why BMWs?

JerryH · 11-20-2012, 05:18 PM

Just out of curiosity, why are BMW GS models so over represented on this site, followed closely by oilhead boxers? I mean there are WAY more threads in those 2 categories than any other bike. Did this used to be a BMW only forum, or are these just the most popular adventure bikes by such a wide margin?

runnin4melife · 11-20-2012, 05:22 PM

I think you answered your question, but there are other bikes represented as well. This is particular to the GS series on this portion.

Kiwi Tinkerer · 11-20-2012, 05:45 PM

Maybe because BMW and KTM are the prime makers of serious BIG adventure bikes.
Not wishing to start a scrap. :-)

Motorfiets · 11-20-2012, 06:18 PM

But what oil do you use?

Can I use wd40 on my chain?

WoodWorks · 11-20-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

But what oil do you use?

Can I use wd40 on my chain?

Loutre · 11-20-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

But what oil do you use?

Can I use wd40 on my chain?

High Country Herb · 11-21-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorfiets

Can I use wd40 on my chain?

Chain?

Motorfiets · 11-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by High Country Herb

Chain?

Its a reference to what usually happens to threads about silly stuff...

That and the OP posted in the parallel universe... aka twin cylinder BMWs with chains

CheckerdD · 11-21-2012, 12:37 PM

I rode a honda 125 from Indonesia to Europe in 1976. In hind sight I would have been better off on a BMW. Dave

Forrest39 · 11-21-2012, 02:08 PM

I notice that the boxers and parallel twins get their due attention in GSpot, and rightly so. But why do BMW thumpers have to go to a different section? Seems they get quite a bit of real world GS exposure (and maybe even more so than the boxers). Not trying to trigger a range war… I'm just sayin'….

-Kevin

wipe-out · 11-21-2012, 03:48 PM

qcridgerunner · 11-24-2012, 06:24 AM

BMW stands for Be My Woman. Only a handful of people know that, like George Cloney and Brad Pitt who are BMW owners. And look what happens to them ! Magnets, like the rest of us here...

HighFive · 11-26-2012, 06:17 PM

"Magnetic" for sure!

I need a fly-swatter to shoo people away from my bike at every pitstop.....ooooing....aaaing....and asking: Is that a dirt bike? How fast does it go? Golly, that thing is sooooo cool.

Oddly, my KLR never attracted gawkers like this, and mine was really well-sorted.

After two years of feeling like a public ambassador, I'm kind of yearning for more obscurity again. I mean...they never give it a rest. If you're in a hurry and just ignore the inquiries, you get labeled "another BMW snob". Maybe THAT is the source....hhhmmm.

Think I'll start wearing some (hunter's) skunk scent to repel the wannabes more discreetly.

HF

runnin4melife · 11-27-2012, 09:53 AM

I thought BMW meant Burning My Wallet!

ragtoplvr · 11-27-2012, 10:39 AM

Nothing feels like a BMW when it is right. Noting frustrates more when it isn't. Then you fix it and Oh Yea.

Plus the Koolaid is so tasty..

Rod

11-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
JerryH ^OP Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,883	why BMWs? Just out of curiosity, why are BMW GS models so over represented on this site, followed closely by oilhead boxers? I mean there are WAY more threads in those 2 categories than any other bike. Did this used to be a BMW only forum, or are these just the most popular adventure bikes by such a wide margin? __________________ Save the environment. STOP the developers. "You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself" Ricky Nelson

11-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
Kiwi Tinkerer Ross Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 273	cos Maybe because BMW and KTM are the prime makers of serious BIG adventure bikes. Not wishing to start a scrap. :-)

11-21-2012, 12:37 PM	#9
CheckerdD Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Dave Rankine, Reno NV Oddometer: 1,081	I rode a honda 125 from Indonesia to Europe in 1976. In hind sight I would have been better off on a BMW. Dave __________________ Pavement! We don't need no stinkin pavement.

11-21-2012, 02:08 PM	#10
Forrest39 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Hollister, CA Oddometer: 13	Why no BMW Thumpers here? I notice that the boxers and parallel twins get their due attention in GSpot, and rightly so. But why do BMW thumpers have to go to a different section? Seems they get quite a bit of real world GS exposure (and maybe even more so than the boxers). Not trying to trigger a range war… I'm just sayin'…. -Kevin

11-21-2012, 03:48 PM	#11
wipe-out Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Germany Oddometer: 93	__________________

11-20-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 491	I think you answered your question, but there are other bikes represented as well. This is particular to the GS series on this portion.

11-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#4
Motorfiets Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: North of Jack Daniel's, South of Country Music Oddometer: 2,987	But what oil do you use? Can I use wd40 on my chain?

11-24-2012, 06:24 AM	#12
qcridgerunner Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Magog, Québec, Canada Oddometer: 33	Why ? For the secret code, dude ! BMW stands for Be My Woman. Only a handful of people know that, like George Cloney and Brad Pitt who are BMW owners. And look what happens to them ! Magnets, like the rest of us here... __________________ Bertrand 2013 F800GS

11-26-2012, 06:17 PM	#13
HighFive Bike-aholic Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Okiehoma Oddometer: 2,103	"Magnetic" for sure! I need a fly-swatter to shoo people away from my bike at every pitstop.....ooooing....aaaing....and asking: Is that a dirt bike? How fast does it go? Golly, that thing is sooooo cool. Oddly, my KLR never attracted gawkers like this, and mine was really well-sorted. After two years of feeling like a public ambassador, I'm kind of yearning for more obscurity again. I mean...they never give it a rest. If you're in a hurry and just ignore the inquiries, you get labeled "another BMW snob". Maybe THAT is the source....hhhmmm. Think I'll start wearing some (hunter's) skunk scent to repel the wannabes more discreetly. HF __________________ '13 Husky TR650 Terra, '11 Husaberg FE390, '10 BMW F800GS, '71 Honda CL70 Bergs Over the Rainbow Texas or Bust! BigDog/Highfive--Fall Colors in Missouri 2011 Athena Big Bore Project The Other Side of Nowhere Highfive Goes Dragon Hunting WRRDualsport.com

11-27-2012, 09:53 AM	#14
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 491	I thought BMW meant Burning My Wallet!

11-27-2012, 10:39 AM	#15
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,600	Nothing feels like a BMW when it is right. Noting frustrates more when it isn't. Then you fix it and Oh Yea. Plus the Koolaid is so tasty.. Rod

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