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throttlemeister
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by throttlemeister Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:25 pm
Been registered for a while now, but never said hello.
Just bought me R11S 2 weeks ago, and it has been one of the best buys I have done. Previous bike was an FJR and I wanted something more sporty, lighter and with more soul than the turbine FJR. Accidentally came across this very pretty S, went to take a testride and traded in the FJR to ride home the S.
Here's some pictures.
It's got the sports package, white signal lights and some other goodies, but the shopping list is already growing.
I really get this bike. It's alive. It brings out the hooligan in me.
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Me-109
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by Me-109 Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:47 pm
throttlemeister wrote: Just bought me K11S 2 weeks ago
Welcome aboard. Think you should know it's an 'R', though, not a 'K'.
It's a little, er.....
LOUD !
throttlemeister
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by throttlemeister Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:50 pm
Oops, slip of the finger.
Of course it's R.
And yes, it's loud. Ripped off the cans for some stock ones, while I decide on either a Staintune or Laser.
snavetrauts
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by snavetrauts Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:37 pm
Welcome, You have course have bought the best and most poular colour..(It just happens to be the fastest colour too).
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throttlemeister
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by throttlemeister Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:37 pm
The rear disc would look better with the matching front, but hey, it came with the bike.
Don't always have all the choice when buying 2nd hand.
Then again, it came pretty much pre-farkled, so I can spend more money on some other stuff that I'd like.
winny2
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by winny2 Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:50 pm
Hmmm.......shiney forks!! I remember those, I think?
Does anyone know if that's a standard boxercup bellypan or an aftermarket job? It doesn't look the same as the one PB had advertised on fleabay.
Hello, good evening and welcome by the way. Nice looking bike. Pity the black bits slow the bike down compared to all mandarine!
John
1998 R1100S
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by sandbar Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:24 am
winny2 wrote:
Aftermarket. It is a copy of the bellypan used in the Boxer Cup Race series, but with allowances for the side-stand.
The BCR carbon fibre ones were a completely different shape and gave greater ground clearance.
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throttlemeister
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by throttlemeister Wed Oct 04, 2006 8:43 am
What you need the extra clearance for? First thing that hits the ground are the valve covers..
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by sandbar Wed Oct 04, 2006 9:55 am
throttlemeister wrote: What you need the extra clearance for? First thing that hits the ground are the valve covers..
Not for cornering!! Clearance for road humps, ramps and other obstacles e.g. when entering, negotiating and leaving car parks in fields etc.
I remember somebody having major problems at the Popham Mega-Meet a couple of years ago.
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by RoLoo Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:18 am
throttlemeister wrote: ...so I can spend more money on some other stuff that I'd like...
...if you go all the way throttlemeister..., I give you two words...: Money Pit
...and I know what I'm talking about...
...have fun with the new toy !
Have a nice day !RoLoo as in RowLow... )
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by hjr1100s Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:38 pm
Throttlemeister...? A.K.A. 'Afterburn' on the
www.boxer-forum.nl R1100S topic?
The 'previous owned a FJR' thriggered my memory. I'm also an active (reader) of the mentioned forum. Welcome aboard!
HJ
throttlemeister
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by throttlemeister Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:30 pm
RoLoo wrote: throttlemeister wrote: ...so I can spend more money on some other stuff that I'd like...
...if you go all the way throttlemeister..., I give you two words...: Money Pit
...and I know what I'm talking about...
...have fun with the new toy !
I know.. I had just about every option on my VFR which I still regret selling. The black hole is pulling me already again.
