BMW snobbery

[Graeme]

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?

 

[wa1udg]

I heard the gun laws were in a sorry state over there...what can you still own?

[Graeme]

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.

[Semper Gumby]

 <snip> I mean look at the stains dents and rust on this bike photo my my is it bad?

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-)

[darrylri]

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.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Wow unlike almost everything I read  >:(I agree with almost all of this! 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?

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.

[darrylri]

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

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Thanks Darryl!

[Flash]

Give it some time. It may just be that they don't know you as well as each other.

[Milo_357]

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??  

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

[MrRiden]

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!

[Bob_Roller]

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 .

[Lucky_Lou]

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

[Milo_357]

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.  

[DeeG]

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.