06-10-2014, 12:52 PM
Okay all: I got the bike today after 2 hours of suffering through the parts, accessories, and service department sales pitches. Said NO a few times to the extended warranty, signed a bunch of paper and was out the door except for a few issues.
They have to replace the right side controls as the red button is nicked up during shipment and I must call in the morning as I noticed in the late sun that the left black bezel on the speedometer is also nicked.
Two rides, first to get it home in the blazing Texas heat 19 miles, and then second ride this evening so now has 80 miles.
Last ride on the 2013 was on Sunday with a ride on my BMW yesterday.
Tomorrow I will do back to back rides in the early AM and compare.
But here are my first gut impressions.
Seat will still be uncomfortable or any extended riding, feels better but it will hurt in an 1.5 hrs of riding.
Transmission feels smoother!
6th gear is nice to have. ( I did not think it was a big deal) but I like it.
The gear indicator is nice, the smaller turn signal indicator lights and location are not appreciated.
The engine feels smoother and feels like it has a bit more torque. Sounds a bit different also.
Both bikes have the same tires Bridgestone, but I will confirm in the AM.
The bike seems better planted on the road, handles slightly different, more stable.
The change in the left control locations between the horn and turn signal caused me no issues. In fact I think the new design is better and more intuitive. I would convert the 2013 to the 2014 design, not the other way around.
At second red light after leaving the dealership; a fellow on an HD my age late 50s pulls up and is very excited. He says "Wow that is just a beautiful bike, I love it. How old?" I told him does even have 2 miles just left the dealership and it is a 2014." He was smiling bigger than me, excited and said he is going to go get one. I have not seen that much excitement except from my son on Christmas morning when he gets his Lego Star war sets.
More to follow as I do some rides and take notes.
Picture is of the current fleet.
I will replace the pegs as I need the extra length for bad knees.
Oh and those little pegs on the foot rests just plain suck. They keep hitting the back of my shins when I have my feet down at lights.
In the old days you just ground the pegs. Whose stupid idea was it to add these ground feelers?
I must go read the manual as much as I can to learn how to use all the fancy instrument stuff.
Happy to answer any questions if you want to PM me or call by phone.
Now to find another BMW K75 for the fleet.
They have to replace the right side controls as the red button is nicked up during shipment and I must call in the morning as I noticed in the late sun that the left black bezel on the speedometer is also nicked.
Two rides, first to get it home in the blazing Texas heat 19 miles, and then second ride this evening so now has 80 miles.
Last ride on the 2013 was on Sunday with a ride on my BMW yesterday.
Tomorrow I will do back to back rides in the early AM and compare.
But here are my first gut impressions.
Seat will still be uncomfortable or any extended riding, feels better but it will hurt in an 1.5 hrs of riding.
Transmission feels smoother!
6th gear is nice to have. ( I did not think it was a big deal) but I like it.
The gear indicator is nice, the smaller turn signal indicator lights and location are not appreciated.
The engine feels smoother and feels like it has a bit more torque. Sounds a bit different also.
Both bikes have the same tires Bridgestone, but I will confirm in the AM.
The bike seems better planted on the road, handles slightly different, more stable.
The change in the left control locations between the horn and turn signal caused me no issues. In fact I think the new design is better and more intuitive. I would convert the 2013 to the 2014 design, not the other way around.
At second red light after leaving the dealership; a fellow on an HD my age late 50s pulls up and is very excited. He says "Wow that is just a beautiful bike, I love it. How old?" I told him does even have 2 miles just left the dealership and it is a 2014." He was smiling bigger than me, excited and said he is going to go get one. I have not seen that much excitement except from my son on Christmas morning when he gets his Lego Star war sets.
More to follow as I do some rides and take notes.
Picture is of the current fleet.
I will replace the pegs as I need the extra length for bad knees.
Oh and those little pegs on the foot rests just plain suck. They keep hitting the back of my shins when I have my feet down at lights.
In the old days you just ground the pegs. Whose stupid idea was it to add these ground feelers?
I must go read the manual as much as I can to learn how to use all the fancy instrument stuff.
Happy to answer any questions if you want to PM me or call by phone.
Now to find another BMW K75 for the fleet.
