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Another endorsement for ABS brakes. I also ride Beemers, and was convinced of the merits of ABS after viewing a live demo at a BMW rally some 20 years ago. Cheap insurance, plus, if the favorable responses on this board are any indication, ABS should make your bike more saleable in the future, should you ever decide to sell it!
Dealer just wants you to buy what he has.
I stopped in the dealer by were I work they still have lots, look farther in California, maybe
up this way, they are there.
I just wish uncle sam would not have wanted so much of my money this year,
I had to put buying my bike on hold for a bit, didn't want to dip into savings at this point.
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