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    summ3rhays
    Joined: 28 Nov 2012

    Exciting news @Giles. Can't wait for more info.

    IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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      Bluegrass
      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

      Give us a hint?  You are such a tease…

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        activechild
        Joined: 13 Oct 2013

        @Giles:

        H and I are working on a Custom Bike.  It will be the first time this particular Japanese manufacturer has ever collabbed with a clothing brand.  We'll be touring Europe with it next year…....As soon as I can say more, I will......

        Actually, @MP:

        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!

        Actually @MP, the Remus pipes sound like s**t in comparison to the stock pipes. I was really shocked to hear the sound that came from them. I actually enjoy the sound of the stock much more. Here is a test/ sound link with the Akrapovic pipes @Graeme and they, IMO sound nothing short of AMAZING! http://www.akrapovic.com/#!/motorcycle/product/road/14575/sound?brandId=44 Personally, I like the sound of the low mounted Akrapovic pipes best out of the 3. I agree, they won't be cheap and I'm pretty sure I'll end up either sticking to my trustworthy Honda or at least, getting something in a cheaper price range. You live once, and unsure of when I can say I took out an R nine T for a spin, so I'm going to go for it with intention just to ride and figure the rest out later. Something tells me though, I'm gonna want this bike taking up space in my garage 😉 The R1200R is a super bike as well, but have yet to hop on one. Some say BMW are trying to rid stock of their boxster engines, which I think they should continue to produce as many as they can with them.

        @Giles, cmon now! I agree with @Bluegrass. You can't just leave us hanging, as I think your plan seems to be going in a great direction. Please tell us more…

        I'll report back on the r nine as well, I "may" have the balls to test out their top track street bike; the HP4, but unsure I want to risk getting on top of that rocket. Either way, I'll let you guys my take on either or.

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          activechild
          Joined: 13 Oct 2013

          @Graeme, thanks for me learning a new word today. I actually had to look up the definition of "teetotal". ha

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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            As soon as I am able, I will let you guys know first…..

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Graeme
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

              @activechild:

              @Graeme, thanks for me learning a new word today. I actually had to look up the definition of "teetotal". ha

              Into motorbikes and don't know the meaning of the word dry?

              You'd get on well with my brother… 😃

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                Finn666
                Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                first Harley experience for me…loved it!

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                  activechild
                  Joined: 13 Oct 2013

                  @Graeme:

                  @activechild:

                  @Graeme, thanks for me learning a new word today. I actually had to look up the definition of "teetotal". ha

                  Into motorbikes and don't know the meaning of the word dry?

                  You'd get on well with my brother… 😃

                  Perhaps I should just stick to my fixie. 😛

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                    Graeme
                    啓蒙家
                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    Indian have just announced the Scout, which is roughly their take on the Sportster. @Finn666 I'd seriously consider this as an alternative to the Fortynine you were eyeing up the other day.

                    I suspect it's not going to be something that @injunjack would go for, though I'd be interested in hearing his thoughts. I rather like it, despite not being into cruisers.

                    Motorcycle Daily has a first ride report up, which is positive, but these things normally are.

                    Criticisms? What is it with cruisers and single front brakes? And the fuel tank is rather small, so I hope the engine is frugal.

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                      Bluegrass
                      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                      Is that a radiator up front?

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                        Bluegrass
                        Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                        @Finn666:

                        first Harley experience for me…loved it!

                        Street Glide?  Nice.  Now that you've tasted the poison you may not want that Sporty.

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                          natehate
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 18 Jun 2012

                          @Graeme:

                          Indian have just announced the Scout, which is roughly their take on the Sportster. @Finn666 I'd seriously consider this as an alternative to the Fortynine you were eyeing up the other day.

                          I suspect it's not going to be something that @injunjack would go for, though I'd be interested in hearing his thoughts. I rather like it, despite not being into cruisers.

                          Motorcycle Daily has a first ride report up, which is positive, but these things normally are.

                          Criticisms? What is it with cruisers and single front brakes? And the fuel tank is rather small, so I hope the engine is frugal.

                          when i saw that on my instagram feed the other day i threw up in my mouth a little

                          don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                            injunjack
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                            Can't say a thing, as there is no nice things to say about Undians nor the factory producing them.

                            1901-1953, End of Story

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                              Finn666
                              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                              @Graeme:

                              @Finn666 I'd seriously consider this as an alternative to the Fortynine you were eyeing up the other day.

                              I definitely have something on my mind now…the 48 might even be a bit too little for my built and I really love to look of the Road King(!) @Bluegrass 😉

                              looking forward for more information @Giles …even though I'm sure I can't really afford it when it comes out ^^

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                                Bluegrass
                                Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                My Street Glide - great road bike.  And Fat Boy - great street bike.  Both mostly stock except some performance mods.  Finn, consider the bigger bike.  Many people tire quickly of Sportsters… I have a 97 Low Rider that I plan to customize in the future...

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                                  Bluegrass
                                  Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                  My buddy looking at this one - 2005 Road King "custom" $8000 only 15000 miles.

                                  Don't make this one any more - EFI, beach bars, mini windshield.

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                                    activechild
                                    Joined: 13 Oct 2013

                                    So, I test rode the R nine yesterday, so here's my view on how it rides in a nutshell.

                                    This was my expression while riding it:

                                    and THIS was my expression after being told I now have to return the keys:

                                    Torque, suspension and nimbleness were super apparent and up close, it's a thing of pure aesthetics. It really does scream to be riding hard and out of BMW's 2014 line-up, it was easily the most sought after bike to be tested. 😃

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                                      summ3rhays
                                      Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                                      Great to hear that they didn't half ass it knowing that cafe's are hot right now. Each time I spot one it has a huge, "SOLD, don't touch" sign on it

                                      IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                                        activechild
                                        Joined: 13 Oct 2013

                                        @summ3rhays:

                                        Great to hear that they didn't half ass it knowing that cafe's are hot right now. Each time I spot one it has a huge, "SOLD, don't touch" sign on it

                                        Nah summ3rhays, they didn't half step at all and just jump on the cafe bandwagon, blindly build and produce so to speak. From what I've been told by one of the reps, they aren't even changing a thing on their 2015's, as they really have no reason to. Just wish the price tag was more affordable. :-\

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                                          badgerskunk
                                          Joined: 18 Nov 2013

                                          @Bluegrass:

                                          Badger put up some more pics of that beast - i'd like to get a closer look…



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