01-15-2018, 09:39 AM
(01-15-2018, 09:12 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Most BMW dealers I've worked with are happy to throw you the keys and say "just be back by closing." Perhaps A&S is different.
I'm 6'6" and couldn't find quiet air behind the screen of a '14 RT or the '08 RT I owned for three weeks before selling it out of frustration. Like your experience yesterday, I've learned a naked CB trumps anything with a screen, at least when it comes to wind noise.
Randy, throw someone the keys and say, "Just be back by closing!"?
Quote:I'm 6'6" and couldn't find quiet air behind the screen of a '14 RT or the '08 RT I owned for three weeks before selling it out of frustration. Like your experience yesterday, I've learned a naked CB trumps anything with a screen, at least when it comes to wind noise.
Could easily be my experience, too. Wouldn't be the least bit surprised, either. I have never gotten along with windshields and upright seating positions. That's why my last half-dozen bikes have been naked sportbikes or naked standards, like the R1200R. If I do use a windshield, it's barely large enough to cover the instruments.
(01-15-2018, 09:19 AM)Olyrider_imp Wrote:(01-15-2018, 08:44 AM)VLJ_imp Wrote: That would only mean that you spent as much on performance upgrades as you spent on the entire bike, which doesn't mean it lends itself to performance upgrades without breaking the bank. It means the CB can be purchased used without breaking the bank.
No...it wouldn't mean that at all. For instance, Ohlins sold the shocks for half-price after Honda exited in 2015. A forum member sold the exhaust at a substantial discount after just a few miles. For some reason, unknown to me, you have decided to draw some line in the sand and pick a fight. You win. I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about, and no idea how much I've spent. But you do. So I'll just go back to lurking...
No...it wouldn't mean that at all. For instance, Ohlins sold the shocks for half-price after Honda exited in 2015. A forum member sold the exhaust at a substantial discount after just a few miles. For some reason, unknown to me, you have decided to draw some line in the sand and pick a fight. You win. I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about, and no idea how much I've spent. But you do. So I'll just go back to lurking...
For the record, all I did was post a smilie emoji after quoting you on how cheaply you added a couple thousand bucks worth of performance upgrades. You were the one who picked the fight, with this hyper-defensive little snit...
Quote:Expected that response from someone, just wasn't sure who would throw it out there.
I bought a used 2013 with less than 1,000 miles. Would be more than happy to compare receipts with you, and the two bikes, after you purchase a new 2017.
Anyway, the reason you expected that response from someone was because you already knew you were contradicting yourself, and someone would find humor in it. I'm sure I wasn't the only one.