Goodbye Harley-Davidson Hello BMW

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Oct 1, 2010 | 10:24 PM

#71

KahunaJim

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From: Louisville, Ky.

Both fine rides....the local Harley dealer here recently took on BMW as another product line....odd bedfellows indeed

Oct 1, 2010 | 11:10 PM

#72

davessworks

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From: Woodinville, WA

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Originally Posted by KahunaJim

Both fine rides....the local Harley dealer here recently took on BMW as another product line....odd bedfellows indeed

Interesting - I've heard that Harley is putting the squeeze on dealers that are not exclusive.

Oct 1, 2010 | 11:19 PM

#73

oldbagr

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From: Redmond, WA

Congrats on the new GS; you will love it the more you ride it! I have an '08 RT in addition to my '09 Ultra. The RT will run the wheels off the Ultra and the RT is bone stock.

Oct 1, 2010 | 11:56 PM

#74

Slash

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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee

My neighbor has an R1200GS,even though he has a few health issues he rides it all over the United States,it's a hell of a bike.It's beauty is not in form but in how functional it is,cool as hell if you check it out up close.

Been invited to a few Beemer get togethers at his house,we didn't fit in real well,but after a couple of times got to know them and what they're into as riders.They do their thing their way,not what I'm into but it's all good as far as I'm concerned.

Oct 2, 2010 | 06:05 AM

#75

Notgrownup

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From: Snow Hill, NC

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Originally Posted by glideridemike

dude, you need to get a room.........and one not in the garage...lol

Now thaT's some funny **** there....

Oct 2, 2010 | 06:14 AM

#76

Sefferdog

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From: Ocala, FL

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Originally Posted by mcrider1

You sure can tell the Harley snobs from the motorcycle riders from some of these posts. You would think that there would be more responses like, "Congrats on the new bike or stick around even if you don't ride a HD. We will still talk to you".

Yep, not hard to tell the reasons a lot of guys on here bought a Harley from the responses.

Oct 2, 2010 | 07:14 AM

#77

Steel Billet

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From: SC

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Originally Posted by mcrider1

Try going over to a BMW forum to talk about your Harley and see how far you get. Not trying to bash you, just speaking from experience.

Oct 2, 2010 | 07:21 AM

#78

shortride

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From: 46th State, USA

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Originally Posted by TORQUEY

I know the BMW is a terrific motorcycle in many respects. Two of my Safety class instructors owned them, and one even had a motorized, powered windshield. Though I was startled by the technology, I almost fell asleep looking at them.

By contrast, I make a special trip to my garage EVERY NIGHT to say good night to my baby, whether we shared time together on the road or not that day...and I NEVER forget to gaze lovingly at her...

Some Beemer owners have been reporting that their BMW bike comes in from the garage and tucks them into bed and gives them a kiss on the forehead.