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04-23-2005, 9:22 PM
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| Join Date: 09-26-2001 Location: Encino, Ca
Bike(s): 2005 K1200S Age: 41 Posts: 89
Rep:  (11) Rep Power: 7
| Just call me Chain Jr...... I have went and done it again. The Busa will be gone on Monday and I put my down payment on a new gray BMW K1200S today. It should be here in two weeks. I rode this bike today, all I can say is wow. It has all the best of my old 929 and the power of the busa. Granted it's not quite up there in speed but the pull is simply amazing. It was very comfortable to ride, but wait there's more...... are you ready..... I could actually see behind me using the stock mirrors. This is one kick ass bike, I will post more when it gets here. Of course the pipe will be changed to a Remus full TI as soon as break in is over, other than that it is pretty much good to go. Here are a few shots from the website... Last edited by SYKOTYK : 04-23-2005 at 9:22 PM. | |
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04-23-2005, 9:28 PM
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 Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Whatever floats your boat. All kidding aside, congrats on the new purchase!  Hope it is all you envisioned!! |
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04-23-2005, 11:34 PM
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| Join Date: 05-17-2004 Location: CA, U.S.
Bike(s): CBR954RR Posts: 1,052
Rep: (167) Rep Power: 7
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... I would definitely like to see one at the track. So bring it to the track when you get it. |
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04-23-2005, 11:41 PM
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    Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: Cleveland
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30 Age: 5 Posts: 16,528
Rep:  (1277) Rep Power: 35
 | Re: Just call me Chain Jr......  What options did you get with it? |
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04-23-2005, 11:46 PM
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 Join Date: 10-21-2003 Location: Backmarker
Bike(s): 07 Suzuki DL650 ABS Age: 39 Posts: 329
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 5
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Wow, something more expensive, heavier, slower, and costs more to maintain. SWEET! |
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04-24-2005, 12:14 AM
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  Join Date: 08-28-2001 Location: Valencia, CA
Bike(s): BMW R1150GS ADV and down to only 4 others! Posts: 3,203
Rep: (336) Rep Power: 14
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Nice! We got to get some riding in this summer...the damn harely duded at work about have my P whipped into thinking a 25 mile ride to a restraunt is a "ride." |
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04-24-2005, 1:07 AM
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| Blow me.  Join Date: 05-23-2004 Location: Omnipresent
Bike(s): 998RR4 Age: 26 Posts: 11,500
Rep: (1676) Rep Power: 32
 | Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... I for one am looking forward to hearing your feedback about this unique motorcycle. |
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04-24-2005, 6:52 AM
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| Join Date: 03-02-2004 Location: Melb/Vic/Aust
Bike(s): 98 Blade Silver on black RS-3 slip-on Age: 29 Posts: 1,174
Rep: (29) Rep Power: 6
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Quote:
 And you forgot to mention more ugly!! Good for you...enjoy | |
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04-24-2005, 8:06 AM
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 Join Date: 05-08-2003 Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless Posts: 8,830
Rep: (359) Rep Power: 17
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... I think the Bimmer's pretty cool actually. The shaft drive is sweet for a sport-tourer. Nice machine, Jr.  Make sure you post several photos and a post ride review once you bring yours home. Chain P.S. No reason to wait on the Remus until after break-in, FWIW. Go forth and MOD!! |
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04-24-2005, 8:56 AM
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 Join Date: 07-13-2004 Location: Living in Barrie, thinking about the gap
Bike(s): 04 1000RR Black and Silver Age: 28 Posts: 1,657
Rep: (71) Rep Power: 6
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Nice bike tyk I was thinking that I would like one of those, something with more power than the VFR800, tours, but still carves it up a bit. be nice to hear a full review when you get it, and maybe a comparison between it and the busa  ?(that is another one on the list) |
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04-24-2005, 9:13 AM
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| Join Date: 04-17-2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec
