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- Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: 18.5 F Degrees Ride in to Work Today
- Replies: 12
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Re: 18.5 F Degrees Ride in to Work Today
I commute 70 miles a day total. The record so far is 9 degrees, which was not particularly enjoyable on the fingertips, lol. Everything else was ok. Worst experience ever still goes to my sport bike days. Ninja zx6r, three hours in heavy traffic on I95 to D.C., night time and constant heavy downpour...
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:12 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: New member here
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3888
Re: New member here
Yeah, I did a fair amount of research prior to making the purchase. One thing I loved about the Versys was the functionality. I didn't want the full on touring aspect of the RT as all of my riding is commuting and 3-7 hour trips to the country. I like being able to outfit the bike for many different...
- Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:16 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: Staying warm in winter without staying home.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10231
Re: Staying warm in winter without staying home.
I've been riding all year for 3 seasons now with a 70 mile round trip in northern VA. In 2010 I purchased Rev It Sand jacket and pants. I have Sidi on road boots with winter socks. Rev it winter gloves and I use under armour cold gear as a base layer including the head scarf. Heated grips and hand g...
- Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:06 pm
- Forum: R1200R (2006-2014)
- Topic: New member here
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3888
New member here
Hey everybody, just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Mike and I'm the proud owner of a new to me 08 1200r just outside of D.C. I'm an all year rider and spent the last three seasons on a Kawasaki Versys. This is my first BMW. Original owner had 2800 miles on it and babied it. ...