BMW MOA - New Members http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ Welcome to the BMW MOA Forum! Feel free to introduce yourself... en Thu, 23 May 2013 06:26:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png BMW MOA - New Members http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/ New member in Olympia, WA http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68644-New-member-in-Olympia-WA&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:46 GMT Hey guys, new BMW owner in the Olympia area.

Came over from an Aprilia Tuono. Finally realized that, being 6'5", what I really needed was a 1200GS (and when I first got the Tuono, what I really wanted was a K1200R, but that's a whole other story), so I traded the Tuono back in December for a new 2012 GSA from the fine folks at South Sound BMW and joined the MOA at the Seattle IMS the same day. Loving it. Looking to get into some adventure stuff as the weather gets warmer. Registered for the PSS Off-Road course coming up this weekend, and the AltRider Ride the Hoh trip in August. Will be down at the rally in July. The Tuono was fun, but I don't think I ever saw another Aprilia in the five years I owned it (no joke). On the BMW it's like I'm part of a group of friends, all with stories and tips to share, be it for an R, a GS, or an RT, we're all boxer buddies (whoa, wait a minute...).

Been lurking on ADVRider since last summer when I first hatched this crazy plan of getting a bike worth more than my truck and then riding it off into the wilderness. I'm SwissFreek over there. Now, if only I could figure out how to change my username to that here. How come I didn't get to pick???

Anyway, see you guys around the Sound and Peninsula... ]]> New Members frank.debros http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68644-New-member-in-Olympia-WA Picked up a 2013 S1000RR http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68641-Picked-up-a-2013-S1000RR&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:59 GMT I picked up this bike last week on tueday and put 600 miles on it by friday, unfortunately, i had to stop riding it because the dealership couldn't schedule me in for the first service until this tuesday.

So far so good. ]]> New Members mk4umha http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68641-Picked-up-a-2013-S1000RR Ever hear of a Yooper Beemer? http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68587-Ever-hear-of-a-Yooper-Beemer&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 02:02:38 GMT We're Lee and Lois and we are getting a late start enjoying the magic of the BMW world. Yoopers are from the U. P. of upper michigan. Out little town happens to be on the shores of Lake Michigan in a cozy little "lighthouse town" called Manistique...on U.S. 2:)
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]]> New Members WOODY8023 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68587-Ever-hear-of-a-Yooper-Beemer New member in Omaha NE. http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68555-New-member-in-Omaha-NE&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 22:03:18 GMT My name is Jeff Ferguson and I'm a new member in Omaha. 47, retired military guy, current DoD civilian, wife, 4 kids, 2 dogs, minivan, Camry....you know the rest of the story. Been riding for 30+ years and have always admired BMWs, but always opted for a Harley or Triumph....until about a month ago when I pulled the trigger on purchasing a gorgeous 2004 r1150r from the guys at BMW of Omaha. At my age, I'm not out to impress the girls, win any races, or try to be a tough biker....I just wanted a nice, reliable bike that I can enjoy on the weekends, commute on regularly (50 miles round trip), and do an occasional Iron Butt or two on.

I was a little concerned that it had 26,000 miles on it, but after a lot of research I realized that this bike is just broken in and has tens of thousands of miles left on it. I'm loving it so far, even more so after I bought an Rockster seat to raise me up and give my knees a break.

My next dilemma is to determine if I can tackle the 30,000 mile service myself or take it in. Looking for advice on this - I have never been a serious "wrench" mainly because with the bikes I've owned in the past, I never had to. Is adjusting the valves as easy as everyone makes it out to be?

Anyway, there is my quick intro. I look forward to becoming a part of the MOA community. See ya all on the road.....

Jeff Ferguson ]]> New Members jeff.ferguson http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68555-New-member-in-Omaha-NE New guy from South Florida, Coconut Creek riding a 2011 F650 GS http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68539-New-guy-from-South-Florida-Coconut-Creek-riding-a-2011-F650-GS&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 23:08:21 GMT Have trailer and travel to CO for western dual sport rides but always open for others. Have trailer and travel to CO for western dual sport rides but always open for others. ]]> New Members BrucePaul http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68539-New-guy-from-South-Florida-Coconut-Creek-riding-a-2011-F650-GS New member from Carmichael, CA. http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68532-New-member-from-Carmichael-CA&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:37:45 GMT Hello!

