So othought i would jump in and see what this BMW thing as all about...

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by Motosportz, Jul 7, 2010.

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  1. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Well really i was just looking for a comfortable replacement for my superhawk that will go further than 120 miles a tank. So i picked this up and have a buyer for my superhawk. She is real comfy, will go 250-300 miles on a tank. Has the factory hard bags as well. Not as fun / entertaining as the super hawk but will be a lot more fun after the 100 mile mark when the superhawk became uncomfortable and started running low on fuel. Will do many 200-300 mile day trips on this this summer I am sure.

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    Motosportz, Jul 7, 2010
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  2. robertaccio Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    San Diego, Ca
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 Husqvarna TE300i
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 HusqvarnaTE610, 94 Husaberg FC501
    super nice, looks good pavement rides await.... I can think of whidbey island and other areas of nice pavement to cruise!! Enjoy
    robertaccio, Jul 7, 2010
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  3. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Looks comfy :)
    Coffee, Jul 7, 2010
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  4. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    One stoplight from my house is endless country into the Cascade mountains. No shortage of good ride destinations. I ride my superhawk a lot in the evenings but this will get more long mileage use.
    Motosportz, Jul 7, 2010
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  5. Norman Foley Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Trumansburg, NY... The Beautiful, Finger Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR 86 250WR 93 WXE350 03 TE610
    Other Motorcycles:
    '85 Fantic 300 '12 HUSABERG TE250
    Nice! Make sure it's been split and had a spline lube sometime recently. The shaft drive, isn't no maintenance, just put off to a later date. :cheers:
    Norman Foley, Jul 7, 2010
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  6. krieg Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Matthews, NC
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    Many in the past
    Other Motorcycles:
    '12 Triumph Scrambler
    AAAARRRGH! You streeters are killing me! I've been jonesin' for a street bike for about 3 years and have been convincing myself it's unsafe...

    Thanks Kelly. Now I have the urge again! :banghead::doh::D
    krieg, Jul 7, 2010
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  7. Louge Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    yellow house 25 miles NW of the white house
    Super clean lookin' bike ... definitely lube the splines. :thumbsup:
    Louge, Jul 7, 2010
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  8. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    Yep she looks like a well maintained bike.
    ghte, Jul 7, 2010
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  9. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    the picture does it a lot of justice. It is clean but used for sure. Dry looking. Seen some sun. But overall quite nice. Heading out to clear my head right now.

    :D
    Motosportz, Jul 7, 2010
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  10. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    Looks nice, Kelly! I say leave the splines unlubed. Of course, I have never heard of lubing splines on BMW K bikes, or any other bike before. Oh, and I know nothing about these bikes, either, or their known issues or recommended maintenance, but I just thought I'd throw a dissenting, uninformed internet opinion in there! Keeps the thread balanced, you know.

    Here's my recent little street acquisition, if you don't mind me chiming in. Sorry for the crap pic quality.

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    dfeckel, Jul 7, 2010
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  11. ioneater Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 Sprint
    Kelly,

    Bet you won't be disappointed in the comfort and smoothness of that old girl. Lots of group rides I've been on have BMW's mixed in and they never want to stop for gas or to stretch out because the bikes are made to cover some ground without driving the operator insane. Keep us posted!
    ioneater, Jul 7, 2010
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  12. ioneater Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    NW Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TXC 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    08 Sprint
    You want a nimble little streetfighter, check out Triumph's street triple. 675cc and will lift the wheel in the merge lane.......in 2nd and 3rd.
    ioneater, Jul 7, 2010
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  13. Zim Husqvarna
    A Class

    Better get some ear plugs,that kettle whistle like fuel pump used to get on my nerves.
    Zim, Jul 8, 2010
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  14. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Compared to my V&H equipped superhawk this thing is whisper quiet. Put 110 miles on her last night. Nice bike. Needs new tires as they are mismatched and worn out and the handling is funky. Other than that the bike is real nice. The handlebars could be wider and taller for me. Like it so far. A lot slower than the superhawk and not as fun but much more civilized and comfortable.
    Motosportz, Jul 8, 2010
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  15. Reddog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Michigan
    Nice bike Kelly.:thumbsup:

    My new summer runner.:D
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    Reddog, Jul 8, 2010
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  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Nice!!! Looks like a exotic version of a V-Strom. Two of my buddy's have DL650's and both are very good bikes.
    Motosportz, Jul 8, 2010
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  17. dfeckel Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Medford, NJ
    Is that the Aprillia Canyonero? I mean Caponord?
    dfeckel, Jul 8, 2010
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  18. HUSKYnXJnWI Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Central Wisconsin, USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09TE450
    I had a CBR600- Ultimately decided I need to stay where there are trees and tight trails- I sold it. I am used to going as fast as I can manover through the trails. So on pavement I did not have enough restraint to be legal or safe. I don't know how anyone rides a crotchrocket or any streetbike at legal speeds. Its like Sammy Hagar said "when I drive that slow- you know... its hard to steer!...." and within a very short period of time I was doing clutch wheelies and Stoppies on a bike that I had no real experience on.... I think they call that instaSquid:D but every once in a while... I'd like to have one again.
    HUSKYnXJnWI, Jul 8, 2010
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  19. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    I get my speed on on the trails and ride pretty tame on the street with three kids and all. I like to wick it up some but am a pretty conservative street rider. I also avoid all traffic i can and ride in the mountains a lot.

    Most my street rides look somthing like this...

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    Motosportz, Jul 8, 2010
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  20. Reddog Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Michigan
    Yes a EVT1000, So far I really like how it runs.

    Kelly those are some sweet looking roads to run.
    Reddog, Jul 8, 2010
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