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by Bobby A
Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:05 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Going to the dark side.....
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Will do ...

DJ and others,
The bike was delivered Saturday and we are now in the midst of a huge blizzard.
Its nice to look at though : )
I still have the BMW 1150R tankbag so if anybody wants it just make a fair offer and its yours.
Bobby A
by Bobby A
Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:57 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Going to the dark side.....
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Thanks guys

Thanks guys for the nice words. I traded the bike in and they paid off my balance $6600 and added another $2000 towards the new purchase. I was willing to sell it privately but when I had it posted here in the 'for sale' section only one guy called me and he was in California. My personal situation ...
by Bobby A
Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Going to the dark side.....
Replies: 10
Views: 3256

Going to the dark side.....

First off, as usual, I want to say that this board is one of the best out there. It has always been informative and entertaining. Last week I brought my beautiful customized 1150 to Manhattan BMW for a new battery and oil change. I am wandering around the showroom and I begin to stare at 3 K1200s's ...
by Bobby A
Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:48 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: How 'bout this?
Replies: 65
Views: 22326

Good Idea

Bobby A here :)
by Bobby A
Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: What kind of cage does an R rider drive?
Replies: 146
Views: 42927

No Corvettes?

My 3 other rides are a 2001 F-150 Supercrew, a 2003 Vibe GT, and my favorite ride is my 2001 Corvette coupe.
Bobby A
by Bobby A
Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:21 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pictures of underseat exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 3502

Bobby-- What did you do to finish your wheels? Looks like polished lip, painted centers? Same question on the cylinder heads - are they powdercoated? Thanks. Telford Telford, The wheels and cylinder heads are powdercoated and the lips are polished. The handlebars, gas cap and various other bits are...
by Bobby A
Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:04 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pictures of underseat exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 3502

Hey DJ

DJ, No burning at all. They never really get that hot and I have been caught sitting in NYC traffic with the bike. I am out the door shortly to enjoy the long weekend, but when I get back I will take off the seat and take some more shots for you. Rear indicators may be small, however they are very b...
by Bobby A
Fri Sep 02, 2005 8:33 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Pictures of underseat exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 3502

Pictures of underseat exhaust

Hi guys, I can't believe another summer is passing by without putting many miles on the bike. My job (NYPD Detective), twin boys both 16, Corvette cruises, yada yada yada... Anyway, I have had several email requests for some detailed pictures of the exhaust on my bike. This morning before work I too...
by Bobby A
Tue Aug 23, 2005 7:18 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: powder coating
Replies: 19
Views: 10616

Another powdercoated wheel

They look good and the outerlip is chrome to avoid chipping.
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by Bobby A
Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:12 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Welcome New Members (and old) - Introduce Yourself!
Replies: 328
Views: 174574

Hi, My name is Bobby and I make a living chasing down bad guys on the computer. as a NYC Police Detective. I had a great relationship with a local dealer and the R is my 4th (and I think best and last) BMW. My bike is unique in the way that it was shown at the annual Javits motorcycle show. It was c...