Pictures

[martinPH]

Good morning ladies, It would be nice if we could see some pictures of the bikes you are riding.
Martin.

[149769]

Here is mine!

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost.php?p=489843&postcount=283


Celeste

[Newstar]

Here are mine.

The B: 2005 F650 GS
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/novacich/tracy-Chestertown.jpg


And my new nameless wonder: 2009 R1200 GS (sorry, I probably need to resize this one.)

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/novacich/1200GS.jpg

[terham]

Delmarva and the Susquehana?

[sudani]

Here's my baby......packed up and ready to go. I've added engine guards since this picture was taken. Does it ever end??? :dunno

[k75karol]

Good morning ladies, It would be nice if we could see some pictures of the bikes you are riding.
Martin.

Here are mine:

Ol' trusty:
http://krol.smugmug.com/photos/570233180_HVGkL-M.jpg

http://krol.smugmug.com/photos/544877302_pT953-M.jpg


http://krol.smugmug.com/photos/338167217_CA8wh-L.jpg

[martinPH]

Karol, Thats a beautiful picture, where was it taken?
Martin.

[Newstar]

Delmarva and the Susquehana?



Yup! Good eye, Terrance!

Chestertown, MD and one of the power plant parks on the south side of the Susquehanna. That's the I-95 bridge in the background.

Hey, when we catching up for a ride?

[terham]

Hey, when we catching up for a ride?

You going to Colors in the Catskills?

[Helen]

Here is mine!

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost.php?p=489843&postcount=283


Celeste

Hey Celeste! nice bike and Welcome! I can you haven't posted much, so I'm especially glad you've joined us here!

How long have you been riding? where do you like to go? tell us a little more about yourself if you'd like.... or remain a mystery woman if you prefer! :)

[149769]

Hey Celeste! nice bike and Welcome! I can you haven't posted much, so I'm especially glad you've joined us here!

How long have you been riding? where do you like to go? tell us a little more about yourself if you'd like.... or remain a mystery woman if you prefer! :)

Helen,

I have not posted much as I have just recently joined....I am new to BMW and the MOA. Just picked up my R1200R in June. I was not able to ride for about 6-10 weeks Dr.'s orders this summer (reattached a tendon in my forearm). Although I did find a way to get the break in mileage on my bike.

I have not been riding as long as some but I do put on a fair bit of mileage on my bikes (15K to 20K km/yr). I love going on motorcycle trips. I live in Hamilton Ontario and this year I went on my first solo long distance trip Rhode Island and back on my previous bike (1985 Honda Nighthawk CB650SC)....

My boyfriend and I explored Vermont for our vacation this year and as long as the weather holds out I will be heading down to Pennsylvania the first weekend in October (first solo ride on the R1200R)

My other two passions are my Irish Wolfhounds (3 of them) and playing music. I play the bodhran (irish drum) and the hammered dulcimer.

I have posted on other parts of the forum as I am hoping to take a bike trip in Europe in a couple of years (hopefully within 5 years...have to save up enough $$) and I am picking the collective knowlege here to help me to plan.

We that is it in a nutshell...

Celeste

[AKBeemer]

Here is my GG Duetto:

That is an interesting looking rig! Looks like it should be on a track with your passenger hanging off the side car.

[BexBmr]

Here is mine - 1977 R80/7. Bought it 5 years ago with 7,200 original miles. :lol

[TravelingPenguins]

http://webwench.smugmug.com/photos/561527389_cqDsd-M.jpg

[Newstar]

[QUOTE=149769;501050 I will be heading down to Pennsylvania the first weekend in October (first solo ride on the R1200R)

Celeste[/QUOTE]

Hi Celeste!

Where in Pennsylvania are you heading? I'm in Delaware, but can leave my house and be in South Eastern PA in ten minutes or less.

[149769]

Hi Celeste!

Where in Pennsylvania are you heading? I'm in Delaware, but can leave my house and be in South Eastern PA in ten minutes or less.

I am going to be staying with friends in Coopersburg and attending an Irish Wolfhound Show in Morgantown on the Sunday and Monday...

