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My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 4:51 pm
by CupOHemlock
Metaphorically speaking, I have been to the motorcycling mountaintop... in a weird consumer sort of way. The one I sold to get this was a S1000RR... that was the ersatz summit of the mountain. It was very exhilarating, even breath-taking at times, but it was also uncomfortable if I "stayed there too long" and on a hot day in traffic it was furnace-like enough to scorch important manly parts I still value highly.
Early this Spring I made the decision to try and satisfy the majority of my riding needs and wants with something new. This is my 6th BMW motorcycle. I am confident that the R1200R will give me the comfort and pure riding enjoyment that I was missing when I abandoned the opposed twin some years ago for the thrill of four cylinders in the form of several K bikes and finally the S1000.
Too long have I been away from these forums and among my fellow Roadster enthusiasts. I am happy to be back.
Rich
P.S. I have 500 miles on this bike and I can attest that it kicks 47 kinds of ass except for the one attached to me.
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:01 pm
by Lost Rider
Welcome back!
Gorgeous bike you have there!
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:50 pm
by nylife
congrads
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:51 pm
by ipokebadgers
The red is amazing! Enjoy the ride.
Sean
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:03 pm
by Catchina
Nice choice...I have the same one
Love every minute I get to ride and it definitely kicks 47 kinds of ass...
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:14 pm
by bmwk100
Welcome back from an ex-K bike rider.
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:43 pm
by fastdogs2
Welcome. The R1200R is my third BMW. I started with a R1200C, then moved to a R1200RT and finally to the R1200R.
I wish they had the red color when I bought my bike. It is beautiful!
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 7:51 pm
by r12gecko
nice. welcome back to boxer.
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:14 pm
by websterize
That is a smokin' hot bike.
Re: My new ride
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:36 pm
by deilenberger
Hmmm... there was one that looked identical to that at the Morton's Spring Fling.. I was admiring the red. Have to stop doing that.. haven't worn the one I own out yet (47k and trying..)
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:00 am
by gibbo111
Good choice, just bought a HP2 sport but honestly I enjoy my riding my R1200R more especially now it has hyperpros!!. Beemer no 10 now and its the best still
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:39 am
by rockbottom
Very nice! I got my R last July and am about to hit 18K miles. I'm going to do the VA section of SD/BRP on Memorial Day weekend.
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:08 am
by RT-Mike
Beautiful choice,I'm thinking of a new paint job this Winter in a stunning Metallic Red Apple
Shame you couldn't have kept the S1000RR around also,welcome back to the Big Twin
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 4:15 pm
by AncientMariner
Welcome back!
Bruce
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 5:52 pm
by TAG-Caver
Nice ride, wanna trade?
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:11 pm
by rooferman
Rich, I live in fredericksburg as well. Shoot me an email if you want to ride sometime
Re: My new ride
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:49 pm
by Sander Abernathy
Sniff...
I miss my red one...
and my white one.