The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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Fatbike
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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Keyless isn't really an issue, had it on the 2 Harley's I had and the Honda we drive also is keyless.  Get with the times folk's, things are going that way so we best accept it.  Like the rest of the keys I have clipping the FOB and HOG refer to it isn't a big issue.  I for one can't see anything wrong with it although the central locking has me flustered at times, took a while to figure out why I couldn't open the fuel cap.
I put the latter down to being a grey hired 60 plus in years rider.. Enjoy whatever you decide on, great bikes aren't they..
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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(1)  Keyless ignition.

(2)  Blue color available.

(3)  I think it shifts into and out of first gear without the clutch more smoothly than it did on my ex-14.
Jeff Dean -- http://bmwdean.com/r1200rtw.htm  -- Tucson, AZ, Madison, WI.  BMW RTs:  2015 R1200RT --  2007 R1200RT
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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The keyless ign is fantastic.much less hassle than a key.
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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Wierpig wrote: The keyless ign is fantastic.much less hassle than a key.
Whatever you do don't let the battery go flat with the steering lock on. If you do you'll wish you had a  key.
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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Charge battery.start bike.same as keyed bike?
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Re: The real difference between 14 and 15 model?

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Wierpig wrote: Charge battery.start bike.same as keyed bike?
Assuming you locked the bike near to where you can plug it in. 
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