Motorcycles
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what my favourite madman said!
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uh, yes, different would describe it… i guess you need to innovate and look forward to survive - but i'm too old - i won't be going electric unless internal combustion engines are banned in the U.S.
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its the work of the devil i tell you ,its witchcraft it needs to be burnt
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I have to admit an electric harley really seems immediately repulsive but then again I also don't like rubber engine mounts, suspensions of any kind, or any feature whatsoever that makes motorcycles more practical and safer so my opinion should probably be discounted.
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Evo's are rubber mounted generally but no that engine is not rubber mounted in my paughco frame.
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i figured out how to lace my own wheels!!!!
Nice one! What are your thoughts on tubeless spoked wheels, worth it or not?
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I'm test riding this beautiful creature next week with much anticipation. 2014 BMW R Nine T. My current ride is Black Betty, a cafe'd out 198o Honda CX500.
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nice allthough the exhaust is a horror
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There's a choice of three different Akrapovic/OEM exhaust options I think, being BMW I can't imagine they'll be cheap, but I would change from the stock one too, I'm not a fan of the double look. There's a good looking single pipe Remus available, I haven't looked into price etc though. It's a beautiful bike regardless, and apparently rides very nicely so please be sure to let us know your thoughts after riding it. Enjoy!
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@activechild the R Nine T is gorgeous. I've run an R1200R for the last few years, which has similar oily bits, and it goes well and is frugal. My brother described it as teetotal, on the grounds it doesn't drink petrol.
I believe that there's a high level and a low level Akrapovic exhaust available. As @MP said, they won't be cheap.
BMW are rumoured to be dropping the water cooled Boxer engine into the R1200R next year, and the bike will have a conventional front end. It'll probably not be as pretty as the R Nine T, but should be unveiled at Intermot at the beginning of October. Depending on delivery times, that might be another option to consider.
@Giles the custom bike sounds interesting. Looking forward to updates.
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Exciting news @Giles. Can't wait for more info.
