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- Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:21 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Advice for a possible new owner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3858
Re: Advice for a possible new owner
Thanks Ralph. I should have thought of that first. My sister lives 2 blocks from the BMW in Santa Rosa. Now I have something to do while I visit up there for the Holidays!
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:18 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Advice for a possible new owner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3858
Re: Advice for a possible new owner
Over the weekend, I went to the International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo and had a blast. We spent most of the time demo-ing bikes, or at least waiting for them. I wish that they had BMW there demo-ing. I did see the 1200RT and the police version all decked out. I made me want to search the parkin...
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:41 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Advice for a possible new owner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3858
Re: Advice for a possible new owner
Thank you guys for the advice so far. I look forward to more. One thing that I've not seen anyone post (I haven't really dug that deep though) is regarding the seat being upgraded to a Corbin. I got my first one 2 bikes ago and then it was the first (and one of the best) mod I did on my current bike...
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:53 am
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Advice for a possible new owner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3858
Re: Advice for a possible new owner
Thank you guys for some insight. I will check out Mike Cam's post. Thank you Ves for your reply as well. As far as the quirks of the bike, it doesn't sound any more than the quirks on others. As far as the chicken strips go, I ride to the edge of the tire, but don't shred it too often. I usually han...
- Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:31 pm
- Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
- Topic: Advice for a possible new owner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3858
Advice for a possible new owner
Hello all. I am new to the BMW m/c scene and have been lurking on this and other forums to determine whether or not getting one would be for me. This forum seems the most informative, so I wanted to see if any of you could address some of my questions regarding getting one of these rides. I am looki...