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Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 5:59 pm
by strat10
Number 847/2003 checking in and saying hello. Loving the Bike!
Representing Orange county CA!
Old ride:
New Ride:
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:53 pm
by sweatmark
Welcome to the group. A fine blend of wisdom and opinion here, with valuable support and contributions towards the common R1150R good.
How's the transition from sport bike to standard?
Mark
Edition 80 Rockster #0142
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 12:26 am
by ca_rockster
Congrstulations!
I love mine too. I know for sure now as I sold my first one three years ago, and was lucky enough to find another ED80 recently!
Has anyone considered removing the black stripes on the tank? I'm considering doing it because I really like the smooth silky matt white finish, but I'm afraid it would ruin the look of the bike. Pics?
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:15 am
by bubbac45
Greetings
I have had my 80 ed for almost a year. I have done some long distance trips and it is Colorado holidays this summer..
and yes enjoying the ride
The forum is really really great and very helpful.
Enjoy
B
http://r1150r.org/board/posting.php?mod ... =3&t=17810#
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 9:15 am
by bubbac45
Greetings
I have had my 80 ed for almost a year. I have done some long distance trips and it is Colorado holidays this summer..
and yes enjoying the ride
The forum is really really great and very helpful.
Enjoy
B
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 3:07 pm
by strat10
Thanks for the warm welcomes!
How's the transition from sport bike to standard?
It took about 2 days of riding to get used to it. Now, it seems to be more nimble, and I like the down low torque. the cornering seems a bit easier (maybe because of the wider handle bars) Its definately a lot more comfy, after an hour of riding the Ninja you would have to peel me off of it.
Has anyone considered removing the black stripes on the tank? I'm considering doing it because I really like the smooth silky matt white finish, but I'm afraid it would ruin the look of the bike. Pics?
Actually my girlfriend mentioned that. To me the stripes make the bike "stand out" a bit more and I really do like that.
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 4:23 pm
by Buckster
ca_rockster
here are some pics of a bike in buy, sell, and trade
http://picasaweb.google.com/bmwbikefors ... directlink#
no stripes...looks good....would even look better with black rims!!
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 9:55 am
by strat10
Yeah, no stripes and Black rims would match my car better!
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:05 pm
by MattPie
Some days I really wish I would have bought that one I saw rather than my Silver Roadster...
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:18 am
by boxermania
strat10
Congrats on your newbike......the rims would look bette in black. Actually, I believe that you will be sending them to be powder coated before too long as the white gets ugly pretty soon.
In the meantime enjoy your ride and welcome to the forum.
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:20 am
by lionlady
boxermania wrote:strat10
Congrats on your newbike......the rims would look bette in black. Actually, I believe that you will be sending them to be powder coated before too long as the white gets ugly pretty soon.
In the meantime enjoy your ride and welcome to the forum.
Actually, the "ferro blue" of one of the prior Roadster color schemes is NICE!! The used rim I had on the front wheel of my Ed 80 looked SWEET - matches the forks and cylinder heads.
P
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:14 pm
by strat10
Actually, that blue looks pretty good
Re: Another Edition 80 checking in
Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:29 pm
by ca_rockster
Looks great! i think I have to get me some blue rims!
