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chiba · 08-13-2008, 08:00 AM

I'd go with the longer-lived platform. The BMW is probably a great bike, but a brand-new model... the bugs aren't worked out and parts aren't as available.

--chiba

08-13-2008, 08:00 AM	#3
chiba elitist BMW snob Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Annandale VA Oddometer: 1,159	I'd go with the longer-lived platform. The BMW is probably a great bike, but a brand-new model... the bugs aren't worked out and parts aren't as available. --chiba __________________ As-Salamu GS-em Iron Butt Magazine - not just for LDR! - 05 R1200GS - 98 K1200RS + Hannigan Classic sidecar -