Fowlers/Bristol/ cb1000r

[VNA]

You know there's often the odd wanker in a bike shop - but the BMW shop had more than their fair share.

I mean I popped to the bog for a pee and to clean my visor.  There's some posh lookin git in normal clothes sitting at a desk waiting for the sales assitant to get back to him.  I'm dressed in my well worn leathers - ie not dressed like a BMW wank - I say Hi - how ya doin as I pass.  He just looked at me as if I wasn't there.  Wanker.

[Dudeofrude]

I know I dont know you but from what I've gathered reading your comments I would say the BMW would be your best choice.

Are you saying I’m a complete and utter wanker? >:

I think you've just got to take a long hard look at yourself in the mirror and realise, at heart....  your a BMW wanker ??

Well that makes it abundantly clear. >:  Foccin comedian. :lol

I'm sure you've been called worse ?

[VNA]

I'm sure you've been called worse ?

Foc you too :lol

[ogri48]

I get it completely. having ridden that r9t I think the new boxer twins are the perfect bike engine. The old ones were so shite too...
seriously, anybody who aint tried one should. BMW have really got their shit together now; if they are putting them new lumps in the GS range I'd be amazed anyone would consider similar priced adventure bikes from other manufacturers.
As for the BMW wanker thing, Ive got the HD wanker t shirt. I dont give a fuck. On the right day that old 1340 evolution engine and fatboy riding position at 45 mph around the forest roads is just the best feeling. Same as fast sticky black tarmacked welsh mountain roads flat stick on the fazer are.  I'll never run with the Harley good old boys anymore than I would with Squids. I love the fattie for my own reasons, same as I do the fazer and the cb. If that bimmer had you grinning for the whole ride, that counts for everything imho.

[VNA]

If that bimmer had you grinning for the whole ride, that counts for everything imho.

It did.  It’s bonkers quick too.  The 1250 engine is just incredible.  Down side is are there are no used uns available as it’s just out.  And I wouldn’t want anything else than the naked version.


Now I have to figure out BMW options.


Oh quick shifters?  I have no idea why anybody would want one.  I found when you used it on full pelt, if you want a truly smooth change you need to back the throttle off just a tad – so what’s the point?  But if you roll, or snap it off and back on like an ordinary bike it confuses the foc out of the thing.


The one extra that puzzles me is Dynamic ESA which is electronic suspension.  The bike I rode had it.  The fella was showing me all the options, the different ways it could be set up and asking me how I wanted it set up.  So we ended up on auto mode whatever that is.


I’m inclined to think it’s bollocks like a quick shifter – just a gimmick.  Or is it?  Was that bike so good because of it’s ESA, or would I not be able to tell the difference?


Oh dear.  BMW options lists. :\