BMW Motorcycles

[GSGabes]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 18 2005, 12:02 PM

Think our riding is bad, watch this:

 

You be the judge

 

Best if you have broadband, cause the file is BIG

Sometimes we get out of hand and forget the consequences. Pls ride safely.

 

This Video reflects some of our own personal experiences.

 

Let's not regret the things we do... think before we execute.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 18 2005, 12:02 PM

Think our riding is bad, watch this:

 

You be the judge

 

Best if you have broadband, cause the file is BIG

Funny how you used 'bad' to describe the way they ride. I thought they were awesome, just that after a whole day of wild riding, their concentration probably went down. How many Singaporeans have the skills and balls to do something similar?

 

Anyway, I was in this thread cos I needed help from someone who has experience with Krauser panniers. Preferably, K1 or K2 series. BMWs used to be fitted with these. Anyone here still using them?

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2005, 12:03 AM

Funny how you used 'bad' to describe the way they ride. I thought they were awesome, just that after a whole day of wild riding, their concentration probably went down. How many Singaporeans have the skills and balls to do something similar?

Awesome, yes! On public road, No! Do it on the track by all means.

Hurt themselves, their choice. Cause trouble to other people, thats being selfish.

Balls without brains and due consideration to other road users......... what can I say....

 

The way I see it, its antics like these that gives bikers a bad name. Remember the scene where the rider needed to tuck in to avoid collision, if he didn't make it, whose gonna pity the guy that he crash into, and the repercussion that that accident could have on his livelihood?

 

Being tired and losing concentration is not my idea of justifying a fumble. Rather than to push on, why not take a break, have a rest, recharge? It just a question of being responsible not only to oneself, but more importantly, to all other road users. And thats what I meant by "bad", and it has got nothing to do with their riding skills, just their attitude.

 

Anyway, its just my opinion, doesn't have to bother anybody.

[GSGabes]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2005, 12:03 AM

Funny how you used 'bad' to describe the way they ride. I thought they were awesome, just that after a whole day of wild riding, their concentration probably went down. How many Singaporeans have the skills and balls to do something similar?

 

Anyway, I was in this thread cos I needed help from someone who has experience with Krauser panniers. Preferably, K1 or K2 series. BMWs used to be fitted with these. Anyone here still using them?

I agree with Cyclop. Its the responsiblity u hold not only urself but the other peope around u. What if due to a loss of concentration that cause a death of a fellow road user like a cyclist? u may have broken bones.... but the innocent cyclist? I mean things like that....

 

It's best to ride like that on a track where all other variables and conditions are isolated. Its only u, ur mind, ur skill, ur limitations and the tarmac. No cows, No monkeys, no naughty children running out of the rd, no idiotic cyclist, turtle speed cars, lady drivers, and no situations where u land into vegetation and be part of the scenary.

 

Ride safe and stay focus ......on public rd, a rider may be good, but some situations may not be good to the rider.

 

Waah darn, sound like a public safety speech. hehehe.

 

Hehhe... just my 2 cents worth and opinion.

 

Hmmm about ur Krauser Panniers question. U may wanna ask SDR.... I think his is the krauser ones.... ???

 

Oh Yes... like ur paranomic pic. Taken with an Xpan?

[SDR]

I was in this thread cos I needed help from someone who has experience with Krauser panniers. Preferably, K1 or K2 series. BMWs used to be fitted with these. Anyone here still using them?

 

http://www.msc-home.de/Webgallery/wg02/Bilder/40%20Krauser%20050.jpg

http://www.msc-home.de/Webgallery/wg02/Bilder/40%20Krauser%20Domani%201996%20Fuhry%201.jpg

http://www.undermine4.com/event2/k_domani/images/krauser_domani_01.jpg

http://www.undermine4.com/event2/k_domani/images/krauser_domani_05.jpg

http://www.enjoy.ne.jp/~yamashin/images/KRAUSER10.jpeg

http://5united.net/images/krauser.jpg

http://www.finnbike.com/boxer/images/Krauser_MKM_1000_04.jpg

http://www.autobahn-craftwerks.com/imports/krauserbags.jpg

http://www.tdmitalia.net/accessori/borse/krauser2.jpg

 

K1 or K2

 

Guess not much help here, check the net or Mr Chua of MTechik, guess he should be able to help, Kruaser panniers can be found commonly on H&B panniers website. click, click. Don't think mine is from Krauser, finishing not as good.

 

this might help :

 

Krauser Bags - Here are some K1 Krauser Bag break out drawings.

