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by BigEasy
Sat Aug 18, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: The Deal Has Been Done
Replies: 12
Views: 3574

I fully agree about the trailer ride, I really don't care for trailer queens at all, I have only trailered a bike once and that was at my mothers request-long story. This trailer ride however is a function of time, convience and eagerness. Due to my work schedule if I don't pick her up on my way hom...
by BigEasy
Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: The Deal Has Been Done
Replies: 12
Views: 3574

Thanks for the good wishes guys. I guess I'm what the market/demographic folks would call a re-entry rider, I rode back in the 70's and 80's when I was you youngster, I haven't owned a bike for about 20 years. I have gotten to ride on occasion but recently I reevaluated my decision not to own a bike...
by BigEasy
Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:11 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: The Deal Has Been Done
Replies: 12
Views: 3574

The Deal Has Been Done

Well after 4 months of begging SWMBO, jumping through hoops and much research I have pulled the trigger on my first BMW- Here she is in the birthing process http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/1BigEasy/100_0644.jpg http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/1BigEasy/100_0642.jpg Needless to say I am ...
by BigEasy
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:45 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: Small Camera
Replies: 6
Views: 2210

I bought a Pentax Opto W-20 this summer for a raft trip on the Colorado River through the grand canyon because they sold it as "waterproof" it is rated for 10' submersion for 5 minutes. That is a good thing if he's going to use it outside in the elements. It takes great photo's I was very ...
by BigEasy
Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:32 am
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My 4 Day Old R1200R :-)
Replies: 20
Views: 7627

I have been shopping for them most of the summer and the flat gray is kind of cool looking, though I am leaning toward basic black. The gray is a cool hot rodder retro thing that appeals to me on some level, however I think I'd get tired of it personally. My decision may have to get made for me as m...
by BigEasy
Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:31 pm
Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
Topic: My 4 Day Old R1200R :-)
Replies: 20
Views: 7627

Congrats! I too am in the market for a new R12R, and as soon as I sell my truck I'll own one. I couldn't help but notice an interesting modification to your bike that I have NEVER seen in 35+ years of riding: exactly how well does that air freshner on the wind screen work? :lol: I never would have t...