John Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi all, I had to sell my '09RT back in 2012 as part of rationalising our lives after the missus suddenly became gravely ill. (No, she didn't force me - she loves bikes so much, we went on our honeymoon on a K100RT all those years ago ) Anyway, it's been a long road but she's made a good recovery, and a few weeks ago suggested it might be good therapy to get another bike. Didn't have to ask me twice I took delivery of the new RT on the 29th June. We went on our first ride yesterday, and I have to say it feels a lot different to the 09. Looking forward to putting many Km on it Link to comment
EffBee Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 How good it is to hear that she's recovered this well. Enjoy the bike, both of you. Link to comment
JimGullen Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Greetings! Beautiful Bike! How wonderful that your situation has come around to a point where having an RT is a viable and pleasurable option. As you know, an RT is just great for one's mental health! I wish you and your wife many, many happy miles together! Best regards! Jim Link to comment
kltk165 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Glad your wife has recovered. Good luck with your new ride.... It's beautiful. Link to comment
Sonor Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I am thrilled for both you and your wife. Congrats all the way around. Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Excellent news. The fact your wife has recovered will make this bike even more special than it already is. Enjoy the ride John Cheers Link to comment
John Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thank you all for the kind words The wifey enjoyed a short (100km) ride to our local bike cafe for lunch. That was about all she could handle this time (I wanted to take the long way home, it was such a great winter's day for a ride). She really enjoyed the ride, but towards the end was complaining of a hot arse (I've never complained about it). Turned out she accidentally turned her seat heater on So the rides we do together will progressively get longer over time, to a point where we'll be able to overnight away. We went on our honeymoon almost 25 years ago on my then bike, a K100RT. Hopefully we'll be able to replicate it in September Link to comment
EffBee Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thank you all for the kind words The wifey enjoyed a short (100km) ride to our local bike cafe for lunch. That was about all she could handle this time (I wanted to take the long way home, it was such a great winter's day for a ride). She really enjoyed the ride, but towards the end was complaining of a hot arse (I've never complained about it). Turned out she accidentally turned her seat heater on So the rides we do together will progressively get longer over time, to a point where we'll be able to overnight away. We went on our honeymoon almost 25 years ago on my then bike, a K100RT. Hopefully we'll be able to replicate it in September How wonderful. May your honeymoon re-ride bring back the memories of youth, the joys of adulthood, and the life passions from knowledge gained. Link to comment
cris nitro Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Great story. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment
Ponch Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thank you all for the kind words The wifey enjoyed a short (100km) ride to our local bike cafe for lunch. That was about all she could handle this time (I wanted to take the long way home, it was such a great winter's day for a ride). She really enjoyed the ride, but towards the end was complaining of a hot arse (I've never complained about it). Turned out she accidentally turned her seat heater on So the rides we do together will progressively get longer over time, to a point where we'll be able to overnight away. We went on our honeymoon almost 25 years ago on my then bike, a K100RT. Hopefully we'll be able to replicate it in September May be a ride to Robertson Pie Shop is in order. Link to comment
Trobinson Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Awesome John! Glad your wife is recovered and able to enjoy riding again! Link to comment
tallman Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Great post. Hope things continue to get better and better. Link to comment
John Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 May be a ride to Robertson Pie Shop is in order. Hey Ponch, It's snowing down that area at the moment (Not that it's stopped me before). We've had quite unseasonal Antarctic blasts over the past couple of weeks. Have you ridden Macquarie Pass and Kangaroo Valley? (The pie shop is right in between the two). Two really good riding roads close to Sydney. I remember years ago towing a trailer with my (then) R1100RT up Macquarie Pass with a bunch of mates on various machines. Going around one of the hairpins I rounded up one of the lads on his 916SPS Ducati and flicked him 'the bird' as I went past, trailer and all He never bagged BMW's again. His current steed is now a R1200GSA Looking forward to doing those roads once conditions improve. Link to comment
Ponch Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 May be a ride to Robertson Pie Shop is in order. Hey Ponch, It's snowing down that area at the moment (Not that it's stopped me before). We've had quite unseasonal Antarctic blasts over the past couple of weeks. Have you ridden Macquarie Pass and Kangaroo Valley? (The pie shop is right in between the two). Two really good riding roads close to Sydney. I remember years ago towing a trailer with my (then) R1100RT up Macquarie Pass with a bunch of mates on various machines. Going around one of the hairpins I rounded up one of the lads on his 916SPS Ducati and flicked him 'the bird' as I went past, trailer and all He never bagged BMW's again. His current steed is now a R1200GSA Looking forward to doing those roads once conditions improve. A friend of mine married an Aussie, moved to Sydney and works for the NSW Fire Brigade. He told me about Robertson Pie Shop. Said the roads out that way would be great for a bike. Suggested I visit. Link to comment
otan1 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Wow! so pleased your wife is improved and that you are both back riding. All good wishes - it's a stunning machine. Link to comment
RPG Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My wife suggested a mental therapist. So I went out and bought a new RT. Congrats! RPG Link to comment
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