Definition of Farkle a Term Often Used by BMW Owners
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Kickstand_Down
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I don't believe it is a uniquely BMW term, and I've only heard it in the context of adventure bikes (from all manufacturers). In general, when I was an adventure dude, I saw it used almost exclusively as a bit of a dig at folks spending money on 100 pounds worth of protection (bars, plates, blah blah) that were 95% road riders and only hit the occasional well maintained dirt/gravel road. Every other style of bike seems to just call it customization, upgrades, or speed parts.
Did not mean to imply the term was exclusive to BMW Owners.
enzo5000
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It's an acronym: Functional Accessory Really Kewl Likely Expensive
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I first saw the term farkle at the Chromeheads.org forum. The term was used often with respect to the R1200C. I rode that bike for 14 years. It’s still my favorite.
nielsm
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I’d heard farkle in reference to both sport touring and adventure bikes, but not as a pejorative at least in the BMW MOA context. The dig on adventure riders was typically in regards to spotless bikes parked outside Starbucks.
Customization always seemed weird to me to use to describe bolting on off-the-shelf parts, hopups or upgrades makes more sense in that case.
PistolPeteSTL
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Yeah, it originated with the ADV crowd, which is funny because nobody farkles bikes more than Harley boys.
Bmw newbee
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lived with a woman whos nick name was Farkle. She was always rode when i would ride.
How did she earn that nickname? She liked jewelry?
Bmw newbee
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no she is a red head and Greek, very stunning in her stature and beauty. She was the farkle on the bike.
Sure would like to see a picture of that!
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The best farkle on a bike is a trim lady.
Ulrich
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Would this be considered a Farkle or just f...ed? 
The term rat bike comes to my mind.