Recent content by Cmltoe

A cheaper alternative might be going to a track day with a reputable track group on your bike. NESBA has great control riders that give you as many tips as you want. I just did my first track day with them and I also feel like my riding has improved 100% after I had one of the instructors...

Wooster's entire quote pretty much hit it on the head except one addition. PARENTS need to be responsible for instilling these values in their kids. My wife was raised by great people who taught her to follow her passion at all costs. I was raised by great people who taught me to follow the...

I moved to the BMW s1000rr after half a riding season with the 6R and only 1,700 miles of experience. I went for pure insane performance with plenty of safeguards. The next one will be pure sex appeal (848 Evo Corse if they add ABS to it or some other Ducati with ABS/traction control) but the...

Glad you're OK Spunky!

If I have to be completely honest, I only went with the 2011 because I like the motorsports color better than 2012 and the insurance rates were lower. Everyone who bought a 2012 (and me) believed that because there weren't significant enhancements vs. 2011, the reliability would be the same. I...

This is exactly why none of the 2012 folks who have their bikes already are leaving them parked. There's pretty much a consensus to keep riding the bikes if you've got em.

I haven't read the 70+ pages of threads on the subject because it pertains to 2012's but from what I've gathered, the issue surfaces within the first few hundred miles (2011's are good to go ;)) and it was actually experienced by a BMW factory race team. For those of us who are involved in...

I think the moral of the story here is "always buy the model year you want at the end of the year/beginning of the next?" You know the kinks are worked out, you get an insurance break, and for the Beamer, the 2011 Motorsports color (and now we find out reliability) is just better!:rolleyes:

Nope! I have the 2011 which isn't affected. But man do I feel for these guys. You drop $17K on a bike, you're about to start making payments, and the dealer can't even release it to you. The issue that all of the folks at s1000rr forum are worrying about is they don't want an unqualified BMW...

First day out putting it through its paces, I find myself doing 130 MPH and feeling like I'm just cruising. As I approach my exit, there's a cop under the exit sign clocking me. Thank goodness for amazing brakes........

Yes but that guy got a brand new 2011!:D This story has been the only topic on the s100rr forum for about 4 days. Lots of pssd off folks. Some of the guys already bought the bike but the dealers aren't allowed to deliver them. I would be pissed beyond belief! I still remember how I had to...

Hey Gentlemen and Ladies, As I find myself spending more time in the forum for my new motorcycle (BMW S1000RR), I wanted to make sure I thanked the good folks of this forum for the welcoming atmosphere you've created here that encourages people to learn how to ride intelligently, and at their...

I hear this same comment from all of the more experienced riders. I personally like running through the gears, feel like it keeps me more in tune with where the bike is at. That being said, I just brought my new baby (BMW s1000rr) home today. I was in 1st gear, doing 40 MPH at 6,000 RPMs...

I prefer anonymity Rook but how are you supposed to give me a get out of jail free card if you don't recognize me :D My wife and I on vacation. My babies Remy and Grace. The doggies Elsa (older boxer bull mastiff) and Miles (young ridgeback)

Glad to hear Rook. I won't stop praying until he's a hundred percent and I claim all credit for the improvement so far!:)