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Kyrocket
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wasn't going to post 'cause I really don't have an opinion on it one way or the other, just wondering if it will have the PITA flashing headlight. I'm very mindful of bikes around me but when that is in my rearview it makes me want to run over them. Or pull over for an emergency vehicle.
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Redbuelljunkie
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 03:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Truth is... if you are having the urge to "run over" the bike with the "PITA" flashing headlight, or find yourself starting to pull over for the "emergency vehicle"... then the safety device is doing its job! Anything that makes drivers see motorcycles is good- I know, I was taken out by an SUV who "didn't see me" (suffered eight fractures)... wish I had been using a headlight modulator that day!
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It's part of the reason I don't really pay much attention to the intensity of my HIDs.

You have to see me to be pissed that my lights are bright.
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Acav80
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Did a motorcyclist just post on a motorcycle forum that they want to run over motorcyclists?

I'm confused.
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Ourdee
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I needed something today. "IDIOT" second in line to turn left at a light on the oncoming side, decided that there was no reason for the car in front of him to not be making the turn. "CLOWN" turned left in front of my 55 mph hiney. Good thing I'm older now, there was a day. Gotta love that big disc up front. I got to ride off into the sunset.
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Teddagreek
Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 06:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm really curious to see them head to head..

The whole cross plane crank is interesting..

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Bombardier
Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 03:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think you will all be surprised at how competetive it will be.

Consistency wins championships and BMW are nothing if not consistent.
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Skinstains
Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 09:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Go Ruebin Go !!!
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Barker
Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 09:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

From an article I read on the bike:

"Still, I won't believe it's really here until I read Ben Roethlisberger crashed one."
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Motorcyclists? I thought those guys only ride BMWs and Goldwings.
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Back on topic, It sucks that they used the same-ole same-ole platform but it's really cool that there will be more competition now, not just the Big 4 + Ducati.

Oh crap, I just realized, all the major players now come from Japan, Italy, and Germany!
We need Triumph to build a superbike and join forces with Buell
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Bcordb3
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would bet the Buell that only a hand handful of guys here have ridden an R1200S, that machine would make a believer out of some.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've ridden them quite a bit on the track and street. Owned one for a while. They will rock and roll ... and the braking is incredible(especially on the track).
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Jaimec
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And the new HP2 Sport would really raise some eyebrows. Unfortunately, as good as that bike is, it is no where near competitive enough to run in WSBK.

It is, however, better than 99% of the people who'll buy it in the dealerships...
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Skinstains
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 03:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That HP2-Sport is a way cool bike and I would love to get one but the $29,000.00 price tag is just way out of my reach. If they ever go below $15,000.00 I will have one in my garage. I went to a BMW open house where they were having demo's. "I'm sorry sir, we don't have any in stock right now but if you were to order one..."
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