Politics, tariffs, and trade agreements.Salmon Sam said:
RoboCop said:
I've got the Kaoko and it works OK. Nothing stellar, but the installation was all of 6 minutes; including finding the tool. There is a tiny friction lock hex key that prevents it from 'unwinding' itself. That's important from a convenience standpoint. Once you get that where you want it, it's pretty easy to use.msg said:
Anxiously waiting for his response!Tiger_one said:
I like the white, but I hope that the checkered red gill strip of a decal can be peeled off?Tiger_one said:
Owned a FJR, ridden a C14 a few hours. Very comparable... the C14 is a bit faster. They've been cross-compared in four or five magazine tests and typically the C14 comes out ahead due to a little more motor. My FJR with aftermarket suspension definitely handled better; don't know how they would be stock to stock. I've always thought the C14 styling was "off" and there are horror stories about how difficult routine maintenance is, especially valve adjustments. Also think Yamaha is a little higher-quality product overall and has gone through a 2nd gen set of refinements. New one coming this fall is refined yet further and has cruise.MidlifeMotor said:
Is that the sound of the six figure check you wrote for maintenance, repairs, or your trip to the head shrink? It is doubtful that you would hear much engine as it would sit idly in the service department more than on the road. ::025::markjenn said:
Got a friend with one - 15K miles, no problems.Firefight911 said:
Perhaps that he's told you about. :markjenn said:
You might want to mention to him about the radiator cap replacement and water pump failures. The dealer should have already replaced his radiator cap, (many just swap them when the bike is in for other service and never tell the owners), and he would be wise to order up a water pump so it's on hand when his fails and he doesn't get stuck waiting for 2-4 weeks for the new one. Not bashing here Mark, dead serious. These are real issues for the K1600.
Me too, well my wife had one also, so technically 2 bmws. The only good thing I can think of to say about them, they have given me lots of riding buddies over the years.RonH said:I had one BMW and that one was enough to sour me on them for the next 125yrs.
I had an '08 FJR and a '10 Concours and the Yamaha felt much lighter and the handling was sportier but the engine was a little buzzy and the footpegs were too low which caused a lot of unexpected dragging in corners. The Yamaha was the hands down winner in the looks department. The new FJR definitely looks promising as it hasn't gained any weight and it has more standard features. Hmmm ... my next bike???MidlifeMotor said:
We're getting it in Canada ;Dsscol said: