replica racers.....they are not made for the road. about 50 miles on the track is it....The day that pic was taken of me I rode 320 miles. how many 1098's can you do that on??

What a trip, your name is familiar. what are you sisters names?? did you have any family go to Lovett?? I was around the seniors quite a bit being a ball player. I finally left in 88 because the coaching sucked, and the chicks were lame....well there were a few hotties. just none to give me any.

Let me know how the NEw bike quest is going.

will3hawks · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:52 pm Post subject: Triumph or BMW

You get what you pay for. Why not find a good K1200 RS Brick. It will blow the balls off the Triumph and have the added bennefit of being worth something in 5 years. I've recently seen several good ones for $8-9000.

Regards,

Will
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Allen Nelson · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:48 pm Post subject:

iride4kix....looks like your thread got run off the track.... Rolling Eyes

As far as a Thruxton goes....good choice, especially if you go for some of the aftermarket stuff to get more power to the rear (Matt at South Bay Triumph has been doing some great stuff to the Bonnies...some pushing over 100 ponies at the rear). In factory form it's a bit on the anemic side though....although if your just looking for a fine machine and you don't care about power or beating up on the junior rockets in the curvies, then stock would be great. It's not common knowledge, but the new Triumph products are not anything like years ago....they are actually serious competition for BMW's reputation for longevity. Razz

I'd say give it a try....or better yet, if you can find a dealer that'll let you test drive one, find out for yourself. Me, I like more power so went from the K11RS to the Triumph Sprint ST and haven't looked back yet.....although I miss the guys at this site....much friendlier then the guys at RAT sites. Confused

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If your interested here's a report about Motorad's endurance test...sorry it's not the original....I couldn't read it myself, at least not in German:
http://www.sprintowners.com/showthread.php?t=121
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Off the grid · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:50 pm Post subject:

I love the speed triple...great looking bike.

I just have a mental block about getting a bike with chain drive. Sad

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Allen Nelson · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

Grid, I had the same mental block for years. But while I was looking around I did a little analysis of cost factors and and after running out of fingers counting up the costs....found that chain drive (while dirtier) doesn't come close to the costs of repairs on driveshafts. I don't have to worry about rear drive failure or ujoints that require complete replacement of the whole shaft (according to BMW that is). When I first decided to get into BMW's it was because of my father and his old boxer. He rode that thing all over the country....just putin along....he even rigged up a carrying case for his Jack Russell, who went where ever he went. He used to laugh at my love for rice burners and could care less if I ran circles around him or not. But because of the over 400,000 miles he put on that thing (before his knees gave out) I thought that perhaps going to one of those jewels was a good idea. So I did the deed and bought my first BMW, a new '91 GS. That was the beginning and now years later I'm still trying to recoupe my retirement funds from all I've spent on those toys...not regretting anything mind you, just looking for ways to not spend so much in the future and still find the enjoyment I've had since my very first bike when I was 16.

I have to admit that I'll always look with fondness on those who ride their K11RS when I'm on the road.
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