 

[SDR]

KRAUSER

 

This is interesting, now then I know that Yamaha GTS1000 is using Krauser casing. Nice.

 

[inkibinki]

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

[PL]

Originally posted by inkibinki@Jul 19 2005, 02:45 PM

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

Hahaha...the test says I ought to be riding a Harley 883 Sportster

 

You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling.

However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line.

 

You might have noticed that's a lot of moolah for an (arguably) obsolete piece of machinery, and you're too rational and attitude-free to need the Biggest and Baddest that the marketeers tell you to buy. A far more reasonably priced taste of the Harley Kool-Aid is the 883 Sporty, a fun little beast that leaves you with plenty of cash to customize.

 

On the other hand, the only reason I'm bringing up the Harley-Davidson product line at all is due to the fact that Harley is the choice most people think of when they consider getting into motorcycling, and that's mostly because they don't know much about the alternatives.

 

Thought experiment: if you were the only person left on earth, and you could pick any motorcycle you wanted, what would you choose? Best looking or best engineered? Your test results don't really point in any direction strongly, so I'll try to nudge you towards substance over style.

 

Consider: a FXST Softail weighs 629lbs dry, the base version starts around $14k, and will make 75-80hp -- after you tweak it with pipes and a jet kit. A Buell XB12R weighs 395lbs dry, costs $10.5k and makes 103hp, stock. An Aprilia Tuono R weighs 417lbs, costs $12k, and makes 125hp, stock. (We won't even mention the bang for buck of the Japanese competitors.) Still a fan of retro-classic styling? Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, which mixes in some modern engineering into the equation (596lbs, 125hp, $17k).

 

While the Sportster is a reasonable compromise, you may discover that you enjoy the added feedback provided by standard-style bikes such as the Suzuki SV or the Ducati Monster. (If you must hang with the Harley crowd, they'll be less likely to give you grief if you choose the Buell, though.)

 

You have the potential to be a great rider. Take the MSF class, and choose a bike that won't hold you back!

 

 

Frankly, I've never considered a Harley b4, but AM curious abt riding an FJR1300 or STX1300.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 19 2005, 12:27 AM

Awesome, yes! On public road, No! Do it on the track by all means.

I see.. I mis-interpret ur meaning..

I definitely agree with the public road thingy.

[yappiez]

Originally posted by GSGabes@Jul 19 2005, 02:40 AM

Oh Yes... like ur paranomic pic. Taken with an Xpan?

Thanks.

Just 5-6 regular shots stiched together with a normal digi cam

[SDR]

Originally posted by inkibinki@Jul 19 2005, 02:45 PM

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

Harley Tattoo

You scored 1 moxie, -4 zeal, and 0 pomp!

You have a Harley sticker on your truck. You think that someday you might like to own an actual Harley motorcycle, but that maybe a Harley tattoo would be an investment with less effort.

 

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

 

You scored higher than 16% on moxie

You scored higher than 0% on zeal

You scored higher than 37% on pomp

 

 

hmmm, quite true, always wanted a HD Sporster 883/1200, when? "someday".

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 19 2005, 03:20 PM

 

hmmm, quite true, always wanted a HD Sporster 883/1200, when? "someday".

I think this test is a fake. No matter what you say, the thing will tell you should ride Sportster.

[SDR]

Originally posted by PL@Jul 19 2005, 03:23 PM

I think this test is a fake. No matter what you say, the thing will tell you should ride Sportster.

hmm, I don't know, the test result just says tt I hv a HD sticker on the truck, but I don't hv a truck, hehehe.

 

Anyway, guess may be the HD creation to promote their bikes. So, when are you going to get yrself a HD 883? We kawang kawang go together lah.

 

Hey, last Sat went to PML, Technoflex suppliers show me some crates tt contain the R1200RT, think should be up in the showroom soon, they hv 2 empty lots in the showroom, wonder if they are for RT, ST, KS or KR?

 

[yappiez]

Originally posted by inkibinki@Jul 19 2005, 02:45 PM

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

Maybe beemer boys have the same characteristics as HOGs?

I tried it and it says FJR1300. Whoo hoo I wished....

[SDR]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2005, 03:32 PM

Maybe beemer boys have the same characteristics as HOGs?

I tried it and it says FJR1300. Whoo hoo I wished....

They said tt? Hey, PL, yr result seem "long", mine is quite brief, never recommend which bike i should ride, guess Mystic not in their Cat. Hahaha, for now, I will go for TDM900. Later, HD with Storz revamp kits.

