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?

[KGT1200]

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
sMiling

[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
sMiling

[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!

[kellysbeemer]

Hi all, I finally have (or will tomorrow) my very own beemer! Heading down in the morning to pick it up. 2003 R1150RT...blue!! I'm pretty excited...:brad
My hubby has a C and a CL and I have a Honda Shadow, which I also love. He says now he can ride a different bike to work every day of the week. :bikes (We also have our daughter's bike in the garage...)
I will post a pic tomorrow when I have it in my hot little hands.
We are riding to the rally so hope to meet lots of you there. :dance
Kelly

[womanridge]

Hi all, I finally have (or will tomorrow) my very own beemer! Heading down in the morning to pick it up. 2003 R1150RT...blue!! I'm pretty excited...:brad
My hubby has a C and a CL and I have a Honda Shadow, which I also love. He says now he can ride a different bike to work every day of the week. :bikes (We also have our daughter's bike in the garage...)
I will post a pic tomorrow when I have it in my hot little hands.
We are riding to the rally so hope to meet lots of you there. :dance
Kelly

Waiting patiently.........:thumb

[malaszka]

7,000 - 8,000 miles last summer, not much compared to some of you! I hope to do more this summer. New bike, boots, helmet, OMG, I feel my blood pressure rising I'm so excited to ride! Looking at these photos is so inspiring! Hope to meet you all at the National! I just wish it would warm up and the wind would stop!

Once I get out on the new bike I'll post a cheese cake shot. She's pearly white! Maybe PERLYQ for a licsense plate? like the Pearly Queens in London who sewed pearl buttons all over their clothing! Oh jeeze! I gotta ride! Sorry to babble! Let me out of here! It's beem a long, long winter!

:bolt:bolt:bolt:bolt:bolt:bolt:bolt

[womanridge]

Pictures! We want pictures, Malaszka & Kellysbeemer. And 8k is very respectful, Malaska.
Bet you exceed that this year, new bike and gear and all. Now go take your blood pressure meds. LOL
I, on the other hand, finally got my baby out of storage this morning, after 3 1/2 months without it. She was mad at me, but after a few minutes on the road, we were all good. :hug

[kellysbeemer]

Wow...what a ride! Such a difference from my Shadow.
This is my second attempt at sending the pic..hope it doesn't come through twice.

[womanridge]

The smile says it all. Nice bike and I like the color. You're one of us now, for sure. Many happy miles ahead.

[clowry]

Just picked up a new to me '04 F650CS for a 'daily rider'. Still have the CL for longer trips, but wanted something light and nimble for an everyday commuter. She's still sitting on the trailer, waiting to go for a safety check in the morning. Will post a picture when we get home. :brad

[sudani]

Kelly,

Sure is pretty! :)

Just picked up a new to me '04 F650CS for a 'daily rider'. Still have the CL for longer trips, but wanted something light and nimble for an everyday commuter. She's still sitting on the trailer, waiting to go for a safety check in the morning. Will post a picture when we get home. :brad

I love my '03. You're going to love your '04, too. Mine was basic when I bought it, too, but I've farkled the heck out of it! You're gonna have fun.

[SIBUD]

Wow...what a ride! Such a difference from my Shadow.
This is my second attempt at sending the pic..hope it doesn't come through twice.


What a great picture for a second post! :thumb:thumb

[womanridge]

Just picked up a new to me '04 F650CS for a 'daily rider'. Still have the CL for longer trips, but wanted something light and nimble for an everyday commuter. She's still sitting on the trailer, waiting to go for a safety check in the morning. Will post a picture when we get home. :brad

Way to go Clowry. A stable!! Enjoy the 650.

[malaszka]

I really do want to post a picture but the weather has not been with me! I don't want to post an old one from last Fall. Hope to get out this week for a ride. Problem is I only have a mile commute so I am going to have to slip away when no one is looking to really give her a work out! Then I'll set her up real purty!
All these posts! I guess everyone is getting antsy to get out there. Yippee! The season is so close I can taste it!

