The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Totally Off-Topic Discussions, Rants, Tire & Oil Threads, Etc. => Topic started by: marcmax on May 10, 2011, 02:15:39 PM
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I recently joined the local BMW owners club and attended a club meeting several weekends ago. Maybe I am being too sensitive but I got the distinct feeling that I was looked down upon because I was on an airhead instead of the latest and greatest two wheeled wonder from Bavaria. There were a couple of other airhead riders there ( I have met them at different rides) and I still enjoyed myself. Yet I still got the feeling that I was somewhat less because I wasn't kitted out in the latest riding gear, with enough electronics gear aboard to launch a space shuttle, and a fuel tank the size of a small tanker truck.
I have been to several gatherings of Airhead club members and always felt like I was welcome but here I felt like I was just tolerated. Needless to say I won't be going back to another meeting and will let my membership lapse.
Does anyone want to comment? Similar or different experiences? Just had to get it off my chest.
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I have observed the same thing as you have .
That's why I let all of my club memberships expire .
I ride my own ride, regardless of what any other riders, BMW or other makes thinks of my bike or my attire, let alone me .
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When you pay $15,000+ for a $10,000 motorcycle ya pretty much have to have your own group of folks to tell ya how smart you are.
Steer clear of them whenever you find them..............
I know, that's stereo typing, but at my age, I have to make fast judgements, ya never know when the last ride is coming......LOL
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Actually, I have experienced the opposite. My local BMW mc club is pretty open minded. I never felt I was looked down upon because I ride an old airhead. It even seems a few of the oldtimers wished they still had their old airheads. Some of the younger guys look at me as being brave for riding such an old bike. Although some joke about other brands, they are not snobbish about them (we have several guys that also own HD, Honda, Guzzis, and other brands). I found that it just took a couple of meetings for the members to get to know me and loosen up a bit.
But like Bob (and I suspect like a lot of BMW riders), I am not all that big into doing things as a group. I almost always ride by myself. I choose gear that I like, not stuff that others think is cool. Yes, its nice to keep in touch with others who know what events are going on in the area (charity runs, antique bike shows, etc) and to down a few beers with some company, but I think a lot of us are people that do our own thing.
k_enn
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There is no BMW club branch near to me so I'm not a member but I know someone who rides with them and even though newer bikes predominate they are not a bit snobbish in fact my mate doesn't even ride a BMW. I think that's unusual and I'm sure different groups vary considerably in members and leadership.
I'm not overly keen on riding in a group anyway after having had some scary moments riding faster than I should have. The age of the bike (and rider) is not up to the standards of the modern stuff.
Over the years I've known of several accidents including 2 deaths of riders who were riding in a group. It had profound effects on the other group members including some hanging up their boots never to ride again.
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I really don't know what I was thinking of when I joined the club. I have always ridden alone or with a loose group of friends that are all riding something different. I guess I was expecting more comradery and less one upsmanship.
I ride what I ride because it makes me smile. Every time I fire it up and head out on the road I know I will enjoy myself, whether it is sunshine or rain, fast or slow.
I am a member of this forum for the same reason. I enjoy the fact that we are all here for the same reason. While I may never meet any of the other members I know that if we did pass on the road we would probably stop, admire each others bike, tell a few stories, maybe ride together for a while and then be on our merry way.
I guess I was looking for a local version of this forum.
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I joined my local BMW club back when the R65 and I were young, and all there were were airheads.
Jump 15 years into the future (11 years ago) and I come back after 5 years living in another State, and I felt the same feelings as you, Marc. But I am not all that social, anyway, so it is nothing I really miss.
I was never all that "tight" with any of my "bros" in the club anyway, so no real big loss.
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I'm a 18 year old that rides an Airhead, where most of my peers that ride bikes have crotch rockets like the Yamaha R6's and Honda Fireblades.
Most people say it's hard to believe that a young person like me would even be interested in such a classic bike; especially since most of my peers do strive for the most latest and high performing models.
I'd say, let's see what their jap bikes would look like in 30 years.
So far, I've never ridden with the local BMW club. But there are some who still ride airheads there.
