Welcome new members! Introduce yourselves here.

[ConPilot1]

Thanks!

My buddy wanted to change all the fluids on his R1150RT today so he had to take it for a ride to warm things up. Well, naturally, friends don't let friends ride alone so I had to go along with him. It was my first opportunity to ride my new bike. All I can say is WOW. That beast motors! And those brakes! Whoa, does it ever stop in a hurry, sure are glad they're ABS! I know I'm going to have fun riding this.

Hope to hook up with some of you!

well I'm assuming that's your RT you're speaking of. I'd like to ride one. I sat on one once and it fit me nice.
It's a big fucker though, but it felt kinda light. Pegs were too high. Need more knee space.  I've heard nice things about the motor. I've never ridden a BMW boxer, I'd love to hop on one. Actually I'd like to hump an R90S around for a weekend or two.

[Sport-Touring]

[tdw]

Yup, the 'new to me' '02 BMW R1150RT!!!

Sorry, ... is that a little too much enthusiasm?

You know, some of the bikes I sat on & looked at did seem really big to me, especially coming from a naked '82 Honda CB450SC. Mind you, many of those were sport-adventure bikes like the Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom & Honda Varadaro. Some of the sport-touring bikes I looked at felt heavy too, like the Kawasaki Concours. But not this one.

I sat on the RT a number of times at bikes shows & had the pleasure of riding my buddy's last year. It just seems to feel / fit right when I sit on it. The PO but the comfort seat on it which even at the lowest level prevents me from completely flat footing it at the lights; but, I'm close enough that I feel comfortable.

As for the motor, my buddy complains that it sounds like a sewing machine. Nothing a decent muffler upgrade can't fix; but, the sound isn't that important to me. It is smooth and more than fast enough for these old bones. As for the weight, I haven't had a chance to play with it in any twisties; but, it certainly feels fine for the riding I have done. Doesn't leave me feeling like it's too heavy.

If we get the chance to meet up at one of the rallies, I have no qualms letting you take it for a boot.

[exploring/carolina]

Hello & New Member from North Carolina,

Normally ride the foothills & mountains around Morganton, Wilkesboro, Marion, Lake Lure,
and Blowing Rock. Ride an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, Vstrom 650, and VTX1800.

Bill

[Mr.Black]

Hello & New Member from North Carolina,

Normally ride the foothills & mountains around Morganton, Wilkesboro, Marion, Lake Lure,
and Blowing Rock. Ride an Aprilia Dorsoduro 750, Vstrom 650, and VTX1800.

Bill

Howdy.

[Papa Lazarou]

Welcome all.  

[Kneescrubber]

Welcome Bill.  

And you're gonna have to explain that thing in your avatar. I and don't mean the little red wagon in the background.  

[exploring/carolina]

It's yard art. Looks like a copy of the "Tron" cycle. The guy that builds it
is located at Huntersville, NC.

Thanks for the Welcome everyone!

Here's some of the stuff he makes:

[Kneescrubber]

It's yard art. Looks like a copy of the "Tron" cycle. The guy that builds it
is located at Huntersville, NC.

Thanks for the Welcome everyone!

Here's some of the stuff he makes:

 

[sisurider]

Hello, all. I've been lurking around for a few years now, and joined last year or something but haven't done a ton of posting. Anyway, figured I'd introduce myself. Other than that, not much to say. Yup.

[Max Wedge]

Hello, all. I've been lurking around for a few years now, and joined last year or something but haven't done a ton of posting. Anyway, figured I'd introduce myself. Other than that, not much to say. Yup.

Welcome fellow Finn!

[Meemuh]

Hello, all. I've been lurking around for a few years now, and joined last year or something but haven't done a ton of posting. Anyway, figured I'd introduce myself. Other than that, not much to say. Yup.

Why so shy?  You see that we're pretty harmless here.

[sisurider]

I wouldn't consider myself shy, so much as that I like to sit back and read the always entertaining ride reports and such . Also, I've been between bikes for a couple years   (hoping to pick something up in the next couple months  ) and haven't had much to say in the wonderful world of riding. With some luck, maybe by the end of the summer I'll have taken some good trips exploring the beautiful UP on two wheels and will have some reports to share.

[Meemuh]

I didn't notice you were up in da woods...there are rumblings of some trolls making a long weekend to the north - maybe you can join in.

[sisurider]

That sounds like it'd be quite enjoyable! And as I'm only a recent transplant to these southern reaches of Canada the UP, I have yet to become morally prohibited from socializing with said trolls. Good deal.

[Meemuh]

Wait...you relocated TO the UP.  On purpose?  Feeling OK?

[sisurider]

Well played, sir. Well played.  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I've been between bikes for a couple years... and haven't had much to say in the wonderful world of riding.

You'll notice that the lack of riding or bike-related topics doesn't stop most others from blabbing around here  

[Frankienuckles]

Welcome, new guys!
 

[Mr.Black]

You'll notice that the lack of riding or bike-related topics doesn't stop most others from blabbing around here  

 

Welcome, new guys!
 

Hi Frank.

[Cozye]

Hi,
I'm Eric. Long time sport bike rider and a WERA expert racer. I think I've got to a point with riding on the street that sportbikes just arent as fun as they used I be, so I'm considering selling one of my cbr's and getting something more comfortable to ride and doing more touring. I've known about this site since my vfr days a few years ago, so I figure I'd lurk a bit and try and figure out what my next ride will be. Concours or 1200GS is what I'm thinking. Leaning more towards the Concours.

Carry on

Eric