nbsdave Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 just joined, from sarasota, Fl. Have snooped this board a good bit and have begun the BMW learning process. Am not an owner yet, but am beginning the hunt. have a line on a very nice 02 Montana with under 16k miles. Curious as to what to look for before I make the purchase. I have always done as much on my bikes as I could, normal maint, adding lights, etc. Is a BMW less friendly to owner maint than, say, my Valkyrie? Would welcome any advise-no rush, but am looking at the Montana at 5 eastern today! Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Welcome to this asylum! The Montana is a BMW R1200C. You can find a lot of information for that model bike at www.chromeheads.org . Link to comment
Quinn Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Probably won't be able to get off the bike without people coming up and asking you about it. ---- Link to comment
VinnyR11 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome to the board. Lots of helpful folk here. Link to comment
Twisties Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome. The Montana is about the prettiest thing BMW ever made. I drool over them when I see them. So far as I know, they never made good reviews amongst cruiser owners and I think R/K bmw owners didn't much understand them, with their detuned engines. I think bmw was smart to exit the market, but have still considered one as perhaps a collector item, or for around town. good luck on your acquisition. Link to comment
GRB60 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I think you guys mean Montauk. That's on Long Island, a long way from Montana. Link to comment
dhanson Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I think they are referring to the motorcycle. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I think you guys mean Montauk. That's on Long Island, a long way from Montana. Both Montauk and Montana were models of the R1200C. See Here. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I had a Montana. Got looks and compliments everywhere I went. I switched to a 12RT because I realized I wasn't into the cruising aspect of riding as much as sport touring. Link to comment
nbsdave Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 well, it'll soon be mine. My check should clear the seller's acct. tomorrow and I'll pick it up saturday. I like to do a lot on my bikes myself-oil, fluids, etc. Will need a riders manual and recommendations for the best shop manual. Any ideas where to source? I don't even know how to take the side covers off. Also want a riders backrest and need ideas for what/where. Have always wanted a BMW-got my wish. Now how to get rid of the wide grin? Guess I'll just ride. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Now how to get rid of the wide grin? Guess I'll just ride. Hopefully, the riding will actually make the grin larger. I know it does for me. Best wishes! Link to comment
boatzo Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Welcome aboard Dave. Sounds like a nice ride. Link to comment
Fubar Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Wilkommen, neighbor. You coming to the UnRally in August? Link to comment
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