to respond to both of you.
I'm NOT a racer.
I would LIKE to go to a track school.. will you pay? I don't NEED one (I'm sure I'll learn a LOT thought).
I have lived to ride for the past 30 yrs of bikin' in northern N.J. I think I have a 'one up' on most bikers throughout the country, except maybe NYC(those guys are crazy!). Period.
I agree that a BMW can beat a sport bike with the right rider. Just not this one.
and, no I'm not looking for praise,
I CAN'T prove it to you (I'm in N.J.) and I know BMW4VWW is in Ca.(we have corresponded on a different subject),
as for 12er and John.. If you are close I'll demonstrate.
I don't wish to be flamed.
I'm just stating my skill level and the power/ handling capabilities of most UJM sportbikes.. Mine included ('02 RC51)that is ...if you have the skill. and it's true. I've spanked gsxrs in the twisties with my 883R.. but then the straight's come and, bye bye.. which makes it that much harder to catch them in the next turn.. get my point?
besides... does this Beemer come with Carbon fiber skid plates on it's Cylinder heads? , 'cause you'll need them if you plan on making that 'spankem' statement come true.