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I have had BMW cars for the last 20+ years and they are not that inaccurate. Have occasionally hit the electronic speed limiter in my cars. 255 km/h so just shy of 160mph. And in Germany they can be pretty vocal if you don’t hit the actual speed. So I find about 5 km/h across the range. If it...
Thanks for the advice.
I have the wunderlich extensions I am going to put on. Also the front can be adjusted for shoe size. I think mine I set for a longer foot. I am reaching forward a lot. So will adjust when I install the extensions. Saturday task.
So return trip on the autobahn. some thoughts.
High speed vibrations, stability and head shake.
120-140KM/H (75-85 MPH) Mirrors vibrating stability good no head shake
140-160KM/H (85-100 MPH) Mirrors basically blurred, Stabilty and head shake increased but still manageable
180 KM/H (110 MPH)...
Just completed the first longer ride.
Adjusted the rebound before heading out and made a big difference. Very comfortable ride.
Still getting used to it which will take a few more rides.
Very happy with the decision to go for the change.
Knees are good and the backside held up well.
Overall...
Thanks Cheshire Cat
Just noticed your sign up date to the forum. Exactly the same date as the first registration date on my new ride!
I see you have a short pipe. Like the look of the short pipe but want to keep the bags on the classic so will be staying long.
Well that is not so easy to answer.
First very different to my previous ride. Obviously stepping from a k1200S to this is a big step. But as I have not ridden in a while so that is also something to take into account. Smooth once into the right rev range. Will be a nice long distance bike.
I...
Yeah some great roads and diners up that way. Used to be my Sunday morning ritual. Up early jump on the then Kawasaki zrx and go in search of a diner for breakfast.
Still have some good friends in the Somerset area. Unfortunately have not been to visit for some time
Arrived home and dang is it long! just fits on the stand I bought for it. Needed something to whhel it around the carport. Need to adjust the front wheel chock but very secure. Time to start adding some personal touches
Yeah saw the change for 25 but could not stretch the budget to buying new. Will wait and see what my dealer has next year. Been going to him for 20 years so know them well.
My new ride was originally a staff bike. So they usually get lots of goodies and only kept for 9 to 12 months.
Ok so right across from Yonkers. Didn’t get to that area much.
Used to be up to the water gap down to the Jersey shore or out along the Pennsylvania border areas.
Great thanks. Have already ordered a few things from wunderlich. Hope to visit their showroom one day. About a 5 hour ride by autobahn so a weekend trip at least. But if heading that way may as well do a tour of that area. Not far from the Nurburg ring
Hi Don C
Which brand is the tank protector? Thinking of getting one for mine to sit the tank bag on top of. Try and protect the tank.
And pic looks amazing?
Thanks Star Lord.
Which part of NJ you from? I spent 5 ½ years in Somerset area. Exit 10 off the turnpike.
Used to ride up to the gap and along the Delaware river. Some great roads.
Excellent colour choice :cool: I am awaiting my red rocket. Looks much better in person than in photos. I was against the red but when I went to my dealer the black one was sold and they had the red 21 sitting there. Picking up this week.