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« on: December 21, 2009, 11:54:36 PM »
During the fall, most motorcycles seem to steadily disappear from Munich's cityscape. However, on my way work I always see a number of bikes, some of which never move regardless of the time of year or inclement weather.

Of course, there are plenty of scooters that are considered simple tools with disposable character

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0549.jpg

This Tiger appears to actually be in pretty good shape, but is never even covered

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0538.jpg

A rusty SR500 that seems to be wasting away. I wonder if the thing is even worth €50.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0539.jpg
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« on: December 21, 2009, 11:54:36 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 11:57:05 PM »
A BMW C1, but it does look like it's a daily commuter

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0540.jpg

An older Honda Transalp. I actually wouldn't mind having one of these, but not necessarily this one with its quaint "original" paint job

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0541.jpg

MZ Baghiria that's seen better days

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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 11:58:27 PM »
This CBF without a license plate deserves better

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0550.jpg

A BMW GS that never seems to move

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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2009, 12:00:07 AM »
Here's the way to do it Razz My TDR mothballed in my garage. I keep my other bike, the CBR, in my company's heated underground parking garage.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0544.jpg

My neighbor keeps his Suzuki behind his Audit TT

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0545.jpg

So, while putting your bikes to sleep in their comfortable abodes, please don't forget the spirit of the season and take a moment to think about those bikes less fortunate  Wink

Merry Christmas to my fellow Euro (and elsewhere of course) riders!

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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2009, 05:15:11 AM »
Cheers, mate!

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2009, 05:21:56 AM »
Merry Christmas Ralf, and thanks for the Munich montage.   Beerchug
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2009, 05:30:07 AM »
Thanks Ralf and a Happy New Year to you!   Beerchug  Chili
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2009, 07:13:00 AM »
Happy Christmas Ralf!
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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2009, 08:18:30 AM »
Quote from: Ralf on December 22, 2009, 12:00:07 AM

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k44/Lippmra/IMG_0545.jpg

So, while putting your bikes to sleep in their comfortable abodes, please don't forget the spirit of the season and take a moment to think about those bikes less fortunate  Wink



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« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2009, 09:25:29 AM »
How does a caring individual, like myself, go about adopting a homeless Trans Alp?

I could give it a loving home in Arizona where it will never be cold again.

Someday, I would like to be Angelina Jolie of displaced motorcycles.  
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« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2009, 10:16:15 AM »
Merry Christmas, Ralf.

I drove up north on Christmas Eve, two days after an inch of snow had paralyzed London. They got it worse up north.

Anyway, as I was warm and snug in my hire car, I was passed by a couple of intrepid bikers. I thought the FJR has heated grips and a windscreen, maybe I should have tried the trip on the bike.

But, at the end of my snow-free trip up the A1/A52/A15/A17 I turned off to Heckington village and I was very glad, indeed, for the four wheels. Sheer ice for the last two miles. The FJR would have been on its side for sure.

It's much better off in its garage. I'm going to fire it up this week, just to make sure the battery is still alive. At least I won't have to brush the snow off.

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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2010, 05:59:41 PM »
Quote from: Ralf on December 21, 2009, 11:58:27 PM

A BMW GS that never seems to move

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But it has been blinged and farkled.  Lol
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2010, 06:01:57 PM »
Quote from: Ralf on December 22, 2009, 12:00:07 AM

Merry Christmas to my fellow Euro (and elsewhere of course) riders!

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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2010, 01:14:34 AM »
Quote from: Global Rider on January 03, 2010, 06:01:57 PM




Augustiner, oder? Beerchug


Actually, it's a Low in brow or Löwenbräu. While Augustiner is probably Munich's best tasting beer, I easily get a headache from it, especially the Edelstoff. "At the end of the day," I'm simply a Pils man  Bigok

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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2010, 09:21:38 AM »
Hi Ralf,

next weekend I will visit Munich and I'm thinking in rent a car for visiting Neuschwanstein, are the roads OK?

Could you give me some general recommendations (eating, places to visit...)?

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« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2010, 10:54:37 AM »
Quote from: Gaw on January 16, 2010, 09:21:38 AM

Hi Ralf,

next weekend I will visit Munich and I'm thinking in rent a car for visiting Neuschwanstein, are the roads OK?

Could you give me some general recommendations (eating, places to visit...)?

Bye!!


Hi Gaw,

We´ve had a fair amount of snow so far and tomorrow it´s supposed to snow again, but the Bavarians are generally very good about cleaning their roads.  Like practically every weekend , I´ll be in the Czech Republic next weekend - to see my wife and kids - but if you´re in Munich already on Thursday I´d be happy to buy you a beer.
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« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2010, 12:24:36 PM »
Many thanks for your nice offer! But I will arrive at Friday night.
I hope that the roads will be ok, anyway, I'll tell you soon.
If you can give any recomendations it will be great

Bye!!!
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