Love letter from a KR stalker.

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:12 pm

I came out of work tonight to find a sheet of pink tablet paper rolled up an wedged in my handlebars. Here's the note:
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Hi!

I am thinking about getting a K1200R like yours and wanted to know if you wanted to swap bikes for a couple of hours.

I have:
- 2003 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
- 2004 BMW Adventure

I love your bike and would love a call just to talk.

Cheers!
Name
Phone number.

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You gotta respect a fellow who lusts after your bike and I have no problem giving him a call. The big question is how many of you would consider swapping bikes with a stranger?

I am inclined to do it. He sounds sincere and has the credentials with the other bikes. They are actually bikes I would like to ride. I would choose the V-Rod just because I know others with GS's I could borrow. What do you think? What should I say if I call him?

Kevin

Post by **Deans BMW** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:40 pm

Base your decision on your feelings after meeting him, other wise reccomend a dealer that will give a test ride.

Post by **bmwdave52** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:24 pm

I agree with Dean.
Maybe he doesn't know BMW dealers give free test rides.

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:47 pm

Thanks guys. That's a good point. They have another KR at my local dealer and I'll refer him to the salesman that sold me mine.
Kevin

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:32 pm

Maybe he doesn't know BMW dealers give free test rides.

Maybe his dealers suck like mine and won't demo KS's or KR's!

Post by **Deans BMW** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 9:13 am

BP, if you are ever in San Jose, e mail me and I'll arrange as long a ride as you want.

big papa · Post by **big papa** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:24 pm

Dean,

When I'm ready to buy, I'll give you a ring for sure!!!

dilligaf · Post by **dilligaf** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 12:37 am

Hey kevin, just make sure he buys you dinner first, and remember....no means no!

Seriously, i would'nt do it. Tell him to find a dealer and vaporize their tires.

FGanger · Post by **FGanger** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 7:59 pm

In 1975 I bought a new Goldwing. Great machine, especially for its time. A friend had a new Sportster and wanted to swap rides for a while. I switched with him, the machine was the biggest piece of crap I've ever ridden. The big problem was that I couldn't catch him to tell him I want to change back.

About 30 miles later he pulled over. My beaten, bruised body almost fell off the stinking machine. Never again will I trade bikes when IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll be riding the slower machine.

To be sure the dealer will give him a demo, go along with him. I'm sure the dealer will think he has a sure sale.

Frank

Leno · Post by **Leno** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:27 am

Alarm bells are ringing. Pink paper and over use of the 'love' word. Some bloks don't even use that word to their wife. And the guy rides a V-Rod which is the Village peoples bike of choice. I'm not sure that it's about the bike.

Post by **rdsmith3** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:36 am

Good point, Leno. Also, real men never want to "just talk." Women want to talk; men want to avoid talking and just ride.

Kevin, watch out if he wants to ride pillion.

Post by **Boxer** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:54 am

Kevin, watch out if he wants to ride pillion

Pillionphobia, a word BTW which moi invented, has risen it's ugly "head" (pardon the pun) again.

Let us know what develops.

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