While I was getting PR3s today, I test rode the K1600GTL

[RIGS]

Impressive looking machine, comfortable with a silky smooth engine BUT.....
The transmission was, in my humble opinion, just plain shitty for lack of a better technical term.
I had a hell of a time going from 1st to 2nd, it kept getting stuck in neutral. This happened 5 or 6 times, maybe I am used to my C14, maybe I suck at BMW shiftage but I've never had trouble like this with any other bike I've ridden.

I didn't take the time to fiddle with any of the technical marvels on the bike. I was concentrating of trying to ride the **** of the bike.

I think the C14 is quicker and feels like it has more power. I don't think will be spilling 25k for this bike.
I have a new appreciation for my Connie....

[Bob]

 Maybe the transmission has to work in a little and will get somewhat smoother in a little time? I know my bike felt clunky up shifting when it was brand new compared to the C14. But it smoothed out nicely in short order.  I still don't think it is as smooth as my C14 was, but it got much better after running a little bit that I have no complaints what so ever!
 Beside you don't need a new bike. You just bought this one to replace the last brand new C14!   

By the way, it was great meeting y'all last weekend. Maybe we'll see y'all again real soon!