 

[inkibinki]

Originally posted by inkibinki@Jul 19 2005, 02:45 PM

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

Somehow i should be riding a 600cc sports bike, no harley for me...

 

600cc Sportbike

You scored 7 moxie, 3 zeal, and 1 pomp!

You are a squid. Your bike is a 600cc Japanese Sportbike. Take your pick, it really doesn't matter, since you're going to wad it.

You are the primary source of extra bits of fairing plastic on eBay.

 

When you're riding in the mountains, you have a hard time keeping up with that Olde Pharte on a Triumph Thruxton without blowing the centerline in the twisties and going WFO on every straight. (You're not a bad rider, but you're just not as good as you think you are.)

 

On a hot day, you're likely to be seen weaving through highway traffic at warp speed, wearing sneakers and a t-shirt blowing up your back.

 

The good news for you is that this is a temporary phase in your riding career. You will either (a) buzzsplat or (b) become more acutely conscious of your own mortality after a few minor but eye-openingly lucky crashes.

 

Take it to the track. You'll live longer.

[GSGabes]

Originally posted by yappiez@Jul 19 2005, 03:17 PM

Thanks.

Just 5-6 regular shots stiched together with a normal digi cam

Oh ok... what image stiching program are u using?

[Guest koma]

me also same riding a 600cc sportsbike~~ tell me take it to the track n save myself frm the roads

 

btw u guys got any ideas on logos or designs?? cause i be airbrushing my side panels myself (the 1s connecting the gs beak to the fuel tank juz right below the instrument cluster) n my starter motor cover to a matt black colour was tinkin too plain so sian so c u guys got any nice ideas for me cause dun wan waste the effort take out again if i wan to do design later on. the sump plate most prob will take high temp paint n spray it black (easier to maintain as black dirty liao also cannot c ) then maybe out some wordings like bmw or BOGSER on it

[SDR]

Originally posted by koma@Jul 19 2005, 03:51 PM

me also same riding a 600cc sportsbike~~ tell me take it to the track n save myself frm the roads

 

btw u guys got any ideas on logos or designs?? cause i be airbrushing my side panels myself (the 1s connecting the gs beak to the fuel tank juz right below the instrument cluster) n my starter motor cover to a matt black colour was tinkin too plain so sian so c u guys got any nice ideas for me cause dun wan waste the effort take out again if i wan to do design later on. the sump plate most prob will take high temp paint n spray it black (easier to maintain as black dirty liao also cannot c ) then maybe out some wordings like bmw or BOGSER on it

hmm, if you thinking of "easier" to maintain, then y waste yr effort to do anything, leave yr bike as it is, do nothing. Easiest to maintain....

 

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by inkibinki@Jul 19 2005, 02:45 PM

Take The Motorcycle Personality Test

 

http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testid=1...870837436152068

 

find out what bike you should be riding!

Hey Hey, look what I've got:

 

Yamaha YZF R1

You scored 7 moxie, 7 zeal, and 1 pomp!

You're addicted to speed, but have the knowledge and experience to match. Although you like to win, you don't really care so much about competing with others as much as competing with yourself.

Your bike is the Yamaha YZF R1. Given how easily the rear wheel on this beast spins up coming out of turns, it is fortunate that you constantly work to improve your skills. (I've seen more R1s crash at track days than any other bike.)

 

It was a close decision with the Suzuki GSXR1000, but your personality seemed a bit more R1-ish. (But hey, I could be wrong. Its only a silly test.)

 

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

 

You scored higher than 81% on moxie

 

You scored higher than 61% on zeal

 

You scored higher than 48% on pomp

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 19 2005, 11:13 AM

http://www.tdmitalia.net/accessori/borse/krauser2.jpg

Very Nice!!

[GSGabes]

Harley 883 Sportster

You scored 5 moxie, 3 zeal, and 3 pomp!

You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling.

However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line.

 

You might have noticed that's a lot of moolah for an (arguably) obsolete piece of machinery, and you're too rational and attitude-free to need the Biggest and Baddest that the marketeers tell you to buy. A far more reasonably priced taste of the Harley Kool-Aid is the 883 Sporty, a fun little beast that leaves you with plenty of cash to customize.

 

On the other hand, the only reason I'm bringing up the Harley-Davidson product line at all is due to the fact that Harley is the choice most people think of when they consider getting into motorcycling, and that's mostly because they don't know much about the alternatives.

 

Thought experiment: if you were the only person left on earth, and you could pick any motorcycle you wanted, what would you choose? Best looking or best engineered? Your test results don't really point in any direction strongly, so I'll try to nudge you towards substance over style.

