New member, may I introduce myself?

[pirana]

Hello all, just joined & this is my first post. Wasn't sure which forum to post in, but since I own a 1100GS I figured "oilhead" was good enough. My GS is a 99 which i've owned since new. Actually it was a demo with a little over 500 miles that I got a good deal on. This bike is the first & only BMW that i've owned so far. I've never held on to a bike this long (7&1/2 years) without sellng it & plan to keep my GS as long as I live. I don't know why i've waited so long to join bmwmoa but what the hell, here I am. I also spend a lot of time over at advrider.com.
Now a little short bio. I'm 51 years young & have been riding motorcycles since I was 13. My dad got my brother & I into the sport by buying us a Honda CT70 when we were kids & we've never looked back as the three of us still ride. My dad is 79 & rides a 1200GS. Yes, I turned him on to BMW's. My bro. owns two Kawasakis, a KTM & a brand new Ducati Hypermotard S. I raced MX as a teenager on German bikes, a Sachs & DKW which were the same thing really, did the sportbike thing for a few years before deciding that, although they're a blast in their element, they're just too impractical. I wanted a bike that could do a little of everything including carrying the wife & had always liked the funkyness & versatility of the GS line & so I took a demo ride & I was hooked.
Well, I won't bore you guys (& gals) any longer, just wanted to say howdy & hope that maybe i'll be able to learn something here as well as contribute a little. Cheers!

[Hodag]

hi

got any pics of your gs?

[pirana]

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb245/bigolgs/quickconnectinstall028.jpg
Here's a recent pic. The farkle wish list is still a long one but other responsibilities keep getting in the way.:laugh

[billpierce]

Welcome :hug

[PAULBACH]

Welcome aboard! The bike is a real eye catcher.

Where is the USA do you call home?

[BubbaZanetti]

Neat looking GS!

welcome to the forum, have a beer and relax:drink

[dancogan]

Better late than never! Welcome. Sharp looking bike. :thumb

[Mika]

Welcome to the club and the forum. I like the tank treatment.

[Paul_F]

You certainly have one very nice looking bike!

[Cliffy777]

Welcome Pirana. Nice looking scoot.
Now, when can we go visit your brothers stable of bikes???? Sounds like he has a fun garage.

[alien_hitchhiker]

:wave

Welcome Pirana.

Glad you've branched out from those adrenalin junkie hooligan juvenile delinquents over at ADV. (It's a great forum - just teasing).

I like the way you've emphasized the whole GS funk thing with your bike. It's got a refreshing attitude that the Uber GS Afrika Corps techno-meister look can't touch. I've got a hunch you know how to wring it out.

[pirana]

Welcome aboard! The bike is a real eye catcher.

Where is the USA do you call home?
Thanks to all & I call home Brazoria county Texas which will one day soon be swallowed up by the city of Houston just to the north of me.

[2bikemike]

That GS is way too clean, get some dirt on it.:nod Welcome.

[hydranyc]

welcome pirana! i too have joined bmwmoa very recently although i've been on the other forums like ADV and the pelican R11S/R12S boards for awhile now. this is a great board for us beemer nuts!

i just sold my GS that i bought new in '94. thought i'd never sell her either but alas, i got hooked on the replika and i just wasn't having as much fun on the GS...but i do miss her sometimes.

[ultracyclist]

Welcome aboard!

Nice ride!

[bubbagazoo]

Welcome.

[wezul]

Cool GS, man.
Welcome.

[kbasa]

Sweet GS, man.

Welcome to the MOA, my unmet friend.

[BradfordBenn]

Howdy :wave

[riderR1150GSAdv]

Welcome :wave Nice bike too :D

[Cask23]

Sweet GS, man.

Welcome to the MOA, my unmet friend.

When the Grand Poo Bah welcomes you, you're in !!

((I, too, like the tank treatment and warmest welcome to a great forum))

~ Les:bikes

[brrider]

Welcome and I like that beemer. NICE!

[larrydk]

I like the GS, thanks for posting that pic.:bikes

[jyambrovich]

You've owned an oilhead for over 7 years and you're just getting here? No matter - WELCOME.

I'm on my first Beemer too but have only had it for 17 months. I've put my share (14,600 miles) of bugs on it though!! I LOVE THIS BIKE!

Welcome and do NOT hesitate to consult the brain trust (that's everyone but me) on this board.

[nrhodes1971]

Welcome aboard, guy, and it sounds like you got some years and miles under your belt. We can always use expert guidance and we are all jealous of your year-round-riding season being south of Houston on that slick GS. It is already getting old enough in Kansas City to seek the heated clothing. Welcome--rock