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In this episode, I'm joined by Lurch and Rick "Big Daddy" Kane. Rick recently purchased a 2019 BMW GS 850 adventure motorcycle. Several of the guys here at Law Abiding Biker (LAB) purchased adventure motorcycles in the last couple of years. Rick, himself, has owned several adventure motorcycles over the years. He talks about why he chose the BMW of other adventure motorcycles and the Kawasaki KLR 650 in particular.

One reason Rick choose the BMW GS 850 is he lives approximately 90 miles from us here in the Yakima, WA area. We do most of our adventure riding around Yakima. We are lucky to have lots of good riding right out our backdoor. Rick wanted a bike that was comfortable for that 90-mile ride to meet up with us.

Highlights of the 2019 BMW F 850 GS:

• 2-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 853 ccs with 95 horsepower at 8250 rpm, and 68-foot pounds at 6250 rpm.
• A crankshaft journal offset of 90 degrees and firing interval of 270/450 degrees.
• New, robust steel bridge frame in monocoque construction for increased riding precision.
• New telescopic fork/upside-down telescopic fork plus double-sided aluminum swinging arm with central spring strut for more sensitive response characteristics.
• ABS, ASC plus 'Rain' and 'Road' riding modes included as standard.
• Pro riding modes with ABS Pro and dynamic brake light, DTC, and the new riding modes 'Dynamic', 'Enduro', and 'Enduro Pro' are available as optional equipment ex works.
• ESA electronic suspension adjustment is available as optional equipment.
• A self-amplifying, anti-hopping clutch for a discernible reduction in hand clutch operating force.
• LED headlight (low and high beam) as standard. LED daytime riding light as optional equipment.
• Connectivity with multi-functional instrument cluster and 6.5-inch full-color TFT display plus numerous features as optional equipment.
• Intelligent emergency call function is now offered for the first time as optional equipment for the middle class.
• Optimized off-road and travel ability plus improved wind and weather protection.
• Sharper GS profile resulting from the new design.

As many of your know, Rick is the LAB Store manager. Rick gives an update on the store operations and new products. We greatly appreciate you supporting us by purchasing items from our store. We have competitive prices and you are helping support a small business.

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