What do non-riders say about the R?
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What do non-riders say about the R?
I always find it interesting to hear peoples opinions that aren't necessarily motorcyclists when they see the R. I had an old boss over, saw the R in the garage and said, "wow, that looks fast"...even though it was parked next to my Fireblade.
Most comments are simple "nice bike." But here are some memorable ones that I remember from various coffee shops, gas stations, etc.;
"nice restoration"
"what is that, really? What? BMW makes bikes?"
"nice bike, but it don't look like a bmw"
"why does the engine stick out like that?"
"wow, how does that (rear) wheel stay on?" or "I wouldn't trust that" - in reference to the single sided swingarm
"wow, how much we paying you?" (from my new boss)
And my all time favorite (from a old shovelhead rider) "those one of those autermatics"
Anyone else heard weird stuff?
Most comments are simple "nice bike." But here are some memorable ones that I remember from various coffee shops, gas stations, etc.;
"nice restoration"
"what is that, really? What? BMW makes bikes?"
"nice bike, but it don't look like a bmw"
"why does the engine stick out like that?"
"wow, how does that (rear) wheel stay on?" or "I wouldn't trust that" - in reference to the single sided swingarm
"wow, how much we paying you?" (from my new boss)
And my all time favorite (from a old shovelhead rider) "those one of those autermatics"
Anyone else heard weird stuff?
Rui
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'03 R1150R silver w/abs,black motor,bags,backrest,givi
'00 CBR929RR
'08 Road King Classic
On my way back from a 3 hour ride thru the country I stopped by a Yamaha dealer who was having an open house. I wanted to look over an FJR and a FZ1. When I was leaving this 20 year old kid who details their bikes walks out, sees my engine and says "wow, is that a turbo-charger "? I said "Umm, no, thats a cylinder head. There's one just like it on the other side."
BigJugs
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2004 R1150R Piedmont Red... Not the fastest color but chicks really dig it!!!
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My Harley riding friends say my BMW is ugly. On the other hand, BMW riders simply look at the odomoter and check the mileage. Some will occasionally ask if the bike surges.
Whether I'm riding my HD or BMW, most non-riders will typically ask how fast the bike will go or how much it cost. Then they'll sometimes tell a story about a friend who seriously injured himself on a motorcycle.
Whether I'm riding my HD or BMW, most non-riders will typically ask how fast the bike will go or how much it cost. Then they'll sometimes tell a story about a friend who seriously injured himself on a motorcycle.
'96 BMW R1100R
'05 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic
'05 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic
An old and honored BMW tradition!BMW riders simply look at the odomoter and check the mileage
As for the people who tell you horror stories about people killed on bikes, I usually tell some gory story about someone killed in a Taurus, or Dodge van or whatever they are riding in. (Made up of course!)
'02 in black - the real BMW color! (Now gone to a new home)
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Coming home from Sw Arkansas we caught up with an M3 on some great Arkansas twistys. He was running fast and fun. Upon passing the M3 I saw a big smile on the dirivers face and a big frown on the wife's face. I thought to myself "I heard that!"
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What I have herd
What are those? (pointing to the cylinders)
How does the back tire stay on?
That much and you did not even ge a windshield?
What do you do when it rains?
You can't tour on that.
BMW makes bikes? Since when?
And the one I will not hear again for another 8 months....."You ride in the winter, YOU ARE CRAZY!"
How does the back tire stay on?
That much and you did not even ge a windshield?
What do you do when it rains?
You can't tour on that.
BMW makes bikes? Since when?
And the one I will not hear again for another 8 months....."You ride in the winter, YOU ARE CRAZY!"
Life is all about the dosage.
"Why did you put that BMW sign on that. That looks stupid."
"That F$%&er is SWEET!"
"That F#$%er is wierd!"
"Let me ride it, I rode a friends Ducati once." --Didnt know the guy at all..and he had been drinking. I told him to piss off.
"Is that one of the on-off roaders?" - I have a Rockster...??
"Wow that thing is HUGE!" - About the tank and oil coolers...
"That F$%&er is SWEET!"
"That F#$%er is wierd!"
"Let me ride it, I rode a friends Ducati once." --Didnt know the guy at all..and he had been drinking. I told him to piss off.
"Is that one of the on-off roaders?" - I have a Rockster...??
"Wow that thing is HUGE!" - About the tank and oil coolers...
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What do non riders say
I had stopped to take a break and was sitting on the bench out in front of a rural gas station. A young kid, kinda punk lookin with piercings and tatoos came out the door. He just stopped in his tracks, looked at the R, looked over at me and said "Dude, that is sweet", shook his head and said "Sweet" and walked off.
Hey, you know what an RR looks like, how could I argue with that?
Dan
Hey, you know what an RR looks like, how could I argue with that?
Dan
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I rode my BMW to the 2004 Sturgis Rally with another BMW rider. At one point, we stopped at a Crackle Barrel for breakfast. On the way out, I was greeted at the cash register by a nice elderly lady. She smiled at me and asked if we were riding Harleys. When I told her we were BMW riders, she looked bewildered. Either she never heard of BMW two-wheelers or she couldn't believe we weren't following the sheep on Harleys. I didn't bothered to ask.
'96 BMW R1100R
'05 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic
'05 HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic