BMW Motorcycles

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by Suzu@Jul 24 2005, 12:12 AM

hiazzzzzzzz...... its the initial pain After clearing up the major replacements n repairs, you shld be able to enjoy it for a reasonably long time

 

But then again, its good to have this pain now n then if not..... will get bored n start to itch Next, u will be searching all over for your next target

 

Hiazzzz......... wat to do......we r just mere mortals :help:

well now is fixed time for some modding liao~~~

[SDR]

Originally posted by Suzu@Jul 24 2005, 12:12 AM

hiazzzzzzzz...... its the initial pain After clearing up the major replacements n repairs, you shld be able to enjoy it for a reasonably long time

Are you sure about tt?

 

Seem like the pain never stop leh, it's like chain reaction, one after another for the past 7yrs in my ownership.

 

To stop the pain, get a new bike, ride it for 1yr and sell it within their "warranty period", don't hv too much feeling for it. If you want to keep it, then you hv to prepare for it.

 

Above advise is applicable for all makes and not just subject to BMW bike, after all, BMW bike repair / maintenance cost is just "PEANUT" compare to some other ang mo bike.

 

[Guest koma]

hmm....cyclop sellin his rvf at lelong price make me so tempted~~~

[barracuda]

Looks like a R1150GS front

 

http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/1354/92a2f028d5e53a/www.buell.com/en_us/images/bikes_gear/xb12x/studio2_large.jpg

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

More Pixs:

 

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/072305top.jpg

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[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 24 2005, 12:54 PM

More Pixs:

 

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/072305top.jpg

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/072305middle.jpg

hmm....cyclop sellin his rvf at lelong price make me so tempted~~~

 

Yellow is faster, guess we might hv a good chance to see e yellow BUELL in Spore soon.

 

Hey, 1 eye, last Thursday, I aw a yellow GS outside HD showroom, is that yours?

 

hmn, dont deny, Last Thursday was your offday, rite. Busy neh.

 

hehehe. Interesting.

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 22 2005, 02:13 PM

Wah seh, your scooter is gonna be a killer man

 

Want me to hook you up with a set of turbine? Or maybe a dash of NOS for that quick gettaway http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/quixote.gif

 

LOVE to, but e scoot is not for me, hv to ask my wife.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 24 2005, 04:39 PM

Yellow is faster, guess we might hv a good chance to see e yellow BUELL in Spore soon.

 

Hey, 1 eye, last Thursday, I aw a yellow GS outside HD showroom, is that yours?

 

hmn, dont deny, Last Thursday was your offday, rite. Busy neh.

 

hehehe. Interesting.

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[SDR]

http://home.mira.net/~iwd/wsb99.jpg

http://home.mira.net/~iwd/trumpet1.jpg

Engine: 750cc watercooled 8 cylinder, 90 degree vee configuration, bore and stroke 56 x 38mm, 'Flat' (180) crankshaft design, 6 speed close ratio cassette-style gearbox, 4 valves per cylinder, 17,000 rpm redline (race motors 19,000rpm), 120 kW power output projected.

Crankcases: Designed and machined in house by Ian, pattern by Neil Kilner of Accurate Patterns, casting by Magnesium Technologies (Cast in high strength aluminium alloy).

Crankshaft: Designed and machined (from billet) in house, grinding by Omega Cranks

Heads: Modified Yamaha FZR 400

Induction: 8x 32mm Keihin flat slide carburetors, Motec EFI currently under evaluation using F1-style rotary spool throttle bodies of Drysdale's own design and construction and Bosch injectors.

Alternator: Kawasaki ZZR 250

Gearbox: Modified Yamaha/Kawasaki

Clutch: Modified Suzuki/Yamaha

Water pump: Kawasaki ZZR1100

Oil System: Modified Honda CB 1000

 

Wow, V8 750cc & 17,000RPM, this is class. Wonder will BMW able to introduce the 4/6/8 cylinders Boxer Engine?

 

Yellow again.

[SDR]

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/brit-alan-cathart.jpg

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/britten-engine.jpg

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/Britten-rear.jpg

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/britten-forks2.jpg

http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/Brittan-2.JPG

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http://www.sportsbikeworld.co.uk/Bike%20Features/britten/pictures/britten_rear-wheel.jpg

This is BRITTEN, their technology is 10yrs or more from their time, interested, READ THIS, BRITTEN

Since his tragic early death from cancer in 1995, John Britten has deservedly taken his place as an original New Zealand hero. He was the man who, with a small dedicated team in Christchurch, designed and built from scratch the extraordinary Britten V-twin motorcycle. For a time this beautiful, revolutionary machine was probably the fastest four-stroke bike in the world, a motorcycle that could wheel stand at 150 miles per hour simply by opening up the throttle.

 

http://www.sportbikes.com/news/jul01/images/honda-left.jpg

 

Very interesting for Honda San, but think he is abit behind time this time.

[SDR]

http://www.steliosh.net/moto/gs1100/images/r1_1.jpg

This is BMW's own R1. A project actually never realised on production. It had an aluminum twinspar frame, and used the tele/para-lever suspension systems.

 

http://www.steliosh.net/moto/gs1100/images/r1_engine.jpg

The engine was a 1000cc flat twin, watercooled too, and with DOHC on each side. It used a desmo system on the valvetrain.

 

http://www.steliosh.net/moto/gs1100/images/r1_racing_test.jpg

It was caught testing, but it really never got a 2nd thought to get into production.

 

Photos and details courtesy CycleWorld, August 2000 issue. I hope they won't... sue me!

[SDR]

http://www.cmgonline.com/bikes/models/BMW/R1200GS/2004/test/BigP/R1200GS_track_action_bg.jpg

 

 

ON-ROAD CONCLUSIONS

 

Well done everyone ...

 

Okay, let me say that all these bikes work very well on the road.

 

The Caponord and Tiger are about equal in their abilities to happily eat up the miles and keep you entertained in the twisty bits. However, there’s no getting around the fact that the ‘Nord is quirky, and the Tiger doesn’t like it so much when pavement irregularities show up. It can also be argued that the Tiger’s motor is a bit too linear, thus lacking a bit of character.

 

Talking of character, this is where the KTM excels. As soon as you hit the more interesting roads, laughing-out-loud-in-your-helmet moments are easily achieved. However, getting to these interesting roads can be painful as this same character doesn't translate to the long haul.

 

The BMW has a capable foot in both worlds – able to pull grins in the twisties yet cruise along happily all day on the highway. With its superb suspension, torquey motor, and unyielding flexibility – it is the king of the road!

 

BIKES REVIEW

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 24 2005, 10:21 PM

http://www.cmgonline.com/bikes/models/BMW/R1200GS/2004/test/BigP/R1200GS_track_action_bg.jpg

Being Yellow adds to its credentials too

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

More anybody?

 

http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/1354/ef47c8492c47b0/www.buell.com/en_us/images/bikes_gear/xb12x/studio10_large.jpg

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 25 2005, 10:40 AM

More anybody?

 

http://a1264.g.akamai.net/7/1264/1354/ef47c8492c47b0/www.buell.com/en_us/images/bikes_gear/xb12x/studio10_large.jpg

hei hei hei, just receive some insider information, we will see at least 2 Buell in Spore by the end of Aug 05, some1 has placed a firm order on July 05, it is a special shipment. Understand 1 of the owners also owns a Yellow GS1200.

 

Wonder who are the owners hor, Mr 1 eye.

[SDR]

Talking of character, this is where the KTM excels.

 

The writer actually think it this way. Wonder if KTM character is as strong as the Duck? Or both hv different character? Then who has a stronger character or character that will suit me?

 

Guess the best answer is to part with about S$30K +/- 10% OP and get the answer myself.

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 25 2005, 11:12 AM

The writer actually think it this way. Wonder if KTM character is as strong as the Duck? Or both hv different character? Then who has a stronger character or character that will suit me?

 

Guess the best answer is to part with about S$30K +/- 10% OP and get the answer myself.

Me thinks the strong character should belong to the rider/owner and not the bike...... wait till he/she sees the maintenance bill...... http://urbanjunkie.macker.co.uk/smiles/drink.gif Yikes!!

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 25 2005, 11:05 AM

hei hei hei, just receive some insider information, we will see at least 2 Buell in Spore by the end of Aug 05, some1 has placed a firm order on July 05, it is a special shipment. Understand 1 of the owners also owns a Yellow GS1200.

 

Wonder who are the owners hor, Mr 1 eye.

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Sigh.......Singapore is such a small place......... http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/good/iamnotacrook.gif

[SDR]

Saw my ads? just posted, letting go my beloved Mystic, hope some1 will appreciate and pay for the price I ask for. Then I can join you, or get the Duck or Vespa. 7 years in ownership, really sian liao. hahaha.

[Guest koma]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 25 2005, 12:27 PM

http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif

 

Sigh.......Singapore is such a small place......... http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/good/iamnotacrook.gif

haha~~~ so "coincedence" ah

[PL]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jul 25 2005, 12:27 PM

http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/rearend.gif

 

Sigh.......Singapore is such a small place......... http://www.blueridge.net/~us/firstchoice/gifs/good/iamnotacrook.gif

huh??? r u really getting the buell? ur GS how? LETTING GO?

[SDR]

Originally posted by PL@Jul 25 2005, 02:19 PM

huh??? r u really getting the buell? ur GS how? LETTING GO?

I guess he will keep his Generally Slow bike, let go his Really Very Fast bike & get a Bull.

 

Just my guessing. The truth will be out from the HORSE mouth soon.

[PL]

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[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by koma@Jul 25 2005, 02:12 PM

haha~~~ so "coincedence" ah

Eh Koma, interested in a Really Very Fast bike?? http://www.riderforums.com/images/smilies/smokin2.gif

[PL]

Originally posted by SDR@Jul 25 2005, 02:31 PM

I guess he will keep his Generally Slow bike, let go his Really Very Fast bike & get a Bull.

 

Just my guessing. The truth will be out from the HORSE mouth soon.

Oh no, he's preparing for GSA to come here....