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With all that is currently goin' on amongst us members of this site, I have only one thought. When our shared Christmas wish for the R1200R is granted by Santa BMW, I expect DJ to post the first hot and sexy pics. Then we'll all be happy. Merry Christmas, Moose

One of my career paths included building batteries, General Battery. Even with the new tech batteries on the market, I prefer the lead acid type. Why? Less inert material in the battery and more reserve power. For example, with glass mat batteries more inert material resides in the battery than with...

jbim, I am among you and the riders who returned after 30 years out of the saddle. As to your choice of bikes, I did as Dean recommended and bought a used R1100R. IMHO that is the way to go. You sight the drop factor. Well, speaking as someone with too much experience in this regard, I can tell you ...

Darth, Acacia and other board members, your remberance of this day is most appreciated.

I can't stand it anymore, sign me up. Moose

Plan to beat the crowds, will be there tonite, Friday evening. I'll be the fat, bald headed guy, blue jeans and a tee shirt. Ok, I'll wear a Perry's Cycles shirt and will be very pleased to meet any member of the board. And then we can talk about Big Bend 2005 and what a blast that was. Hope to see ...

Made it home just fine. Posted my thoughts are on the Group Ride thread. I'll attempt to get the pics up. Moose

Am not a coffee drinker, but when flying if I want to create excitment on the flight deck, all I have to do is inform the crew we are on the Starbucks Arrival to DFW. Translation, we will be parking at Gate B15. Starbucks to the immediate right exiting the jet bridge. Keeps the crew pumped for the d...

My first experience on a cycle was a HD 883 Sportster. I knew immediately (a priori) there had to be something better. Nevertheless, I never begrudge one's purchase of a HD. Anyone who buys a HD these days, or Beemer for that matter, has made a major investment in the fine art of motorcycling. Bette...

Ken, just do what any rational Rbike rider from PA would do. Ride your R down here to Texas and store it with Darthrider, Dallara, myself or any of us and take a midwinter vacation and head to the Hill Country then ride like hell. The fuel injectors will stay clean with a dash of Sea Foam thrown in,...

Had the honor of seeing Hoochie Mama last Friday evening. She is all Darthrider says and more, really built up front. Looks like she is primed for pin stripping as well. Darth was covered while Hoochie Mama was center stage in all her glory. After Big Bend 2005, Darthrider, let's head out west to Pa...

Darth, great news to hear that Randy is on the road to recovery. Do not believe I have ever met him. Judging by his Air Force career, he is no doubt a highly skilled pilot and cyclist. But when it happens on the road, it happens fast. Hope to meet him one day in the future when his life is once agai...

Jimbo, Thanks for the first impressions. The GS is at the top of list of my personal dream list. I have vowed, however, to never sell the Rbike. Reason, others who ride it really enjoy the experience and I want to keep it around for family members to ride. To me, it is the BMW experience. Glad to he...

Darthrider, you're off the lame excuse hook now, Moose

Dallara, if 5:00 P.M. is too early, no problem. Any time Friday evening will work. Wonder if they have pizza in the bar????? I might have a little something in my cases as well. Will have to check them in Alpine. Just let me know how I can help. Moose

Dallara, wish I could get to Alpine on Thursday and help with the planning. In any event, I will be there at the Ramada Limited Friday, about 5:00 P.M.. Our fabled Darthrider is unable to attend. In his honor, I propose a social hour Friday evening in my room (about 5:00P.M.). As has been suggested ...

Tony T, believe we are on the right track. The connectors on the PIAA 1100 bulbs are the prongs, just smear dielectric grease on 'em. Can't get too much on, so don't worry 'bout that. Once those prongs corrode, the bike vibration will cause the bulb failure. So, you were you were right to be concern...

Believe you are correct Darthrider. Since we all ride in the rain, or even humid conditions, dielectric grease on electrical connectors is a good antidote for what ails many a cycle.

Tony T607, had the same problem with PIAA 1100 connectors breaking and the bulbs going out. Got a suggestion from BMW Ft. Worth and it works. What is happening is that the bulb is getting wet and the connectors are corroding/breaking. The cure is to put dielectic grease (any kind from the auto parts...

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