[jackie]

Here is a fave foto of me on Purty slapping the Dragon around... :stick

[martinPH]

I really do want to post a picture but the weather has not been with me! I don't want to post an old one from last Fall. Hope to get out this week for a ride. Problem is I only have a mile commute so I am going to have to slip away when no one is looking to really give her a work out! Then I'll set her up real purty!
All these posts! I guess everyone is getting antsy to get out there. Yippee! The season is so close I can taste it!

With all due respect, you don’t have a mile commute, you live a mile from your work!
Leave early and have a much longer commute, You will feel great when you get there!

[malaszka]

Martin!
You are a trouble maker! Great idea! What have I been thinking all these years? Of course I should leave early but I'd be afraid of not stopping! Don't think that would be acceptable!

Jackie,
You look great! Now that's a cheese cake shot if I ever saw one!

[Bullett]

Congratulations Jackie! :clap Beautiful bike! Enjoy.

[womanridge]

Way tyo go Jackie. I'm sure Voni would approve of your color choice.:D

[Voni]

:blush

Voni
sMiling

[riders]

Julie and her 09 650GS in Mississippi

[rspennachio]

Wow...what a ride! Such a difference from my Shadow.
This is my second attempt at sending the pic..hope it doesn't come through twice.

Nice! That same motorcycle convinced me that I had to have one.

[jackie]

Way tyo go Jackie. I'm sure Voni would approve of your color choice.:D

Well, RED is the *fastest* color.... :dance

[malaszka]

Finally! It got warm enough to ride up in the Hills so I played hookie! She needs a bath but it had been so long and I knew we both had our priorities! Supposed to snow again by the weekend. I don't know if there's a "crying smiley" for the way that makes me feel!

[kellysbeemer]

Nice! That same motorcycle convinced me that I had to have one.

I thought I'd keep the Shadow too but after a good long ride on the RT last night...Craigs List...here I come! :laugh

[kellysbeemer]

Finally! It got warm enough to ride up in the Hills so I played hookie! She needs a bath but it had been so long and I knew we both had our priorities! Supposed to snow again by the weekend. I don't know if there's a "crying smiley" for the way that makes me feel!

Looks like you had a wonderful ride to keep you going until the snow melts! :dance

[clowry]

Here we are, all checked out, back from the 20k service and good to go. Just getting ready to put her in the garage (after everybody got a 'test ride', of course!) Looking forward to a GREAT riding season!

http://newton1171.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010-03/0000008/812486218_a4xNt-M.jpg

[kellysbeemer]

Here we are, all checked out, back from the 20k service and good to go. Just getting ready to put her in the garage (after everybody got a 'test ride', of course!) Looking forward to a GREAT riding season!

http://newton1171.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010-03/0000008/812486218_a4xNt-M.jpg

Beautiful bike! Looks like it has FUN written all over it!!

[womanridge]

[QUOTE=clowry;562073]Here we are, all checked out, back from the 20k service and good to go. Just getting ready to put her in the garage (after everybody got a 'test ride', of course!) Looking forward to a GREAT riding season!

WOW! Nice Clowry. Looks brand new. Good color and Matches the CL. Now for some off roading.......

[tghsmith]

posting this for my wife, she's the original owner, paint is new.. yes thats an R100t and yes she is 5' 2" 25+ years moa...

[kellysbeemer]

posting this for my wife, she's the original owner, paint is new.. yes thats an R100t and yes she is 5' 2" 25+ years moa...

I LOVE it!! :rocker Will you be at the rally in Oregon? Would love to see the paint job in person.

[tghsmith]

no we will be on three week Ireland vacation.... getting home just before the RA so that ones is not going to happen either (we made both last year...)

[womanridge]

Very very cool bike. Hope to see it live someday. Enjoy Ireland!

