Well now I've done it
I am glad to hear that you are healing and doing well..The wife and I will see you down the road am sure.. Doof land ?
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,132
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From: NorCal
I ordered myself a new bike to replace the totaled FLHTK.
And it's about as un-Harley as you can get, I ordered a 2011 BMW R1200RT, and I'll pick it up at the end of January when I'm able to ride again. I had a blast riding an R1200GS Adventure over the summer; the RT rides similarly but with far better wind and weather management from the fairing. I really considered one of the Touring CVO bikes, but couldn't get past the outrageous purchase cost, then the additional expense to change bars, seats, and windshields.
And you know, I got tired of slinging around a 900-pound bike.
The Beemer's boxer twin has a similar sense of "soul" as Harley's V-Twin, and the whole bike has got a sense of character that seems like it'll mesh well with my riding style.
At any rate, I'll probably be scarce in here, but I'll still lurk around in the Softail forum. Thank you all for the technical help, the conversations, the laughs, and the outpouring of positive thoughts after my wreck last month.
I hope to see y'all out on the road, look for the BMW with the rubber chicken tied to it.
And it's about as un-Harley as you can get, I ordered a 2011 BMW R1200RT, and I'll pick it up at the end of January when I'm able to ride again. I had a blast riding an R1200GS Adventure over the summer; the RT rides similarly but with far better wind and weather management from the fairing. I really considered one of the Touring CVO bikes, but couldn't get past the outrageous purchase cost, then the additional expense to change bars, seats, and windshields.
And you know, I got tired of slinging around a 900-pound bike.
The Beemer's boxer twin has a similar sense of "soul" as Harley's V-Twin, and the whole bike has got a sense of character that seems like it'll mesh well with my riding style.
At any rate, I'll probably be scarce in here, but I'll still lurk around in the Softail forum. Thank you all for the technical help, the conversations, the laughs, and the outpouring of positive thoughts after my wreck last month.
I hope to see y'all out on the road, look for the BMW with the rubber chicken tied to it.
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,846
Likes: 173
From: Simi Valley, CA
Good luck with the new bike. Nice! And even better luck with the remainder of your recovery.
And hey, remember the pinging issue we discussed right before your accident? Anyways, between -1 and -3 degrees in various segments of my map and it's all gone.
And hey, remember the pinging issue we discussed right before your accident? Anyways, between -1 and -3 degrees in various segments of my map and it's all gone.
Last edited by 2black1s; Dec 29, 2011 at 09:29 PM.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: midwest
This two-wheeled bug is something else ain't it?? Every bike I've owned was the best I'd ever owned, and yet for all the experimenting I invariably go back to the V twins...
Best of luck, and enjoy the rides.
Best of luck, and enjoy the rides.