Re: Wish List

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On Feb 10, 2004, at 20:05, Tom Brown wrote:

> Steve:
>
> I just don't agree with you one bit!
>
> Sure, you say you're not interested in a new S with a 19% gain in HP 
> and 60
> lbs. less weight, but when you're really ready to shop for a new bike, 
> what
> are you gonna buy?    It may not be good enough, but it's still the 
> best out
> there for riders who really ride their bikes.  There are more popular 
> bikes,
> but they're suburban toys and their price point is much lower too.   
> BMW
> management has stated that they're not interested in the sport bike 
> market
> because it's just not profitable enough.   Why chase a narrow, 
> overcrowded
> market full of people with no money?


No money? I wonder how all of the 18-21 yr old riders afford the bikes 
they are riding?


>
>
>
> Finally, all Aprilias have chain drives, which makes them lighter and 
> has a
> lot of other advantages plus one big disadvantage...You have to lube it
> every two gas stops and it's a messy job.   There's just no way around 
> that.
> I prefer shaft drive.   I'm spoiled.
>

Two words. Scott oiler. automatic chain lube.


> The new Mille R, which is now the base racer-rep bike, at $14,000?   
> Chain
> drive, really low bars, almost 996-like riding position.  Take a look 
> out
> the fancy new rear view mirrors.  All you'll see is a nice look at 
> your arms
> and shoulders.


I got a K 100RS that all I see in the mirrors is my elbows, your point?


Robert

95 R11RS
88 KRS Special

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