 

Consider: a FXST Softail weighs 629lbs dry, the base version starts around $14k, and will make 75-80hp -- after you tweak it with pipes and a jet kit. A Buell XB12R weighs 395lbs dry, costs $10.5k and makes 103hp, stock. An Aprilia Tuono R weighs 417lbs, costs $12k, and makes 125hp, stock. (We won't even mention the bang for buck of the Japanese competitors.) Still a fan of retro-classic styling? Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, which mixes in some modern engineering into the equation (596lbs, 125hp, $17k).

 

While the Sportster is a reasonable compromise, you may discover that you enjoy the added feedback provided by standard-style bikes such as the Suzuki SV or the Ducati Monster. (If you must hang with the Harley crowd, they'll be less likely to give you grief if you choose the Buell, though.)

 

You have the potential to be a great rider. Take the MSF class, and choose a bike that won't hold you back!

 

http://is0.okcupid.com/users/704/146/705147469668491512/mt1108813138.jpg

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 19 2005, 04:38 PM

Very Nice!!

http://www.tdmitalia.net/accessori/borse/S6valige900Yama2.jpg

 

I prefer the original, understand it is quite small thus quite useless but I will opt for what factory offer, I like 1 key to open all. .

 

but of cos, when I really acquire the TDM, will check with technoflex supplier if he can offer to fix Yami lock on H & B.

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 19 2005, 04:35 PM

Hey Hey, look what I've got:

 

Yamaha YZF R1

You scored 7 moxie, 7 zeal, and 1 pomp!

You're addicted to speed, but have the knowledge and experience to match. Although you like to win, you don't really care so much about competing with others as much as competing with yourself.

Your bike is the Yamaha YZF R1. Given how easily the rear wheel on this beast spins up coming out of turns, it is fortunate that you constantly work to improve your skills. (I've seen more R1s crash at track days than any other bike.)

 

It was a close decision with the Suzuki GSXR1000, but your personality seemed a bit more R1-ish. (But hey, I could be wrong. Its only a silly test.)

 

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:

 

You scored higher than 81% on moxie

 

You scored higher than 61% on zeal

 

You scored higher than 48% on pomp

Seem like yr sportsbike days still valid, just renew yr COE, izzit? Oh-no.

[SDR]

Originally posted by GSGabes@Jul 19 2005, 04:46 PM

Harley 883 Sportster

You scored 5 moxie, 3 zeal, and 3 pomp!

You scored dead center average, lacking any of the personality quirks that normally drive people to motorcycling.

However, if you do ride, statistics would suggest that you are destined for a Harley-Davidson, probably something in the Softail line.

 

You might have noticed that's a lot of moolah for an (arguably) obsolete piece of machinery, and you're too rational and attitude-free to need the Biggest and Baddest that the marketeers tell you to buy. A far more reasonably priced taste of the Harley Kool-Aid is the 883 Sporty, a fun little beast that leaves you with plenty of cash to customize.

 

On the other hand, the only reason I'm bringing up the Harley-Davidson product line at all is due to the fact that Harley is the choice most people think of when they consider getting into motorcycling, and that's mostly because they don't know much about the alternatives.

 

Thought experiment: if you were the only person left on earth, and you could pick any motorcycle you wanted, what would you choose? Best looking or best engineered? Your test results don't really point in any direction strongly, so I'll try to nudge you towards substance over style.

 

Consider: a FXST Softail weighs 629lbs dry, the base version starts around $14k, and will make 75-80hp -- after you tweak it with pipes and a jet kit. A Buell XB12R weighs 395lbs dry, costs $10.5k and makes 103hp, stock. An Aprilia Tuono R weighs 417lbs, costs $12k, and makes 125hp, stock. (We won't even mention the bang for buck of the Japanese competitors.) Still a fan of retro-classic styling? Then at least consider Harley's V-Rod, which mixes in some modern engineering into the equation (596lbs, 125hp, $17k).

 

While the Sportster is a reasonable compromise, you may discover that you enjoy the added feedback provided by standard-style bikes such as the Suzuki SV or the Ducati Monster. (If you must hang with the Harley crowd, they'll be less likely to give you grief if you choose the Buell, though.)

 

You have the potential to be a great rider. Take the MSF class, and choose a bike that won't hold you back!

 

http://is0.okcupid.com/users/704/146/705147469668491512/mt1108813138.jpg

can't imagine you and PL wearing sleeveless leather jacket, black sunglass at night, high handle bar to show off yr armpit hair, (I don't want to right behind you guys - smelly) and turtle shell helmet .