Motorcycles

[Finn666]

@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 ^^

[Bluegrass]

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...

[Bluegrass]

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.

[activechild]

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.

[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

[activechild]

@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. :-\

[badgerskunk]

@Bluegrass:

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

[Bluegrass]

Awesome machine… thanks!

[Danny RnH]

Robin Johnson who designed and fitted out the London store has just finished  fully restoring and customising a 1000cc 1979 BMW Cafe Racer. This is one bike. It rides fantastic. It sounds fantastic. It is available for purchase. Contact me for the full specifications or even better come down and check it out. In the store until mid-September. 5 Windmill Street. London W1T 2JA.

[summ3rhays]

So nice, so clean and so ready hit the streets.  What a great bike!

[tmg]

That's pretty much exactly what I've been planning on building for the last three years, just haven't found a) the right donor bike, and b) time.
Looks like I need to pay you a visit

[Bluegrass]

Wow that bike is the nuts.

[4c]

WANT

[activechild]

Very nicely done. Why is he selling if you don't mind me asking Danny?

[badgerskunk]

Anyone ever had a stator or rectifier fail?

[injunjack]

yes…..

[badgerskunk]

My battery is good, bike runs on push start. How do I tell which is the problem? Do I need to invest in a voltmeter?

[activechild]

If you're a fan of the BMW r nine t, holy hell! You must check out the latest custom builds from Japan!
Nothing short of BAD !@#@ ASS!

http://rocket-garage.blogspot.ca/2014/08/bmw-r-nine-t-custom-project.html

[activechild]

@badgerskunk:

My battery is good, bike runs on push start. How do I tell which is the problem? Do I need to invest in a voltmeter?

+1 on the voltmeter @badgerskunk

[harley dave]

very nice indeed