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2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 Road Glide
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Go actually LIVE in a European country, I implore you.
He already does.

Originally Posted by offthewall


The BMW/Harley tourer discussion interests me. I'm a fan of both brands.

The other stuff was mildly entertaining for awhile, now it's just tedious.
I agree and I'm done other than to say I resent that guys participation - especially in the Rushmore area. For the most part threads here are civil.....until he showed up. He doesn't own a Harley, let alone a Rushmore. But he still spews his worn out anti American, anti Harley crap all over this forum. Maybe it doesn't bother some of you. But, clearly it does bother me and others and I won't sit on my hands and let this guy trash America, Americans, or the brand that this forum is built around. YMMV. Out.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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Default 2015 BMW R1200RT or 2015 Road Glide

Harley is proven product, holds value best and easily resold, either bike or parts. Although it appears to be good bike, try saying that with BMW....
 
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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I owned a 1992 BMW K75RT. I had that bike for 12 years. Other than the speedo being replaced under warranty, the only thing I ever did was change the oil yearly and put a battery in at 10 years. My riding buddy had a 1992 K75 during the same period. His was the same deal.

Apparently from the comments here, their quality has gone down hill since. Too bad, they look like really cool bikes. I would have considered one for my third bike. A Ducati Monster 1200S is screaming my name for a second bike if I ever have a spare 14k burning a hole in my pocket.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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i have to agree though that there is nothing else like a Harley I am also an investor of the company would be a let down if i purchased a competitors model. I still love the looks and feel of a Harley
 
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by offthewall
I owned a 1992 BMW K75RT. I had that bike for 12 years. Other than the speedo being replaced under warranty, the only thing I ever did was change the oil yearly and put a battery in at 10 years. My riding buddy had a 1992 K75 during the same period. His was the same deal.

Apparently from the comments here, their quality has gone down hill since. Too bad, they look like really cool bikes. I would have considered one for my third bike. A Ducati Monster 1200S is screaming my name for a second bike if I ever have a spare 14k burning a hole in my pocket.
How do you like your Street Glide?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Berardi3
How do you like your Street Glide?
If you look close , it's a limited, look under pic at sig, quick detachable tour pak, ect
 
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 08:14 AM
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How do you like your Street Glide?
It's actually a Limited with the TP removed and. SG seat. I love it. I miss my 2002 Fat Boy but wouldn't trade it for this bike. This ones a keeper too.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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It's actually a Limited with the TP removed and. SG seat. I love it. I miss my 2002 Fat Boy but wouldn't trade it for this bike. This ones a keeper too.
where in NJ are you from?
 
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where in NJ are you from?
Essex county.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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Essex county.
I am in Passaic county specifically Ringwood
 
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