Leaving F6B for a BMW

[chipmaker]

Teach,

Get this, and tell me how great it is...

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/...ort-announced/

[Teach]

Chipmaker, ah the ole K1600GT.... ridden it. It is a little quicker than my RT, a lot heavier, and not as sporty in road feel. Add a different saddle and trunk and you have the K1600GTL. Now the dirty secret, your F6B is the better bike IMO. Maintenance requirements on the Beemers gets VERY expensive and time consuming. The bike in the pic "feels" a lot quicker, tosses around a little more nimble in the twisties than the F6, but if you check specs and closely compare the two, the K bike is just a taller saddle with a little more ground clearance. Your F6 will go anywhere it will and just as fast. Your F6 will do it without an annual dealer tax of $600 for required maintenance. Oh and the K1600 eats tires, 4500 to 6k per set

[chipmaker]

I test rode the K1200GT after owning a K1200R. I thought I would like it more, but then bought a R1200RT instead. I haven't ridden any 1600s yet. I hate that BMWs are so tall, but I love the ABS and removable saddlebags. I'll stick with my F6B...

[Texas TC]

I test rode the K1200GT after owning a K1200R. I thought I would like it more, but then bought a R1200RT instead. I haven't ridden any 1600s yet. I hate that BMWs are so tall, but I love the ABS and removable saddlebags. I'll stick with my F6B...

The tall stance of the BMW has always been a drawback for me. The R bike I had back years ago always made me feel like I was sitting on top of the bike, not down in the saddle. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, that's why they make so many different kinds of motorcycles. The F6B is the best bike I have owned. Sorry it did not work out for Teach.

[Teach]

TTC, yep it happens. It is all good and I'm not bitter about my choice(s). The F6 is a great bike, just not right for me at the present time.

Chipmaker, If it ain't broke don't fix it... I should have listened to myself better. I don't think you are missing anything, but if you happen by a BMW dealer, it is always fun riding a different bike for a few miles (even if you don't plan to buy). My local Honda, Kawi, Suzi, Yamaha, Victory, etc dealer/owner calls me "the" local bike enthusiast. I have no particular brand loyalty and I always find something I like about every bike I try. I probably know more about the bikes he sells than any of his sales guys, I just like bikes. We sure are spoiled for choice these days.

[Gumby]

'Kay.










Bye