[lionlady]

Here's my ride:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Lion_Lady/Colorado%202009/P8200051.jpg

P

[womanridge]

Here's my ride:


Very nice. I like the road you're on and it looks like you have your bike full of farkle goodies.

Hey ladies, keep the photos coming!

[Firebird]

Here I am.

[malaszka]

I think we should have a gathering at the National in Oregon and get a group photo!

[kellysbeemer]

Great pic Firebird! And yes, a group photo at the rally would be awesome!! :type

[martinPH]

Can I be in it too, since I started the thread?

[womanridge]

Pretty cool, Firebird. Kinda like your Corvette too!:laugh
A group photo would be a great idea, Malaszka. If Voni has a "Women of the MOA" seminar again this year, we could all gather after, for a picture. What does everyone think of that?
And Martin, we'd like it if you take the picture. :whistle

[Voni]

We will have a Women Who Ride seminar and I'd love to have a group picture!

Save Saturday morning at 10 AM, our traditional time slot. Hope to meet lots of you there in person!

Here's a shot of Big Red's odometer.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/P1000506.jpg

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/DSCF7942c.jpg

Voni
sMiling

[martinPH]

I will be glad to take the picture.

[kellysbeemer]

Mt. Baker in Northwest WA state in the background. I am loving this bike! Got in 60 miles today before I had to go home. (I had gone to get the mail) ;)

Can't wait to get out there again.

[650flutterby]

Our ever changing stable of bikes. The silver 1150RT went to Canada. The 07 F650GS is on Ebay now. It's leaving to make room for another bike for me. Probably a 1200GS.

[clowry]

Wow - nice selection of rides there! I'd LOVE to have that much garage space - we have 6 bikes at the moment, and are waiting on another for our son. Unfortunately, we only have a SINGLE garage...sigh.

[Firebird]

I wish I could say that is my Corvette, but it's a friend of mine. My car is the Saturn. :dance

I would love to be a part of the group photo, but I don't know that I will be able to make the rally in OR. :scratch If I don't make it, just photoshop me in. ;)

[malaszka]

Finally got out to ride and a photoshoot! Only 200 miles but it was great!
Hope the rest of the country is finally getting out from under this long hard winter!

[Voni]

200 sMiles?

Sound like a fine day to me!

Voni
sMiling

[malaszka]

Yeah! It started out just fine but on the Black Hills in Wyoming it was really cold! 41 degrees! Snow on the fields but sunny. Saw nary a bike out there. But when we were back in town all the profilers were there in force. ;)

[kellysbeemer]

Wow, looks like you have a great place to ride. We are having thunder/lightning and snow in the hills again...March is going out with a bang! Hoping April brings in the sunshine for sure.

Kelly

[womanridge]

Okay Ladies (and gentlemen). Here's my new baby. Picked it up late today. See my post in Hex/Camheads for another photo and commentary.
22705
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[malaszka]

OMG! We needed a drum roll while that photo was loading! Too bad smileys aren't audible!
Will you be riding it to Redmond?

[sudani]

Oh My! She's a beauty, Karen!

I'm going to be following that SPOT a lot this summer!

:dance

[womanridge]

OMG! We needed a drum roll while that photo was loading! Too bad smileys aren't audible!
Will you be riding it to Redmond?

Of course! (After Alaska, and Olympia). :whistle

[Bullett]

Oooh, Karen, very nice! Congratulations on your new ride! 8-D

[malaszka]

Hi Womanridge,
I just meant; I shoulda, woulda said; "ya gonna be in Redmond?" I would never imply you'd trailer it!
:bolt

[kellysbeemer]

What a BEAUTIFUL bike, Karen! Looking forward to meeting you both in Redmond.:)

[womanridge]

Hi Womanridge,
I just meant; I shoulda, woulda said; "ya gonna be in Redmond?" I would never imply you'd trailer it!
:bolt

:laugh I thought there was a law that BMW's are not allowed on trailers, only Harleys.
I have a niece in Bend, OR. so I would be kicked out of the family if I didn't make it there and of course, Redmond.
I expect this will be another high milage year, as long as the money holds out. :dance

[clowry]

WOW Karen! Congrats on the gorgeous new ride! Enjoy your travels, and we'll see you out west!!

