"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
08/25/2014 at 20:48 • Filed to: Twists and Turns, BMW 135i
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"Mosqvich" (mosqvich)
08/25/2014 at 20:48 • Filed to: Twists and Turns, BMW 135i | 4
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I bought a new (to me) 2009 BMW 135i a week ago. I then promptly went on a work trip where I cruelly given a Chevy Cruze rental car. In Minneapolis. I daydreamed of driving my 300 hp Teutonic toy in the mountains near my house.
I finally got the chance Sunday. I headed west and north up some twisty highways with my windows down, sunroof open and burning gas like I didn't care. I didn't. When I hit the serious twisties I was ready for fun. Unfortunately I ran into dozens of guys like this guy.
I appreciate bikers wanting to have fun, however I quickly noticed how poorly these bikes handled. This guy in particular demonstrated why cruisers belong on wide sweeping highways, not technical roads. He was visibly shaken after negotiating a turn.
This video isn't technical, but the area is beautiful.
jkm7680
> Mosqvich
08/25/2014 at 20:54 |
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I agree, cruisers don't really have a place on the twisties. Tail of the dragon, blood mountain and whatnot couldn't be much fun on a giant, heavy cruiser. I'd say sport bikes, and standards are more cut out for the curvy roads.
JR1
> Mosqvich
08/25/2014 at 21:00 |
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Nice little BMW. Maybe not the most "prestigious" but I am sure it is one of the most fun and an awesome DD
anothermiatafanboy
> Mosqvich
08/25/2014 at 21:21 |
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not everyone is there to take the turns as fast as they can. With scenery as beautiful as that I can see how taking a relaxing cruise on a Harley could be very satisfying. I think in your video the chances are much greater he is shaking out his hand from going numb from his crappy Harley twin than from negotiating a mild curve. And by the way motorcycles are very dependent on the rider. Put a very skilled motorcyclist on top of that Harley and it could keep up with you through the turns.
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Mosqvich
> anothermiatafanboy
08/25/2014 at 21:25 |
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As another commenter pointed out, sport bikes and other bikes would be just fine. The beauty is awesome, BUT, the thing is you get to see the scenery twice. The routes are rarely round trips, at least not in a sports car or street bike. It makes me want to drive my X5 up there and go beyond.
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Mosqvich
> JR1
08/25/2014 at 21:26 |
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It is a ton of fun. It's a "gap" car. I'd like and plan on getting something a little higher ended, but not this year.
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anothermiatafanboy
> Mosqvich
08/25/2014 at 21:57 |
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You say sport bikes would be fine for cruising slowly and checking out the scenery. I've ridden sport bikes and they are none too comfortable for cruising.
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Mosqvich
> anothermiatafanboy
08/25/2014 at 22:08 |
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No, I meant the sport bikes would be great for the twisties.
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anothermiatafanboy
> Mosqvich
08/25/2014 at 23:36 |
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I agree and all the motorcycles I have owned have been sporty bikes. But just like not everybody driving on the road is interested in going as fast as they can there are plenty of motorcyclists who just want to sit back and enjoy the ride.
desertdog5051
> Mosqvich
08/26/2014 at 00:09 |
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3 things I see in that. They were leaving plenty of room between the bikes for a car to get past and still have plenty of room to pull back in. I fail to understand why you blame the motorcycles or cruisers for your lack of free road to zoom. That could have been any type of motor vehicle. And 3, whenever I see a BMW behind me on my bike on a twisty, (and I ride a lot of them at speeds that would make most BMW drivers just lay back and enjoy). I assume he has a car he cannot drive properly and is feeling like those driving gloves just gave him magical powers so I generally will slow down in a straight and motion him past. Blame it on whomever, it happens. Rant over.
Jobjoris
> Mosqvich
08/26/2014 at 03:28 |
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Awesome buy!!! Looking at a slighly used 135i or 125i manual convertible at the moment myself, do you notice any lag when hitting the throttle with that turbo?
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Mosqvich
> Jobjoris
08/26/2014 at 12:05 |
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I'd say it's momentary at best. Mine is an auto, so I think any delay is from torque conversion. The auto is actually pretty good. I have a bum leg and my shifting days are over :-(
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Mosqvich
> desertdog5051
08/26/2014 at 12:08 |
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No driving gloves needed! It was irritating and to be fair there was minivan or something ahead too. I always give riders plenty of room (I've ridden bikes since I was 12) for safety. This guy was not so stable.