Nice BMW, sounds a bit more raw than the more modern ones you normally test ride, and thats a good thing in my opinion. Stopped off at my local harley store today and got them to adjust the shocks on my 48 for me..boy feels like a different bike, why did i put up with it like that for so long. I am a happy chap today. Thanks guys.
I must’ve missed this last week. Even though the road looked damp seemed like a nice ride. 😀 Always Learn omething new in your Vlogs. Hope you had a nice day.
Well Master Mechanic you really do good work. I know your customers really appreciate your efforts. But remember Grasshopper, man who burns candle at both ends usually goes poof. LOL!!!!
My new Yammi has those time and distance turn signals. I usually end up canceling them myself. They stay on way too long for city traffic. My older V-Star sensed the turn and was much better IMO.
I'm in the market for a GS at the moment, the newer models (late 2013 onwards) are still so pricey so one like this might be the right one for me. Or is it worth waiting (and saving) for a newer one? Big fan of your vlogs
Thanks Shawn for ride on the ole 2012. Them BMW's seem to be really amazing motorcycles. What kind of miles can the older air/oil cooling BMW's run before they are getting too old ?
Not sure when the older Oilheads meet their end-game..? We have quite a few customers that have kept and/or still ride there's with well over 100,000 miles and never had so much as the top-ends pulled down! I don't think they get too old, in a sense that they're unreliable and falling apart, as much as newer technology seems to out date them... I've been doing this for a living for 38 years (mostly Japanese bikes), and I've never seen the likes of BMW's reliability and longevity..! Internally, we laugh inside when customers say, "But they cost so much more..!" I don't think the Germans at BMW Motorrad have ever heard the term "Planned Obsolescence"... Lol! Thanks Fred!!
Hey Shawn, I've noticed when you come to a stop light or stop sign you never use compression braking when down shifting, is there a reason for this? or do you like using brakes only? or is compression braking bad for the clutch? I would love to know which you think is better for the bike.
Maybe how it comes across on video seems that way, but I actually preach to riders about using compression breaking. I always mention when a bike that I test ride has really good compression braking. It seems to be a common trait lately for manufactures to map-out the heavy compression braking in EFI mapping on throttle-by-wire bikes. I don't use compression braking on the last bit as I come to a light or stop sign, because in an intersection emergency, I don't want to panic brake and stall the engine and I want to have full clutch control if I need to blast forward to get out of the way. Compression braking doesn't hurt your clutch in any way. Plus, it will save you some maintenance costs in brake pad replacements over the life cycle of your bike... Lol No, but seriously, I very seldom every have to replace brake pads on my bikes..! Thanks for watching and commenting Pat!!
Nice BMW, sounds a bit more raw than the more modern ones you normally test ride, and thats a good thing in my opinion. Stopped off at my local harley store today and got them to adjust the shocks on my 48 for me..boy feels like a different bike, why did i put up with it like that for so long. I am a happy chap today. Thanks guys.
Hi Shawn and Kelly
That crazy bird sound is a Swainson’s Thrush.
They are pretty common in my neighborhood on W. Beacon Hill here in Longview.
Big service in that Bee Emm, lovely condition. Have a great weekend both 🖒😎
Very Cool test ride Shawn. Love It. Weather here CT. Cool cloudy, rain on and off. Be Cool enjoy your weekend. Hope you can get a ride in. Ride Safe.
My Saturday turned out pretty good just got a new to me bike...Kawasaki VN1500 Classic.
The weekend is coming, maybe You'll be able to do a rip, besides the rip doing the lawn.
Dogs of funny that going into the craziest mischief take care guys
I must’ve missed this last week. Even though the road looked damp seemed like a nice ride. 😀 Always Learn omething new in your Vlogs. Hope you had a nice day.
I guess it was just another BORING day working on motorcycles! LOL NOT!! Good Video!
Well Master Mechanic you really do good work. I know your customers really appreciate your efforts. But remember Grasshopper, man who burns candle at both ends usually goes poof. LOL!!!!
Sounds like a 'Yowie' screaming from that forest!
Just wondering what y'all do with that horse besides feed it and give it attention.. Do the Grands ride it?
My new Yammi has those time and distance turn signals. I usually end up canceling them myself. They stay on way too long for city traffic. My older V-Star sensed the turn and was much better IMO.
I'm in the market for a GS at the moment, the newer models (late 2013 onwards) are still so pricey so one like this might be the right one for me. Or is it worth waiting (and saving) for a newer one? Big fan of your vlogs
Thanks Shawn for ride on the ole 2012. Them BMW's seem to be really amazing motorcycles. What kind of miles can the older air/oil cooling BMW's run before they are getting too old ?
Not sure when the older Oilheads meet their end-game..? We have quite a few customers that have kept and/or still ride there's with well over 100,000 miles and never had so much as the top-ends pulled down! I don't think they get too old, in a sense that they're unreliable and falling apart, as much as newer technology seems to out date them... I've been doing this for a living for 38 years (mostly Japanese bikes), and I've never seen the likes of BMW's reliability and longevity..! Internally, we laugh inside when customers say, "But they cost so much more..!" I don't think the Germans at BMW Motorrad have ever heard the term "Planned Obsolescence"... Lol!
Thanks Fred!!
Thank you Shawn
gostei da bmw 2012, brasil
Hey Shawn, I've noticed when you come to a stop light or stop sign you never use compression braking when down shifting, is there a reason for this? or do you like using brakes only? or is compression braking bad for the clutch? I would love to know which you think is better for the bike.
My Yamaha Eluder actually recommends compression braking.
Maybe how it comes across on video seems that way, but I actually preach to riders about using compression breaking. I always mention when a bike that I test ride has really good compression braking. It seems to be a common trait lately for manufactures to map-out the heavy compression braking in EFI mapping on throttle-by-wire bikes. I don't use compression braking on the last bit as I come to a light or stop sign, because in an intersection emergency, I don't want to panic brake and stall the engine and I want to have full clutch control if I need to blast forward to get out of the way. Compression braking doesn't hurt your clutch in any way. Plus, it will save you some maintenance costs in brake pad replacements over the life cycle of your bike... Lol No, but seriously, I very seldom every have to replace brake pads on my bikes..!
Thanks for watching and commenting Pat!!
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I got tje same bike but i have funn on it aome times and they can do anything !! PUNCH THEM
Look out Bigfoot out thear
~~~ Loon ??? ~~~
Lol, yes sir... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loon It was the craziest sound to hear out there.
Thanks Raymond!