Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Function over form. If anything, you can clean up the aesthetics but shortening it a couple inches.

 

You might be surprised how much something like that even will help on a long day's ride and at highway speeds.

What time should I look for you guys at Sheetz tomorrow? I might even try to wash my bike tonight if it stops raining here.

 

New to the forum so I thought I'd ad my bike to the thread. 17 year old 2004 BMW r1200cl

I have the top trunk for it but it wasn't on for this pic.

 

No wind protection on long highway rides gets tiring!

 

Gps says 2h 20m to get there. We are leaving at 7am, so id guess around 9:20am ?

 

So you're one of the people that actually bought one of those. LOL.

Nice enough bike just seemed a little "different" from normal BMW fare.

 

No problem. I'll get there by around 9:00 so if you're running early.....

 

Well in fairness, head on is probably the least flattering angle to look at it. Probably looks fine in a side profile, or from behind. That aside, function and utility are much more important than appearance. If it helps keep the wind off of you, and maybe deflect a few bugs, it's earning its keep, and well worth the price.

 

Actually I bought it used and cheap, it owes me nothing. It has everything I Iike in a motorcycle, wind protection, heated grips and seat, low seat height, and carrying capacity. Plus I do all the work on it myself, it's pretty simple. I like the fact that you don't see them very often. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I actually like it. It's not fast but it is comfy. Just utilitarian and gets the job done, I ride it back and forth to work a lot.

 

Nothing wrong with that at all! I still own the Buell in my avatar and ride it occasionally and they weren't known for being the best bikes on the road either.

 

you had me there for a second

my first thought was dang this gonna slow the bmw usage

 

Taking my therapy dog on the plane.

 

lies not falling for this one, no way are you riding the sv back with a pooch on the tank

 

I was fully expecting a troll of @fatfurious2 , but was not disappointed to see Lego. That was a fun build, the gearbox is simple, but still cool to have two speeds plus a neutral.

 

Ride safe.

 

Don’t look at me

 

Its still wet and foggy here... im out
























jk, leaving shortly