Long term test.

[virginiajim]

I've rode three older BMWs, didn't like any of them.

[PRD]

Actually the older ones pre 1980 were better quality. It has been downhill since then.

[shaggs147]

That's what I like about bikes.... each can feel so different. One bike will feel perfect for one person, and just about ok to another, depending on riding style, height, weight and what types of road you want to ride on etc. I doubt there are many terrible bikes these days, but the variety and styles makes for some good banter!

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[Winston Smith]

That's what I like about bikes.... each can feel so different. One bike will feel perfect for one person, and just about ok to another, depending on riding style, height, weight and what types of road you want to ride on etc. I doubt there are many terrible bikes these days, but the variety and styles makes for some good banter!

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You've just written the next edition of RiDE!

[shaggs147]

Ooh any jobs going haha

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[davetherave]

Just done a weeks test riding of this years selection of tourers with RiDE.

How'd you get that gig then ?

I emailed them last year volunteering to be a pillion on long distance tests but I was shot down in flames, basically told to piss off   

[Winston Smith]

How'd you get that gig then ?

I emailed them last year volunteering to be a pillion on long distance tests but I was shot down in flames, basically told to piss off   

Long story, but been doing the Tourer Tests since 2009.

[Bobgtr]

Hi, nearly joined the bmw don't wave squad recently,had 2 test rides on the rt, first bike broke down, fuel gauge fault (common). The second another 10 plate was pretty much broke from the start... screen didn't work, could be the switch (common fault) 400quid plus vat,or motor 500, heated grip only one, abs light came on after 10 miles oh and the fuel gauge countdown to zero was broke. So apart from that and rocking when you b lipped down,they are fine if New or extended warranty. Took my new toy out today  08 g t r ..what a machine..love's it ..great engine, well built,,handles great on avon ultra 2 s. Great box, comfy..  and nothing broke lol.

[Charlie747]

 

[PRD]

Hi, nearly joined the bmw don't wave squad recently,had 2 test rides on the rt, first bike broke down, fuel gauge fault (common). The second another 10 plate was pretty much broke from the start... screen didn't work, could be the switch (common fault) 400quid plus vat,or motor 500, heated grip only one, abs light came on after 10 miles oh and the fuel gauge countdown to zero was broke. So apart from that and rocking when you b lipped down,they are fine if New or extended warranty. Took my new toy out today  08 g t r ..what a machine..love's it ..great engine, well built,,handles great on avon ultra 2 s. Great box, comfy..  and nothing broke lol.

this man has seen the light and knows the truth.

[O.C.]

Welcome along Bob, you've not only got yourself a great bike, but you have also found the U.K home for the GTR crew   

[Bobgtr]

Thanks for the welcome.. the truth is out there..

[virginiajim]

And you're riding it...

[O.C.]

you wise old sage Jim   

[Charlie747]

Thanks for the welcome.. the truth is out there..

See yer already fitting in with the old school PRD OC & Virginia Jim 

Good on yer