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Do we need a seperate forum for newer K-bikes
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deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
Unfortunately - the volume probably doesn't justify it. If you want to attract more K1200 owners - put the year/model in the subject line, bet you get some bites.
If we can get the volume up high enough, I'll make a request for a splitting the K bikes.
If we can get the volume up high enough, I'll make a request for a splitting the K bikes.
BeemerMike
Republic of Texas
I'm not sure what volume is considered to be high enough to split the classic-K "Bricks" from whatever the nickname is for the "Japanese" K's (just kidding, no letters please), but there are 25,000+ posts for K Bikes and only 12,000+ posts for Hexheads. There are only about 4,000+ posts between the two kinds of F/G bikes, but they are split apart. It seems to me that there is at least as much technical/design difference between the two Ks as there is between Oilheads and Hexheads, and the two kinds of F/G bikes.
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JALAIMO146577
Guest
Separate K site
I think we should s they really have little in common with eachother. More like the difference between F and R series
I think we should s they really have little in common with eachother. More like the difference between F and R series
sheridesabeemer
I Used to Be Someone
While we're at it, could we have a site just for blue K bikes....it's tedious looking through all those other colors
Have you visited http://www.k-bikes.com
BeemerMike
Republic of Texas
MTSweger
This Space for Rent
Blue K1200GT Forum
I agree! (not really)
Better yet, how 'bout a forum for blue K1200GT (flying brick models, not those CANBUS things) with aftermarket shorty windshields.
Now, 'cuse me while I go lobby the form gods for an exclusive K1 section...
-MTS
While we're at it, could we have a site just for blue K bikes....it's tedious looking through all those other colors
I agree! (not really)
Better yet, how 'bout a forum for blue K1200GT (flying brick models, not those CANBUS things) with aftermarket shorty windshields.
Now, 'cuse me while I go lobby the form gods for an exclusive K1 section...
-MTS
cjack
K Bikes Complex by Choice
I agree. (really).
In fact the K bike forum states clearly 'The indestructible flying brick'.
The transverse K bike engine is so different, it may even need to be on another site when comparing it to the other models of BMWs. But, I'm sure that a home can be made for it here. Just like the F and G models, for example, which don't even have a drive shaft. And stick up vertically like no other BMW engine since the R26 or 27.
I don't usually post anything on these new K bikes here. I usually go to other sites to read about them and sometimes post. But it doesn't feel like home there. I've had the new KS for 4 years now.
In fact the K bike forum states clearly 'The indestructible flying brick'.
The transverse K bike engine is so different, it may even need to be on another site when comparing it to the other models of BMWs. But, I'm sure that a home can be made for it here. Just like the F and G models, for example, which don't even have a drive shaft. And stick up vertically like no other BMW engine since the R26 or 27.
I don't usually post anything on these new K bikes here. I usually go to other sites to read about them and sometimes post. But it doesn't feel like home there. I've had the new KS for 4 years now.
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88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
I don't own a K bike, so the end result doesn't have much affect on me. However, over the same time period the K bike has been produced, the R-bikes have been broken down into three categories. It does not make sense to me to have all the K bikes under the same roof (so to speak), especially since BMW changed the configuration significantly a few years ago.
Anyway, that's my two-cents.
Anyway, that's my two-cents.
It is rather frustrating when someone posts "I have this problem with my K1200GT"and he gets eight to ten responses for the brick version before some one finds out that he's talking about a wedge bike.
But it would probably make more sense to split the "Klassic Ks" (K100,K75,K1,K1100) from all the K1200s as the Klassic Ks share so much mechanically, electrically, parts interchangability, maintenance wise, and problem wise.
Just about the only thing the the K1200 Bricks share is engine layout and valve cover shape. Besides Kbikes.com is almost all K1200 stuff.
I say split!
But it would probably make more sense to split the "Klassic Ks" (K100,K75,K1,K1100) from all the K1200s as the Klassic Ks share so much mechanically, electrically, parts interchangability, maintenance wise, and problem wise.
Just about the only thing the the K1200 Bricks share is engine layout and valve cover shape. Besides Kbikes.com is almost all K1200 stuff.
I say split!
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ejressler
Guest
But it would probably make more sense to split the "Klassic Ks" (K100,K75,K1,K1100) from the K1200s as the Klassic Ks share so much mechanically, electrically, parts interchangability, maintenance wise, and problem wise.
I say split!
I agree, I have owned K75, K100 & K1100s and think they are substancially different. I have no interest in the newer Ks. Just my opinion
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kayseventyfive
Guest
Irrefutable Logic
There is a lot of irrefutable logic here for separation.
It would make both reading and posting simpler for those of us who have only one or the other.
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There is a lot of irrefutable logic here for separation.
It would make both reading and posting simpler for those of us who have only one or the other.
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DareDevilDrew
Guest
Separate
Having just traded in a 2004 KRS for a new 2008 KS I would vote for a separate
forum for the newer K bikes. The older and newer have very little in common in
design. I would also like to see more about racing listed somewhere on here !
Having just traded in a 2004 KRS for a new 2008 KS I would vote for a separate
forum for the newer K bikes. The older and newer have very little in common in
design. I would also like to see more about racing listed somewhere on here !
bikerfish1100
New member
I have neither currently, but being an ex-brick rider (coupla K75s and a K11RS)- it makes total sense to split between Klassic K and Wedge K (thanx Lee!), and NO sense to retain a singular forum for these two very different lines of bikes.
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