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Not in a BMW club, but several yars ago I joined the PCA ( Porsche Club of America ) I got the same attitude you expressed. They all had new 993's, Boxters etc. and could have cared less about some 25 y.o. with a 944 and a 914. Jump forward 12 years and the members list has thinned out to the REAL car guys that love seeing the older cars, many of the long term members have older ones I work on now. I found that at least in the Porsche world, you have the show offs, and you have the guys that really care about and get the cars. The show offs have the newest car, don't know how to drive for shi*t, and usually dissapear after a year or two. ( when they have been shown up on track day by a 30 y.o. car ;D) The passionate guys stay around and appreciate ALL of the members rides. Try starting a meetup group in your area for airhead owners only 8-)
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The passionate guys stay around and appreciate ALL of the members rides. 8-)
You hit the nail on the head there Scotty, that is what a club should be all about, guys/gals who love bikes of all shapes & sizes.
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I think when you visit a general BMW club, you'll find that most of the people have bikes of recent vintage. That's just natural. And it's also natural that people will chat with others that have the same or similar bike. Little of the items that fit or are useful on an R65 work on an R1200GS... or S1000RR.
There's a thread going on over at the BMW MOA forum about "Changing the Guard", where the guy who started it noted that at a largish rally this spring (the Blitz to Branson), there was not a single airhead bike in attendance and the oldest bikes were 90s oilheads. (Still as much as 17 years old, the original R1100RSes are not spring chickens any more. We have to face up to the fact that our 30ish year old bikes are getting to be vintage vehicles. In fact, if you happen to see the VJMC - Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club - at a show, you'll see that our bikes are as old as nearly anything they're showing!)
If you're like me, somewhat introverted, it can be a chore to strike up a conversation with a stranger, especially when there's not too much in common to chat about. ("Nice riding weather today, eh?" :) ) Naturally, here in the safe confines of the R65 forum, we have a lot to talk about.
The combination of factors above can lead people to feel that they're being ostracized when it's just as likely that people on the other side don't have much to share. If you stick it out a couple more meetings, I'm pretty sure that you'll find at least a couple people to share breakfast with.
Although I have the luxury of choosing from a variety of BMWs from pretty new to pretty old, I love riding the R65. A group of friends come down to my house in July each year from Seattle, to go to the MotoGP at Laguna Seca. They're on a variety of modern hardware, all of it with 100+ HP. I led them a merry chase around the hills here, and although I got a lot of good natured ribbing about riding the R65, I told them to just let me know when I was holding them up... it didn't happen.
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"Changing the Guard", where the guy who started it noted that at a largish rally this spring (the Blitz to Branson), there was not a single airhead bike in attendance and the oldest bikes were 90s oilheads
Darryl hit it on the nose, for me anyway. The bikes are changing and so are the people. Not good, not bad..... just different.
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Like Groucho Marx once said "I don't want to be a member of a club that would have me." Actually I chose to become a member of the local BMW club because I enjoy the technical expertise. I've also made some nice acquaintances. But, Mrs. Phorqs and I don't ride with them as we choose to go our own way. I like Guzzi's also and enjoy the wildgoosechase forum, but I'm not a member of any Guzzi club.
Like Monte says, you gotta ride your own ride. He and I are friends and live fairly close to each other, share meals with our spouses, and have been known to take trips, but we don't ride together. So my take is as long as you're having fun and growing from the experience, then continue to pursue it. When it become a chore or onerous, then it's time to move on.
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I belong to the granite state bmw riders club, and they are a pretty good mix. There are the folks who always have the latest BMW bike, and quite a few riding oilheads and bricks, and a few, including me, riding airheads. I don't attend all the functions, and mostly we have regularly scheduled "dinner events" at various places at predetermined dates all around the state, and one just shows up there at the appointed time, sometimes riding alone or in groups. I tend to not like riding in larger groups or with alot of people whom I am unfamiliar with anyway. For the most part, I get smiles and thumbs up from many of the members when they see my ride my "red-headed step child" R65LS into the parking lot!
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I am not a member of any BMW club but i know folk who are though, i have met up with people in the Gabfesters forum who seem ok to me being more add hock.One thing that stops me joining the BMW riders is the increasing numbers of Charlie and Ewan wannabees in their matching spandex suits.
I ride what i want when i want and wear what i want, the money i save doing my own servicing and repairs goes to my others toys of the bang variety.
Lou
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I've always tried to avoid clubs and political parties. Never the less I am member of a local club of motorcyclists where the average age is well beyond 45 and the bikes range from a Honda from '78 to a K1300S, the one that took a tumble just in front of me last fall. We ride once a week and if you feel like it, you can mingle with the other riders afterwards in our clubhouse. As I am rather introvert that suits me fine.
greetings from a grey and slightly wet north
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_IG1zYdpfI5U/Tc6Aeqz3lQI/AAAAAAAAQOQ/LE8bfpMlaT4/20110514.jpg)
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I had a ride with the local BMW club. Suffice to say I wouldn't ride with them in the near future. The constant 140Km/h on the expressway was
not very comfortable.
