tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post3449266236718683642..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: So the BMW chapter beginsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-32229534346790012272012-10-02T16:28:22.284-07:002012-10-02T16:28:22.284-07:00Kathy:
it was more or less, a one time purchase s...<b>Kathy:</b><br /><br />it was more or less, a one time purchase so I "bit the bullet" and just went for it. The bracket was $400. and the top case was $300., but I am happy as I needed the extra storage space for my trip next year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-9477144254413878232012-10-02T16:26:44.329-07:002012-10-02T16:26:44.329-07:00Erik:
I had no choice but to buy the OEM BMW comb...<b>Erik:</b><br /><br />I had no choice but to buy the OEM BMW combo bracket, otherwise my side cases would have been useless. The Givi racks need Givi bags. They are kind of invisible when you detach the cases, so paying more was sort of, okay. I don't know why they just don't include all this stuff from the factory.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62212116728771498932012-10-02T14:21:28.030-07:002012-10-02T14:21:28.030-07:00Ugh, I was wondering how much that all set you bac...Ugh, I was wondering how much that all set you back. Farkles, no matter how utilitarian, sure ain't cheap.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-46412301658407716062012-09-28T15:02:33.680-07:002012-09-28T15:02:33.680-07:00Looks like you guys had a lot of fun on your trip ...Looks like you guys had a lot of fun on your trip to Oregon. I do reviews www.powersportsdirectoryreviews.com you should stop by and check it out, I also have www.powersportsdirectoryservices.com looks like you would be interested.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326135246665724476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-64430359052166789452012-09-23T00:21:21.129-07:002012-09-23T00:21:21.129-07:00No Roundel on the new top case?? Bob, you don'...No Roundel on the new top case?? Bob, you don't know the trouble you can get into with the Roundel Police when you mix parts like that. Late at night a black German sedan will silently drive up in front of your house, men in trendy gray and silver one piece riding suits will get out of it, you'll innocently answer a knock at your front door, and whoosh...you're off to a re-education camp to learn how to be a proper BMW owner. Widerstand ist zwecklos, werden Sie assimiliert werden!Doug Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120274946344780566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-79921209154582626482012-09-22T16:04:36.038-07:002012-09-22T16:04:36.038-07:00 And I thought the Givi and SW Motech bags and mou... And I thought the Givi and SW Motech bags and mounts were expensive for the ZX-14! I guess that BMW Roundel tax comes with drinking the Kool-aid!Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-79580860201578894212012-09-21T22:37:27.368-07:002012-09-21T22:37:27.368-07:00Troubadour:
it's been a while. the past coup...<b>Troubadour:</b><br /><br />it's been a while. the past couple of years we have been flying someplace and renting a car. I like road trips. Touring on the bike is good tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85887544453142605932012-09-21T22:35:48.453-07:002012-09-21T22:35:48.453-07:00Lori:
thank you, and I hope you two are having a ...<b>Lori:</b><br /><br />thank you, and I hope you two are having a good trip too. remember to eat lots of cakeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-20057613581717057212012-09-21T22:30:41.451-07:002012-09-21T22:30:41.451-07:00Sonja:
I thought about it but I want to keep the ...<b>Sonja:</b><br /><br />I thought about it but I want to keep the low seat in case I sell the bike to a vertically challenged owner. I want to buy the normal seat as I sat on one at PacYamBMW and it fit perfectly. There is one in Atlanta but the shipping cost is too much. If they shipped it ground/truck I would buy itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-22614143221168885052012-09-21T22:28:01.015-07:002012-09-21T22:28:01.015-07:00Trobairitz:
I've never noticed, perhaps I hav...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />I've never noticed, perhaps I have gotten used to it and think that's the normal way . . . and all of you are wrongAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-40778777152068754932012-09-21T22:26:34.564-07:002012-09-21T22:26:34.564-07:00Ms M:
thank you. We plan to just relax on the Or...<b>Ms M:</b><br /><br />thank you. We plan to just relax on the Oregon Coast. We are not shoppers but we like to see scenery. Hugs back to you, hope you are feeling betterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-77529520950616070542012-09-21T22:24:27.465-07:002012-09-21T22:24:27.465-07:00Doug:
I don't need many more accessories, but...<b>Doug:</b><br /><br />I don't need many more accessories, but I need a topcase to store my helmet. The topcase may not sport the Roundel . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-4142521716764008592012-09-21T21:16:55.553-07:002012-09-21T21:16:55.553-07:00Oh boy!!! Road trip!!!!Oh boy!!! Road trip!!!!Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-51946700724412784802012-09-21T14:54:09.349-07:002012-09-21T14:54:09.349-07:00Have a great trip!!Have a great trip!!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65344709389630422062012-09-21T14:53:51.391-07:002012-09-21T14:53:51.391-07:00I agree with you on that route option Sonja. Seem...I agree with you on that route option Sonja. Seems a great idea to at least talk with her about it.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-58213214987536238812012-09-21T14:52:49.347-07:002012-09-21T14:52:49.347-07:00ROFL!!! ROFL!!! BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-24042676905594780232012-09-21T14:51:59.079-07:002012-09-21T14:51:59.079-07:00Enjoy the trip. Hope the weather stays fair for th...Enjoy the trip. Hope the weather stays fair for the weekend.<br /><br />Have you thought about a custom solution for your seat? It might come cheaper than a new one. Janice a Slims Signature Seats did magic on my seat.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-44479924853737576782012-09-21T08:18:50.092-07:002012-09-21T08:18:50.092-07:00Do you end up walking in circles with only one Cro...Do you end up walking in circles with only one Croc on? I think it would effect your gait and you'd be walking around in a circle. You know, like paddling with only one oar. :-)Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-82477331463762404332012-09-21T08:05:06.647-07:002012-09-21T08:05:06.647-07:00wishing you both a great time! big hugs! wishing you both a great time! big hugs! mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-78120370875938272972012-09-20T23:36:33.190-07:002012-09-20T23:36:33.190-07:00Bob, you have paid your first Roundel Tax, it won&...Bob, you have paid your first Roundel Tax, it won't be the last.Doug Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120274946344780566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-82927979162337997652012-09-20T22:19:35.492-07:002012-09-20T22:19:35.492-07:00Richard:
I don't need many farkles, just the ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I don't need many farkles, just the top box and some RAM mounts for my GPS and GoProHD, and perhaps a higher seat and highway pegs. You're probably right about the owner being the cheapest part . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65847033107451709142012-09-20T22:17:34.725-07:002012-09-20T22:17:34.725-07:00Mr Conchscooter:
actually, the only Vespa I would...<b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />actually, the only Vespa I would buy would be the P200E, the one you have, or are getting. I love the manual shifting and the lack of battery. I hope to give it a workout one day, in KW.<br /><br />It's not going to be a long road trip, just a few days but it's been a whileAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-1716452131303318182012-09-20T21:53:12.866-07:002012-09-20T21:53:12.866-07:00You know that the most expensive part is the round...You know that the most expensive part is the roundel. And the only cheap part of a BMW is the owner...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-117904441250018282012-09-20T21:46:13.034-07:002012-09-20T21:46:13.034-07:00Enjoy the drive, nothing better than a road trip. ...Enjoy the drive, nothing better than a road trip. Unless it's by Vespa.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.com