The trip will be mostly the commute to Coopersburg and back home again. I do not have a lot of time. The plan is to leave home on Saturday am and get to Coopersburg by dinner time and then do the reverse on the Tuesday...

Since Google maps tells me the drive takes about 7 hours I am giving myself about 10 to take into account gas and bio breaks as well as the border. I do not want to be riding at night in that area because there are just so many deer this time of year.

Of course if it is calling for a lot of rain when I check the weather that Friday night I will take my van...

[Holly]

Here is mine!

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showpost.php?p=489843&postcount=283


Celeste

Hi from Ancaster, Celeste. Glad you've joined us here. I'll keep an eye out for you and the wolfhounds. (Do you ever walk them in the Dundas conservation area? I remember seeing some there a few years ago.)

If you're looking for me I will most likely be on Frelsi:
http://frelsi.smugmug.com/photos/658944844_WsTz7-M.jpg

Occasionally, you might find me on Freyuvagen:
http://frelsi.smugmug.com/photos/369240300_svt46-M.jpg

Holly

[149769]

Holly,

I am a member of CVMG....I actually parked beside you a last year at the Paris Rally with my Nighthawk. You had the Virago that day...

I have walk my dogs at the Dundas Conservation area in the past when I lived in Flamborough...Stick around the city now as the dogs are older and perfer shorter walks.

Celeste

[Helen]

Holly,

I am a member of CVMG....I actually parked beside you a last year at the Paris Rally with my Nighthawk. You had the Virago that day...

I have walk my dogs at the Dundas Conservation area in the past when I lived in Flamborough...Stick around the city now as the dogs are older and perfer shorter walks.

Celeste

I wanna see pics of the DOGS!!;)

[149769]

Here are the dogs! Beowulf

[149769]

Grendel

[149769]

And Charlie a girl...She is actually Charlston - 9yrs old in this picture

[womanridge]

19496

On the road, last week at Lake George, in Northern New York.

[clowry]

My '04 CL. Doesn't get as much mileage as we'd like. One of the perils of having a small garage unfortunately...

[womanridge]

My '04 CL. Doesn't get as much mileage as we'd like. One of the perils of having a small garage unfortunately...

Hey, clowry, great to hear from you and thanks for posting on the Women's forum. Love the "CLC". While you're in Ont, I'm struggling with the humidity in FLA. right now. Wish I was there!
Keep on posting, when you feel like it.;)

[k75karol]

Karol, Thats a beautiful picture, where was it taken?
Martin.

One of my favorite spots.....Snowy Range. After I left Gillette last year, I took a leisurely ride to TOR. Had to go back to Snowy Range!!

[k75karol]

Here is my GS:

How cool are those!!! I've thought about a sidecar rig, but have been told it takes a lot of upper body strength. Unfortunately, I've had 2 shoulder surgeries, and have little/no strength in my upper body. Have you always ridden with sidecars or do you also ride 2-wheels.....if so..how would you compare the 2?

[redclfco]

My two loves:heart

<a href="http://s201.photobucket.com/albums/aa30/redclfco/To%20Wbashaw%20With%20Jill/?action=view&current=Asphalt070808001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa30/redclfco/To%20Wbashaw%20With%20Jill/Asphalt070808001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Voni]

I can see why!!

Voni
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[Voni]

My K75, she of this summer's oddysey!

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/2009%20Sept%20WA2KS/DSCF4533.jpg

Voni
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[Holly]

Holly,

I am a member of CVMG....I actually parked beside you a last year at the Paris Rally with my Nighthawk. You had the Virago that day...

I have walk my dogs at the Dundas Conservation area in the past when I lived in Flamborough...Stick around the city now as the dogs are older and perfer shorter walks.

Celeste

Small world, Celeste. I'll be looking for you in Paris next year, and I'm sure it was you I met in the conservation area. I wouldn't forget those names for the dogs. The dogs are gorgeous even if they are getting older. I'll bet they keep you in shape, even on shorter walks.

Holly

[tvgal2000]

I can't seem to post my photo - I know how but not tonight! :dunno So here's a link to a photo of my R1200 GS:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff88/tvgal2000/Tenn%20rally%20trip%202009/August-08_0926.jpg

Lake Superior is in the background, a stop on the way to Tennessee.

