Suzuki DR650........it's the w123 of bikes with a touch of G-wagen blended in.
Mike On Jun 21, 2013 9:09 PM, "ernest breakfield" < erne...@backyardengineering.org> wrote: > we've been looking at another car for when the wifes econobox finally > disintegrates (pushing 300K on her Corolla now!) and i'm seriously > considering trying to find a nice W126 with another 617 in it. > as for what to do when my aging R1150GS Adv finally croaks, i have no > idea; the only other thing that really interests me is a big KTM, and i'm > probably not going to be able to get one of those before they go all > hypertechy with the new liter-plus version. > > > cheers! > e > > > On 19/Jun/13 12:39, Dieselhead wrote: > >> >> Yes, they knew what they were doing back then. Even in the 50 and 60s >> they did well with the technology of the day, and still were advanced for >> the day. Unfortunately the bowties took over about 1987 and the old guard >> engineers retired or were forced into a box. Other than safety, I don't >> see any appeal of a newish MB over deetriot iron or riceburners. In fact, >> it is sad to say, but most camries are more aesthetically pleasant than ~ >> 2010+ MBs. >> >> I can say the same for BMW motorsickles too. /2 and earlier, /5, /6 and >> even /7 look nice. the current crop look like a riceburner, except for the >> ones with jugs hanging out look like riceburners with jugs. Even the early >> K series could be distinguished on the road as a BMW. >> >> >> All reasons I like 123 240Ds and my /5. >> > > > ______________________________**_________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