And that was a "Slow" memorial ride!!!
*Ahem* *R100*
*Ahem* *GS* ;)
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I live in a seaside town which has, long after I moved there, become quite "trendy". Recently at the gas pumps a $15,000 + for the bike BMW rider asked if my R 65 was "part of my collection" and "did they appreciate". He then told me what he had lined to ride on his latest trip to Europe. Finally he told me when a local riders group I had never heard of meets for lunch on weekdays. Too bad , I am still employed and can't turn up for lunch. Guys used to "collect" the bikes for spares, now these swells collect them because they "appreciate."
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Well, we all appreciate them!
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Well, we all appreciate them!
;D [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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On a slightly more serious note:
I have a "collection" of 8 BMWs (plus a pile of parts that is a project). I've got a "modern" BMW that cost more than your gas pump acquaintance's bike. I've also got bikes much older, including two pre war bikes. I keep an R1100RS -- with 209k miles that I've put on it -- at a friend's place in Germany. None is a garage queen, they all get ridden. My 1961 R60/2 needs a new rear tire and the 1928 R52 needs an oil change.
My R65 is not a restored beauty; it needs a dent taken out of the tank, a paint job and a lot more cosmetic work. Still, I have been spending a lot of time on it because it's so much fun to ride!
If people see me riding this beat up bike (the previous and original owner put 169,000 miles on it before giving it to me, and was none too fastidious about its appearance) with a smile on my face and pity me, they are completely misunderstanding the situation. The people who buy new bikes, add a ton of "farkles" and then fuss and fume over some small problem deserve the pity, because they are not letting their bike give them the pleasure they should be getting out of it.
I don't think of it as snobbery. It's what I can do for my hobby or passion.
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++1, Darryl!
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Top Ten Reasons Why BMW Riders Don't Wave Back.
10. New Aerostich suit too stiff to raise arm.
9. Removing a hand from the bars is considered "bad form."
8. Shoulder too stiff from camping on the ground the night before.
7. Too sore from an 800-mile day on a stock "comfort" seat.
6. Too busy programming the GPS, monitoring radar, listening to ipod, XM, or talking on the cell phone.
5. He's an Iron Butt rider and you're not!.
4. Wires from Gerbings is too short.
3. You're not riding the "right kind" of BMW.
2. You haven't been properly introduced. And the number one reason...
1. Afraid it will be misinterpreted as a friendly gesture.
;), -0r-
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10. Wasn't sure whether other rider was waving or making an obscene gesture.
9. Afraid might get frostbite if hand is removed from heated grip.
8. Has arthritis and the past 900 mile ride has made it difficult to raise
arm.
7. Reflection from $8000 worth of approaching bolt-on chrome momentarily
blinded him..
6. The espresso machine just finished brewing.
5. Was actually asleep when other rider waved.
4. Was in a three-way conference call with stock broker and BMW accessories
dealer to buy BMW chrome pegs.
3. Was distracted by odd shaped blip on radar screen.
2. Was simultaneously adjusting the windshield height, programmable CD
player, seat temperature and satellite navigation system.
1. Couldn't find the "auto wave back" button on dashboard.
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Nope. I have the grudging respect of my local BMW group. I have heard the older members who thought they were out of hearing say to one another "I love that sound of the old Airheads".
Have no fear you are carrying on a can do tradition that is to be admired. The Britbike people look at my IBA plate and the Givi panniers and top case on the 1971 BSA Thunderbolt and are amazed.
If you continuously put on miles on an older bike they will come around.
It may take a while though but the ride should be fun. 8-)
[rant alarm rant alarm rant alarm] Do not scroll down if you do not want to be exposed to a rant.
I had an irreverent thought - are you an Airhead snob? It's a nasty question I hate to put to the keys. Because I don't like what it implies -- separation. The reason I say this is because I, as an ambassador of all things two wheels, will stop and help any two wheeled rider (or three wheeled rider) of any make of bike no matter what group they "snobbishly" affiliated with without regard to race creed or color or how loud their pipes are. Whether its a "Numbar One Stunner" from Swainsboro GA, one percenter from Daytona, a SQUID up on the Dragon or the rider of a brand new K1600GT with all the latest Aerostich gear. My love of all things two wheels is unconditional. I revel in the ride. I revel in other people riding.
