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steve59 said:

I traded my R3s for a k1600 gtl because its a better 2 up ride, but my longest trip was 1250 miles straight thru from st pete to chicago on my R3 and there was no vibration, I have a corbin dual tour with rider backrest and rivco floorboards with the roadster large screen from triumph. My k1600 has a 6 speed and is turning slightly higher rpm in 6th as the r3 in 5th at the same speed and I think because of the massive 2300 c.c. your going to find that on whatever bike you ride. The roadster's suspension transfers even the expansion cracks to your whole body while bikes like the gtl or the Trophy will float right over them. Get a ST but don't trade the rocket for it. ( unless it's 10 years old, the trannys shot, and the rims are rusting).

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TriumPhil said:

Well, the test bikes weren't set up all that well. For criminy's sake, the dealer didn't even know that the seat height was adjustable.

It is a quick bike with some impressive engineering, but, for me, it was totally soulless, primarily because it is over-engineered with all sorts of gadgetry that doesn't add to the pleasure of riding.

Too each their own, I say. The Bimmer has its place and fills all the needs and niches for those that prize them.

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IMFASTTOO said:

WELL all the hype about the BMW and it was a letdown Soulless it is.

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sonny said:

You want to complain about a rough ride. Go out and buy A Harley softail that will hook you right up.

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1olbull said:

I disagree.
Broke down on my V2K in Winemucca, NV back in 2011.
Rode home to WA doubled up on a female friend's Softial.
She even let me drive! Once I became used to the severely restricted lean angle and downshifting for hills, twas actually a very comfortable ride.

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motolink said:

Airhawk R large fit up to my Roadster yesterday.

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Rocket Scientist said:

I like the red indicator line for proper "crack" alignment

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