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Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT
- Subject: Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT
- From: "Steve Makohin" <wateredg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 20:03:19 -0400
Hello Jim,
Guru Steve says: The number of motorcycles owned by an enthusiast grows to
occupy available garage space, and/or to consume available disposable funds.
It's the natural order of the universe. Few things can stand in the way of
The Force. One of them is a Spousal Containment Field, a particularly nasty
can of worms I choose not to open on this list at this time.
- -Steve
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim" <jimdshaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Steve Makohin" <SteveMakohin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Oilheads List" <oilheads@xxxxxxxxx>; "IBMWR List"
<bmwmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [BMWMc] Test ride on R1200S and R1200RT
> Steve,
> Do you have any idea how costly posts like this can be? Let's see, my GS
> is prolly worth...
>
> Jim in Hinckley
>
> Steve Makohin wrote:
> ...Summary: BMW has gone "more sport" with the R1200S to be able to
> compete
> with the Italians and Asian twins, while still retaining the every day
> drivability of a BMW. If you like sporty twins, this bike is a "must try".
> It may even wow you...
>
>> ...Summary: Although I am still not warm to BMW's new "transformer" body
>> style,
>> this is a great bike! Boxer lovers can love it for it's wide, flat torque
>> curve, while people who prefer 4 cylinder bikes may even consider this
>> bike for its smoothness.
>>
>> -Steve Makohin
>> '01 R1100S/ABS
>> Oakville, Ontario, Canada
>
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