Uncle Punk

Kinda bought it from Joe. It was Pam's deal but Joe did the paperwork and went over the delivery process. He seems like a good guy that has really learned a lot about the dealership since he has been working there. He is a pleasure to talk to when I'm there and I always learn something from him when I'm there. Apparently he can ride wheelies which is something I wish I could do. If I could you would never see me with two wheels on the ground. He also races or has done track days can't remember. He and I had a conversation about track stuff when he first started in '18 or '19? I think he has forgotten about it or doesn't recognize me because I have a full beard and long hair currently. He has recently given me some riding advice and acted skeptical when I mentioned some street riding techniques I tell new group riders. I get the opinion that he thinks I'm just some old guy that can't ride well because I didn't want to turn off all the safety devices on my bikes like he does. Fucking smug young kids!

How generous but didn't you see? I just bought a new bike and am currently poor!

It has enough electronic controls to rock you in the cradle of nanny safety. I over paid for this bike just to have a bike right now to the extent that I wouldn't have bought the Competition version without these unique circumstances. I wasn't completely satisfied with my '16 SXR because of the over intrusive electronics so as soon as they announced this MXR I got on the list because it has two generations of updated electronics which shouldn't neuter the bike in specific scenarios. A few weeks after that I cleaned my bike up ready to sell and put it up for consignment at the dealership which was in July. I didn't ride last summer at all past mid July. There is a white MXR with the same motor, same electronics and forged wheels without all the carbon fiber, which would have been perfect but no one knows when they will be available. That bike would have saved $5,500 in M.S.R.P. over the one I bought just because I wanted a bike now to overcompensate for the lack of riding last year. I'm coming up on a return to work date in June from a five month leave of absence so I'm trying to get as much riding in as I can by then.

@Tpoppa I was just telling some people yesterday that I rode past the Big Muskie Bucket for ten years before I knew it was there. The curves in front of it demanded concentration so I didn't have time for sight seeing. We were on a ride one time and you were having some hand issues that wouldn't let you ride for as long as we usually did so we stopped there. Now it's always the first solo ride of every season for me to shake the cobwebs out. I'm thankful for that experience.

When I got my '16 BMW SXR all I wanted was the quick shifter/auto blipper because of my hand injury. The bike had cruise control and heated grips which I really didn't want or need at the time. Now I need them on every bike and a heated seat is on my list of next wants. I don't care if a bike has character or is too refined. I want it to be competent, I'll provide the character.

It's almost impossible to get over 84 ft/lbs with a naturally aspirated I4, that why they need to be revvy because they can't compete with torque numbers. I really don't know how this 201 HP bike is going to go through corners yet. The first 200 miles had to be ridden under 7,000 RPM then the next 400 miles had to be ridden under 9,000 RPM. They just told me today that I need to stay under 11,000 RPMs until the bike reaches 1,000 miles, after that I can use it at will all the way to 14,600 RPM. The amount of self control this takes is unbearable.

Can't get to 14,600 RPM with a thumper

I'm just more efficient than the Germans. No need for the spaces, we aren't programing here.

And if I was being too picky I would have been a dick and insisted on M1000XR Competition. I'm just sunshine and rainbows, not a picky dick.

First ride was to the bucket for break-in miles. Ended up on a gravel road trying to make my own detour around the water across 83 south of Coshocton.

Correct. Finished up the breakin miles today and dropped it off to have the revlimiter removed and first service done.

They have had my SXR since last July on consignment, they own it now. I expected that you had been there since July and they told you what I was getting. The answer is almost posted just not in the correct order.

So close you could be on fire

I really wish I knew someone looking for that bike, they are awesome. The only way it could be more awesomer is if it had four cylinders and 400 CC

That was my last bike, you are very warm though

How about another hint. It has the proper number of cylinders.

Nothing is correct yet but the manufacturer has been narrowed down. My stature is an old, fat, hairy man.

Not this time but I will probably go to something more touring for the next bike. (I thought you might actually know the real answer)

Time for everyone's favorite guessing game. I picked it up Monday and will have the break-in miles completed by Wednesday. Rode to the bucket today and will do the same tomorrow. There is a lot of water in the Coshocton area. As of today the 83 warnings are real but the 93 warnings weren't.

This is an accurate summation of my experience riding to Maine as well. Figured because the Appalachians were in Maine that they would have good roads too. Not the case at all but the scenery is beautiful and unique to anywhere else along the Appalachian territory. Vermont and New Hampshire have better roads but you will have to get off of the main drag that looks like a good road. It's hard to plan a good route in the area because what looks like a good road by map is a good road but they are often ruined by traffic. Think Amish country or Helen, Georgia.

Great interview. The Marine Corps is definitely ingrained in him. Knife hand talking and all. Semper Fi

I believe we were purposefully lead down the wrong path.

That's a great choice, the new 750s seems like a fun one too.....

That's way different than my guess at a $276,000 Turbo S