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by R1150R in Africa
Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:39 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: New Moto Trivia Bike - BMW???
Replies: 9
Views: 3238

I wouldn't have had a clue what bike it is but what a BEAUTY !! I'd like one of those as a 2nd bike just for the looks !

Dallara, which range of motorbikes would this be competing with ?
by R1150R in Africa
Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:45 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Crashing....learning experience
Replies: 33
Views: 13146

Bones Thanks for very informative and well written post. I have only been riding "big" road bikes for about 5 years now and am always grateful for info like this. I have just done my first track day at Kyalami track in Johannesburg and, although very tentative at first will definitely be d...
by R1150R in Africa
Thu Oct 27, 2005 4:10 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1200GS *Pics*
Replies: 24
Views: 7888

Article in SA newspaper - R1200GS Adventure

Here's an article on a South African newspaper website on the new R1200GS Adventure. I like it.... but also have the vertically challenged problem with it !!!

http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=2968503
by R1150R in Africa
Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:14 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Edited, and moved on...
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Excellent !!! :D

I shall be immediately forwarding this to all my mates !

Thanks.
by R1150R in Africa
Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:53 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sad news to report
Replies: 110
Views: 52163

I am shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news.

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and Scott's family.

Life is just so short...
by R1150R in Africa
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:45 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: I finally got my knee down!
Replies: 1
Views: 2582

How did it feel posing for that shot with all those mother's and children around ???!!! :lol:

Excellent ! Had me going as I'm also on a mission to get my knee down !
by R1150R in Africa
Wed Aug 24, 2005 5:51 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: BMW Roadsters At The Forefront Again !!
Replies: 1
Views: 3580

BMW Roadsters At The Forefront Again !!

Interesting article in a South African newspaper motoring section - the front end is unmistakeable !!

http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fSe ... Id=2848373
by R1150R in Africa
Wed Jun 01, 2005 12:32 pm
Forum: Installations
Topic: Recommendations for Modular Helmets?
Replies: 25
Views: 43226

What are the experiences of anyone having used the BMW modular helmets (I can't for the life of me remember the names of them at the moment !) ?
by R1150R in Africa
Fri Apr 08, 2005 10:49 am
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Welcome New Members (and old) - Introduce Yourself!
Replies: 328
Views: 234773

Hi Guys/Girls I'm Gary, currently living/working in Lagos, Nigeria on a 2 year contract (well only 20 and a half months to go now !). The real place I call home and to where I'll be returning when I'm done in this hell-hole in Dec '06 is Johannesburg, South Africa. My wife of 8 years and 3 daughters...