rwbloch Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I joined this forum about 4 years ago when I was researching what bike to get as a first bike - at age 56. Now I am back, having just purchased my second bike, a slightly used '09 R1200RT. Despite warnings from many to buy an old beater for a first bike, I bought a leftover '05 Ducati Multistrada. Quite simply, it was a very good decision. So far mishap free, I have had so much fun riding over 20,000 miles in three short (Vermont) seasons, including several weekend runs and two weeklong trips over 2,000 miles - solo to Natashquan, Quebec (where the road ends on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, just south of Labrador see blog: http://mymultiworld.blogspot.com/), and with some friends to Cape Breton, NS. The bike has been 100% bullet proof This Fall, I flew out to Scottsdale and spent a week riding around northern Arizona on a rented RT. I liked the bike, more of a straight out touring bike, although it performed surprisingly well in the many twisties we rode. The RT will serve me better on an 8000+ mile cross country ride planned for this summer, and will encourage my wife to ride with me from time to time, as she finds the Multistrada pillion to be uncomfortable - great because I will spend more time with her and she is now implicated in the purchase decision. I plan to sell the Multistrada panniers, topcase, etc and return the bike to its roots as an "old man's sportbike". I won't sell the bike, because it is so much fun, especially on all the great mountain roads up here in VT/northern NY, and because it is a meaningfully different experience than the RT - and it is my beloved first bike. I look forward to learning more about BMWs on this site, and getting the perspective of the other members. Best regards, RB Link to comment
Woodie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Do check in for UNVIII to be held near Lancaster, NH this August. (There's a whole FORUM about it!) Link to comment
rwbloch Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Thanks, Woodie. I saw the posts. Looks like fun but I think I will be riding out West during that timeframe. Link to comment
boatzo Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Welcome aboard RB. You will find a great bunch on this forum. We will look forward to hearing a lot more from you.Best of luck with your RT. Link to comment
Bullett Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Congratulations on your new bike and your enjoyment of your Ducati without mishap. Too bad we won't see you at the Un. Be sure to wave at this bunch of hoons if you happen to see us headed East. Link to comment
rwbloch Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'll get to one of these Rallies someday soon. I am very excited about the new Beemer. RB Link to comment
motorman587 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Greetings from Florida. Just got an 08 R1200RT. It has been wash twice with 100 miles. Link to comment
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