Cheryl

[Voni]

Gorgeous!

See you in Redmond and LOTS of other places. :dance

Voni

[AKBeemer]

Karen,

See if you can keep it that pretty all the way up here this summer.

[womanridge]

Karen,

See if you can keep it that pretty all the way up here this summer.

Kevin, can you see to it that the Alaska Highway department sweeps the roads before I get there? I know you have a lot of pull.:laugh..........I would hate to have a lot of stone pimples on my new bike.
:whistle

[AKBeemer]

Will do, you can count on it; but, you are on your own when it comes to avoiding the bear scat.

[kellysbeemer]

Karen,
If you are riding up I-5 it might be fun to meet up and ride a while with you. We live about 50 miles south of the Canadian border.
Kelly

[womanridge]

Karen,
If you are riding up I-5 it might be fun to meet up and ride a while with you. We live about 50 miles south of the Canadian border.
Kelly

PM sent.

[87797]

This is a great thread! I know am not alone, but I can still get a shower at the rallies!Thanks ladies!

Lee
Upstate NY
2008 RT
2005 GS

[LCBIKEMAN]

Congrats on the new BMW. May it bring you thousands of miles of safe, smiling, wonderful excursions. Spring couldn't come soon enough!

[87797]

Long way 'round!

[malaszka]

It's been really quiet on this thread! Which I hope is a good thing, because we are finally all out riding! Before the season gets into serious high gear maybe we should ask all of you who won't be riding to Redmond this year to send a head shot that can be printed out for our group photo! Then those of that will be there can hold it up and you'll be there in spirit! Lionlady, Firebird, Sudani? Maybe more of you that may not be attanding? Send the pics to me and I'll print them out and bring them along.

[womanridge]

It's been really quiet on this thread! Which I hope is a good thing, because we are finally all out riding! Before the season gets into serious high gear maybe we should ask all of you who won't be riding to Redmond this year to send a head shot that can be printed out for our group photo! Then those of that will be there can hold it up and you'll be there in spirit! Lionlady, Firebird, Sudani? Maybe more of you that may not be attanding? Send the pics to me and I'll print them out and bring them along.
That is such a cool idea malaszka! I'm really glad you thought of it.
Anyone else? Send her your picture.:thumb
(Now I'm going out for a ride.............

[SIBUD]

Okay Ladies (and gentlemen). Here's my new baby. Picked it up late today. See my post in Hex/Camheads for another photo and commentary.
22705
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Well, I wish that was my bike and you had a better one :laugh

Congrats

[Rod Sheridan]

Since

A) Diann never visits the forum, and

B) Avoids being in photographs, I had to hunt around to find this photo of her and Eyore.

Regards, Rod.

[Voni]

We'll definitely have to encourage her to join us here. Grand bike!

Voni
sMiling

[womanridge]

Thanks Rod, tell her Blue is a cool color.(but don't tell Voni)

[Voni]

BLUE is a very cool color.

Just not my color.

Paul hates it when everyone is in RED because then he can't find me. :brad

Voni
sMiling

[36654]

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

Some nice pics here!

Get a cat or a dog.........then you've got an excuse. Besides, women love guys that are sensitive to the needs of their pets.

[Holly]

Since

A) Diann never visits the forum, and

B) Avoids being in photographs, I had to hunt around to find this photo of her and Eyore.

Regards, Rod.

Then again, people who know her, do visit the forum...

Holly

[Holly]

Just bought a new V Star so I will be able to ride through the mountains easily. One granddaughter in the Denver area, and one due in 2 weeks in Vancouver means lots of Rockies for me. I turned in Frelsi (Freedom) and thought of naming this one after Tracy (Newstar) but then decided on Tvístirni which means binary star. Hey it's got 2 cylinders so it worked for me. I'm used to plain black bikes so the blue will take some getting used to, but I got the engine guards to keep the blue tank pretty when I drop it.
http://frelsi.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Tvistirni/new-bike-3/843916472_qmYij-M.jpg

[manicmechanic]

Lookin' good, Holly!

[Holly]

Thanks Randy. I put 200 km on it yesterday and I'm sure it will get me to Redmond and back.

Holly

[clowry]

What a gorgeous colour, Holly! And it's shining almost as brightly as your smile!

See you in Redmond!

[womanridge]

Way to go, Holly! Congrats on your new v-baby.

[AKBeemer]

Thanks Randy. I put 200 km on it yesterday and I'm sure it will get me to Redmond and back.

Holly

I've got to start riding in km's; it looks way more fun than mi's.

Nice bike Madam, congratulations!

[Rod Sheridan]

Then again, people who know her, do visit the forum...

Holly

That's true, and a very nice new BLUE bike you have as well.:D

Regards, Rod.

[RTGirl]

She is finally here!! Picked her up Wednesday and love it. This is the new 2010RT with the tri-color paint, lowered suspension, low seat.

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pmjGgueJalTeX-DH0op3vmsoOaj5Z6SntHWgYBjFh36-KSYmj3TNcuPLXlV8Y0FETKAOo_pUWdAmNveE5-Xessg/DSC02161.JPG

[womanridge]

She is finally here!! Picked her up Wednesday and love it. This is the new 2010RT with the tri-color paint, lowered suspension, low seat.

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pmjGgueJalTeX-DH0op3vmsoOaj5Z6SntHWgYBjFh36-KSYmj3TNcuPLXlV8Y0FETKAOo_pUWdAmNveE5-Xessg/DSC02161.JPG

Hey, we're twins!!! Seriously, the tricolor has to be the nicest looking RT in years.
Now that you have it, how do you like the new style lowered seat?

[RTGirl]

I only have about 150 miles on her, but so far I really like it. This is the first OEM seat that I have not thought about immediately changing. I normally know within the first 50 miles if a seat is going to work for me. I have a long ride planned for tomorrow so that should give me an idea if the seat is going to work for me.

[rspennachio]

She is finally here!! Picked her up Wednesday and love it. This is the new 2010RT with the tri-color paint, lowered suspension, low seat.

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pmjGgueJalTeX-DH0op3vmsoOaj5Z6SntHWgYBjFh36-KSYmj3TNcuPLXlV8Y0FETKAOo_pUWdAmNveE5-Xessg/DSC02161.JPG

Lucky!

[Bullett]

RTGirl, that bike is a real beauty! Congratulations!

[Bullett]

Just bought a new V Star so I will be able to ride through the mountains easily. One granddaughter in the Denver area, and one due in 2 weeks in Vancouver means lots of Rockies for me. I turned in Frelsi (Freedom) and thought of naming this one after Tracy (Newstar) but then decided on Tvístirni which means binary star. Hey it's got 2 cylinders so it worked for me. I'm used to plain black bikes so the blue will take some getting used to, but I got the engine guards to keep the blue tank pretty when I drop it.
http://frelsi.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Tvistirni/new-bike-3/843916472_qmYij-M.jpg

And Holly, welcome to the blue bike club! :D :wave

[Semper_Fi]

She is finally here!! Picked her up Wednesday and love it. This is the new 2010RT with the tri-color paint, lowered suspension, low seat.

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pmjGgueJalTeX-DH0op3vmsoOaj5Z6SntHWgYBjFh36-KSYmj3TNcuPLXlV8Y0FETKAOo_pUWdAmNveE5-Xessg/DSC02161.JPG

By far the best color scheme I have seen.

Very sharp!

