New bike time.... the beast is dead
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07-04-2016, 07:17 PM
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cvaria (07-04-2016)
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07-04-2016, 09:10 PM
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Bikes are replaceable, you made out damn lucky on that one!
From the looks of the bike, most people would have guessed you would be here to tell about it!
Makes me glad I made the choice 2 weeks after I started riding to put a full face on. And as far as the throttle by wire on the LR-S I wouldnt worry about it. Automotive electronics have come leaps and bounds in the last 10, and even more so in the past 5 years. LOTS of vehicles out there even including most new half ton trucks have all electronic steering, if there was a safety problem they wouldn't be putting them out and you'd hear about it.
From the looks of the bike, most people would have guessed you would be here to tell about it!
Makes me glad I made the choice 2 weeks after I started riding to put a full face on. And as far as the throttle by wire on the LR-S I wouldnt worry about it. Automotive electronics have come leaps and bounds in the last 10, and even more so in the past 5 years. LOTS of vehicles out there even including most new half ton trucks have all electronic steering, if there was a safety problem they wouldn't be putting them out and you'd hear about it.
You're right, my z4 has electronic steering. But when it gets really hot outside..... bad business. google "stick steering z4" you DO NOT want that happening on a bike. Bmw fixed later but didnt do a recall. I'm sure its fine on th lrs but, i dont want it on my bike. I'll give up cruise control for that peace of mind.
Last edited by cvaria; 07-04-2016 at 09:16 PM.
#48
07-05-2016, 01:35 PM
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Wow!
Glad you are ok. Your bike was nice before it was put to death. Its only material. You will get a new or nicer bike I hope. Try not to ride 95 it is the most dangerous road I have driven on.(many times) always in a car or truck. There are back roads to take us places without doing 95. You are very lucky to be alive and I am glad you were not hurt bad.
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07-06-2016, 05:25 AM
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