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Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 2:18 pm
Crazy Frog
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2 Re: Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:02 pm
Inge K.
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Then we go up one size.............Dutch vs. Japanese seems to be a little bit more even.
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Inge K.
K100RS -86. (first owner), K1100LTSE -94.
3 Re: Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:58 pm
blaKey
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I bet the owner of the Honda had a more comfortable trip home after that little incident...now that he has a backrest!
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Neil
K100RS 1986 RED!
Dress for the ride and the potential slide.
4 Re: Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:02 pm
Rick G
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I bet the truck driver feels a bit DAFt
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"Man sacrifices his health in order to make money.
Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived." Dalai Lama
Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
5 Re: Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:18 pm
Inge K.
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RicK G wrote:I bet the truck driver feels a bit Daft
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Inge K.
K100RS -86. (first owner), K1100LTSE -94.
6 Re: Why buying a German bike? Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:19 pm
Crazy Frog
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RicK G wrote:I bet the truck driver feels a bit DAFt
I forgot about Daf cars.Belt driven, automatic transmission, but gutless!
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7 Re: Why buying a German bike? Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:13 am
ReneZ
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Bert, drove one for some time 55 sport 
Definitely not gutless, but the belt had to be properly adjusted. Good fun.
Definitely not gutless, but the belt had to be properly adjusted. Good fun.__________________________________________________
Greetings from
-o: Rene
BMW K100 - 1985 (0030029) Scotland
BMW K1200GT - 2003 (ZK01223) Florida
BMW K1200GT - 2004 (ZK27240) Australia
8 Re: Why buying a German bike? Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:11 pm
the.postman
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I too had a DAF66. Great for nipping round the streets,with CVT just point and press, max power.. (OK only about 60bhp...) to the wheels all the time. Nippy in reverse too..
I have a more modern version of CVT in my current car.. MGF. Pedal to the floor.. engine to 4500 revs... max power...and it stays there.
I have a more modern version of CVT in my current car.. MGF. Pedal to the floor.. engine to 4500 revs... max power...and it stays there.
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1985 K100 RS 104EA49840092 #0081788 SILVERish (Madison) Prod. date 05/12/84
1984 srx 600
1986 cbr1000f/h
9 Re: Why buying a German bike? Sun Dec 07, 2014 9:18 pm
Arlina
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DAF trucks is still in Eindhoven, Netherlands, 10 km from my home.
The original factory from DAF, were they started, still exists, in Eindhoven, now that is the DAF museum (really worth a visit).
Daf cars made in Born, Netherlands.
That factory still exists, now in hands of VDL making the new Mini.
I had a DAF 55, Volvo 66, and some Volvo 340, with the vario, love the vario
The car used to transport me and (ex)wife on the weddingday was a DAF66
The original factory from DAF, were they started, still exists, in Eindhoven, now that is the DAF museum (really worth a visit).
Daf cars made in Born, Netherlands.
That factory still exists, now in hands of VDL making the new Mini.
I had a DAF 55, Volvo 66, and some Volvo 340, with the vario, love the vario
The car used to transport me and (ex)wife on the weddingday was a DAF66
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K1100RS/LT - R1200RT - R1100RS - Cagiva SST 350 Ala Verde - K75LT project - K75 Schurgers - K75S - K1100RS - K75RT - K75C 10 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:38 am
Rickmeister
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What does "DAF" stand for? I'm always curious about these things, eg, BMW (we all know that one), MAN (Machinenfabrick Augsburg und Nuremburg), AJS (The "S" is for Stevens, but I don't know the AJ), MG (Morris Garages), BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) etc.
Cheers, Rickmeister.
Cheers, Rickmeister.
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11 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 1:12 am
Inge K.
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van Doorne's Automobiel Fabriek.
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Inge K.
K100RS -86. (first owner), K1100LTSE -94.
12 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 2:42 am
the.postman
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AJS Albert John Stevens..
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1985 K100 RS 104EA49840092 #0081788 SILVERish (Madison) Prod. date 05/12/84
1984 srx 600
1986 cbr1000f/h
13 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:38 am
Be made
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Someone once told me BMW was for . . . .Bloody Money Waster.
The same someone does not understand the concept "false economy"
If they did then the letters would be "BMS" for "Brilliant Money Saver"!
The same someone does not understand the concept "false economy"
If they did then the letters would be "BMS" for "Brilliant Money Saver"!
14 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:47 am
AL-58
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I've heard Bavarian Money Waster and Bloody Mechanical Wreck(probably applied to my R100GS, a near new bike that gave me more troubles in 13 months of ownership than you would think possible)
BSA = Bloody Sore Arse
Al
BSA = Bloody Sore Arse
Al
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'93 K1100LT
'08 F650GS (798cc)
'19 R1250RS
+ another boxer engined motorcycle and sidecar
"When I'm too old and too foolish to handle a sidecar I'll buy a Sportsbike"
15 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:58 am
Ringfad
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the.postman wrote:AJS Albert John Stevens..
I heard AJS stood for "Ah, Jesus, Start". A friend of mine still has an AJS 650 but it has not run for a few years but he did lend it to me one time when my only bike of the time (not a K !) was sick.
