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Dang! Rod, you've only been on a BMW for a bit and now you're the "go to guy!" BINABATI KITAL!!!

Mabuhay... After some few hours on the seat you'll be rolling like the R is a part of you. FWIW, I use both brakes at low speeds when brakes are necessary. Donno what kind of helmet you have (or if you wear one) but I've seen one with a visor that had very small convex mirrors mounted near the "...

I got a baseball cap with my purchase!

That appears to be a clasic, "Is the self-timer going to go off?" look! Congrats on the R... even though it's not silver.

Can't blame you for passing on the balut, my wife loves the stuff. One thing the other posters have not mentioned about your concern for motor heat from the jugs... I feel much more heat from the oil cooler vents up near the knees. As long as you're wearing some form of boot and pants (avoid tantaro...

On the topic of heat coming from the jugs; giving the temeratures and humidity in Manila area; You may find it comfortable... it will be at least a dry heat!

After the purchase be sure to celebrate with balut and San Miguel.

Mabuhay! I've made several trips to Manila and from my experience I'd never own an R there. It's hard to resist the emotions one has when seeing and riding the R but, think of the traffic! You'll be better served with something watercooled and light. Should you decide to forgo the practical get the ...

Great job. I wish I'd had the information during my first attempt.

As for me... Always 2up and in the Black Hills (twisties) 45 mpg is the norm and never run the expensive fuel.

Hello! I'll always remember my first post!

I've had the same problem at times and thought to try an "up-grade" adding synthetic to the box. It made no difference but I've found comfort in knowing it's there. Solving the problem, for me anyway, was all technique.