OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
#161
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I retested in '72 and again in '80 and the law had changed between
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
#162
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I retested in '72 and again in '80 and the law had changed between
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
#163
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
I retested in '72 and again in '80 and the law had changed between
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
those dates.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
CRWLR wrote:
>
> It was OK when I bought my two Yamahas, one in '78 and the other in '80.
>
> You are absolutely right in where one should ride when the traffic is moving
> (except that one should ride on the tire tracks not the grease strip), but
> when the traffic stops is when bikes tend to split the lanes. It is insanity
> to split lanes when traffic is already doing 70+, indeed it is insane to
> drive between cars that are moving more than about 2. I am more than happy
> to keep my place in line at any speed over 10 mph.
#164
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
Boxer...opposing cylinders as compared to a V or inline motor
configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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#165
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
Boxer...opposing cylinders as compared to a V or inline motor
configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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#166
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
Boxer...opposing cylinders as compared to a V or inline motor
configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
configuration. Got it's name from the pistons moving like a boxer
punches. The Porsche 911 has a boxer motor and the name Boxter was a
derivative of 'boxer' and 'roadster'.
CRWLR wrote:
> "Boxer"? What's that?
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
#167
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
yes, i was taking your questions on mileage in reference to purchase a BMW
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#168
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Posts: n/a
Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
yes, i was taking your questions on mileage in reference to purchase a BMW
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
#169
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
yes, i was taking your questions on mileage in reference to purchase a BMW
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally opposed.
aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding style.
what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular order:
style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF CONTROLS,
power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier to
wash (less chrome crap), etc....
downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive (what
other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles away.
"CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
>
> "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > BMW 101 for Bill:
> >
> > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > Beemer=automobile
> >
>
> I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people that
> didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
>
>
>
> > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> >
> > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated earlier,
> the
> > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> >
>
> "Boxer"? What's that?
>
> And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I have
a
> 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you or
> anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your comments
> are appreciated.
>
>
>
> >
> > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > KJ wrote:
> > > >
> > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
bill?
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Re: OT - Motorcycle fuel mileage
Have I been seeing new BMWs that are watercooled and have a V motor as
opposed to the air cooled flat motors?
Well, my heart is really looking for a touring bike, a la Goldwing. But my
heart is thinking Mrs. CRWLR will enjoy riding on the back. She seems to be
opposed to helmet hair for some reason, and it doesn't seem ot occur to her
that she can bring her brush.
I want to take rides in the country, but I really want to ride to work and
avoid increasingly heavy traffic on our freeways here in So. Calif., so my
tastes are running from the cruiser class to the touring class, price being
an important consideration. Of course, the bitterness of low quality lasts
long after the sweetness of low price is gone.
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:N172c.194387$Po1.68614@twister.tampabay.rr.co m...
> yes, i was taking your questions on mileage in reference to purchase a BMW
> motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
>
> the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally
opposed.
> aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
>
> as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding
style.
>
> what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
>
> things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular
order:
> style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF
CONTROLS,
> power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
> deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier
to
> wash (less chrome crap), etc....
>
> downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
> this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
> maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive
(what
> other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
> with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
> cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles
away.
>
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> > news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > > BMW 101 for Bill:
> > >
> > > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > > Beemer=automobile
> > >
> >
> > I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people
that
> > didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
> >
> >
> >
> > > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> > >
> > > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated
earlier,
> > the
> > > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> > >
> >
> > "Boxer"? What's that?
> >
> > And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I
have
> a
> > 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you
or
> > anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your
comments
> > are appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > KJ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
> bill?
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
opposed to the air cooled flat motors?
Well, my heart is really looking for a touring bike, a la Goldwing. But my
heart is thinking Mrs. CRWLR will enjoy riding on the back. She seems to be
opposed to helmet hair for some reason, and it doesn't seem ot occur to her
that she can bring her brush.
I want to take rides in the country, but I really want to ride to work and
avoid increasingly heavy traffic on our freeways here in So. Calif., so my
tastes are running from the cruiser class to the touring class, price being
an important consideration. Of course, the bitterness of low quality lasts
long after the sweetness of low price is gone.
"KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
news:N172c.194387$Po1.68614@twister.tampabay.rr.co m...
> yes, i was taking your questions on mileage in reference to purchase a BMW
> motorcycle, pending the justification and approval.
>
> the boxers are the BMW engines that are two-cylinder, horizontally
opposed.
> aka 'boxer' from the horizontal, 180-degree, configuration.
>
> as for a BMW motorcycle, i love mine. but it depends on your riding
style.
>
> what kind of riding would you do? what's important to you?
>
> things i like about BMW motorad (more terminology!), in no particular
order:
> style, heft, HEATED HANDGRIPS!!!, ERGONOMICS!!!, ADJUSTABILITY OF
CONTROLS,
> power, aerospace-like engineering, paralever handling, QUIET! (eh?),
> deceptively quick, RELIABILITY, ease of maintenance (esp. boxers), easier
to
> wash (less chrome crap), etc....
>
> downsides: parts aren't cheap (when needed), repair shops less common (is
> this really a bad thing? hrmmm...), labor costs!! (i do all my own
> maintenance), shaft-drive service at about 100,000 miles is expensive
(what
> other make is a 100,000 mile service even done?), doesn't look as 'cool'
> with a 300lb. shirtless man and a, unfortunately, scantily clad heffer
> cruzing down main street after trailering to the rally only 100 miles
away.
>
>
> "CRWLR" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:104ht586aa042d7@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "KJ" <here@there.net> wrote in message
> > news:x1U1c.178264$B81.1981049@twister.tampabay.rr. com...
> > > BMW 101 for Bill:
> > >
> > > Bimmer = motorcycle
> > > Beemer=automobile
> > >
> >
> > I wasn't aware of that distinction. I thought Beemer was what people
that
> > didn't know better said, and Bimmer is what BMW drivers drive.
> >
> >
> >
> > > the K1200RS is a motorcycle, in reference to the OP's questions.
> > > a 740i is a car....totally irrelevant for this discussion.
> > >
> > > most boxer BIMMERS should get between 45-55 mpg, but as stated
earlier,
> > the
> > > "flying brick" K series bikes are trading that mileage for power; now
> > > 130bhp, and 0-60 in 3.2 stock.
> > >
> >
> > "Boxer"? What's that?
> >
> > And, to set the record straight, my reference to my BMW was my car. I
have
> a
> > 3 Series that churns out about 25 mpg on average. Sorry I confused you
or
> > anybody else. I could be interested in a BMW motorcycle, so your
comments
> > are appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > > news:40480A0C.CD73CD59@***.net...
> > > > My Brother owns a 740i V12 Bimmer. Your mileage of course will
> > > > vary: http://www.autobytel.com/content/res...detail/BMW.htm
> > > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > > >
> > > > KJ wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > and your lack of trust is based on what exactly? more folklore
> bill?
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>