[kellysbeemer]

She is finally here!! Picked her up Wednesday and love it. This is the new 2010RT with the tri-color paint, lowered suspension, low seat.

http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pmjGgueJalTeX-DH0op3vmsoOaj5Z6SntHWgYBjFh36-KSYmj3TNcuPLXlV8Y0FETKAOo_pUWdAmNveE5-Xessg/DSC02161.JPG

You got one too?? How lucky! Looks like a fun ride and love the colors!

[kellysbeemer]

Just bought a new V Star so I will be able to ride through the mountains easily. One granddaughter in the Denver area, and one due in 2 weeks in Vancouver means lots of Rockies for me. I turned in Frelsi (Freedom) and thought of naming this one after Tracy (Newstar) but then decided on Tvístirni which means binary star. Hey it's got 2 cylinders so it worked for me. I'm used to plain black bikes so the blue will take some getting used to, but I got the engine guards to keep the blue tank pretty when I drop it.
http://frelsi.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Tvistirni/new-bike-3/843916472_qmYij-M.jpg

Love the blue!! You look VERY happy too! :thumb

[AKBeemer]

Annie is not much of a poster, so here she is with her new R12R along with George Rahn the long time BMW dealer here in Fairbanks. This was one of the last bike's of George's before he sold the franchise.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/AKBeemer/R12R/P5080010.jpg

And just the bike....

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/AKBeemer/R12R/P5090017.jpg

[Bullett]

Kevin, what a sharp looking bike! Is that a Hannigan fairing? Annie is definitely traveling in style!

[AKBeemer]

It's a Parabellum Scout. http://www.parabellum.com/

[Oznay]

Annie is not much of a poster, so here she is with her new R12R along with George Rahn the long time BMW dealer here in Fairbanks. This was one of the last bike's of George's before he sold the franchise.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/AKBeemer/R12R/P5080010.jpg

And just the bike....

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e109/AKBeemer/R12R/P5090017.jpg

Reminds me of this neat looking bug a buddy of mine stuck up,near Kenora.

[Voni]

Must be new bike season! Here's my new to me '07 F800S!

In Paris, Texas!

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/Paris.jpg

Voni
sMiling

[womanridge]

Must be new bike season! Here's my new to me '07 F800S!

In Paris, Texas!


Voni
sMiling

And it's red!! Congrats. Looks like lots of fun.

[Voni]

FLAME! Red :heart

Voni
sMiling

[AKBeemer]

A scene played out innumerable times:

Paul: "Voni, which bike are you going to take; I want to check it over and make sure it is ready for you. :heart"

Voni: "The red one, dear."

Paul: :brow

[kellysbeemer]

Nice bike, Voni! My daughter has one just like it in our garage. My husband sneaks a ride on it whenever he thinks he can get away with it!

Have fun!!:dance

Kelly

[Holly]

Beautiful, Voni. Enjoy!

Holly

[Voni]

Thanks, all! I really appreciate you sharing my joy in ROCKY! She is amazing!

New bikes. Old bikes. These rides are sure great!

Voni
sMiling

[Bullett]

Its a great red Voni! Enjoy!

[suecanada]

Voni, Please add my congratulations on getting the new bike!!! Those F twins are really nice!!! Trying to organize my trip to Redmond but got case of the jitters!!

Crash Sue from Meaford ON who burnt up a perfectly good F650GS twin in '08!!! Got myself a 2009 Triumph Bonneville retro now as well as the '83 R65LS.

Have fun!!!
Sue

[Voni]

I'd have jitters too if that crash out of nowhere happened to me, Sue. Hope you can work it through so we can see you in Redmond.

Healing hugs!

AND, we need a picture of your new bike . . .

Voni
sMiling

[Holly]

Welcome to the forum, Sue. If we can work out the logistics, I'll gladly ride to Redmond with you. PM sent.

Holly

[lenrt1200st]

Voni,

Very nice ride.

Len

[SIBUD]

Must be new bike season! Here's my new to me '07 F800S!

In Paris, Texas!

