new toy! - Page 3

azoomm · 03-24-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

So what that a "bonus" for working there, or what kind of kick ass deal does BMW throw at employees?

Nice ride too!!!

BMW builds motorcycles, dealers sell motorcycles.

At bike night...

Cutty72 · 03-24-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

BMW builds motorcycles, dealers sell motorcycles.

At bike night...

So you can't get a "direct from the manufacturer" discount? Or none of the dealers work a deal for employees?

I know when I was working for Gekko we could design our own boat and buy it 10% over cost, no dealers involved. If only I would have had the money...

azoomm · 03-24-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

So you can't get a "direct from the manufacturer" discount? Or none of the dealers work a deal for employees?

I know when I was working for Gekko we could design our own boat and buy it 10% over cost, no dealers involved. If only I would have had the money...

Well, I now have an "in" at various dealers that I've worked with that would give me a killer deal. My local dealer understands that not only do I work for BMW Motorrad, but with this I can put the Roundel in front of locals that will look to them to buy.

Kaneman · 03-24-2011, 12:17 PM

Soooooo.....you got a good deal then yes?

azoomm · 03-24-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Soooooo.....you got a good deal then yes?

It was ok enough to snap it up, indeed

Damn but this bike turns me into a kid. It's so much ridiculous fun.

Kaneman · 03-24-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

It was ok enough to snap it up, indeed

Damn but this bike turns me into a kid. It's so much ridiculous fun.

Only BMW I ever rode was Whip's (that's the second time I've brought him up today) GS1200 Adventure (correct me if I'm wrong there). Anyway, that bike felt like a tractor, in a good way. It was so torquey and the gears were all CLUNK CLUNK. It was a very cool scoot.

azoomm · 03-24-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Only BMW I ever rode was Whip's (that's the second time I've brought him up today) GS1200 Adventure (correct me if I'm wrong there). Anyway, that bike felt like a tractor, in a good way. It was so torquey and the gears were all CLUNK CLUNK. It was a very cool scoot.

The Adventure is the cracked up version of what Trip owns.

Brick motor - same motor as in the RT. Torque - you aint kidding!! In such an awesome and delicious way.

Cass · 03-24-2011, 08:16 PM

Aww... I miss Whip. Haven't talked to him in ages.

Nice ride Moi

Scot · 03-27-2011, 11:22 PM

Nice ride. I've yet to take one out. It's probably best I don't.

Trip · 03-27-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

The Adventure is the cracked up version of what Trip owns.

Brick motor - same motor as in the RT. Torque - you aint kidding!! In such an awesome and delicious way.

I prefer the 800, but I bought the 1200 for a reason. I may trade down for my next bike to a 800 now that I know the wife still won't ride very often even with a big comfy bike.

The 800 just has a more sportbike like experience. The 1200 is definitely 100x more comfortable for touring though.

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Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Soooooo.....you got a good deal then yes? __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

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Cass Cassolicious! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: SV Posts: 1,377	Aww... I miss Whip. Haven't talked to him in ages. Nice ride Moi __________________ Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop. Last edited by Cass; 03-24-2011 at 09:18 PM..

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Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	Nice ride. I've yet to take one out. It's probably best I don't. __________________ 2007 Motoguzzi Griso 2007 BMW K1200S 1988 Moooostang LX 2012 Fiat 500 2010 Toyota FJ