BarryBrisco Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm a new participant on this forum. I'm impressed with the depth of information available and the useful contributions I've seen. I owned a few bikes in the 80's, and recently got back into riding again. Two years ago I rented an R1200RT to join my father and some of his riding buddies on a 10-day, 3,200 mile trip through 6 Western states (they all ride late model BMW touring bikes). It was a real thrill getting back in the saddle after so long, and on such a fine machine! This year one of the guys couldn't go on their annual trip and loaned me his R1100RT for 10 days. Then a few months ago my 81 year-old father decided to retire from riding after 53 years on BMW touring bikes (started out with a 79 R100 with a Vetter fairing). I am now the owner of his 2004 R1150RT with 29K on it, his last BMW in a line of 5. I'm enjoying being back into riding--though my spouse is not happy about it--and soon hope to take an MSF Experienced Rider Course (none available yet in my area) and then will enroll in the Alameda County Sheriffs Dept. civilian rider course. I have a lot to learn, and look forward to learning as much as I can from the discussions on this board. Thanks to everyone who contributes. p.s. When I'm not riding, I drive a 1959 356A Porsche coupe. So I'm a cager too. : But it's powered by a German built, oil-cooled boxer engine, so I figure you guys and gals will tolerate me.
MAT2CHI Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome Barry! I also own a 2004 R1150RT and love it. Back in the early seventies I owned a 1959 Porsche, but if I remember right it was a B coupe. What was the difference between the A and B coupe, or am I just remembering it wrong? I also live in the San Francisco area, only on the north side of the Golden Gate bridge. I started riding in 1962 and still ride dirt and street bikes and have four motorcycles in my garage. My advice to you is to take it easy until you get a few miles under your belt and take the courses you mentioned. Riding is a great way to relax but you can't let your guard down. If your into riding some back roads in West Marin and up the coast, I could show you some nice roads to ride. Good Luck! MAT2CHI
ESokoloff Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome Barry Sorry to read that your dad is hanging it up but it's great that he tossed you the keys to his trusty steed. Equip your bike & yourself for maximum conspicuousness then ride like none of it works.
Paul_Burkett Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome to the board, it is good to have you here and hope that we can be mutually beneficial to each other. I am confident that your assimilation into the collective will benefit us all. Resistance is futile.
HappyMan Posted October 21, 2007 Posted October 21, 2007 Welcome Barry!! I had to watch my dad hang it up too. I still pine for the days of riding with him but in turn have been doing the same with my kids. Geat to have you here!
JohnTena Posted October 23, 2007 Posted October 23, 2007 Welcome to the list, from a former 356 owner. I had a '64 356C for more than 20 years. Fun car, replaced it with a Boxster after a serious sports car withdrawl issue.
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