BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Terry,

Great info and trip report. I can see how folks get addicted to the "long haul" IBA events... just completed my 1st Saddlesore 1k and enjoyed the experience.

Enjoy that National Parks quest!

Mark
Oregon

Dean, Thanks for making this past weekend possible. What a beautiful place to ride! Traveling the western USA is a blessing. Count us in for next year's gathering, hopefully with the Mrs. riding her new Classic Roadster and me on the faithful R1150R. I've posted an Iron Butt thread in the main secti...

DJ - I'm working on the narrow Euro bar option. I'm thinking about 24" width... would that work for you? Also, only a slight "sweep" bend (angle back towards rider from center straight section). If you have specifics in mind, scribble them down here for comparison. Regards, Mark Oregon

"Just the facts, 'mam": Mark, 41, aka "Sweatmark" - Oregon (Willamette Valley, launchpad for many a fine ride) Technical sales - degrees in mechanical (BS), chemical (MS), maniacal (PMS) engineering. (re)Married to young hottie, with turbo-step-daughter. Wife is learning to ride ...

Like Pat says, handlebars are key! Has anyone found alternative bars for the R1150R that are NARROW and low? I'm looking for "Lenker" that resemble the old R90S Euro configuration... little or no rise, very little sweep, and no more than 24" width. And no, drag bars won't do it for me...