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Postby Doug » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:51 pm

Hi everyone! I just wanted to write a note about new memberships. Some have asked how to become a member, so I thought I'd post this to inform people.

For donation and member information: http://www.r1150r.net/contact.html and then click on the donation button.
Basically, its $25/yr or $60/lifer and you can send payment securely via Paypal (A Paypal account is not required).

Once you are a member you will be able to visit and post in the member-only sections (Buy/Sell, Member's only and Pat's sections).

Membership may sound expensive, but think of the money you've saved by browsing these pages and consider if a reference like this did not exist. We need a flow of money to pay for general board expenses/upkeep, Internet traffic (39 GIGs last month!), and ISP charges and server upgrades, so join today! [Insert soothing commercial music here! :) ]

Thanks for everyone's support over the years. This site wouldn't be here without you!

If you do not want to donate (for whatever reason), then I urge you to right click on the Google ads, then select open in new window - it makes a few pennies for the site and you never even have to see the ad. If we can get a few hundred people (out of the thousands that are here) clicking an ad each visit, then it will add up to a sustainable and worthwhile donation from the silent masses. Oh, and you'll do your part! :)
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Re: Membership

Postby bikermeow » Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:06 am

Just to 'fess up. ......

I dragged my feet about being a member. Somehow it seemed wrong to pay for advice online, from the online community. I was happy to freeload.

Meanwhile back home I have a trusty mechanic that is cheap, but really good. He's such an easygoing guy that he would let his customers owe him money for work done. I found myself telling his customers to pay up lest the mechanic goes into insolvency and we will lose this gem. Then it struck me that online forums are no different. If this site folds, then I would be deprived of a valuable source of help, banter and resources for my bike. My online adviser will no longer be around. That changed my mind-set.

I then became a member. It's not a big price to pay to keep a almost real-time resource alive. To me, this online hub allows us to help each other, notably at a time when BMW seems to be ignoring us.

This post is unsolicited; just thought I share my own take on donations.

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Re: Membership

Postby ShinySideUp » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:12 am

The cost of a cool German motorcycle: a bunch

The cost of a cool online support forum: 5 and 1/2 cents a day

The cost of NOT being a cheap*ss freeloader: priceless!

(Just do it already)

And THANK YOU, Doug for all you do.
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Re: Membership

Postby gbagen » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:02 am

I'm a Lifer. thanks for your efforts.

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Re: Membership

Postby garr2 » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:29 am

In just a few months I've moved from being a lurker to a poster & replier. I don't know anyone else with a BM so this forum is my very best source of information and advice as I have a go at doing the routine maintenance on my bike and preparing for the common problems. Thanks to all - especially Doug.
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Re: Membership

Postby Petrus » Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:22 pm

I come here as a Beemer lover but newbee. Problem with that is - steep learning curve on a used Bike - lots o stuff to know. having a forum like this has saved me time and lots of worries and money thanks to everyone on the board. Second thoughts on spending a few bucks to be a member - yeah right.
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Re: Membership

Postby Doug » Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:16 am

Welcome to the gang!
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