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Feb 24, 2018 | 03:53 AM

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todd-67

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Damn the Street Glide beat out the Road Glide. See us bat wing folks tried to tell you shark nose fuglies that the SG was the better of the two...... LOL J/K

Feb 24, 2018 | 06:56 AM

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I'm hoping BMW is gonna be at Daytona, I really want to check out the 1600B.

Feb 24, 2018 | 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by scottt

Those that believe the review is BS are not dealing with reality.

I wouldn't say the review was BS, but it wasn't a test, it's just a subjective discussion....... so there's no "reality" to be dealt with.... only opinions...

It is almost impossible these days to find anyone, anywhere, who will just give you facts, and let you make up your own mind... everyone feels it's their duty to tell you what to think. They skew facts, or pick & choose facts, to guide you to their conclusions... this happens in everything from what foods to eat, to politics, to social issues, et al...

If it were a true "Bagger Shootout"... it would have objective tests for everything. Test engine performance aspects (that's easy), test stereo performance (stereo volume v road noise, etc), test the wind flow around the fairing, test suspension, test brakes, etc., etc.... Come up with an objective test, to measure the differences in the things you believe will matter when choosing a bagger. If it can't be objectively tested, leave it out of the "shootout".

That "shoot out" was just a discussion, by a bunch of guys (none of whom I know or trust), who took turns riding different bikes and offered their opinions...

PS- FWIW, I'm a die-hard, long-time Harley owner also reading the BMW K1600 forum, because I'm looking hard at the BMW Grand American....

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Feb 24, 2018 | 11:15 AM

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One thing about Harley is the aftermarket parts and accesories is huge.Don't like where your hands are?There is about a million different handlebars out there for your streetglide.
Butt sore?Seat too high?low?Yea there's a few different seats out there to chose from.Bike don't go when you twist the throttle?yea they got parts and complete motors to fix that.Don't like chrome?Want more chrome?Want to pull a trailer?want a tour pack?Want more lights?

Feb 25, 2018 | 02:13 PM

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scottt

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you are 100 percent correct. Believe it or not, Harley accessories are much cheaper, larger selection than BMW. The trade off is that the BMW K bikes generally dont need many accessories. You get more power than any other bike in it's class right off the showroom floor. The bike has great ( far superior ) suspension and ride stock. The only major thing I did was to install a Russell Day Long seat. Extremely comfortable for around $750. You can raise the handlebars with a $89 part.

not knocking Harley, different deals. I'm just at that point where comfort, performance, handling, braking along with features like reverse matter.

Another BMW K feature some may not like. Tires last about half as long vs a Harley. The tires are designed for very high speeds. Soft tread, so the bike can safely take corners up to the suspension system. On the other hand your not replacing lifters, compensater, etc.

one bike is built more for style, the other more for riding frankly.

Feb 25, 2018 | 04:45 PM

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BMW builds a nice bike. I just can't deal with the riding position. On the harley i can move all over the place. I get figity on long 600 mile plus days.

Feb 26, 2018 | 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by todd-67

BMW builds a nice bike. I just can't deal with the riding position. On the harley i can move all over the place. I get figity on long 600 mile plus days.

Todd, if your riding 600 miles plus per day you really should check out the new K1600B or Bagger and the K1600GA or Grand American. Different seating than the other K models. Would also highly recommend the Russell Day Long seats for your Harley or BMW. In mine and many others opinion, the most comfortable motorcycle seat available. Used by many Iron butt riders.