The Maiden Voyage Photoshoot - R1200R

Lost Rider · Post by **Lost Rider** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:02 pm

Today was the day that I traded in my 1150R for this black beauty.
Originally I was looking for a different color, but this is what was available at Chicago BMW, so I went with it.
I couldn't be happier with the black with stripes, goingto be a PITA to take care of, but....... Pictures do not do justice for this bike, the stripes rock!
Here's some shots from the North-side of Chicago, it was a wonderful 50Ã‚ÂºF sunny day today.

Goodnight!

Sweet!

Life is good.

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"Deep down in our moto hearts we all know that BMW riders criss-cross the planet like Greek Gods mounted on our machines of Teutonic majesty, leaving a hoard of awe struck Harleys and Hondas in our quiet but powerful wake."
-alien_hitchhiker

MIXR · Post by **MIXR** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:10 pm

Classy looking ride! I'm partial to the black and white stripes as well, but need something more dirt oriented, so won't be seen on a 12R anytime soon. Nice backdrop along the water. Enjoy her - She looks a beauty!

Post by **GypsyRR** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:42 pm

Looks very nice, Joe. How many miles today? Nice photos gave a good look at the bike close up, too.

(you'll need to change your sig line from R1150R Granite Grey to the 1200)

Lost Rider · Post by **Lost Rider** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:09 am

Thanks Gyspy, I forgot about that sig thing.
I put on 90 miles today along with putting on 4 coats of Zymol wax, and a bunch of other mods, adjustments, etc. that I will cover over in the 1200 forum.
We're supposed to have nice 60Ã‚Âº weather tomorrow, and I have a full day of riding scheduled. I have a the 600 mile service appointment already scheduled for Wednesday morning. Unfortunately I'm leaving for 10 days working on wednesday night, so I want my bike to be all broke in and setup for when I return. 3 day camping trip in mind when I get back.

Here's a video of the startup test on the gauges that I think is super cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G-5WTV-Kaw

_________________________
"Deep down in our moto hearts we all know that BMW riders criss-cross the planet like Greek Gods mounted on our machines of Teutonic majesty, leaving a hoard of awe struck Harleys and Hondas in our quiet but powerful wake."
-alien_hitchhiker

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:53 am

Very nice...and great pictures...thanks..

DJ

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 4:56 am

Tasty!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:10 am

Just wondering if your rear tire is on backwards..Just check the little arrow for me...cheers.

I'm sure it's right..I don't know why I think it's wrong..I don't mean to scare you.

BTW the water color in your pics is amazing.

DJ

Post by **sjbmw** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:31 am

Awesome steed. Awesome.
Video was cool.
I would be turning the key on and off in the dark all winter!
It's got factory farkles!

Give us a 500 mile report on the new stock seat too.