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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpreynolds on April 22, 2016, 01:09:02 PM
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So one of my good buds just picked up an R1100R in pristine shape the other day. Very nice bike I must say. While I was perusing around the web, however, I came across this kit for an R1200R (2007-2013). All cosmetic and bolt on parts, nothing mechanically enhanced or changed as I understand it. Produced by an Italian designer, it ain't cheap but I wouldn't expect it to be. Thoughts? All yours for about $3800.
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image_zps0ybqa0e8.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image_zps0ybqa0e8.jpeg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image_zpsu0mwowcq.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image_zpsu0mwowcq.jpeg.html)
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(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image_zps6tha8unz.jpeg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image_zps6tha8unz.jpeg.html)
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I know nothing about the kit (sorry), but that looks like it includes an entirely new tank?
Man, that looks great in white with those Krauser bags!
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I know nothing about the kit (sorry), but that looks like it includes an entirely new tank?
Man, that looks great in white with those Krauser bags!
Not sure but I think that might actually be some kind of tank cover and not a tank itslef.
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Some of the proportions look a little off to my eye.
BUT I LIKE IT!
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Your butt makes the seat look huge
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Your butt makes the seat look huge
Heh. There is a lot of room out back there :grin: :laugh:
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The tank looks HUGE. Doesn't look right at all.
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No.
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I.. choke gasp.. like it. :smiley:
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The tank looks HUGE. Doesn't look right at all.
My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.
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I.. choke gasp.. like it. :smiley:
Me too :shocked: I gotta admit it had me looking locally for a cheap R1200R I could somehow justify getting simply so I could obtain the kit, though the kit would cost nearly 3/4 of any R1200R I can find :laugh:
My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.
Yeah, I think the large size of the tank cover is a combination of it having to be large because it's a tank cover and not an actualy tank; yet, I do think it is somewhat meant to be reminiscent of vintage Beemers with those larger tanks.
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image.jpg2_zpseqadopls.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image.jpg2_zpseqadopls.jpg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image.jpg1_zpsdjbbv4oc.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image.jpg1_zpsdjbbv4oc.jpg.html)
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc57/bpreynolds/image.jpg3_zpsmsmu8ien.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/bpreynolds/media/image.jpg3_zpsmsmu8ien.jpg.html)
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Tank just dosen't work, not a bad shape just to big.
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:popcorn:
Its an Inbetweenie!
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic001/renard-bmw-boxer-1-625x625_zpsgsucf2wu.jpg)
It is not as proportional as this.
and
It is not as cluttered looking as this...
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic001/bmw%20junker_zpsfbkciqqn.jpg)
It is in between.
But my biggest problem is that I dont have the Andy Cap and Hush Puppies to look right riding it.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic001/BMW-Motorcycles-ad_zpslw4jtn2m.jpg)
:grin: Hello Sussen!
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My /5 had the 6 gal touring tank with rubber pads. Reminds me of that.
Quick, someone post a pic of Harry's /5.
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Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.
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Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.
Is it fake or is it simply an aesthetic change?
I mean the seat is really a seat and the Krausers are really bags and side covers are really covers. As for the tank that's not without precedence today (Ducati, Harley, Honda, etc.).
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Me too :shocked: I gotta admit it had me looking locally for a cheap R1200R I could somehow justify getting simply so I could obtain the kit, though the kit would cost nearly 3/4 of any R1200R I can find :laugh:
Well, I wouldn't go *that* far.. :smiley:
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:thumb:
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The posted one is a bit "off" to me but I like parts of it hugely. The fact that for the cost - the tank merely represents covers rather than increased volume is a bummer. Also, deeply, and nicely, valancing the rear fender but not the front is a visual letdown.
For my part, these are the ones which really trip my trigger over there:
As an option for a cast-oo, unloved triple, I like this one a lot and it can be bought in only the parts one wants rather than the expensive kit.
(http://www.unitgarage.com/data/prod/img/kit_marrakesh.png)
And then this RNineT treatment looks nice too.
(http://www.unitgarage.com/data/prod/img/kit_r_ninet.jpg)
All in all - they have a hell of a line up if a guy's of a Teutonic bent. http://www.unitgarage.com/ Me though, I still slouch towards the more languid stylings of the Italians.
Todd.
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Me though, I still slouch towards the more languid stylings of the Italians.
Only the Italians can design motorcycles.. <shrug> :smiley:
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Only the Italians can design motorcycles.. <shrug> :smiley:
As with cars, it continually surprises me how often my wife or I will comment admiringly on a vehicle and sum it up with: "looks like an Italian designed it".
Fits with clothing, cookware and sporting arms to boot.
Todd.
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:thumb: http://www.bikeexif.com/death-machines-moto-guzzi?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic001/death-machines-moto-guzzi-6-1200x801_zpss4ns6jij.jpg)
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Aside from the aesthetics, IT'S FAKE.
It's ALL aesthetics. There's a bike underneath
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As with cars, it continually surprises me how often my wife or I will comment admiringly on a vehicle and sum it up with: "looks like an Italian designed it".
Fits with clothing, cookware and sporting arms to boot.
Todd.
add boats, airplanes, bicycles.. the Italians combine art and mechanical design *really* well. Zee Germans? Vell, not so much. :smiley: :boozing: