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Post pics of your 2 (or 3) wheels here.

Spring is here and pleasant weather is optimum in the Carolinas for riding motorcycles. Looking forward to riding more often now that we've entered a new season. Already planning with those I ride with our first 4 day trip of the year in May.

First bike in 1968 -- my dad brought it back from Panama aboard a USCG Cutter (along with 11 other coasties -- they all had too much to drink and all bought bikes before reboarding for the return trip -- used it to deliver papers on my paper route in the wee hours w/no license). This is my 9th bike to date & have had it since 2008. Of all previous bikes, the best riding, handling, and comfortable (once stock seat was replaced) bike I've owned. Plenty of skeedaddle -- 152 at 9500rpm.

What I love about it is the ABS brakes and cruise control. Cruise Control is heaven on a bike.:yes::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Bob

Here's one... In Death Valley

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Another... Anzo Borrego Dessert

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Bad when this happens... Deep in Baja

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Bob....great looking bike. If the BMW bikes are anything like the cars then they are one sweet ride;);)

Dave

I rode my friends BMW R1200 many times and it was a very comfortable and nice bike to ride. :thumbsup: After a few hours of riding, we'd usually switch so my back and wrists could get a break from my CBR900RR. :D

Thanks Dave. They do make a hell of a great bike. I can ride for hours – with no ill effects. Has all the bells and whistles – windshield raises 6+ inches at the touch of a button, heated grips, heated seat, bike computer w/2 trip odometers, outside temp gauge (like when it reads 100 or more), average speed, estimated miles on tank at current speed, two 12v outlets for cell phone, etc., along with the cruise and ABS. With the side paniers and the 49 litre trunk, I can ride comfortably with nothing hanging off the bike w/rope or bungie cords & they allow you to carry quite a bit of stuff. The trunk has a built in removeable suitcase -- open the lid, grab the suitcase and off you go.

The battery charger plugs into one of the 12v outlets and runs thru the bikes CAM BUS to charge (the battery). Neat.

I’ve been toying w/replacing the stock windshield with one that would be 2 inches taller in the raised position; but, it’s not a necessity – more of a buy it to buy it thing.

The bike previous to this was a BMW R1100S airhead or boxer motor. It wasn’t as terrible riding position as say a crotch rocket – but I’m not into that type riding position anymore. Best cornering bike I ever owned – like it was on rails.

Bob

Nice 990(??) -- I'm glad that wasn't me stuck out there.:yes:

Bob

Just kidding... not stuck...

With the right technique the 950 can power out of a "sand park"

it's an 05.5 950

Bob....with a bike like yours I could ride for hours, days and weeks.:yes:It has all the comforts of a car and gets great mileage:thumbsup:

Dave

Stephen...if I were riding in the dessert this would happen to me:yes:and with no help. Mr. Sun, Mr. Buzzard and Mr. Snake would be visiting:tears:

Dave

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This is my 2004 Road King Classic which I really enjoy. As Bob mentioned, the weather in North Carolina is great for riding right now. This is my third touring bike, all being HD's.