[tvgal2000]

No, that is NOT Lake Superior! I got my photos mixed up! But this right before take off to Tennessee!

[tvgal2000]

Here's my F 650 GS:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff88/tvgal2000/BMW%20F650%20GS/100_0082-2.jpg

Cleaned up and shiny - I'm getting ready to sell her.:deal

[Helen]

Small world, Celeste. I'll be looking for you in Paris next year, and I'm sure it was you I met in the conservation area. I wouldn't forget those names for the dogs. The dogs are gorgeous even if they are getting older. I'll bet they keep you in shape, even on shorter walks.

Holly

Yes handsome dogs... in the close ups they almost look normal sized! :) Thanks for sharing!

I used to have dogs, now I have grandchildren... somebody else gets them for overnight duty, so I can travel...

[149769]

to give you a sense of their size....

Charlie is 30" at the shoulder and weighs 115 lbs

Grendel is 33" at the shoulder and weighs 145 lbs

Beowulf is 35" at the shoulder and weighs 175 lbs...

Yes travel can get expensive when I have to take boarding fees into consideration.

Celeste

[149769]

Small world, Celeste. I'll be looking for you in Paris next year, and I'm sure it was you I met in the conservation area. I wouldn't forget those names for the dogs. The dogs are gorgeous even if they are getting older. I'll bet they keep you in shape, even on shorter walks.

Holly
I also had a friend that walked the conservation area as well. She had two female Wolfhounds...could have been her as well.

See you in Paris nextyear or maybe on the road...

Celeste

[SUNRIDER711]

19502

[SUNRIDER711]

PS I also ride a 2001 R1100RL.... trying to figure out attaching these pics...

Georgia:groovy

[PHMarvin]

Hi, Voni,
Rumor has it that you also have two loves (not including your kids and grandkids) - your bike(s) and your traveling mechanic.


My K75, she of this summer's oddysey!

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/2009%20Sept%20WA2KS/DSCF4533.jpg

Voni
sMiling

[Voni]

Some rumors are true, Mr. Phil ; )

Voni
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[Voni]

And I do have to say I have the ultimate in luggage space! :)

Another good reason to ride your own ; )

Voni
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[k75karol]

Hi Karol,

Yes, you are correct that a sidecar does take upper body strength to steer. However, depending on how the front end is set up can make it easier to steer. On the Duetto I really just have to apply pressure to the right or left hand grip to make most turns. I've got a steering mod on the GS so it's pretty much the same story there. I walk with crutches so I have a lot of upper body strength, so I'm probably not taking that into account. The dynamics of steering are completely different on sidecars versus 2 wheels. On a sidecar when you want to turn right, you turn right just like in a car.

If you want a better comparison I can ask my husband to chime in as he rides both.

And I do have to say I have the ultimate in luggage space! :)

Absolutely, ask your husband for his .02. Sidecar would be great for luggage, and to carry the critters.:)

[rspennachio]

And I do have to say I have the ultimate in luggage space! :)


An excelent point. The men (that would be me) are alway complaining about how much stuff she (my wife) is packing. If my she rode her own bike then it seems that there would be more than enough room for all the stuff. This issue is now solved.

What about squeezing the toothpaste from the middle vs. rolling up the end?

[Voni]

Here's a sidecar that trips my triggers ; )

http://www.duccutters.com/FrancoisKnorreck-Snaefell.tpl

Voni
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[PGlaves]

Here's a sidecar that trips my triggers ; )

http://www.duccutters.com/FrancoisKnorreck-Snaefell.tpl

Voni
sMiling

Of course. It's red.

[xp8103]

19496

On the road, last week at Lake George, in Northern New York.

LOL..... Ummmm..... I hate to argue with a lady (just ask my wife!) but I THINK I've been there before. That looks just a LITTLE bit less like Lake George in NY and more like Route 302 in Freyburg on the ME/NH border?? ;):D

[xp8103]

In the mean time:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/xp8103/P5300163.jpg

Here's another favorite of mine:

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2940/24/86/1104784060/n1104784060_30129583_3828127.jpg

[Voni]

I LOVE your taste in bikes, xp8103!!!

