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edharned

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I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« on: February 15, 2012, 04:47:05 PM »
BMW 1150 R 2002 55k or 1994 BMW K75 14k. I am and have been a Harley guy for years. Sporting a 97 R King that I ride daily...But I have an itch for brick. I'm conserned about seat height. I'm built like a fire plug. 5'6" with a 30" inseam. First of all given the above info, whitch one is the better deal. Bikes are the same price. I ride alot. Long distance and short as well. Not looking for the fastest bike as I am a pleasure rider. Thanks for the advice. Ed
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 05:38:00 PM »
greetings edharned...

welcome to motobrick.com...

i have a 30" inseam and prefer the k1100rs motobrick for long distance and short distance and pleasure and business...

what be your whereabouts...

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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 05:44:35 PM »
Ft. Lauderdale Florida USA
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 06:13:25 PM »
omg look at this... port orange florida... 100% yeeeehaaaaa...

another...

more yeeehaaaa... not 1100... but an rs...

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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 07:01:11 PM »
The question is sortof like asking, "should I marry the young blond or the older brunette, I used to be married to a redhead?"

Personally, I'd go for the big hooters, but make sure you check out the rear end   :biggrin:
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 07:34:19 PM »
Quote from: edharned on February 15, 2012, 04:47:05 PM
BMW 1150 R 2002 55k or 1994 BMW K75 14k. I am and have been a Harley guy for years. Sporting a 97 R King that I ride daily...But I have an itch for brick. I'm conserned about seat height. I'm built like a fire plug. 5'6" with a 30" inseam. First of all given the above info, whitch one is the better deal. Bikes are the same price. I ride alot. Long distance and short as well. Not looking for the fastest bike as I am a pleasure rider. Thanks for the advice. Ed

I would go with the K 75 over an R bike any day.

However, the seat height will be problematic, your almost forced to go with a low seat model or cut down the shock.

Even the R has a  relatively high seat height compared to your HD.

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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 08:51:07 PM »
I too have a Harley, 08 FLHT, but also a K100RS se.  I love them both, each has a different ride.  Go for the K bike, it is totally different from your Harley.  I ride one on one day, the other the next. 

Seat height will be an issue, K bikes, BMW in general are way higher than Harleys.  But you will love the Birck for different reasons. 

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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 09:22:31 PM »
K75, but I am totally biased.  Smoother ride.

A tad taller than you're used to but it isn't a worry.  Easy to ride and with groups like this one ever able to offer support, what more could you need.
Like having another family really, only this family doesn't nag you when you buy yet another machine.

Mark
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2012, 09:47:56 PM »
Go for the K75 Ed you will never regret it.
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2012, 09:49:28 PM »
Another future convert........... :2thumbup:
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2012, 10:39:00 PM »
Quote from: scruffer1 on February 15, 2012, 09:22:31 PM
K75, but I am totally biased.  Smoother ride.

A tad taller than you're used to but it isn't a worry.  Easy to ride and with groups like this one ever able to offer support, what more could you need.
Like having another family really, only this family doesn't nag you when you buy yet another machine.

Mark
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Yes, K75.  Biased here too. In addition to being smoother, mine seems to have more mid-range acceleration/torque than my K100 (I doubt it, but it does _seem_ that way).  You might consider getting one with the factory low seat, but you also might be okay with the standard seat.  Try them both if you can.

+2 about the nagging.  Motorcycles don't care if you ride other motorcycles and they don't complain when you ride them hard!   :2thumbup:

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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2012, 10:55:09 PM »
I'm pissed at my K75. 


After 26 years and it still doesn't give me a good reason to buy something newer. 
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2012, 11:03:26 PM »
Not even a year old and this place is going to hell in a handbasket.  Where'd all these HD dudes come from?


(Just kidding. :biggrin:)
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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2012, 01:05:44 AM »
Get the Brick. One smooth machine. Besides, you don't see that many on the road (at least in my neck of the woods). You do want something
that will turn peoples heads don't you?




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Re: I need advice on what Brick I should buy
« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2012, 10:33:11 AM »
Thanks
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