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Offline jjsC6

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What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« on: September 08, 2012, 02:03:38 PM »
I really don't care, I just started this to **** off Jim  :o. 

But to make the thread valid and fun, why not compare the two?  Instead of this becoming a pissing contest, how about an honest and objective comparison.  What do ya'll think are the pro's and cons of the the two bikes?  I will admit that I have hung out on their forum a little as I do most new bikes that come out that might be competitors. 

My take is that it's a fine touring bike, has a lot of useful features and is a very capable bike, but probably not as close to the sport end of a "sport touring" bike as I'd like. 

Thoughts?
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2012, 02:15:37 PM »
Wow, you really are sensitive.  I thought you said we could post it there if it were a comparison to the Concours.  >:(

Jim - just jerking your chain.....a little  ;)
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2012, 02:26:38 PM »
Speaking of BMWs, anyone watching the PGA match going on?  Tiger just hit a great shot.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2012, 02:29:16 PM »
Quote from: jjsC6 on September 08, 2012, 02:15:37 PM
Wow, you really are sensitive.  I thought you said we could post it there if it were a comparison to the Concours.  >:(

Jim - just jerking your chain.....a little  ;)

Grrrrrr.  ;)   There have been other threads associated with this.  You're lucky you got me before I started drinking.  I'll see if I can find them.  And yes, I did say that but I'm fickle and have a short memory.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2012, 03:18:26 PM »
Friend of mine with a C14 spent quite a bit of time on a new 1600, he flogged it and rode it in all manners. Says is a pretty nice machine, but wouldn't take it over a C14.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2012, 04:05:58 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 08, 2012, 02:29:16 PM
Grrrrrr.  ;)   There have been other threads associated with this.  You're lucky you got me before I started drinking.  I'll see if I can find them.  And yes, I did say that but I'm fickle and have a short memory.

Speaking of drinking, it's almost Margarita time here in Houston. 

You know we love you Jim.  You are one of the very top moderators in the business  ;D

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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2012, 04:11:50 PM »
Quote from: jjsC6 on September 08, 2012, 04:05:58 PM
You know we love you Jim.  You are one of the very top moderators in the business  ;D

+1...  :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2012, 04:12:02 PM »
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2012, 04:31:01 PM »
Yeah even has a sence of humor  :o
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2012, 07:34:24 PM »
Margarita was good tonight  8)
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2012, 08:56:55 PM »
Quote from: Cuda on September 08, 2012, 04:31:01 PM
Yeah even has a sence of humor  :o

Did you mean a seance of humor?

I parked next to red one when I was at the top of Independence Pass last weekend. Nice red color and not as bulky looking as I thought it would be. Not in my future though -- I have owned two others and I don't need any more of the obscene maintenance expenses.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2012, 10:04:42 PM »
My name is Jeff and I'm currently head over heels in lust with the K1600GT. I'm so ashamed.
*hangs head*
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2012, 11:11:18 PM »
Quote from: JeffM on September 08, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
My name is Jeff and I'm currently head over heels in lust with the K1600GT. I'm so ashamed.
*hangs head*


Go buy one, I am sure you will regret it much sooner than later.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2012, 11:31:36 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on September 08, 2012, 11:11:18 PM
Go buy one, I am sure you will regret it much sooner than later.

I dunno. There are an awfully lot of very happy peoples that used to ride Connies over on the BMW boards.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2012, 11:45:00 PM »
Quote from: JeffM on September 08, 2012, 11:31:36 PM
I dunno. There are an awfully lot of very happy peoples that used to ride Connies over on the BMW boards.


And there are an awful lot of very happy ex BMW riders that ride Connies now. ;)
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2012, 05:20:52 AM »
Quote from: Pokey on September 08, 2012, 11:45:00 PM

And there are an awful lot of very happy ex BMW riders that ride Connies now. ;)

And they have a bunch of money to help them get over not having a cruise control.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2012, 06:34:35 AM »
We have a really good BMW dealer here in Fredericksburg, VA (Mortons).  I like them quite a bit as I buy Sport Touring doodads there.  Good people and if I were to ever buy a BMW bike (not bloody likely), I'd buy it from them.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2012, 06:49:54 AM »
We have a local BMW shop that is amazing.. They are the type of place who woudl drive you back home while your bike is getting serviced....thats if they dont have a bike to loan you.  I'm just short $$$$$ to be able to deal with them.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2012, 07:15:28 AM »
The BMW demo truck is going to be at Grassroots BMW about an hour from me next weekend. I think I'll go see if they will give me a nine year, unlimited mileage warranty on a new Beemer.
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Re: What do ya'll think of the BMW 1600
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2012, 07:21:05 AM »
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