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?

TowPro · 11-20-2012, 08:20 PM

I love so many things about my BMW, especially the Turn Signal switch setup.
Why in hell would someone what that antique switch everybody else uses?.

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?

TFB43 · 11-21-2012, 12:18 AM

I don't feel like it is over represented... But marginally, yes.

Kiwi Tinkerer · 11-21-2012, 12:35 AM

Wildman · 11-21-2012, 03:49 AM

Could the answer be that thumpers are under-represented because of thumertalk.com?

ebrabaek · 11-21-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Could the answer be that thumpers are under-represented because of thumertalk.com?

I don't think so. After a site rewamp about two years ago..... the owners messed up going with the wrong site developer, that lost a large amount of threads.....Links no longer worked.... and the new format turned off many old timers...... and they spend less, and less time there. Just imho.

MCMXCIVRS · 11-21-2012, 06:52 AM

Maybe it's because all the KLR owners are out in the middle of nowhere in South America or Africa or Mongolia rather than sipping Starbucks and posting over the free WiFi. That wild uncivilized lot can't post from places like that.

runnin4melife · 11-21-2012, 10:31 AM

That's a good one there ;-) Sadly it is true for me, I am a stranded urbanite for the time being but soon I will log some adventures :-)

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

11-20-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
JerryH ^OP Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,676	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? __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

11-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#3
Kiwi Tinkerer Ross Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 266	cos Maybe because BMW and KTM are the prime makers of serious BIG adventure bikes. Not wishing to start a scrap. :-)

11-20-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
TowPro I want to ride Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Compass PA Oddometer: 1,762	I love so many things about my BMW, especially the Turn Signal switch setup. Why in hell would someone what that antique switch everybody else uses?. __________________ 2010 F800GS Stone Road Touring bike!

11-21-2012, 12:35 AM	#9
Kiwi Tinkerer Ross Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Oddometer: 266	Nice

11-21-2012, 03:49 AM	#10
Wildman Man of Kent Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Riding my World Oddometer: 16,064	Could the answer be that thumpers are under-represented because of thumertalk.com? __________________ "Every county of England, every country of Europe and every (part of every other inhabited) continent of the Earth" ... 80% complete! Counties: 39 of 39 - done! Countries: 36 of 42; last up, Portugal, next up, Iceland Continents: 5 of 19; last up, North America (USA), next up, Central America (Cuba)

11-20-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 488	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: 2,971	But what oil do you use? Can I use wd40 on my chain?

11-21-2012, 12:18 AM	#8
TFB43 Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 66	I don't feel like it is over represented... But marginally, yes.

11-21-2012, 06:52 AM	#12
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	Maybe it's because all the KLR owners are out in the middle of nowhere in South America or Africa or Mongolia rather than sipping Starbucks and posting over the free WiFi. That wild uncivilized lot can't post from places like that. __________________ Ed 2009 BMW F800GS, 2008 BMW K1200GT

11-21-2012, 10:31 AM	#13
runnin4melife Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Maryland Oddometer: 488	That's a good one there ;-) Sadly it is true for me, I am a stranded urbanite for the time being but soon I will log some adventures :-)

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