:groovy

Voni
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[k75karol]

Oooohhhh, you are a trouble maker aren't you! Next thing you know we'll be debating on the toilet seat and toilet paper issue.:eek

In "Our Room", the seat's always down :rofl:rofl:rofl

[SheRidesABeemer]

In case you've missed it in your travels, there is a photography forum (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=37)
And special places to enjoy looking at bikes - K Bikes (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7609), Airheads (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2140), oilheads (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7751), and pets (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=2225&highlight=picture+pets)

[jamesdunn]

In "Our Room", the seat's always down :rofl:rofl:rofl
It is always up in mine. Is that why I am single!?:brow

Some nice pics here!

[womanridge]

It is always up in mine. Is that why I am single!?:brow

Some nice pics here!

That's a strong "Maybe"! Thanks for stopping in the "Women's Forum". Men are always welcome.

[iRene]

This was me up in the Thunder Basin Grasslands during the Gillette, WY national rally.
We spent about three hours getting lost up there!

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/334064144_GhMpa-M.jpg

[sudani]

This was me up in the Thunder Basin Grasslands during the Gillette, WY national rally.
We spent about three hours getting lost up there!

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/334064144_GhMpa-M.jpg

How do you get lost on the point A to point B roads? :wave:bolt

[womanridge]

[QUOTE=iRene;503385]This was me up in the Thunder Basin Grasslands during the Gillette, WY national rally.
We spent about three hours getting lost up there!

Nice looking GS, iRene.

[PGlaves]

How do you get lost on the point A to point B roads? :wave:bolt

Well, trying to get to Point C or Point D, of course. :)

[iRene]

How do you get lost on the point A to point B roads? :wave:bolt

I am told you use Garmin for that... :whistle



:ha

[Bullett]

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/631414937_nh2sC-M-1.jpg

R1200RT up on Beartooth Pass, (Montana or Wyoming?) :D

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/596438538_9C3wL-M.jpg

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/589442044_hB8PP-M.jpg

F658GS:groovy

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/573752335_dWFGM-M.jpg

Yamaha XT250:dunno

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/348299296_ZAbFs-L.jpg
1959 R26. . . Thanks Dad! :clap

[Voni]

Wow! You have a "tool" for every purpose :wow


Voni
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[145169]

Jasper, AR....My first long ride..

[TravelingPenguins]

US 129 in TN last weekend :eat

http://webwench.smugmug.com/photos/672684994_KWJoM-M.jpg

[JWittner]

Hey everyone, I've been a MOA member for some time but have never really made it to the website ‘til now....I've got a '97 F650 ST that’s been slightly modified so I can take it anywhere......and I love my bike, despite what the pictures may imply ;)

I also made it to the rally this year....and competed in the GS Challenge with it.... Lots-O-Fun. Hope to make it to OR too, but it's not looking good. I'm learning to fly for the Navy down in Pensacola, FL right now so we’ll see how it goes and if I get any time off, maybe I'll go for it....

The picture below is of me on one of my first off-road adventures rides. My husband Tim and I went off-roading just a little south of Globe, AZ and got in a bit over our heads....the nice big fire-road soon became steep two-track covered with shale rock and ruts. We crossed a few deep-sand river beds and attempted to climb a steep hog's back out of there but it was too late, we we're stuck. Tired and exhausted, we set up camp right there and spent our first night right next to the trail. The next day we back tracked out of there and headed north towards the mountains. I have to say that this was an awesome trip and we learned a lot that day about the do's and don'ts of off-road riding....even if it was the hard way :)

[JWittner]

Same Trip....Stuck between a rock and a hard place....

[Voni]

Welcome!

That's some rough country around Globe. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

Fingers crossed about Redmond next year. Whatever happens sounds like you'll be having more adventures. Hope you'll share here.

Voni
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[JWittner]

Same Trail but getting worse....Tim's F650 Dakar had the advantage when trying to dodge boulders across some of these washes but I still made it :)

[Voni]

Jasper, AR....My first long ride..

http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19638&stc=1&d=1254942311

AR has some wonderful roads to ride - and so little traffic!

One of my favorite places!

