tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post4021303855964269047..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: My days are One & a Half hours longAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-56193538064226503422012-10-02T14:42:33.937-07:002012-10-02T14:42:33.937-07:00Kathy:
Welcome back ! I noticed that the OEM ca...<b>Kathy:</b><br /><br />Welcome back ! I noticed that the OEM cases were only 28 ltrs. Mine is 47 ltrs. I can fit two full sized helmets, but I only need to carry one helmet, laptop and camera in it. I like the idea that it needs a different key so I can still keep some security for my stuff, as the other cases are keyed to the ignition <em>(key)</em>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52131784374127594212012-10-02T14:17:56.558-07:002012-10-02T14:17:56.558-07:00Very cool! Be thankful you got the Givi case. They...Very cool! Be thankful you got the Givi case. They have more room. My OEM case will barely hold my helmet. And then only if the case is almost completely empty.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-83295100303145257842012-09-30T18:37:44.080-07:002012-09-30T18:37:44.080-07:00David:
I just heard about your accident/mishap. ...<b>David:</b><br /><br />I just heard about your accident/mishap. Hope you are healing okay and nothing serious has happened to yourself. Take it easy, get better and relax a bit. 12 hour work days are not good either<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-69829049026517451122012-09-30T04:49:14.528-07:002012-09-30T04:49:14.528-07:00Bob, the really difficult question, after all the ...Bob, the really difficult question, after all the farkles are purchased and installed (ooooh! You need a second GoPro plus the WiFi remote!!! 3D!!), is... are you moving your teeny tiny good luck charm to the new bike? Where is she going to live? She needs her own post!<br /><br />Love the fun you're having with this. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />DavidDavid Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-72593409915399591742012-09-29T22:00:44.917-07:002012-09-29T22:00:44.917-07:00Karen:
Yes, my "new to me" "R&qu...<b>Karen:</b><br /><br />Yes, my "new to me" "R" is nearly ready. Just need some RAM mounts for GPS and GoProHD and a final mechanical check before I am highway readyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-40368749870368130442012-09-29T21:58:08.444-07:002012-09-29T21:58:08.444-07:00Dar:
The "R" is soooo smooth, sooo quie...<b>Dar:</b><br /><br />The "R" is soooo smooth, sooo quiet and you can only hear the wind. It just takes getting used to the different ergonomics and the characteristics of the Big boxer engine, and high compression as you throttle backAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-64080259756873519082012-09-29T21:56:30.725-07:002012-09-29T21:56:30.725-07:00El D:
we should worry more about you. Hope you ...<b>El D:</b><br /><br />we should worry more about you. Hope you are well, and enjoy your vacation. snap lots of photos and make us envious.<br /><br />thank you, I love my "new to me" "R" tooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52622030995506845702012-09-29T21:55:02.982-07:002012-09-29T21:55:02.982-07:00Jack:
Thank you, I took my time and made sure not...<b>Jack:</b><br /><br />Thank you, I took my time and made sure not to scratch anything. The case is a bit higher than my Vstrom, but I notice top cases on other brands are just as high. If the BMW engineers designed the rack then it must be okay. I will never go over 100 mph anyway, nor will I even go 90 mph.<br /><br />I have a headband type LED light which swivels to different angles so my hands are free to work and this seems to work very well. I am loving the "R" and I will write about it soon and compare a bit to my Suzuki V-strom. I rode both todayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-6472393775766150682012-09-29T21:51:22.341-07:002012-09-29T21:51:22.341-07:00Geoff:
Thank you. I never win anything. I am so...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />Thank you. I never win anything. I am so unlucky. I don't know what happened, this was a flukeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-81904040020902780192012-09-29T19:30:22.281-07:002012-09-29T19:30:22.281-07:00Bob - looks like the new2u is almost ready for a c...Bob - looks like the new2u is almost ready for a cross country. Congrats on the grand prize - how lucky was that?VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-49861524828759519852012-09-29T10:29:40.173-07:002012-09-29T10:29:40.173-07:00Gorgeous new bike Bob! I wish you many miles on y...Gorgeous new bike Bob! I wish you many miles on your Beemer. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-22546270629729378382012-09-28T23:58:13.638-07:002012-09-28T23:58:13.638-07:00Bobskoot, I haven't been keeping up lately - w...Bobskoot, I haven't been keeping up lately - what a beautiful new bike!El Dientehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946212402576447854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-29966722096114925842012-09-28T17:20:12.676-07:002012-09-28T17:20:12.676-07:00Dear Bobskoot:
Neat job with the installation of ...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />Neat job with the installation of the top case. That case looks just fine to me: not too high, not too wide, and not too bulky. I ride with a Beemer crew all the time and they all have top cases like that. Not one has had a problem. If you read the fine print, you might discover the manufacturer does not recommend going over 100 miles per hour with the bag mounted. And maybe not. It depends. <br /><br />Bob, you can get a cheap drop light on a 20-foot cord for $12 (USD) just about anyplace. You can get much brighter halogen lights for not much more. Extend the daylight.<br /><br />Take the track day. What a great blog story that would make! By the way, how do you like the taste of KoolAid?<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack/reep<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85877403132768773472012-09-28T14:19:02.436-07:002012-09-28T14:19:02.436-07:00Bob,