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K1 Black 1993 60K Km K1100RS Black 1996 K1 Blue 1990 25K Miles K1200RS Red 16 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 12:26 pm
Two Wheels Better
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Bring More Wallet. However, this often applies only when negotiating the initial purchase price. We well know that in the long, long run they are one of the most economical motorbikes. A mate works at the local
Hardly-Ableto shop down the street. He cynically calls them
'Hundred Dollars' for what it costs each time when someone from the workshop looks at one.
Hardly-Ableto shop down the street. He cynically calls them
'Hundred Dollars' for what it costs each time when someone from the workshop looks at one.
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"How many cars did we pass today?" "ALL of them."
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
17 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:38 pm
88
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A mate's father used to say about quality purchases....."It's only dear the day you buy it!"Two Wheels Better wrote: We well know that in the long, long run they are one of the most economical motorbikes.
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88....May contain nuts!"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." - St. Augustine from 1600 years ago & still true!
K1 - 1989 - AKA Titan (unique K1/K1100RS hybrid by Andreas Esterhammer)
K1100RS - 1995. AKA Rudolf Von Schmurf (in a million bits)
K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
K75RTP - 1994
K75C - 1991 AKA Jim Beam. In boxes.
K1100LT 1992 - AKA Big Red (gone)
K100LT - 1988 - AKA the Bullion brick. Should never have sold it.
18 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:09 pm
Crazy Frog
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A firend just sent me this Youtube link....
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19 Re: Why buying a German bike? Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:04 pm
Be made
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Yeah bro . . not bad . . .just on the long side of the alphabet
20 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:05 pm
WoodyAUK75
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DAF loosely translated is Dutch Auto Federation
BMW is Best Motorcycle in the World
BMW is Best Motorcycle in the World
21 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:25 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
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Burgled My Wallet.
Banjaxed My Wallet.
Brings Me Wonders.
Banjaxed My Wallet.
Brings Me Wonders.
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
22 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:03 am
zonenfeile
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Rickmeister wrote:MAN (Machinenfabrick Augsburg und Nuremburg),
:laugh:best regards to google
MAN = Maschinenfabrik Augsburg Nürnberg
MTU = Maschinen und Turbinenunion = ex Maybach Motoren / Partner of Graf Zeppelin
Graf Zeppelin = the guy pays me every month
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K- Wiki - or rtfm first
Regards from Hamburg
Olaf
23 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 3:55 pm
larrikin
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What about $uziki?
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88 BMW K100RS
It increases my paranoia
Like lookin' at my mirror and seein' a police car
24 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:15 pm
Kyle10
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Bavarian Marriage Wrecker
Breaks Most Wrenches
Breaks Most Wrenches
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1983 Honda VF750 007713
25 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:36 pm
xpc316e
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I know it is a car, but some people say that Lotus stands for Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious.
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VIN 0191428, 1991 K100LT, formerly owned by Lancashire Constabulary. This old warhorse is now 'out to grass' and living in retirement in Suffolk, where it will be showered with appropriate love and care.
VIN 6459609, 1992 K1100LT, another ex-Police machine, even though she now looks like she is a former fire engine.
26 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:00 pm
Kyle10
Life time member
Fix It Again Tony
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1985 K100rt 0052183
1983 Honda VF750 007713
27 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:19 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
Life time member
Fix Or Repair Daily
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
28 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:23 pm
92KK 84WW Olaf
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That
Ruddy
Infernal
Useless
Motor
Produces
Horrors.
Ruddy
Infernal
Useless
Motor
Produces
Horrors.
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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles.
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles
Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
29 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:37 pm
Dai
Life time member
Or things that fly:
BAe's ATP (Advanced TurboProp) otherwise known as Another Technical Problem.
BAe's ATP (Advanced TurboProp) otherwise known as Another Technical Problem.
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1983 K100 naked upgraded to K100LT spec after spending time as an RS and an RT
1987 K100RT
Others...
1978 Moto Guzzi 850-T3, 1979 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 California,1993 Moto Guzzi 1100ie California
2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 500
30 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:45 pm
Kyle10
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F**ked Up Old Rebuilt Dodge92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Fix Or Repair Daily
Constant Hassles EVery Year
(In my neck o' the woods these are the high points of intellectual postulations)
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1985 K100rt 0052183
1983 Honda VF750 007713
31 Re: Why buying a German bike? Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:04 pm
Kyle10
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We come in at about 32,000
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1985 K100rt 0052183
1983 Honda VF750 007713
32 Re: Why buying a German bike? Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:41 am
Dale S
Silver member
Kyle10 wrote:F**ked Up Old Rebuilt Dodge92KK 84WW Olaf wrote:Fix Or Repair Daily
Constant Hassles EVery Year
(In my neck o' the woods these are the high points of intellectual postulations)
Found On Road Dead (more than once!)
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1990 BMW K100LT
2003 BMW 540i
1998 Ford f-150
33 Re: Why buying a German bike? Wed Dec 17, 2014 11:12 am
Two Wheels Better
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Brüste müssen wackeln!
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"How many cars did we pass today?" "ALL of them."
1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
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