R1150RA, Ferro Blue, coming my way

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R1150RA, Ferro Blue, coming my way

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I sold my R1150R years ago, thinking the Yamaha FJR1300 would be a better bike.... Well, it was better at throwing large amounts of heat into my crotch! It had no character, way more power than I needed, didn't feel as stable as the R. I bought an R1200C thinking that might be the ticket, but don't like the cruiser riding position. Anyways, I'm having this shipped in from A&S BMW soon. Supposedly there is the slightest scratch on one of the valve covers - anyone live close enough to inspect it for me? This Ferro color is the BOMB! Damn, I miss my R.



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garylspolar,

Congratulations on the new Roadster! It will make you taller, thinner, smarter, and more desirable to the higher classes of women. Expect countless years of sheer pleasure! (from the motorcycle)


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That is sweet!! I love my black R but I would definitely love that color as well. Nice choice.
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Post by boxermania »

garylspolar

Congrats on the new mount, I join the other posters on their descriptions of the bike's character. I must also add that Billy Bob and the twins will be far more comfortable.....without the heat exposure. hehehe
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Post by rdsmith3 »

Congratulations! Another new addition to your family!

Ferro blue is one of my favorite colors -- better than black and almost as good as Atlanta Blue.

Time to start buying accessories.
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Post by SLEDGE »

My favorite color,love the black engen and drive tran. congats. :D
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Congrats Gary. That is sweet. Love the black engine.

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I love the Ferro Blue (with lotsa black bits). Sweet, Gary
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sjbmw wrote:Congrats Gary. That is sweet. Love the black engine.

Welcome back to the right wing of the party. :)
You mean, "correct" wing of the party, of course. :D Let's just say I'm ready to party again.

Are the California models any different? I'm hoping there's no extra emissions junk to deal with.
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Post by owldaddy »

I have a California ferro metallic with the black engine and running gear, it looks just like yours, except I took off some of the graphics. I am sure it is the same bike the other states get. Best bike I have owned, bar none.
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The BMW's are the same in the U.S. which all meet California emissions.
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Post by Biff's R »

Nice lookin ride gary. :smt023
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gary - nice ride! Welcome back to the collective! 8)
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Post by REDSTAN »

:lol: welcome back Gary :wink: nice bike good condition keep it like that and it may go as fast as the silver one's :lol: fit a "y" piece 8) and most of all enjoy the ride man :lol:
"DO the miles get the smiles" ? so many roads so little time. (silver is the fastest ok)
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Post by socalrob »

Gary,

Nice looking bike, its a clone of mine. I have the sport shield tinted, but if I had it to do over, I would use the clear like your fly screen.

Hope you do not fall to the dark side & get rid of the enviromentally friendly cat & charcoal cannister. I'm a Rep. & I still have mine. :lol:
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:smt023 GARY

as said by others nice bike. :?: clear screen or tinted it makes no difference to the ride. :smt041 fitting a "y" piece drops the bikes weight by 22 pounds. and it will let the motor spin up quicker. and a 4/5 bhp increase (possibly).

if you keep the end can (muffler to you) emission's do not alter that much 8)
"DO the miles get the smiles" ? so many roads so little time. (silver is the fastest ok)
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