The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: Bengt_Phorqs on March 24, 2009, 12:43:56 PM
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I just wanted to say that the folks that populate this forum are just about the best anywhere. Never have I seen such a depth of technical information with a willingness to share it. Glad to say that I'm on here.
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OOOOgh I feel all warm and fuzzy. Thanks. It is true though. There is something different about the people here. Glad I found youse guys and rally'ied together (on occasion). :)
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If you ever feel the need to be abused verbally, go over to Boxerworks, and make a posting on a controversial subject, like how the oilhead bikes are a far superior machine compared to the airhead bikes. [smiley=beehive.gif]
The members here are pretty much an even tempered group.
The only recent posting that I can remember causing a little 'friction' among the membership, was about gun ownership.
A large number of the US members are gun owners.
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No thanks, I get enough abuse at work! Even the local BMW group tends to be a little...can I say "snooty", for want of another word. If one doesn't ride a 1200 GS with all of the esoteric farkles then one isn't quite worthy.
The technical expertise on this site if amazing, and even though I've been riding beemers for decades have probably learned more in the past few months on this site than I ever knew before.
And, once I get the front turn signals installed my R65 will be ready for inspection and to hit the road.
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Aw shucks....Not that I have added much.
Must pop over to Boxerworks and let them know that R65's are better than anything their riding.....Should be a good one. ;)
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Even a lot of riders with larger airhead bikes, look down on the R65, as a lesser BMW !!
The few times that I went to an airhead tech-day, I got the feeling that I really wasn't welcomed there, with such an ordinary, non-farkled machine.
So, I've pretty much kept to myself regarding BMW motorcycles, wrenching, and riding.
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...And, once I get the front turn signals installed my R65 will be ready for inspection and to hit the road.
Mike, When I got both my R65's 'spected, the 'spector said that the scoots were too old to actually require turn sigs. Go figure.
I'm going for the Texas Vintage Motorcycle registration and plates the next time the bikes come up for renewals. Tags valid for five years and NO inspections required!
Monte
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Thanks! I sure found out just how FANTASTIC they all are too!
Steve...you've done lots! all ya got to do to get all of us in admiration mode is to post the pic of your red cafe racer...it never ceases to get top comments and you have added so much technically too. Don't be shy!
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Monte, I already decided to go the antique tag route, plus I'll probably get some kind of antique insurance. As for the turn signals, they aren't required in Texas but if your bike has them then they do have to work.
Steve, don't hide your light under a bushel. When I first saw your red cafe I just drooled. (OK, at my age drooling comes naturally.) But anyone who can have the vision to create a piece of functional art like that gets my vote.
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If you ever feel the need to be abused verbally, go over to Boxerworks, and make a posting on a controversial subject, like how the oilhead bikes are a far superior machine compared to the airhead bikes.
I don't get it... how is that controversial? ;) ;D 8-)
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The Dark Lord speeks! ;D
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Being and Airhead and an Oilhead owner, I wish to say there is room for both iterations of the venerable Bayerische Motoren Werken name! (We'll even include the "Brick" and "Chain Gang"owners, what the heck!) ;D
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You are embarassing me now.
The forum is only as good as its users.
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The Dark Lord speeks! ;D
It's alive! Alive, I say!
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The R65 attracts only the most discerning motorcyclist. When yer good yer good and all ya all are good!
rich
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Yep! It's a great group here alright. The R65 is a unique bike. Wherever I go people are looking at it. I've passed groups of Hardly riders that were all parked (probably by a bar ::) ) and they all turned to look at my bike - not my sweetys K100, but my bike. 8-)
I also find at the rallys that people are interested in my bike. There's always someone checking it out. But I think there are a lot of airhead riders around here. Well, they ride airheads plus an Oilhead or K bike usually when going longer distances. Oh well. I guess I would too if I had one. :-?
But to get back to the subject of this group, it's the best. I've met a few of these folks personally and I would love meeting one and all at some point in my life. Not only is there a lot of knowledge of the bikes and willingness to share it, but we all share the joy of riding and our travels on our bikes. I don't have much to share on the mechanical side, but there are the stories of the rides and just general information that is great to share also.
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Absolutely! Great group! I love all the chatting that goes on even if it's not technical. And everyone is so pleasant and respectful of each other. I'm pleased that I met Sue at the dealership and she turned me on to this group. What a blessing! Glad that I've had the chance to meet at least a handful of the gang as well.
Maybe it's time to plan another trip out west....got a few members to see on the way out! Then there's the trip to Australia that's on my list.... ;)
Yes, my R65 gets much more attention than my hubby's R100! 8-)