Performance Award............... (so thats what they're called........ )
Had a few myself over the years........
Reviving a stored 907
Riding impresions
I finally got the chance to take the 907 on its first serious ride last weekend and am happy to report many positive things.
First, this bike runs strong! It handles and tracks like a dream, and the riding position is fairly comfortable given my height (6-1).
My route consisted of approximately 120+ miles of mountain passes and winding roads and included a starting elevation of 6200' going up to about 7500'.
I find that 5th and 6th gears are a bit too tall for the engine and have since learned that a slightly smaller rear sprocket's the answer. Being used to riding heavier BMW's I noticed the 907's lighter weight works both for and against it; It's great in the twisties but gets blown around in crosswinds.
Did I mention that the clock works??!! I'm shocked!
The instrument cluster lighting is a joke and finding neutral is an adventure.
Otherwise I LOVE this bike!
First, this bike runs strong! It handles and tracks like a dream, and the riding position is fairly comfortable given my height (6-1).
My route consisted of approximately 120+ miles of mountain passes and winding roads and included a starting elevation of 6200' going up to about 7500'.
I find that 5th and 6th gears are a bit too tall for the engine and have since learned that a slightly smaller rear sprocket's the answer. Being used to riding heavier BMW's I noticed the 907's lighter weight works both for and against it; It's great in the twisties but gets blown around in crosswinds.
Did I mention that the clock works??!! I'm shocked!
The instrument cluster lighting is a joke and finding neutral is an adventure.
Otherwise I LOVE this bike!
Regards,
Randy
'02 BMW RT
'06 BMW K1200S
Randy
'02 BMW RT
'06 BMW K1200S
No kidding. I realized the moment I submitted my post! Make that TWO teeth bigger on the rear sprocket.qldman36 wrote:Whoa!!Need larger rear sprocket not smaller!
Needless to say this bike has been a drain on my wallet.....almost as bad as a woman :ugh: so please send your donations to me ASAP!
Last edited by beemerboy on Thu Jul 07, 2005 1:58 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Regards,
Randy
'02 BMW RT
'06 BMW K1200S
Randy
'02 BMW RT
'06 BMW K1200S
- Rogero
- Posts: 314
- Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:00 am
- model: 907 I.E.
- year: 1992
- Location: Cardiff, South Wales
ATTENTION GRABBER.
My 907 IE got more attention and comment than bikes worth three times as much on the Isle of Man when I was there for the TT races last month. I have to say that like a woman sometimes the cost is worth it in keeping her looking good!
Talking of which where can I get some touch up paint?
Talking of which where can I get some touch up paint?
- redpaso
- paso grand pooh-bah
- Posts: 654
- Joined: Sun Feb 20, 2005 12:00 am
- model: 906 Paso
- year: 1989
- Location: Land of OZ (traylia that is) Troy Bayliss Country
Re: ATTENTION GRABBER.
Rogero wrote:My 907 IE got more attention and comment than bikes worth three times as much on the Isle of Man when I was there for the TT races last month.
Owning a 907 & going to the Isle of Man for the TT. That is better than winning the Lottery you must be the luckiest guy alive. I will have to wait till Duke release the Highlights DVD but it is just not the same. Some times it is actually a curse living in the Southern Hemisphere.......but then again it is the middle of winter & 20 degrees outside....think I might go for a ride after work
Redpaso
"My favourite peice of Ballet is a long sweeping corner"
"My favourite peice of Ballet is a long sweeping corner"
- Rogero
- Posts: 314
- Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2005 12:00 am
- model: 907 I.E.
- year: 1992
- Location: Cardiff, South Wales
The TT fortnight is the best holiday in the world for all bikers, and this year the weather was glorious. Bike fans from all over the world on all sorts of machines of all ages. And the racing is good too.
I'd recommend it to everyone.
The 907 is off to Donnington in 2 weeks, let's hope it doesn't rain.
I think the DVD is out already, but you won't see me on it
I'd recommend it to everyone.
The 907 is off to Donnington in 2 weeks, let's hope it doesn't rain.
I think the DVD is out already, but you won't see me on it
Re: Reviving a stored 907
hi, i have a 907 ie 1991 like new but last satturday i was surprised because i look the serial number of the engine and its altered, there is a 6 and under this you can see an 8, the polce told me that maybe its a plant make correction but i have not any paper or document , anybody can advise me ? what can i do?