Congratulations my friend!!! You know you&#...Bob,<br /><br />Congratulations my friend!!! You know you're going to have to do the track day, don't you? You can run totally at your own pace but seriously, life and motorcycling in particular isn't about missing opportunities and saying "I wish..." or "What if...." at some time in the future. A trac kday is still on my bucket list as I've never done one, unless you count circulating the Isle of Man course at sunup when I was young and stupid at the 1969 TT practice week!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-66751314497120391892012-09-28T13:27:59.713-07:002012-09-28T13:27:59.713-07:00As chillertek says...it doesn't have to be abo...As chillertek says...it doesn't have to be about speed! It is more about handling and execution of turns. The track gives you a clear, safe environment. You don't have to worry about cars, debris, sand, gravel, broken car parts, oil. It is a controlled environment to practice technique. Especially getting a feel for what the R can do without having to be distracted with real street objects. Go do it!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-12913120317592891282012-09-28T10:48:09.348-07:002012-09-28T10:48:09.348-07:00Erik:
sharp eyes you have. Yes, I was walking in...<b>Erik:</b><br /><br />sharp eyes you have. Yes, I was walking in the dirt and decided to put my voucher there to snap the photo.<br /><br />I needed the TopCase for my tour next year. I am thinking of going South from Duluth then working around Chicago heading East. I just haven't contacted you yet . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-82803589168426851382012-09-28T10:43:29.489-07:002012-09-28T10:43:29.489-07:00HDPM:
I notice you have the Newer R1200R, and I l...<b>HDPM:</b><br /><br />I notice you have the Newer R1200R, and I like the white colour. I have the Pink crocs© . I've heard of the Mudsling but never considered buying one. The R12R has a cult following, it is a great bike and I had been looking at them for a couple of years now, and hardly any come up for sale pre-owned<br /><br />appreciate your commentsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85199270652844569562012-09-28T10:29:39.570-07:002012-09-28T10:29:39.570-07:00Dom:
after our construction project is finished, ...<b>Dom:</b><br /><br />after our construction project is finished, next is destruction and replacement of our carport. So we don't wish to spend anything on it. It has been falling apart for the past year in anticipation.<br /><br />Our new carport will be 15-18 ft high to allow for a STACKER. Then I could consider bright lights.<br /><br />The topcase on my Strom is 44 ltrs, this new one is 47 ltrs so not much different. It will look more balanced when I attach the side cases. I don't plan on putting much weight in there anyway, it's for helmet security and my camera for easy accessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-42489398651348669982012-09-28T09:42:00.378-07:002012-09-28T09:42:00.378-07:00Steve/Chillertek:
The sportbike guys ride too fas...<b>Steve/Chillertek:</b><br /><br />The sportbike guys ride too fast for me. Your R1 goes so fast, you scared me a few times, esp on the wrong side on a curve.<br /><br />the topcase seems too high, but once I attach the side cases it will look more balanced. I imagine that the BMW engineers designed the rack in that position so it must be okay. I won't have that much weight in there anyway, mostly for helmet security whilst on a trip, and for my laptop and cameraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-9149223084333333322012-09-28T09:36:02.260-07:002012-09-28T09:36:02.260-07:00Nikos:
I think this prize is wasted on me. I lik...<b>Nikos:</b><br /><br />I think this prize is wasted on me. I like to ride in "scenic" mode more than exillarating mode. Imagine my surprise when they called my name. I already have THE VIDEO posted on Youtube, but not yet linked here. If you go to my sidebar you will find my channel<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62417370695322819062012-09-28T09:33:38.327-07:002012-09-28T09:33:38.327-07:00Troubadour:
let me say that following you, passin...<b>Troubadour:</b><br /><br />let me say that following you, passing and going fast was a pleasure. I usually hang back about 6 seconds, but when you move into position I have to "gun it" to maintain position.<br /><br />I am not yet used to this "nu2me" "R" but it handles differently. I have not yet taken it on the freeway but I imagine there is a huge power difference for passing. It seems more effortlessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-67202593469908014752012-09-28T09:04:57.709-07:002012-09-28T09:04:57.709-07:00Trobairitz:
I needed the topcase for my helmet &a...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />I needed the topcase for my helmet & laptop. Now I don't always need my sidecases attached. My "new to me" bike seems narrower. This bike is nice looking, small and weighs a lot less than the "old to me" StromAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-90120555524004043472012-09-28T09:02:39.377-07:002012-09-28T09:02:39.377-07:00Richard:
the BMW rails are SLICK, well designed. ...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />the BMW rails are SLICK, well designed. When the cases are OFF, you don't even notice the rails, they are nearly invisible. Because the "R" is Naked, there are no body panels to remove. Just a few bolts and everything is easily accessed<br /><br />did you buy the Cozy yet ? do you need help moving your Airhead to Corvallis ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-87253111666455743232012-09-28T08:34:06.556-07:002012-09-28T08:34:06.556-07:00I just noticed you set the letter in the dirt to t...I just noticed you set the letter in the dirt to take a picture. I probably would have used my toes to hold it to take the picture. heheheErik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-24723601617638109412012-09-28T08:32:05.065-07:002012-09-28T08:32:05.065-07:00Bob, nice top case install. Congratulations on the...Bob, nice top case install. Congratulations on the Track Day School prize. Lucky you! I've always wanted to go to a track based school and learn to improve my skill and confidence level! I bet you'll have a blast! Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.com