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another one dressed to the left and an inch off the ground here

Great Pics DJ, that little Guzzi is hot, looks alot like the R... Maybe the Mrs. could handle one.

Very cool DJ. You have some smooth roads in your neighborhood! I like how you framed the Roasted Chicken sign in the last shot, I was wondering what the "Chicken Shop Ride" title meant

I'm not sure actually, I pulled that pic off Google Images, but my guess is it's a new Bonnie with a custom brushed metal tank. We cant get that stock here in the colonies either.

I'm just curious what everyones take is on all these retro bikes which seem to be getting more and more popular to produce? I have been thinking for a long time about picking up an old Euro bike ('50's - '70's BMW, Triumph or Ducati). I love the cafe style of the period, long tank low bars etc. My p...

TonyT607 wrote:
Tell Megan I'll be in the NYC dealership next week, if they have that T shirt she liked I'll send it out to you.

T

Sweet! Yeah let me know how much it is and I'll shoot you a check. That was her favorite of all the shirts she saw at the rally.

WAHAHAHAHA

I knew it had to be fake, Cambodian Fighting Midgets are the most elite small person fighters in the world.

Sorry to hear about this, hopefully the guru gets you back on the road and shifting tight pronto. I'm curious if you had any warning signs, like clutch slipping etc? On mine it sometimes feels like the clutch is taking longer than it should to engage or disengage, wondering if I'm headed for the sam...

Awesome report Tony!! You guys made serious time on your way home. Look forward to catching up with you at another rally (maybe the bash... )

there are DEFINATELY better looking sidecars out there. Thats some Back to the Future, Delorian styled $#it right there

Yep, braved the 60% chance of Rain and didnt get a single drop. I was one of two bikes in the bike parking area at work with a building population of around 400.

Check out the Uni-Go trailers. I saw one last week at the MOA Rally and its a damn good lookin trailer. One wheel so it leans with you, streamlined look and they have hitch mounts specifically for the R.

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Nope, thats Mack Ave in Grosse Pointe Woods, breakfast at The Pancake House

It's a definite possibility. I am considering adding a R1200RT to the stable just for these kinds of rides. I'm not likely to try and ride the Rockster all the way out there, so if I pick up an RT (or GS or KGT, I love all 3) before next summer, I will be there.

My feet get hot on this bike regardless of whether the can is off or on. Usually a few minutes after I go from Interstate (Warp) speed to local road (Impulse) speed ;) BTW, the heads make great footrests on the highway....as long as you dont touch your boot to the exhaust headers: http://i38.photobu...

Thanks guys, I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! Not as much as I enjoyed snapping em though

And DJ, I gotta set you straight....not on the Mrs. compliment (she thanks you by the way ), but on the Hot Dog comment. Thats a Bratwurst.
I must have eaten at least 6 of em over 4 days.

I've got the Moto-tech 1-1/4"s and while I struggled with the idea for a few weeks, now I love the riding position and I dont think it did anything to water down the looks or handling of the Rockster. The Moto-Techs are well worth $40 and they are very easy to take off (and sell) if you dont ca...

*There are about 40 pics in this report, it may take a while to load* Just got back yesterday from the Rally in West Bend, WI. This was my first BMW National Rally, first motorcycle camping trip and my intrepid wife came along riding pillion. First of all, packing the bike for a 2-up multi-day campi...

Very cool, congrats!!

One thing, are you missing a plug wire cover on that right cylinder head?

T, Once its warmed up, the engine should idle at 1100 RPM with the fast idle lever OFF. You may need to adjust the idle speed with the BBAS (Big Brass Adjustment Screws) on the throttle bodies. Possibly even a full Throttle Body Adjust. Check out this link: http://www.advrider.com/Wisdom/TBS4Dv1.0.p...