Anyway, I've rambled on for too long.
no mate, not at all.
thanks for posting, very good information there to aid me in my research.
how common is that final drive failure?
Anyway, I've rambled on for too long.
Did you look to see how many dealers there are in Alberta, let along western Canada, because that's where it has to be towed to when you're in BFE.(
Just stop looking at new bikes. Your FZ6 is fine, really.
Think of it this way: is it worth $20k so that your legs don't cramp as much? Really?
The problem with looking at new toys is that they just seem so much shinier and we don't really think about the fiscal impact they have over the long term. We rationalize what a bargain it'll be and this is what happens:
The first week you own it, it's better than sex. That new car/bike/laptop/TV is just the most awesome thing ever and you lay in bed awake at night thinking about playing with it again tomorrow.
The second week you own it, it's like getting a phone call from a pretty girl. You feel antsy when you don't have it and blissful while playing with it.
The third week you own it, it's like coming home to a hot steak. You're eager to have it and you feel satisfied once you get it.
After that, it's just your car/bike/laptop/TV.
And then you're still paying out the nose for it.
Here's my advice to you: borrow a friend's Honda Rebel or Ninja 500R or something for a week. When you get back on your FZ6, you'll get that new-toy feeling all over again after riding something that is really underpowered and uncomfortable.
I've actually found those large ST bikes to be a bit disappointing compared to the FZ6. Luggage space is really nice and all, but the heft really takes the fun out of things. Riding around on a ST1300 feels more like a cruiser in comparison because of its 9k redline needed for the torquier engine to carry the weight.
We have the "misfortune" of having a bike with such value-for-money and practicality that it's hard to find an upgrade that doesn't cost at least $5000 more.
Lonesoldier84:
I currently own a fully-optioned '09 K1300s (7200mi on "clock"). There is a LOT of misinformation in this thread on BMW's, and the K13S in particular. The K13 cannot remotely be considered the same as K12. There are so many upgrades and re-engineering of this new model release it's like comparing apples & oranges.
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Current ride: '09 BMW K1300S
Previous: '08 BMW R1200R, '07 Suzuki Bandit 1250, '07 Suzuki SV650, '07 Suzuki M109r, '78 Suzuki GS1000, '77 Suzuki GS750, '75 Honda 400F Super Sport.