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I am looking to buy a used oilhead. I managed to get a demo ride on an '04 when they were first introduced. Of course, I had a hard time getting a feel for the brakes. I guess in time I would adapt.
However, I am wondering why BMW thought this was a necessary feature. I have ridden other oilheads that did not have the servo-assisted & linked brake system. The braking was just fine. It looks to me as if the servo-assisted system is just another hi-tech feature that will be expensive to maintain.
Can anybody tell me why I should get a bike with the servo brake system instead of an older model with the normal unassisted, unlinked brakes?
Also, the dual plug model did not surge. I rode two single plug oilheads and both surged badly. Maybe the throttles were not synched properly. And, the '04 vibrated more than my airhead. Could be that it was also not synched properly. It was a demo with very few miles.
I do not know much about oilheads. I have been riding airheads for over 20 years but I would like to get something with better performance. I have a chance to get an '04 with very low miles at a very good price. At least, I think it is a good price.
Help me out here. Thanks.
However, I am wondering why BMW thought this was a necessary feature. I have ridden other oilheads that did not have the servo-assisted & linked brake system. The braking was just fine. It looks to me as if the servo-assisted system is just another hi-tech feature that will be expensive to maintain.
Can anybody tell me why I should get a bike with the servo brake system instead of an older model with the normal unassisted, unlinked brakes?
Also, the dual plug model did not surge. I rode two single plug oilheads and both surged badly. Maybe the throttles were not synched properly. And, the '04 vibrated more than my airhead. Could be that it was also not synched properly. It was a demo with very few miles.
I do not know much about oilheads. I have been riding airheads for over 20 years but I would like to get something with better performance. I have a chance to get an '04 with very low miles at a very good price. At least, I think it is a good price.
Help me out here. Thanks.