Nantucket Nine

[ClassicVW_imp]

It's a leftover parts bike and they sold so well that's what happens. I just hope they saved enough spare parts for you guys down the road....

[Lord Popgun]

That proximity of the exhaust to the shock reservoir cannot be good for the shock fluid I would think. Maybe some reflective insulation?

Is the bike not selling well resulting in production terminations?


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Your right, a remote reservoir would be ideal. I'll keep an eye on the riding temps and see how hot the shock gets.

BMW used a left over motor and trans in this model and figured enough spares through 2016. They been selling to fast to last that long so next year may be it.

So does that mean you will be buying the updated model and starting all over again? You know you will

[rboe]

I was afraid you'd say the geometry was fixed. Oh well. Push come to shove, why couldn't they just produce more bits instead of relying on stock? I suppose they are not selling enough to ramp up production.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Santa spotted last night!
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[Ack-CB11_imp]

You guys are right, that high-pipe is to close to the shock reservoir. I contacted Kyle Racing the dealer. He said some other bikes are as close as a 1/2 to 5/8ths. I asked about my 3/8ths he said that was close but thinks the Ohlins will be fine. I put the stock Akrapovic muffler back on and had forgotten how pretty the OE one is.
Plenty of room now, weather looks good for a Saturday ride so I'll get some actual exhaust temps with shock at a safe distance.
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I did like that open wheel look.

[the Ferret]

Your rear tire has a lot of warts

Ack a couple of the bike reports including the WSJ one posted today, reports the clutch actuation is not so good. Is it that way on yours? I don't remember that being the case on the R1200R I rented and wonder what the difference could be?

[rboe]

Those OE cans are pretty nice.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Your rear tire has a lot of warts

Ack a couple of the bike reports including the WSJ one posted today, reports the clutch actuation is not so good. Is it that way on yours? I don't remember that being the case on the R1200R I rented and wonder what the difference could be?

I don't know?
Clutch is great on mine. The clutch and shifting seem greatly improved over the prev generation boxers. My last 2 were hexheads 05-09. This next gen camhead 10-13 shifts very close to CB smooth. It was a huge surprise on my 1st ride. Then I put shockproof gear oil in the trans and it smoothed more to match that wet clutch smoothness.
Went for a little scoot on sat, was a little cold 45-48ish but the Ohlins are awesome.

[Ack-CB11_imp]

Baby got a new seat. BMW Comfort seat. 1/2" Less padding but better ergo's. Feels OK sitting inside

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[the Ferret]

Dang where is that quote where ACK said he was done farklin and spending money on this bike?

Seat looks good Ack. Comfy inside eh? Sorry bud. Last day of March. got out for 151 miles today. A little windy, but sunny and near 70. You will see days like that too..you know those 3 days in August lol

Did you get more snow?