If we think, are willing to classify people (our people) as Snobs then perhaps we should be looking in the mirror. Such thoughts are unbecoming of this web site which is known far and wide as an accepting welcoming group.
Perhaps they just don't understand you and perhaps you could be a bit friendlier?
[rant off]
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Thanks for the thoughtfulness of adding a <rant alarm> but it wasn't necessary. I don't take offense to anything said or expressed on this forum. It is without a doubt the most informative, friendly group of people I have come across. As to possibly being an airhead snob I don't think I am. Like you I have a deep love of all things two wheeled. My first vehicle when I got a drivers license was a bike and I have owned a steady stream of different makes and models ever since. I have gone a couple hours out of my way to go home and pick up my trailer and go back to help a rider I found stranded. Make, model, age or type of rider doesn't matter. I ride what I ride because I like it, not to impress others and not just because it is an airhead or a BMW. I have spoken to several others in the area that I ride with off and on. One is an independent BMW shop owner, factory trained in Bavaria, and the most knowledgeable BMW person I know. Without prompting all expressed almost the same feelings about this group. Coincidence? Maybe but I don't believe in coincidence.
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Thanks for the thoughtfulness of adding a <rant alarm> but it wasn't necessary. <snip>.
(phew)
My hand always shakes a bit before I press the <enter> key epecially when the other hand is holding the rolled up newspaper...
I need to drop in and buy you a beer next time I'm down in your neck of the woods. There is a lovely road (A1A?) with Live oaks towering over it on the way to the ferry that crosses the St.John river by Mayport NAS. That would be a cool ride. 8-)
Bill
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No worries Bill. I take criticism well. I know the road you are talking about and a few other nice ones as well. I live in St Marys but work in Jacksonville a few days a week and when I feel the urge I go 30 miles out of my way coming home just to take that route, Mayport ferry and up the length of Amelia Island. There are even two traffic circles (rotary, roundabout, whatever you want to call them) about half way up the island. If traffic is light or nonexistent I like to try and take them right at the edge of bouncing my valve covers off the pavement. Got to get your kicks somewhere. If you come down the first rounds on me!
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Wow unlike almost everything I read >:(I agree with almost all of this! :D I see the gouged paint, dented tank, leaky push rod seals as "urban camouflage" but I admire the people who restore the old bikes themselves. The worn footpegs, rusty battery holder, bent front turn signals show use value and "character" (misunderstood word) I mean look at the stains dents and rust on this bike photo my my is it bad? ;D
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I betcha Hucky has parts for it...
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I ride what i want when i want and wear what i want, the money i save doing my own servicing and repairs goes to my others toys of the bang variety.
Lou
I'm dead keen on the BMW1200 R. I'll probably get it. But there's one thing for sure, the last bike I have will be the R65 LS I have now.
I don't know if you got the Masters Apprentices over there in the USA but in empathy with Lou's above - "ooooo!!! do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be yeah." from 1970?
:)
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I heard the gun laws were in a sorry state over there...what can you still own?
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I heard the gun laws were in a sorry state over there...what can you still own?
Are you from the USA, Herr Stig? If you mean here in Oz, no private arms re allowed unless you are a member of a Gun Club or own a Rural Property. Then the guns must be kept in a locked approved gun closet.
Interestingly, there is a movement to bring shooting into schools as a sport. Fair enough too, I think. It's a Sport in the Olympic Games & Australia has won it's share of gold medals over the years.
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<snip> I mean look at the stains dents and rust on this bike photo my my is it bad? ;D
Fishes!
NO! What a cool (race?) bike. Saved the picture. What is it and what year. Ah the stories it could tell if it could talk... 8-)
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The pictured motorcycle sold at the Bonhams auction in Las Vegas this past January. The auction catalog for this lot is here:
http://www.bonhams.com/usa/auction/18553/lot/241/
As you can see, it sold for $130k. This is because the bike's history is completely documented, from when BMW sold it to the unofficial US importer, through its racing owner in the early 1950s. The bike was rode hard and put away wet.
I was at the auction, and the bike looked really correct so far as I could tell, down to matching part number stampings. It still had some tech inspection stickers with it.
