New to the Beemer and this Board

[RForestR]

Hey Folks!

Just got myself a shiny new 2005 R1150R at the start of June. Almost 6000 kilometers later I can honestly say that I Love the bike! can't say enough good things about it, and am glad to see that there is a dedicated community out there of fellow R riders.

This is the first BMW of my Looonnnggg biking career...and now I know why I waited. It's like a fine wine ain't it? The longer the wait, the more the anticiptation builds and the more satisfying the taste. (Did I mention that I Love this bike?)

Well, glad to have found this board, and like minded individuals from all over the world. In the meantime, my very first post resides in the Great Rides section, titled The Great ride east. Figured the first post had to be a good one after all the fantastic stuff I've read and seen on this site.

Cheers to all of you, and glad to be here

Chris

[Hiker]

Great pics! Loved your travel post, but it's killing me. Vacation all used up! (Went to the Athens AMA event.)

It is a likable bike, isn't it...

Hiker

[DJ Downunder]

G'day Chris..welcome aboard..nice blue beakster.

DJ

[apaulcopy]

Welcome from another owner of a dark metallic blue beakster (don't see many in that color...has anyone mentioned it handles better than the other colors?). Great trip report in Great Rides. I live here in New Hampshire and know what a treat it is to have those great roads right outside my door, so to speak. Vermont is also a fantastic place to ride. And, since my wife is Canadian (Quebecoise), I'd love to travel up to the Laurentians or the Gaspe sometime.

Enjoy that beemer. It really is a terrific bike (especially the blue ones).

[RForestR]

Thanks all for the warm welcome. And I agree with you apaulcopy, the blue beak certainly does seem to stick awefully nice...especially on those "must have been built with bikes in mind" roads you have in your home state.

[apaulcopy]

Make sure to drop me a PM if you ever get back this way -- I'll show you some good back roads!

[KHaynes]

Chris,
Great looking bike. Following DJ's, this is your second welcome from Oz.

[johno]

Oh well, I may as well be the 3rd Aussie to welcome you.
Certainly are an addictive bike!!
Just went for a 300klm ride today with a couple of friends on R1100Ss.
Great weather, and great roads. Doesnt get much better.

[DSKYZD]

Welcome, welcome!

[chris]

Hi Chris
Welcome again from another Chris! UK side this time. Glad to hear you're enjoying the R and found this spot. Any questions you might have will quickly be sorted by the beemer brains here, a massive pool of experience and a you won't find a more helpful crowd!