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn335/Glaves/Paris.jpg

Voni
sMiling


Looks to me like you are in LOVE with the new bike. :laugh

See you in Redmond! :wave

[Lisa_ST]

Here's my bike on the trip to the 2010 Women and Motorcycling Conference in Colorado.

[womanridge]

Cool pic, Lisa!

[malaszka]

Nice pic! I wish I'd been able to attend! Just got back from Denver on a trip where I had hoped to ride. Good thing I didn't! I saw a semi turned over in the ditch! Golf ball sized hail! It was white knuckle the whole way home.

But, here's a pic from toolin' round the neighborhood! She still needs a name!

[martinPH]

[
But, here's a pic from toolin' round the neighborhood! She still needs a name![/QUOTE]

Ramona

[malaszka]

Oh yeah! It does resonate! I'll have to get the Stone's song Mona on my I Pod!
Thanks!

[kellysbeemer]

Here's my bike on the trip to the 2010 Women and Motorcycling Conference in Colorado.

Looks good! I was at the conference too, it was a good time.

[Vagabird]

May I play too? Here I am with Rita on one of my favorite rides.

http://vagabird.smugmug.com/Other/Misc/Snowy-Range-016/929218840_mX5ek-L.jpg

(I'm sorry to say that I'll be stuck at home during Redmond. :cry)

[malaszka]

Absolutely! I'll print it out and you will be there in spirit! Sorry to hear y ou won't make it!

[womanridge]

Great looking bike, Vagabird.
Rode through your town last fall, surviving a blizzard over the pass on my 07 RT.
Sorry you can't make it to Redmond, but there's always next year.

[Vagabird]

surviving a blizzard over the pass on my 07 RT.

Me too. They're great bikes for when the going gets tough.:nod

Enjoy Oregon.

[Holly]

OK, sappy grandmother pic, but I couldn't resist. My 2-year-old granddaughter on my bike:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/940645157_UXDMr-M.jpg

[kellysbeemer]

Cute!! :) Is she the next biker in the family? My 2 yr. old grand daughter spotted my helmet with pink flames on it and had to put it on. I posted it on face book...she had her sponge bob pajamas on with it....ha ha ha

[Holly]

I can just see our granddaughters riding together in the future! Yes, she will be the next biker in the family and I can hardly wait. Meet you at camp gears when they attend. Probably the two of them will be wearing something that we will consider even funnier than a helmet and sponge bob pjs.

Holly

[germatmet]

Here are from my january cold ride on the RT

[motorcycletripper]

My first and second bike. Started on the f650gstwin and upgraded to the 800 when the hubby got an hp2 enduro! Because I ride in the boonies a lot I must admit how impressed I am with the F800 off-road capabilities... they are definitely different motorcycles!!!!
btw - the pic was taken on my first long ride... Victoria B.C Canada to the Baja and back - in two weeks :p typical snowbird

[GALA]

This is my Camel! :-)

[martinPH]

'Hey Voni" Look what my son Nathan just picked up.

[Voni]

'Hey Voni" Look what my son Nathan just picked up.

Absolutely the sweetest bike ever made!

Before that bike I was a rider.

It whispered sweetly in my ear, "We can do so much more."

Now . . . :wow

Voni
sMiling

[Rod Sheridan]

Amazingly I actually managed to convince Diann to look at new motorcycles this summer.

Her stock response was that BMW didn't make anything she wanted to buy, apparently her 1977 R60/7 was the last "good" bike they made.

Long story short, she bought an F650GS and is making progress towards liking it, after 2 weeks she's now only complaining about the seat and the turn signal switches. (She misses the "Riding a BMW is a down right, up lefting experience").

So since Diann never visits the forum, here's a photo the rider and new bike leaving the dealership.

Regards, Rod.

[Bullett]

http://twisties.smugmug.com/photos/i-DQWsM4x/0/M/i-DQWsM4x-O.jpg

I can't believe how tiny it is!

[Voni]

Wow! That is one sweet ride!

Voni
sMiling in Idaho