RE: Recent list discussions

["Stan Rife" <srife@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg wrote:


>i would have to say my definintion
> of
> a 'radically redesigned motorcycle' would be more closely defined by KTM's
> 990 Adventure.  that is what mfg risk taking is all about and that is what
> risk taking produces.  can hardly wait to see the Duke and then the RC8.
> this company knows how to roll the dice.

When are you taking delivery?

> the assisted
> braking system is a case in point of engineering gone amuck.
> transmissions
> that don't work, wheels that bend when you look at them and surging that
> does not exist are three small examples of their more recent engineering
> failures.  combine that with a host of bits and parts that continue to
> fall
> off or break 

What specifically? I have never had any of this stuff happen to my RT. Have
you ever thought about preventative maintenance, or any maintenance at all?


> 
> oh well, my dollars are invested elsewhere and i don't see that changing
> given what bmw is producing.  ride what'yah got and be happy.

So, you don't actually own a BMW...is that what the above statement is
saying? 

Stan Rife
Houston, TX
1999 R1100RT

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