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#1 | First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:56 am

Hello from Southern Indiana!
I just pick up a 2020 R1250RS in Black Storm Met. I have ridden on and off, depending on family situation, for 30+ years. I had been out for 3 years after having a Victory Cross Country for 5 years. I've had 10 bikes over the years but never a BMW. I wanted to get back into riding and wanted something fun and fast instead of cruiser comfortable. I basically wanted a two wheeled version of my BMW M2 (which I absolutely LOVE). I think I have made the right choice! The bike is FAST and FUN for sure! Now I need to get comfortable with it since I haven't ridden a sport tourer since the late 90s. Using muscles I'm not used to, lol. I need to get into riding shape fast since my nearest dealer is over 100 miles away and the break-in service will be here quick!

PS my username is from my love of cigars and being a father

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#2 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:23 pm

Welcome to the forum. I hear you about the M2. I had a Z3 for the past 8 years. If I couldn't ride, that made a nice consolation prize.

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#3 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:09 pm (Last edited: Thu Mar 04, 2021 2:49 pm)

Welcome! Glad you are enjoying the new ride, but how did you resist posting a pic? I am willing to bet you already have a pic with both BMW's ( I would), so go ahead and post it!

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#4 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 3:00 pm

Welcome to the site and congrats on your new RS.
We like riding through southern Indiana when headed south east.

Lee
2016 R1200RS
Iowa, USA

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#5 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:34 pm

Zitat von puffdaddy im Beitrag #1
Hello from Southern Indiana!
I just pick up a 2020 R1250RS in Black Storm Met. I have ridden on and off, depending on family situation, for 30+ years. I had been out for 3 years after having a Victory Cross Country for 5 years. I've had 10 bikes over the years but never a BMW. I wanted to get back into riding and wanted something fun and fast instead of cruiser comfortable. I basically wanted a two wheeled version of my BMW M2 (which I absolutely LOVE). I think I have made the right choice! The bike is FAST and FUN for sure! Now I need to get comfortable with it since I haven't ridden a sport tourer since the late 90s. Using muscles I'm not used to, lol. I need to get into riding shape fast since my nearest dealer is over 100 miles away and the break-in service will be here quick!

PS my username is from my love of cigars and being a father

The RS will have more rear-seat room and easier access than your M2.....

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#6 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:16 pm

Welcome!

now: 2020 R1250RS
then: 2015 K1600GT, 1999 VFR800, 1994 VFR750

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#7 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 1:57 am

Zitat von TriangleRider im Beitrag #3
Welcome! Glad you are enjoying the new ride, but how did you resist posting a pic? I am willing to bet you already have a pic with both BMW's ( I would), so go ahead and post it!

I haven't yet since the M2 was dirty and on winter wheels. Trust me, I will take some later

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#8 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:00 am

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5

The RS will have more rear-seat room and easier access than your M2.....

A lot more head room, that's for sure! When my twins went off to college I decided it was time for a coupe again. The back seat is a pain to get in to, but good size once back there

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#9 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:00 pm

Zitat von puffdaddy im Beitrag #8
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5

The RS will have more rear-seat room and easier access than your M2.....

A lot more head room, that's for sure! When my twins went off to college I decided it was time for a coupe again. The back seat is a pain to get in to, but good size once back there

I thought about it, but just couldn't do it. That was even after my work friend stopped by the house with his Z4 and my wife said ........."that looks nice"

You can tell you're becoming old/strange/odd when your concept of an ideal car is one with a rear hatch....

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#10 | RE: First BMW (bike that is...) datum

Sun Mar 14, 2021 1:44 am

Congratulations and welcome. It's a great bike.

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