Sweendog Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Everyone, I'm a long time motorcycle rider, and I've finally purchased a bike I'd been wanting since college... Hoping to find some good advice and suggestions, and join the BMW Sport community. -Bill Link to comment
rob1100r Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 ahh, looks like the 1100, good choice, have fun w/ her! Link to comment
new-R-ider Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 you'll love it, I sold an k1200lt last year and purchased a R1100RT and haven't looked back I love the RT welcome to the group Link to comment
JayW Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Very nice Bill! Welcome. What were you riding before you bought the RT? Jay Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Everyone, I'm a long time motorcycle rider, and I've finally purchased a bike I'd been wanting since college... Hoping to find some good advice and suggestions, and join the BMW Sport community. -Bill Bill, First of all welcome! Your story is one heard around these parts before, I know I said something similar in my new member post. Enjoy the bike, ask questions, and look for opportunities to meet the folks on the board. The Ride Tales take on a completely different flavor when you've shaken hands with the person who wrote them. Link to comment
hopz Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome on board. That is a great bike. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Bill, Welcome to the board, lots of great people and interesting debates here. I live close by in Upper Bucks by lake Nockamixon. If you are interested in wrenchn' and ridin' drop a PM. Link to comment
w2ge Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome Bill.. Live pretty close to you.. In Voorhees, by Cherry Hill. I sometimes ride with the group "Kickstands Up" which is based in Philly area. National Rally this year is real close, in Bloomsburg, Pa. Link to comment
Sweendog Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Phil, I'm in Voorhees fairly frequently for shopping / errands etc. =) I ride w/the KSU and Philadelphia Motorcycle Riders Group (PMRG) groups as time permits. I'm planning on going on the PMRG Polar Bear Grand Tour #18 this coming Sunday! To answer the other questions, My previous bike is a 2004 Honda Silverwing (scooter) it's a great machine as well, I've had it on a couple of week long tours. Prior to that, I had an '85 KZ 1100 LTD complete w/a Windjammer II fairing and Corbin saddle. I road that bike a LOT when I lived out in Colorado. The 1100LTD was my second bike, prior to that I had an 82 (I think) Kawasaki 550LTD. I've always preferred the more upright riding position bikes. Link to comment
GRB60 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Welcome from another local rider! Link to comment
RockBottom Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Everyone, I'm a long time motorcycle rider, and I've finally purchased a bike I'd been wanting since college... Hoping to find some good advice and suggestions, and join the BMW Sport community. -Bill I have one question: Pat's or Geno's? Let me know if you plan to get out to Central PA and want some route recommendations. Link to comment
w2ge Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 ^^ or Jims on South Street? ;-) Rockbottom.. hehe Link to comment
Sweendog Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Pat's or Genos? --Neither! =) My favorite: Dalessandro's 600 Wendover Street Philadelphia, PA 19128-1719 (215) 482-5407 I'd ride to meet anyone there who wants a steak! Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Won't find any nice people here.... nope. Won't happen. No help either. "Psssst...Dave... do you remeber all the guys that helped you replace your rear main seal on your K1200?" ooops "How about the guys that have taught you RT maintenance? Ohh yeah "How about the folks that laugh at your lame jokes?" Ok, Ok.... You're gonna like these folks! Link to comment
Bullett Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Congratulations on your new bike and welcome to the Board! Link to comment
w2ge Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Pat's or Genos? --Neither! =) My favorite: Dalessandro's 600 Wendover Street Philadelphia, PA 19128-1719 (215) 482-5407 I'd ride to meet anyone there who wants a steak! Your ON! Never had a Dalessandro's!!! I see it's almost in Manayunk? GOtta love riding the SUREKILL Expressway... ;-p Link to comment
VinnyR11 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Nice bike! I loved my 1100. Welcome to the board. Link to comment
RTinKY Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Bill, I recently joined this forum and also just bought my first BMW (R1200RT). Seems like these people truly care about riding and had great information for me in my recent bike search. Like you, I too am excited to be on a RT and also part of this knowledge rich, insanely passionate and extremely helpful community. Hope you enjoy your bike! Link to comment
Rockrib Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 +1 I've been lurking here for God knows how long, and I feel like an OLD pro. Great bike; you're going to love it. Enjoy. Link to comment
Dietrich Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome. Glad you joined the "Tribe". Great bunch of people and lots of good info, oh.. nearly forgot: dont get into politics or you get kicked off the island. Link to comment
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