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S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:53 pm
by BMWPA
Brought the R1150R in to Max's So Windsor CT today for harness recall work. Offered a test drive by Shane (much thanks), chose the S1000 R, more relaxed posture with the flat handlebars than the S1000 RR.....Whoa momma !!! Fast bike, smooth, technological tour da force which had me grinnin', and I really didn't open her up properly due to the local roads thickly settled, not wanting to give Max's a bad rep letting the test driving hooligans terrorize the locals, my own inexperience with the bike... <excuses excuses> Got back on my R, road 30 miles home, she's good enough for me. Ride safe.
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:51 am
by Lob
Hmm....you're stronger than I am.....I'm taking delivery of an S1000R this week with DDC and DTC.
I've upped my life insurance and booked my permagrin!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:40 pm
by BMWPA
Yeah for you!
I figured myself with all that power + the law of large numbers = trouble for me.
Enjoy, and ride safe.
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:36 am
by Doug
Lob, how do you like the new bike?
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:52 pm
by cswett
Hate to hijack the thread, but can anyone point me toward info on the 1150R wiring harness recall that MBWPA referenced in his post? I have a 2004, and haven't heard of the recall.
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:03 pm
by BMWPA
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 7:04 am
by angellr
Doug wrote:Lob, how do you like the new bike?
Inquiring minds want to know ... is it blowing your socks off?!!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:04 pm
by Doug
I know, right!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 3:43 pm
by angellr
If I could afford to have (2), I would get the cobalt blue ... sweet looking bike!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:15 am
by angellr
Well, whats your first impression of your new bike?!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:43 pm
by SteveK
Its a good thing I spent a lot of money on some home remodeling. This bike really appeals to me.
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:10 pm
by Antoine31
I had a deposit down on an S1000R until I came to my senses at the last minute and bought a Dark White R1200R. I don't really like or trust computers and that bike is all about computer control. Adjust suspension 100 times a second? I don't think I'd like that or need it. Do I really want or need 160 hp? Why? What for? The R12R is really quite perfect for me.
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:13 pm
by angellr
Antoine31 wrote:I had a deposit down on an S1000R until I came to my senses at the last minute and bought a Dark White R1200R. I don't really like or trust computers and that bike is all about computer control. Adjust suspension 100 times a second? I don't think I'd like that or need it. Do I really want or need 160 hp? Why? What for? The R12R is really quite perfect for me.
Welcome to the "Dark White" club. Love mine!
Re: S1000R Test Drive
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 2:02 pm
by danstl
I bought a red one about two weeks ago, but with other priorities, have only had it out once for a couple of hundred miles here in the mountains.
Great motorcycle. Crazy fast and very nimble. Riding position better than the S1000RR, but significantly more sporty than the R1200R I also own.
Hope to get back on it mid-week so I can get the first service behind me and get the pro plug put in.
It will never be a sport-touring bike for me, but a day ride in the mountains will always provide days of grins afterwards.