Voni
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[Voni]

US 129 in TN last weekend :eat

http://webwench.smugmug.com/photos/672684994_KWJoM-M.jpg

The Dragon! One of my favorites when it isn't over run with squid!

Voni
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[jsoque]

Have nothing except praise for my riding partner and friend Kathy.
New F650 GS owner since July 2009, did the run from CT up the Taconic
with me, 109 to 9G, 23A to the Hunter Mtn Rally 2009.
Then, performed admirably in Bills Off Road Course sponsored
by Max's BMW'.

[jsoque]

Off Road slow turning training excercise.

[jsoque]

After a 1/2 mountian assent, Kathy returned to relesh the moment!
The muddier, the better....

[Voni]

Her smile says it all.

Living life to the fullest!

Voni
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[bmwgsrider]

http://www.f650.us/images/moab_2007/nb_photo302.jpg

http://bmwgsrider.smugmug.com/photos/600777323_EAv4w-M.jpg

[womanridge]

http://www.f650.us/images/moab_2007/nb_photo302.jpg

http://bmwgsrider.smugmug.com/photos/600777323_EAv4w-M.jpg

Welcome, and thanks for posting. And nice looking bike!
It's great to see someone that enjoys playing in the dirt.:clap
I rode through Moab fall 2008. Can't wait to go back.

[monoseat]

Here is my '07 K1200GT with +\- 50 000 miles on it. I'm sad it's a sick bike suffering from the low speed stalling syndrome... grrrr...

Love the bike but I don't trust it.:(

Hello Voni!

Odile

[Voni]

Hi, Odile! :wow

Sounds like it may be running too lean on ethanol. Can you get gas without it? There are rumblings that there may be a computer upgrade. Ask your dealer.

Or so Paul tells me :wave

Voni
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[monoseat]

Hi, Odile! :wow

Sounds like it may be running too lean on ethanol. Can you get gas without it? There are rumblings that there may be a computer upgrade. Ask your dealer.

Or so Paul tells me :wave

Voni
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I try every Super I can find and we don't get a lot of ethanol gas uphere but it doesn't change a thing... it's a non-permanent problem and they can't reproduce it at the dealership....grrrrrr...

The Airbox has already been replaced twice on this bike...and so on...

Hopefully the bike is still under warranty... and I'm still waiting for a return call from the BMW canadian headquarter in Toronto since last week...

But I don't want to pollute this thread with my problem.

Odile

[bmwgsrider]

Welcome, and thanks for posting. And nice looking bike!
It's great to see someone that enjoys playing in the dirt.:clap
I rode through Moab fall 2008. Can't wait to go back.

Thank you! Moab was fun.

[rottenbiker]

this is my 1100sa

[martinPH]

Looks like its doing 100 MPH, just sitting there!
Beautiful bike.

[womanridge]

this is my 1100sa

Wow. Love the paint job. Looks like your bike is made for those Colorado twisties. And welcome to the Women of the MOA forum.

[womanridge]

Here is my '07 K1200GT with +\- 50 000 miles on it. I'm sad it's a sick bike suffering from the low speed stalling syndrome... grrrr...

Love the bike but I don't trust it.:(

Hello Voni!

Odile

Welcome Odile. Nice looking bike and nice mileage!! Have you posed your stalling trouble in the Wedge K-bike forum? Someone there might be able to help.
Hope you are able to resolve the problem. Nothing worse than worry.
p.s. Older IS wiser.:D

[rtdirks]

Here is a picture of my 97 F650ST. I hope this isn't the last ride of the season, but sure had fun today and the weather was perfect! We did put the old R/90 away for the winter. I was hoping for some fall foliage, but everything is gone....Terry

[womanridge]

Me, riding the Heritage Ride (rolling rally) last July, Taken by John "Mix-It" Brown.

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[kpinvt]

After a 1/2 mountian assent, Kathy returned to relesh the moment!
The muddier, the better....

Great picture! What kind of engine bars are on that bike? If I had stuck around Hunter for more than an hour I guess I would have seen them up close.

[IAMOXIE]

November 9, 2009 - sunny and 70 calls for a ride along the Mississippi River. This stop was in Le Claire, IA, a quaint river town. The bike is a 2009 G650GS. Lovin' every mile of it!