Tpoppa Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have been dealing with some nerve issues in my wrists and hands. It's really limited my riding this season. I haven't been able to ride the CBR this season. Maybe no more sport bikes in my future. So it's been sold to another forum member. I have been considering all kinds of bikes that would put less pressure on my hands & wrists. I've been looking at adventure bikes, nakeds, scooters, even cruisers in a moment of darkness. I wound up with a 2000 BMW R1100R. It has FI and ABS. It needs some basic maintenance but its exceptionally clean. I've kind of always wanted a BMW boxer & always liked this model and especially this paint scheme. I haven't decided if I'll be keeping it long term or not, but it'll keep me on 2 wheels for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Did I miss a for sale thread on the VFR? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Did I miss a for sale thread on the VFR?Nope. Just not riding it much right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hey Tony. Hope the German engineering works out well for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very nice, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwnut Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Welcome to the dark side LOL Hope it works for youI have been dealing with some nerve issues in my wrists and hands. It's really limited my riding this season. I haven't been able to ride the CBR this season. Maybe no more sport bikes in my future. So it's been sold to another forum member. I have been considering all kinds of bikes that would put less pressure on my hands & wrists. I've been looking at adventure bikes, nakeds, scooters, even cruisers in a moment of darkness. I wound up with a 2000 BMW R1100R. It has FI and ABS. It needs some basic maintenance but its exceptionally clean. I've kind of always wanted a BMW boxer & always liked this model and especially this paint scheme. I haven't decided if I'll be keeping it long term or not, but it'll keep me on 2 wheels for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Congrats on the new-to-you boxer. I was eyeballing the K16GT, but plan to full swing on the new R1200RS now. I feel it will be a better stepping stone between full tour and sportbike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I bet that bike is SMOOTH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) I bet that bike is SMOOTHIt's plush. The seat...I mean saddle is comfortable. Fit and finish is very nice. The hard cases are way nicer than the ones one my VFR. It handles good, but not great. It'll take corners at 7/10ths pace. It's about as fast as an SV650 but with more torque. Edited October 21, 2015 by Tpoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 cool pickup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Nice move, Tony. 7/10 pace is better than none at all. Also, I have the tools to do those valves and the brake system. You're more than welcome to them. I was going to ask if you would want to wrench on something German. Nothing is wrong with it. It needs the 24k service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 It's different from what I am used to riding. It's still entertaining as long as it's ridden as intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Congrats and cool ass bike!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 How are you liking the Telelever up front? Is it a totally different feel from conventionals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 You'll still be faster than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 How are you liking the Telelever up front? Is it a totally different feel from conventionals?I don't have enough seat time to fully have a feel for it yet. Initially, it doesn't feel all that different from regular forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 You'll still be faster than me. And me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 You'll still be faster than me. And me Thanks, but both of your British bikes would outpace this German in the twisties...probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks, but both of your British bikes would outpace this German in the twisties...probably The bikes would. But could the riders of said bikes? Edited October 22, 2015 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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