Still having a hard time believing it myself....

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (dynodon1) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:10:47 GMT

Duke, I can understand your amazement at the new scoot! I have looked at the K1200LT myself from time to time, because I like the "goldwing" modern style of bike personally rather than the harley style (nothing wrong with it, just not really for me), so my Venture Royale is a good one for me, but it will need replacing someday. I don't really like the newest Wings, so that leaves the BMW pretty much for a frame mounted fairing touring bike.

I have been wishing that...

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (fedspaz) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:00:24 GMT

I heard an LT owner joke that the LT stands for "Light Truck".
Nice looking ride. you will enjoy it.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (CleRider) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:15:28 GMT

Duke,

I just recalled two 'fun facts to know and tell' about the BMW K-LT bikes.

A buddy of mine has on older 1100/1150. When he puts the bike on the center stand, it is so perfectly balanced you can get the front tire off the ground by gentlely pushing on the trunk with one finger.

We rode with him and got caught in a rain storm. The K-LT offers so much protection that only the fingertips on his gloves got wet. Of course, all of us on traditional...

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (kcroadrocket) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:37:11 GMT

beautiful machine you got there duke. i rode one of these a few years ago in branson. bmw was a major sponsor and had demos there. super smo-o-o-th.
amazing the accessories you can get on the newer bikes.
congrats, bud

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (Guns90) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:11:05 GMT

Hey Duke, Congratulations!. I also demoed the K12LT up at Americade (I think it was 2004). Hell of a nice bike. During the demo, the BMW 'leader' really blew out onto the highway, so I got the chance to jump on it. I got it up to about 105 in nothing flat. What a ride!. The only thing I knew that I would have to used to is that low gearing. Twice I killed it taking off from a stand-still. I hope you many many joyful rides on it.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (Skip MMShadowT) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:49:12 GMT

Way to go Duke, congratulations. Snap some more pics and post them when you can. I'd like to see more too.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:45:14 GMT

I gave some thought to buying a local K12LT that was for sale about a year before buying my T. These are not for short people so I opted for a T instead. They are beautiful machines, though. Congratulations!

Stan

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:06:09 GMT

Thanks to all for the good words.

I will have to make a decision soon on which bike to let go. I now have 3.5 bikes in the garage and it's very crowded.
K12LT
ACE T
Vulcan 500 and a companion parts bike

..and I can easily guess how y'all would vote.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (CleRider) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:11:51 GMT

Duke,

Congrats on the new ride. I test rode a LT a couple years ago when a new BMW dealership opened their doors. A really nice riding bike. I know it will be on my short list when it comes time to replace my wing.

Andy

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (tonythecarguy) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:20:52 GMT

Duke, I'm seriously jealous. I've been drooling over the LT's for a few years now. I think if the '05's come down in price just a bit more I'd have a problem. Looks like you found a nice one. Congratulations. I hope you have found BMWLT.com it's the second nicest form on the web. Those guys love to farkel witch is one of my favorite parts of that site, seeing all the cool original modifications they do.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (alepel) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:56:46 GMT

Duke....I don't typically dwell at looking at BMW's, but I've got to tell you that your new bike has really caught my attention. I stare at this photo and I want to climb all over this bike. My curiosity is really aroused with many of the features I see in the photograph. Tell me....does the trunk slide off? Please post more pictures!

Congratulations on a absolutely gorgeous looking bike. Now excuse me I want to go back and stare at that photo some more.

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:34:51 GMT

I guess that was a stupid question, since I can see the back of your T in the picture!!!!!!

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (danbgt) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:32:59 GMT

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
Duke. We have got to get together and do some riding!!

Did you keep your T?

Re: Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (Fredrider) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:28:08 GMT

Congratulations Duke. That's quite a buy!

I remember demoing one back in 2000. To me it felt like a sportbike despite its 800+ lb weight and its luxury touring status. It also got Honda to update the Gold Wing after 13 years of the same model.

One thing I will never forget about the LT is watching a BMW guy demonstrate the small turning radius. He was doing figure-8's that were comprised of two 12' circles. To see him go from full handlebar lock in one...

Still having a hard time believing it myself....

feeds@yuku.com (dukey33) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:02:28 GMT

2000 BMW K1200LT-Custom.

Needs some maintenance items and a rear tire, but everything seems to be working. CD changer, AM/FM/cass/CD, cruise control, electric windshield, trip computer, heated grips, heated pilot seat, HID headlight upgrade.

Amazingly, this cost less than our T did when we bought it 4 years ago.