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Phil, When do you have time to actually ride that bike?


mac

It would be difficult to say that the R1150R or the K1200S is more "fun" than the other. They are alike, and they are different. For me, the biggest difference is that the KS keeps me more comfortable on day-long rides. I believe the more forward riding position transmits less concussion d...

The weekend of April 1-2 I spent riding alone in the area where Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina come together. I decided that on this trip I was going to take some pictures, no matter how much it hurt. You can view them by clicking on the April 1 and April 2 links at the site given below. ma...

Feels good, doesn't it!

Vann, Here is Plan B. One day in mid-June when Peggy is shopping, pack your system cases and tank bag and ship them to DSKYZD's house. On Friday, June 30, take the afternoon off and ride to Brian's house. You can spend Friday night with Brian and his wife and girlfriend. Saturday morning put the sys...

Vann,

Just sit Peggy down and tell her that you're going to Idaho with The Mikes. Tell her it's important and you'll only be gone two weeks. She'll understand.

mac

rivi777, We are planning a two-week ride with the BMW Riders' Association rally in Boise at the far end of our loop. I believe the rally is July 6-9. In between will be the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Little Big Horn, Devil's Tower, and the northern Rockies - not to mention some wheat, corn, and soyb...

Vann, It's definitely time for another visit to the mountains. However, the VA mountains that I saw today were covered with sn... sn... sn.... you know, that white stuff. I'll have to check the Robbinsville, NC weather for next weekend. I start a new job on April 7. I might be tempted to take Thursd...

My new K1200S is blue with ABS and side cases - no ESA. At the first service, I'll have a centerstand installed. Capitol BMW installed a Throttlemeister today. The engine is very smooth and has amazing amounts of torque throughout the rev range. The transmisson shifts very easily and smoothly and wi...

My beloved '04 R1150R is gone. It has been replaced with a K1200S. However, this is the internet, so you can't get rid of me! This board has been the source of too much valuable information and quality entertainment - not to mention the origin of a number of good friendships. I refuse to leave. If I...

Just-Beeming, Isn't it interesting that this thread could grow so quickly to 4 pages!? So you tried 8 times, huh. That isn't enough. Whoever said that getting the bike on the centerstand was an exercise in technique was correct. I think of the process as rolling the bike backward just before the pus...

MikeCam,

You seem to be a serious college basketball fanatic. What did you think of the second half of the UNC-Duke game?


mac

The front and rear running lights provided by the SignalMinder are a must-have modification. They greatly add to visibility and identification, especially in low light environments like dappled shade or fog. After several days of following a friend of mine who had them on his Roadster, I consider th...

Khemz, We have talked about size and strength being important in not dropping a bike. I would like to add that an inexperienced rider can easily drop a lightweight bike too. Many drops are not caused so much by the weight of the bike, but by the bike getting out of balance because of something that ...

Phil,

Go to your local HD dealer and ask for their self-lubricating side stand. They'll know what you need. Tell them I sent you.


wncbmw

The weather will be beautiful - or we're sending Brian home.

mac

Hmmmmm. My SO doesn't ride, and I've been wanting a second bike. Thanks for the advice!

mac

Bobby A,

Didn't you post some pictures of your Roadster a year or so ago? You created a really distinctive R1150R, and I'm curious to see what you might do with your new K1200S. Enjoy your new ride!

mac

Back when my father was still hunting, he would amaze people by routinely getting three quail on a covey rise with a Winchester Model 12 in 410 guage. I can also remember my uncle tearing up quail with his Model 12 in 12 guage. My dad would tease him by yelling, "For crying out loud, Milton, sh...

Great ride report: it was worth the wait.

mac