Hello from South Africa!

Blondi · Post by **Blondi** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:14 am

Hello!

I'm new here. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa and I own a 2002 R1150R. A blue one!

Here's a pic:

Hope to post some ride reports soon.

Rog(UK) - Yorkshire Dales · Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:29 am

Welcome, Blondi. Very nice photo.

Rog

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:02 am

Yes..What a great pic...

...Welcome..and we look forward to more pics and ride reports.....nice bike..

DJ

scottdelamancha · Post by **scottdelamancha** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:20 am

Welcome Blondi, I have the same year but mine is red. WHat a phenominal bike eh?

Post by **taosports** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:56 am

Welcome Blondi. That's a beautiful photo of your bike! Looking forward to many more from South Africa.

Post by **dnat928** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:52 pm

Have the same type & color! San Diego, California here (84-F here today). What kind of tires (tyres?) are on your R? And, where's the giraffe?

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:06 pm

Hi Blondi, great shot of the bike. Welcome!
Never been to SA but have an Uncle who lives in Alberton.

Mr Episkopos · Post by **Mr Episkopos** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:51 pm

hi from Greece

Post by **Beemeridian** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:22 pm

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:44 pm

Welcome aboard. Nice photo! Need some ride reports with photography like that!

Post by **OU812** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 9:45 pm

That stunning photo!
The Bike, the background.
It deserves to be published.
Yes, it really does!

mnnden · Post by **mnnden** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:04 pm

GREAT PICTURE!!!!!!!! BMW should talk to some of the members here about pictures for their booklets, We have several (including you) great photographers who visit this forum, Thanks, I am looking forward to more pictures of your area, btw, is it true the Blue color is a little faster? Den

Blondi · Post by **Blondi** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:14 am

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

Glad I've found a home for my bike's stories

As I am female I don't have any technical knowledge to share here but hopefully I can learn from you! (My bike just keeps on going.....

)

I'm adding this link from our last trip (4 days) which we did over New Year into Lesotho.

http://www.thinkbike.co.za/talk/phpBB2/ ... php?t=8360

Have a great day!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:12 am

Nice one Blondi...

...fantastic pictures...

...two thumbs up from me....Pls. keep your ride reports and pics coming..

DJ

Post by **MartinW** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:55 am

Welcome Blondi. Nice bike. Good colour choice. Same as year/colour as mine!

Blondi · Post by **Blondi** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:27 am

dnat928:
The tyres are Metzeler Mez4's. I haven't got a pic of my bike with a giraffe! I will add this to my list of things to do

Post by **TonyO** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:39 am

Great set of pics Blondi. Spot on with your choice of year and colour.

Stanman · Post by **Stanman** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:51 pm

Hulloooooooooo from South Africa, just got a black 2004 1150r last week, slightly better than my KLR650.

scottdelamancha · Post by **scottdelamancha** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:34 pm

Welcome and congrats! Send pics if you have any! I have a Red 2002.

Post by **towerworker** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:58 pm

Welcome Blondi!

Beautiful photos you have posted. I checked out the link. I spent a month in Sudan about two years ago on a project and I am amazed at the contrast in your part of the continent and where I was.

I have an '03 r (silver) and have had it for just over 4 yrs now. Great bike and love it more each day. One of these days I hope to have the chance to work in Africa again but sadly probably won't be in the beautiful part that you live in.

Wayne
Staunton Va

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