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The end to an extensive ride through the Smoky Mtns.

One thing about magnetic tank bags.....the magnets pick up grit which will then scratch your paint.

I found it better for me to own an R12R and a KLX 250 that I immediately bored to 351. Although, I've ridden an F800GS and found it very comfortable; I could go anywhere on it and never get tired in the saddle. Loved it !!!

AncientMariner wrote:Welcome aboard. Yet another test ride victem!

+1 with bmorehead. These machines take about 6,000 miles to run in but then they are like silk.

Bruce

HA !!!
I bought mine without ever test riding one.......I'm a long time rider so I had a good idea of what to expect

Acpantera wrote:Just curious, whats a H2 like yours go for these days???

Mine is fully restored so, it would no doubt bring $ 7,500 at a minimum; likely a couple grand more on ebay. I'd let it go for 7,500 to avoid going to ebay.

Ric, sorry but you didn't clear up anything for me. That H2 brought back memories of I guy I knew when I was just a kid. He had one like yours but it was blue,can't remember the year, he always boasted how scary fast it was. He wrecked it twice and broke many bones.....man I wanted one of those!! I...

CRazyCam wrote:Hi Ric.

Love the RD400!

When I had to get the BMW as a shopping bike, it meant that I had to make space in the garage, so my RZ250 (in fluro Pink) had to go. <sob>

regards,CrazyCam

You are one sick puppy......sell your RZ...the very idea !

Maybe this will clear things up for you..... :) First Bike http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc160/H2Ric/BMWPurchaseDay7-29-10012.jpg Second Bike http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc160/H2Ric/H2-1.jpg Third Bike http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc160/H2Ric/KLX250FS.jpg Fourth Bike http://i216.ph...

very possible, that it was under 35 at speeds around 90, but in general it was about 42 Ha Ha....I hate to do this to you man.....but....thermal couples dont measure wind chill.... :lol: They just measure temperature...which doesn't vary with wind speed. Wind chill is a function of the human body. ...

Boxer wrote:That bottom photo looks more like Florida. And the 2-stroke guy is "smoking out" the three Harley dumba$$es pretty good.

Well....obviously it wasn't taken at the Gap. i just include it because its fun and, well, it's another reason we love 2-strokes.....

For me, home and on-the-road protection, it's all about small, light, easy to conceal. I use to carry a S&W 38 light-weight body gaurd. It, and this Ruger LCP 380 will slip easily in your pocket. It's plenty strong enough and much easier to live with and use than a huge 9mm. http://www.ruger.com...

The 13 th Annual Deals Gap 2-Stroke Street Bike Meet April 29 thru May 5th, 2012 HQ at Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort Come by...see the old 2-strokes....stay awhile.....we're nothing but a bunch of wrenchers blasting through the mtns and B.S.'ing all week. http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5951/2006sp...

It does look OEM....but.....if one is going to have an extra set of lights installed, why switch them. Why not save the money and just have them come on with the headlight ? Why turn them on & off ?

I assume this is it then.......

Very pleased! I've had them 18 months now. The kit is very discreet but throws a lot of light. Mine are angled to light the 'gap' between the bike and the high-beam cut-off, so as to throw light to the LH side so I can see the edge better on country roads, escpecially on low beam with oncoming ligh...

Ha ! Lost Rider.....good job there fella ! Are you using Pilot 3's ? I like rubbing the rails on my R12R but I usualy pick another bike from the garage to do that with. http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7963/sbikes5uk4.jpg Well...I'm thinking I might just stick with what I have......the ones Lost R...

ThX for all your input. I like the looks and SS of the Touratech Crash Bars. BTW....I'm a long time Jap sportbike rider and can take my R1200R to it's limits. I'd no doubt scratch any bar set just in hard leans. So, one doesn't have to have an S1000RR to enjoy the capabilities of any bike...and the ...

ChiTown wrote:Imagine that, a BMW shop employee recommending a BMW product to sell you....


These:

Ahhh....I have those already.

Tarmac wrote:.......... Recommended the little BMW ones.

??? which ones are those....???