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Originally Posted by sfarson
Just FWIW, someone shoved the R12RT over in a motel parking lot back in June (Phone call from the front desk is a wonderful way to start the new day). The mirror popped off and I shoved in back in. The cylinder head cover had some scratches as did the side bag lid. THAT WAS IT. Simple and inexpensive insurance replacements.
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That’s good to know, I will install a pair of the BMW plastic head cover protectors as some level of protection and leave it at that. I expect most of the time I will not be using the panniers so I wounder what gets damage without them fitted. The muffler looks very vulnerable.
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Originally Posted by sfarson
BTW, riding a 1098 here, I wouldn't place it so far ahead of the S. In the real world of mortals riding these bikes most of the time on great roads, the sporty boxer S has its plusses.
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I purchased the 1098 as an experiment, I have always wanted a Duc but was put off by the extreme riding position, it was not until I rode one that I realised they where not the disaster I expected. A test ride or two does not really tell you what a big is like to live with so I went a head and purchased with the intent of selling it if it did not work out. However it was soon apparent that the Duc was a keeper and the R12S could be retired and replaced by a tourer that was pillion friendly so the wife could experience motorcycling for the first time. I have no idea how that will pan out, but time will tell.
The R12S has some practical advantages, but for riding it’s the 1098 all the way for this little black duck.