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Wow unlike almost everything I read >:(I agree with almost all of this! :D I see the gouged paint, dented tank, leaky push rod seals as "urban camouflage" but I admire the people who restore the old bikes themselves. The worn footpegs, rusty battery holder, bent front turn signals show use value and "character" (misunderstood word) I mean look at the stains dents and rust on this bike photo my my is it bad? ;D
Herr Stig, where did you find the high-resolution version of this image?
I was hoping all of the ones in the auction gallery link Darryl provided would have them, but they don't.
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Rob, I have a bunch of high res photos of the race bike that I took at the auction:
http://darryl.crafty-fox.com/mcpics/2011/LV_Auctions/index.htm
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Thanks Darryl!
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Give it some time. It may just be that they don't know you as well as each other.
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I had an irreverent thought - are you an Airhead snob? It's a nasty question I hate to put to the keys. Because I don't like what it implies -- separation. The reason I say this is because I, as an ambassador of all things two wheels, will stop and help any two wheeled rider (or three wheeled rider) of any make of bike no matter what group they "snobbishly" affiliated with without regard to race creed or color or how loud their pipes are. Whether its a "Numbar One Stunner" from Swainsboro GA, one percenter from Daytona, a SQUID up on the Dragon or the rider of a brand new K1600GT with all the latest Aerostich gear. My love of all things two wheels is unconditional. I revel in the ride. I revel in other people riding.
If we think, are willing to classify people (our people) as Snobs then perhaps we should be looking in the mirror. Such thoughts are unbecoming of this web site which is known far and wide as an accepting welcoming group.
Perhaps they just don't understand you and perhaps you could be a bit friendlier?
[rant off]
What's a SQUID up on the Dragon?? :o
There are DEFINATLY Airhead snobs out there... And they practice their snobbery on the Airlist! One of the "bylaws" of the Airhead clubs it to share your knowledge freely. Here on the R65 forum, heck yeah, but on the Airlist you can get your @ss handed to you. There are several writers over there that, if you don't know the answer to your own question before you ask it, will rip you a new one. I've just about given up on the list because of a particularly jerk writer. >:( Free flow of knowledge is NOT the rule over there on the Airlist.
There are a lot of cool guys there like Snowbum, but the bad apples are getting me down over there.
I think I'll start spending more of my time over here.
Dell
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Not snobbery but when the conversation turns to the new $800 helmet with the $500 com system or the latest visit to the dealer to install a $250 CB antenna or getting the tire pressure monitor or gas gauge fixed I find I had not much to share. Likewise tales of painting my side covers in the garage, installing a steering damper or replacing my own bearings with industrial supply sourced units drew blank looks. I found we were on quite different planes. Likewise I have forgone the AirList as I don't subscribe to hero worship which to me seems to be the reason some members have been there so long, for the accolades. This is a nice cozy spot right here and we do have the best photo section of all!
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I just let my last subscription to the BMWMOA expire in July of this year, I now have no affiliation with any BMW motorcycle group .
For the first 20 years of my motorcycling 'career' I got by just fine, the last 10 years with affiliation to various BMW groups I have not been 'impressed' with what I have seen and experienced, I am going to continue on a 'loner' for the rest of my 'career' with BMW motorcycles .
Ride your own ride .
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I heard the gun laws were in a sorry state over there...what can you still own?
Weve done this one before .... i am licenced for pistols rifles and shotguns......im ready for a small war but all my guns are either antique or modern repo,s my favourite is the 45/70 it rocks its the 1870 Barrett Light...strong language in this video
I dont just restore bikes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS6kBmIQhiU
I have to say there is much more snobbery among the gun fraternity than the bikers, the Deer Hunters at our club hate us "Black Powder" guys when were are on the range their scopes are u/s.
Lou
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Not snobbery but when the conversation turns to the new $800 helmet with the $500 com system or the latest visit to the dealer to install a $250 CB antenna or getting the tire pressure monitor or gas gauge fixed I find I had not much to share. Likewise tales of painting my side covers in the garage, installing a steering damper or replacing my own bearings with industrial supply sourced units drew blank looks. I found we were on quite different planes. Likewise I have forgone the AirList as I don't subscribe to hero worship which to me seems to be the reason some members have been there so long, for the accolades. This is a nice cozy spot right here and we do have the best photo section of all!
I just don't understand why certain people blast you for not asking your questions "right". If you don't have the patience to work with the new guys, them just shut yur mouth, ya know?
