New Ownership Official
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:31 pm
I drove to Tampa on Monday to pick up my new (to me) 2004 1150 R and rode it extensively today for the first time. A very different and satisfying experience.
I've been riding a big muscle cruiser, a Kawasaki Meanstreak and love the bike, but I wanted something different, and the BMW is different. All of the advice on its handling characteristics and shifting idiosyncracies discussed on this board have been very helpful, although I feel like a beginner again. Aside from the ergonomics, the biggest adjustment has been the quiet. This bike is going to score big points with my neighbors.
The bike is silver which, it goes without saying, is the coolest if not the fastest color.
I look forward to hanging out with you all.
Al
I've been riding a big muscle cruiser, a Kawasaki Meanstreak and love the bike, but I wanted something different, and the BMW is different. All of the advice on its handling characteristics and shifting idiosyncracies discussed on this board have been very helpful, although I feel like a beginner again. Aside from the ergonomics, the biggest adjustment has been the quiet. This bike is going to score big points with my neighbors.
The bike is silver which, it goes without saying, is the coolest if not the fastest color.
I look forward to hanging out with you all.
Al
BUT it's also the fastest...