Bike(s): GSX-R1000K4 Ltd Posts: 2,466
Rep: (11) Rep Power: 9
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04-24-2005, 10:27 AM
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| Join Date: 09-26-2001 Location: Encino, Ca
Bike(s): 2005 K1200S Age: 41 Posts: 89
Rep: (11) Rep Power: 7
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Chain, the only reason I am waiting to put on the exhaust is it will not be here until a week or so after the bike gets here. So, I figured I would just do the 600 mile break in then have them swap it all at one time. The parts manager is going to throw in the install with the first service. Just from the small time I took it out yesterday, it is night and day from the busa. Chain can verify this.... with the busa you have to pull it down in the corners with you. It doesn't just fall in. The k12 reminded me a lot of my old 929 (rest her soul) as it would start leaning as soon as I thought I wanted to turn. I could tell the difference between the shaft and chain drive. It is a little smoother. ND, if I am spending this much on a bike.... it came with everything. Heated grips, electronic suspension adjustment(really cool mod), assisted braking(I forget exactly what they called it) and anti lock brakes. The anti lock brakes work so good I almost went over the front as I tried them out. G-force, definitely need to get together and ride. Maybe we can get fig to come out of his hole for a day. I will post more when it gets here. |
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04-24-2005, 11:09 AM
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| Compromise   Join Date: 07-12-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,765
Rep: (1358) Rep Power: 31
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... A guy at work has an RT and says the shaft on the Beemers is unique also. Something in the setup that prevents it from rising up as much from the torque. To be honest I was nodding and being polite  Of course he also claims he can lean it through the twisties with the RR.
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04-25-2005, 4:00 AM
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| long-time addict  Join Date: 06-28-2004 Location: UK
Bike(s): VFR800, BSA Lightning Posts: 2,070
Rep: (423) Rep Power: 11
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Enjoy, SYKOTYK. A different animal, certainly, but it has its strengths and a change is as good as....
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04-25-2005, 1:44 PM
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| Newton  Join Date: 11-01-2001 Location: Saugus, Ca.
Bike(s): 929RRR Posts: 803
Rep: (123) Rep Power: 8
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Quote:
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04-25-2005, 2:39 PM
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 Join Date: 08-25-2004 Location: MIAMI, FL, USA.
Bike(s): 03' 954 (SOLD), 04' SHERCO 290, 02' RAPTOR Age: 36 Posts: 1,848
Rep: (79) Rep Power: 6
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Nice bike. We need a review and pics when you get it. |
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04-25-2005, 4:38 PM
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 Join Date: 11-14-2001 Location: Here
Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 5,710
Rep: (894) Rep Power: 20
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Can you do wheelies?
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04-26-2005, 3:14 PM
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| Join Date: 07-27-2001 Location: Louisiana
Bike(s): what's next? Posts: 1,814
Rep: (116) Rep Power: 10
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04-26-2005, 3:29 PM
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| Join Date: 07-07-2002 Location: Cleveland
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30 Age: 5 Posts: 16,528
Rep: (1277) Rep Power: 35
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04-26-2005, 3:44 PM
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| Join Date: 11-21-2002 Location: Columbus, Oh.
Bike(s): 02 954 sil/blk-gone 01 FZ1 Age: 50 Posts: 705
Rep: (11) Rep Power: 6
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... How ya doin' Chain Jr.!?  |
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04-26-2005, 5:42 PM
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| Join Date: 06-23-2001 Location: Toronto
Bike(s): 929 Posts: 1,835
Rep: (50) Rep Power: 9
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... check out that trail. Almost like a drag bike  |
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06-19-2005, 10:26 PM
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  Join Date: 07-07-2004 Location: DE, USA
Bike(s): Yes Age: 37 Posts: 1,772
Rep: (354) Rep Power: 9
| Re: Just call me Chain Jr...... Would love to hear a long-term ride report. I can't get the test-ride I took yesterday out of my head. Last edited by DUX : 06-19-2005 at 10:27 PM. |
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