[REVIEW] 42130 - BMW M1000RR K66

[williamyzfr1]

On 12/10/2021 at 9:40 PM, FLOGO said:

Nice review, could you please explain the shift order?
On race bikes the shifting order is:
1
N
2
...
6
on street legal bikes it is:
6
...
2
N
1
Overall, it is not my favored bike.
Too big, too few functions. Taking design too much into account.
Big, nice but i am not impressed...

 

PS: facebook loves children

On my street legal bike (Yamaha YZF-R1) its 1 up and 5 down,

1

N

2

...

6

I will buy this model when a post has a link to a Chinese rear tyre that fits and is a more realistic width.

Sportbike rear tyres are massively wide in comparison to front tyres.

This Lego model is completely let down by the skinny rear tyre IMHO.

Edited December 17, 2021 by williamyzfr1

[JunkstyleGio]

As for the stickerless version: Maybe changing the white panels with other colours will work..

As soon as i get me the model, I will give it a go!

 

 

[Gray Gear]

49 minutes ago, williamyzfr1 said:

I will buy this model when a post has a link to a Chinese rear tyre that fits and is a more realistic width

Which is not very likely to happen IMO. Regarding wheel and tire sizes chinese brands still use the same measurements as TLG. One the one hand that is good because things are interchangable (like the cool CADA supercar tires), but on the other hand they use the same faulty sizes as TLG instead of making something more realistic.

If you are very lucky there is a RC tire that will fit, but do RC bikes in this size even exist?

[williamyzfr1]

No wider rear tyre no purchase. Stupid Lego rear tyre width. Makes the whole model look totally unrealistic.

[Milan]

1 hour ago, JunkstyleGio said:

As for the stickerless version: Maybe changing the white panels with other colours will work..

Black version might look good.

[JunkstyleGio]

@Milan Black is always cool. But with lego it will always need some contrasting colours..

 

 

 

Edited December 17, 2021 by JunkstyleGio

[merman]

With the instructions being published today, does anyone have any idea what is the deal with step 320? Why should the numbers on the axle connectors line up other than estatic reasons?

[DrJimbo]

Axle connectors have a wider and a narrower end. And they have 2 flat and 2 curved sides. For a smooth appearance, you want to join like to like. 

[JunkstyleGio]

I thinks it's esthetics...

In a few days i will build this monster. So maybe i will find another reason.

 

[merman]

18 hours ago, DrJimbo said:

Axle connectors have a wider and a narrower end. And they have 2 flat and 2 curved sides. For a smooth appearance, you want to join like to like. 

As far as I know there is no difference between the side with the number and the opposite side. Both sides are equal, so the part is symmetrical at the sides where the round hole is. 

[Void_S]

Possibly, it was purposed to ensure both pinholes are alligned correctly but for some reason the red circles were moved from the pinholes to numbers 

[Marf]

Great review! Just finished building this model myself, loved the build and the solutions that were used.
I think it's a great set to start build Motorcycle MOC's with.

Haven't put most of the sticker on the model because next week I will take it apart and start building my own Yamaha R1 version.
In the picture you can see my Ducati scale MOC Yamaha R1 together with the BMW, as an before picture!

 

Edited January 8, 2022 by Marf

[aFrInaTi0n]

On 12/17/2021 at 11:09 AM, Gray Gear said:

If you are very lucky there is a RC tire that will fit, but do RC bikes in this size even exist?

Luckily 1:5 scale bikes ARE a common format... maybe the only real one out there..

@Milan Problem with pure black color is it eats visibility of most contours..

[JunkstyleGio]

Finished baggies no1 So much fun and flawless gearbox!

[Johnny1360]

On 12/17/2021 at 5:42 AM, williamyzfr1 said:

No wider rear tyre no purchase. Stupid Lego rear tyre width. Makes the whole model look totally unrealistic.

Not sure what you mean, the rear tire is much wider than the front one and even slightly taller.

[Seasider]

Ok, just started building the bike and I’ve got two questions …

When did black friction pins lose their slot in them?

When did instructions start showing the dimples in parts? Eg the 3L connectors with 2 pins holes and 1 axle hole

The last Technic set before this I bought was the Lamborghini Sian.

[howitzer]

1 hour ago, Seasider said:

Ok, just started building the bike and I’ve got two questions …

When did black friction pins lose their slot in them?

When did instructions start showing the dimples in parts? Eg the 3L connectors with 2 pins holes and 1 axle hole

The last Technic set before this I bought was the Lamborghini Sian.

The black pins were changed last year.

[Johnny1360]

Having just picked this set up, I was examining the sticker sheet and accidentally dropped it, when I picked it up I noticed there is two sticker sheets, wow, that's a boatload of stickers. Got me thinking, is this the most stickers ever for a LEGO set? 

Funny story I wanted this set so bad, I rode my bicycle 10 miles in the freezing rain to get it, what an adventure, lol.

Even though I have just started the build, I am very much enjoying it and I really like all the new parts and just the sheer size of the set. I actually expected more fanfare from this ground breaking set, instead of all the complaints about price and looks, still I can appreciate some of the scepticism as this is new territory for LEGO.

Also thrilled for many of the new pieces and already have several ideas for alternate uses, will be great fun and may eventually pick up a second set, when it goes on sale, something that is rare for Technic sets here in the Midwest USA.

Thanks for the great review, really helped me with my decision to get it.

Edited January 9, 2022 by Johnny1360

[LvdH]

32 minutes ago, Johnny1360 said:

Got me thinking, is this the most stickers ever for a LEGO set? 

It's not even close:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=1650stk02#T=C&C=0

A total of 155 stickers for a 220 piece set  

Although for a Technic set, or set made with technic parts, it is. The 42125 Ferrari is probably second. 

If anyone is interested, I found this Brickset article regarding stickers: https://brickset.com/article/56577/which-set-contains-the-most-stickers

[howitzer]

1 hour ago, LvdH said:

It's not even close:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=1650stk02#T=C&C=0

A total of 155 stickers for a 220 piece set  

Although for a Technic set, or set made with technic parts, it is. The 42125 Ferrari is probably second. 

If anyone is interested, I found this Brickset article regarding stickers: https://brickset.com/article/56577/which-set-contains-the-most-stickers

Ok, that one is pretty absurd. Apparently every 2x3 brick posing as container has two stickers and then there's few more for the ship itself. Appears to be a pretty pricey collectible too.

But yeah, there's no rivaling 42130 in count of stickers among Technic sets...

[Johnny1360]

Interesting article and while I do have a couple of those sets, this one, 42130 takes the prize for me.

[JunkstyleGio]

They say that bigger isn't always better...

But this time it is!!!

It's a monster!

[Marf]

Trying out some first small mods before I take it apart to make my own MOC Yamaha R1

- Adapted clip-ons break / clutch handles, brake canister and Triple  tree clamp

Haha, mirrors are work in progress😆

- First experiment altered front fender (don’t like the original)

 

Edited January 10, 2022 by Marf

[JunkstyleGio]

With just two parts changed from black to white, the stricker free model looks much better.

[williamyzfr1]

On 1/9/2022 at 3:02 AM, Johnny1360 said:

Not sure what you mean, the rear tire is much wider than the front one and even slightly taller.

You are correct, must have been the angles of the pictures I looked at.

Now purchased and awaiting delivery from Lego UK.