And your right, this forum is a great place to hang out. ;)
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Not snobbery but when the conversation turns to the new $800 helmet with the $500 com system or the latest visit to the dealer to install a $250 CB antenna or getting the tire pressure monitor or gas gauge fixed I find I had not much to share. Likewise tales of painting my side covers in the garage, installing a steering damper or replacing my own bearings with industrial supply sourced units drew blank looks. I found we were on quite different planes. Likewise I have forgone the AirList as I don't subscribe to hero worship which to me seems to be the reason some members have been there so long, for the accolades. This is a nice cozy spot right here and we do have the best photo section of all!
Uh oh...... I got me one of them $700 helmets last week. Didn't get the comm system though. :-[
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Uh oh...... I got me one of them $700 helmets last week.
Braggart!
;)
You must have a $700 head! :)
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Uh oh...... I got me one of them $700 helmets last week. Didn't get the comm system though. :-[
Seems the com system would be useless without the Babel Fish adaptor.
I must admit i had blank looks at the BMW dealers open day when the staff asked me if i was looking for a new bike... my reply No i just thought you would like to know what a "proper" BM looked like.
Lou
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"Seems the com system would be useless without the Babel Fish adaptor. I must admit i had blank looks at the BMW dealers open day when the staff asked me if i was looking for a new bike... my reply No i just thought you would like to know what a "proper" BM looked like.
Lou "
Are you freakin' kidding me? New Bike. Bah. Did you tell them you didn't like bikes you need a ladder to mount? Great response on your part though!
And ya gotta love any Adams reference when you see it... 8-)
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Braggart!
;)
You must have a $700 head! :)
I'm kind of afraid to wear it. What if I fall over and scuff it? And, OMG, it might get, gasp!, BUGS on it. eeek! lol.
Spouse bought it for me. What a nice guy. Says its a Groundhog Day 2034 present. (we don't do Christmas, birthday or anniversary gifts)
Got to admit though, it is a NICE helmet. I really liked my Caberg modular that I have been wearing for ~five years. But this. wow. Feels like a Rolls Royce for my head. :)
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And ya gotta love any Adams reference when you see it... 8-)
I've often thought of naming my Guzzi EV Eccentrica Gallumbits. Mainly because the bike is full figured, and is tarted up with shiney chrome pieces and she doesn't mind who takes her for a ride. Thing is, no one gets it. ~sigh~
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And ya gotta love any Adams reference when you see it... 8-)
I've often thought of naming my Guzzi EV Eccentrica Gallumbits. Mainly because the bike is full figured, and is tarted up with shiney chrome pieces and she doesn't mind who takes her for a ride. Thing is, no one gets it. ~sigh~
I always wanted to get one of those nasty, fearless looking hairless chihuahuas that attacks anything and everything and name it "Thrashbog"... ;)
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I joined this forum to get help on bringing back to life a bike that means a lot to me for many reasons and all on different levels.
Since joining, Lucky Lou has taken the time to come visit me at my home and see my bike and has offered on many occasions to help and assist, many of the experienced guys on here have taken the trouble to give me their years of knowledge because they want the same thing I do to see the R65 start, run and be used again.
I feel part of a community (ok, on-line, but so?) that wants to see airheads being used and enjoyed, If I get to ride with some of you guys in the future, great, if not that's fine.
I know that when I come on here and ask a question, people want to help me and one day just maybe, I can return the favour to somebody else.
In a "modern" world with all the hassles, that actually means something and has some value, not many places can say that can they? ;) :)
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I took the R65 to the only BMW Motorrad in the island to order the parts my dad needs for his R1150GS. I got blank stares and gasps from the people there tearing up the crates from their new R1200's.
Most comments were: "is that really a BMW?"
"if I were you i'd just display it"
"It still works?!"
A mechanic approached me and asked who maintained it. He was quite intrigued by the R65 since Airheads were no longer part of their training by BMW.
But yeah, The most helpful people I did meet owns an Airhead.
And that's why my new lifelong goal is to enter the BMW sponsored "Ironman" challenge and be the first person to enter and finish using an Airhead.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F208343_1999106543158_1408376872_32298392_4170135_n.jpg&hash=e3f7e5d4cd2ac09772b6a1d4686444df6d48b542)
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Most comments were: "is that really a BMW?"
"if I were you i'd just display it"
"It still works?!"
Are we really that old?
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Hey, i'm just 19 years old.
Come to think of it, It's ironic I took that from an old guy on an R1200. Hahahaha. ;D