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Any experience with the following bikes, reply please.But no need to speak about how ugly anyone of them may be to you....ay Pete?GrisoR9T (Pure) R1200R Camhead2021 V7 SpecialThanks,Jack
Isn't the R1200R faster than any of the other bikes ? Dusty
Completely depends on what you’re looking for. I owned an ‘11 V7 Classic — fun bike and very engaging, but sold it years ago due to concerns about ongoing maintenance and dealer support. Among other bikes, I currently have a ‘12 R1200R Classic (camhead) and think it’s fabulous. Terrific handling, very lively but grunty engine, perfect and precise gearbox, powerful brakes, and having owned many different BMW’s over the years, I’m a huge fan of the Telelever front suspension on these bikes. It may not be for everyone, but I really like mine. The R NineT uses the same engine.
I can only speak from the seat of an 8v GRiSO. 38,000miles from new.Very simple in execution, none of the "bells and whistles" found on contemporary bikes. Definitly a rawness in which it goes about it's business. Visceral. Shakes, rattles and roars, even with stock exhaust.Most reliable bike I've ever owned. Smiles EVERY time, on every ride.Abbreviated fuel tank range (for some). Sensitive to front tire pressures (couple p.s.i. low and it feels sluggish..). Millions of O-rings to contend with as these are tubeless spoked wheels.The GRiSO is quite unique in design and after all these years still looks fresh.Going to be one of Guzzi's "Greats" and already is in my book!In some respects a modern day Vincent, or in my view the perfect sportster.Yes, I am smitten.. Shouldn't we all be with our choices??
Is the Camhead the one you have to unbolt the Camshaft Cassette and change shims on. I just don't want bikes with shims, if I don't have to have them.
With the wetheads you have to pull the cams out to change out shims.With the camheads, cams stay in place, you need to remove an "E" clip to slide the followers around to get to shims (pretty easy to do, no way to mess up timing). Shims are strange hemisperical design, so off to the BMW shop for shims. But word is they rarely need shims. Also seems the US folks call them "camheads" and Euro folks call them "twin cam".
Beautiful bike and yes we all should be smitten with our choices and it’s so good to have choices!Did you put bar backs on and lower the front pegs?inditx
A "camhead" is air- and oil-cooled. In 2015 the R1200R became a "wethead" and so received partial water cooling (and more power).