lee
Debbie's Servant
I think some countries have pumps where there's no need to pull out your credit card.
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What would you like on your next motorcycle?
- Thread starter Omega Man
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I think some countries have pumps where there's no need to pull out your credit card.
Here in the U.S. there are plenty of pumps where you don't need to pull out your credit card. I have Google Pay set up on my Android phone and most pumps have tap to pay. Since my phone is almost always clamped to my handlebar it's almost always more easily accessible than my wallet.
But it's not automatic just pull up to the pump and start gassing up. There are some technical and security hurdles before that can become a reality. Reading my lift ticket from long distance (10 feet): okay. Reading my credit card from that distance. Um, no.
lee
Debbie's Servant
gtrider
52184
Warm & Safe has a heated seat pad that looks to be a good fit on the GS.
https://www.warmnsafe.com/products/cyber-hot-seat?_pos=1&_sid=8f8b11a84&_ss=r
Best,
DeVern
lee
Debbie's Servant
Wait, what? The GS does not have heated seats? Wow. I did not know that.
Maybe it is because GS riders do a lot of standing while riding and BMW felt that it would be a wasted option.
Most of the models do not have a heated seat option.
The best of old and new
An 800cc shaft-driven counterbalanced boxer twin, made in Germany (or Japan). Conventional forks, analogue instruments, cruise control, abs, hydraulic valves, automotive style dry clutch with square cut splines, single throttle body, flat seat, oil bath rear splines, fairing and luggage option and a tool kit. Standard lighting components that can be purchased at any auotomotive parts store.
A modern day R80, in other words.
An 800cc shaft-driven counterbalanced boxer twin, made in Germany (or Japan). Conventional forks, analogue instruments, cruise control, abs, hydraulic valves, automotive style dry clutch with square cut splines, single throttle body, flat seat, oil bath rear splines, fairing and luggage option and a tool kit. Standard lighting components that can be purchased at any auotomotive parts store.
A modern day R80, in other words.
pglaves
#13338
Those are readily available. Go for it if your preferred dealership is still open.
ncpbmw1953
Member
All of the comfort & tech features of R1200RT, but at 520lbs wet, side cases included:
Meet BMW T1000GT:
948cc smooth triple, 115HP/92ftlbs torque
FD: belt, w/ 50K mile recommended change interval (lighter, essentially maintenance-free, quiet, efficient power transfer, clean)
Tech: ASC, ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Ride Modes, TPMS
Comfort: trimmed fairing, electric full height screen, heated seats/grips, CC, RT-like ergonomics, top-load side cases that don't look like boxes.
Styling: Sport Tourer fully competent in both roles w/ a P:W better than R1250RT, but full on comfort-capable. Visual styling will emphasize the sport side.
No brand makes this bike and if there is one recurrent theme here it's reducing curb weight w/o sacrificing performance. The above model will outperform R1250RT as a sport bike but will function as a touring machine every bit as well, making it the best possible all-arounder, upseating R1250RT because of its desirable 90lb weight reduction. It won't be cheap because meeting all of these requirements will cost more for sure, but I think it's very doable, and I am ready to pre-order!
Meet BMW T1000GT:
948cc smooth triple, 115HP/92ftlbs torque
FD: belt, w/ 50K mile recommended change interval (lighter, essentially maintenance-free, quiet, efficient power transfer, clean)
Tech: ASC, ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Ride Modes, TPMS
Comfort: trimmed fairing, electric full height screen, heated seats/grips, CC, RT-like ergonomics, top-load side cases that don't look like boxes.
Styling: Sport Tourer fully competent in both roles w/ a P:W better than R1250RT, but full on comfort-capable. Visual styling will emphasize the sport side.
No brand makes this bike and if there is one recurrent theme here it's reducing curb weight w/o sacrificing performance. The above model will outperform R1250RT as a sport bike but will function as a touring machine every bit as well, making it the best possible all-arounder, upseating R1250RT because of its desirable 90lb weight reduction. It won't be cheap because meeting all of these requirements will cost more for sure, but I think it's very doable, and I am ready to pre-order!
My requirements are pretty basic.
Essentials:
- 700-800 cc engine (not boxer), fuel injected, liquid-cooled
- shaft-drive transmission
- ABS
- multi-terrain capable
- low-suspension/seat option
- decent underseat storage w/hinged seat
- decent wind protection from adjustable windscreen
- <425 lbs wet weight
- fuel efficient 60+mpg
- range 300+ statute miles
- affordable new <$10K
Desirable options:
- heated grips
- switchable ABS
- cornering ABS
- integrated oem rear and side racks
- integrated aux power bus
- ???
.
Essentials:
- 700-800 cc engine (not boxer), fuel injected, liquid-cooled
- shaft-drive transmission
- ABS
- multi-terrain capable
- low-suspension/seat option
- decent underseat storage w/hinged seat
- decent wind protection from adjustable windscreen
- <425 lbs wet weight
- fuel efficient 60+mpg
- range 300+ statute miles
- affordable new <$10K
Desirable options:
- heated grips
- switchable ABS
- cornering ABS
- integrated oem rear and side racks
- integrated aux power bus
- ???
.
Ha!
Hydrostatic drives are very good in certain applications, especially those where torque is far more important than HP (tractors, for instance.) But there is too much parasitic power loss for use in vehicles used primarily for transportation, where speed and fuel efficiency are more important.
But the e-drive is definitely worth exploring. For a while now I’ve been intrigued by the possibilities of electric front drive, as part of a hybrid drive system. I see real potential there, especially for dual sport/adv bikes. Is anybody working on this?
And I will settle for a nice long-lasting 50/50 tire!
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Sounds interesting to me, but … what would such a machine weigh? If over 500 lbs, I am likely not interested.
Ha!
Hydrostatic drives are very good in certain applications, especially those where torque is far more important than HP (tractors, for instance.) But there is too much parasitic power loss for use in vehicles used primarily for transportation, where speed and fuel efficiency are more important.
But the e-drive is definitely worth exploring. For a while now I’ve been intrigued by the possibilities of electric front drive, as part of a hybrid drive system. I see real potential there, especially for dual sport/adv bikes. Is anybody working on this?
And I will settle for a nice long-lasting 50/50 tire!
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Try - https://www.christini.com/bikes/christini-awd-450
I would like to see one in person.
OM
Visian
look out!!!
Ha!
Hydrostatic drives are very good in certain applications, especially those where torque is far more important than HP (tractors, for instance.) But there is too much parasitic power loss for use in vehicles used primarily for transportation, where speed and fuel efficiency are more important.
But the e-drive is definitely worth exploring. For a while now I’ve been intrigued by the possibilities of electric front drive, as part of a hybrid drive system. I see real potential there, especially for dual sport/adv bikes. Is anybody working on this?
And I will settle for a nice long-lasting 50/50 tire!
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For me, anyway, this is only for pulling yourself out of a stream or muddy patch, or up a rocky slope.
Yamaha had a working hydrostatic system designed/built by Ohlins for their YZ426 dirt bikes, maybe.... 15 years ago. Probably too expensive for production on a bike like that.
Electric might be better, but there's precious little better for traction in slippery going than a hydrostatic drive (many years of golf course maintenance experience talking here...)
An outfit named Christini has a mechanical system that is a maintenance nightmare.
