Not a Duc but...

sugarcrook · June 18, 2009, 04:38:37 PM

Got a raging deal. Picking it up this weekend:

DanTheMan · June 18, 2009, 04:49:17 PM

Did you join the CHP?

Nice comfy bike, boxer motor?

sugarcrook · June 18, 2009, 05:01:08 PM

Quote from: DanTheMan on June 18, 2009, 04:49:17 PM
Did you join the CHP?

No. I don't look good in khaki.

Quote from: DanTheMan on June 18, 2009, 04:49:17 PM
Nice comfy bike, boxer motor?

Inline 4.

ROBsS4R · June 18, 2009, 05:28:41 PM

There is one sitting in our parking lot at work that I have been parking next to the last few days...

It sure makes my Duc look better when I am parked next to it.

just kidding

x136 · June 18, 2009, 06:01:45 PM

Shiny! Replacing the 848, or joining the family?

Drunken Monkey · June 18, 2009, 06:12:12 PM

Quote from: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 04:38:37 PM
Got a raging deal. Picking it up this weekend:

Define "raging?"

Just curious as to what the deals are like out there....

Spidey · June 18, 2009, 06:13:34 PM

Congrats! You can put in some SERIOUS miles on that thing, and stay toasty warm the whole time. I don't know anything about BMWs. What is it eggzactly?

Michael Moore · June 18, 2009, 06:38:16 PM

K bike, right?

I rode one as a loaner and IIRC you need >34" inseams to touch toes down.

And yeah, like all BMWs and Honda Elites, indestructible.

mostrobelle · June 18, 2009, 10:29:46 PM

Wow. It's uh....really big. And shiny. Yeah, real shiny. And er, those side cases--they look like they'll carry lots and lots of stuff. And things.

(just joshin' ya--new bike day is always a good day no matter what it is. Enjoy the new steed.

)

somegirl · June 18, 2009, 10:33:26 PM

Congrats, have fun with it!

jimboecv · June 18, 2009, 11:02:37 PM

Zoom! K-bullet! Lunch at the Grand Canyon anyone?

sugarcrook · June 18, 2009, 11:07:35 PM

Thanks. It's a fully loaded (ABS, electrically adjustable windshield, suspension adjustment, orbital mind control laser interface, heated seats and grips, etc.) 2008 K1200GT with about 700 miles. The inseam problem isn't a problem at 32", because the seat lowers down and raises up for long-haul riding. (Do you believe that shit?) It's not the prettiest thing on the road, but I'm interested in touring and that's not going to happen on the 848. I considered the F800GS but after a test ride that's really not the bike for me.

Right now I don't know what's happening with the 848. I can't imagine not owning a Duc, but I also can't imagine dealing with these problems again.

DanTheMan · June 18, 2009, 11:12:56 PM

Quote from: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 11:07:35 PM
I considered the F800GS but after a test ride that's really not the bike for me.

What didnt you like about the 800gs?

sugarcrook · June 18, 2009, 11:18:32 PM

Hard to describe and you'll think I'm nuts, but it just didn't inspire me to spend more time riding it. It's not a dirt bike and it doesn't feel like enduro, catches wind like a freaking sail and handles about as well as my gf's Bonneville. And the brakes felt like mush.

DanTheMan · June 19, 2009, 10:12:57 AM

Quote from: sugarcrook on June 18, 2009, 11:18:32 PM
Hard to describe and you'll think I'm nuts, but it just didn't inspire me to spend more time riding it. It's not a dirt bike and it doesn't feel like enduro, catches wind like a freaking sail and handles about as well as my gf's Bonneville. And the brakes felt like mush.

well besides all that stuff

i like the bike

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