I bought a used 2006 R1200RT last month, and I've really been enjoying it. I had been waiting on BMW to release the F800GT, but was rather underwhelmed, to say the least. I was a little nervous about the seat height of the RT, but it is so well-balanced it is completely not a problem.

I've been riding since the Nixon Administration, and commute every day, rain or shine on the bike. I just love it.

Cheers!

John ]]> New Members Arte Johns son http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68532-New-member-from-Carmichael-CA New member from Orchard Park New York http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68525-New-member-from-Orchard-Park-New-York&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 01:07:48 GMT Hello to everyone! Would like to introduce myself, i ride two K's, 85 K100RT 72k (just restored), and a 94 K1100LT which i purchased 2 years ago an is down for much needed maintenance before heading to Americade.
I do have a question for all of you who are in the know: where in the world do I get a new Crankcase Vent (this starts at the rear of the engine and travels through the air box) the manuals and micro-fiche seem to leave this part out of their lists?
I was just going to call Max BMW or BobsBMW unless someone has a better solution...thanks in advance. ]]> New Members roadmaniac007 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68525-New-member-from-Orchard-Park-New-York New Member in Phoenix, AZ http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68439-New-Member-in-Phoenix-AZ&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 15:25:34 GMT Hello everyone, I have just recently come into the Beemer world from the V-Twin world and I'm loving every mile. Over the past 40 years I have owned a variety of motorcycles and I by far have now found the best. We will be traveling up to Salem, OR for the rally on our first long adventure on this K1600GTL and we are looking forward to it. ]]> New Members ptdarling http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68439-New-Member-in-Phoenix-AZ Another new member from Huntsville, Alabama http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68385-Another-new-member-from-Huntsville-Alabama&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:22 GMT Just wanted to take a minute to intro. I ride a 2002 R1150RT in black, the fastest color. It's my second BMW motorcycle, my first being a 2002 R1150R. Loved the R but didn't like the wind noise. The RT is a little better. Mostly use the bike for commuting and running around locally but I'm hoping to do some touring this summer. I do most of my own wrenching so I'll be asking questions and occasionally pretending to know what I'm talking about, but don't be fooled.

At some point I may adopt a better name than 190885 but the site's a little screwy right now. Actually had a bit of trouble getting everything working initially and still can't edit my profile. Beth Cooper in corporate has been a big help getting things straightened out which I really appreciate. See ya'll around!

John
Huntsville, AL ]]> New Members 190885 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68385-Another-new-member-from-Huntsville-Alabama New Member from Canada/Ontario/GTA http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68358-New-Member-from-Canada-Ontario-GTA&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 10:22:44 GMT Hi Everyone:

I just joined as I've bought myself an early 60th birthday present to myself! A 2013 R1200RT in Fluid Grey, with top box and after market floor boards for the bride! We have rented 1200RT's for an Edelweiss Best of Europe tour (2011) and a self guided tour of British Columbia and Alberta (2012) and plan on taking the new RT to the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec this summer. We were impressed with the RT and it fit us well. Sold my 2004 Goldwing and am having a ball riding the new RT! Hope to learn much from the Forum on the BMW line and especially the RT! ]]> New Members don_ski http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68358-New-Member-from-Canada-Ontario-GTA New member saying Hello from St. Louis Missouri http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68343-New-member-saying-Hello-from-St-Louis-Missouri&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 11:23:18 GMT Hello! Thanks for the MOA. Good to be connected. I bought a beautiful 04 RT in March. Always wanted a BMW and couldn't be happier with this fine machine.
Riding through the rolling hills of Missouri with my wife on the back is pure pleasure.
We've had some interesting weather this Spring and the protection afforded by the bodywork is wonderful.
Gotta love it! ]]> New Members caross58 http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68343-New-member-saying-Hello-from-St-Louis-Missouri New Member in Salt Lake http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68316-New-Member-in-Salt-Lake&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 18:17:26 GMT I actually joined a year ago, but only just got around to figuring out the website. I ride older Triumphs (60's and 70's) and newer BMW's. Last year I rode a 2002 K1200LT, and this year I am riding a 2008 K1200GT. I am very excited about the Rally being in Salem and look forward to attending. I appreciate these types of Forums because I have been helped many times by members, and I hope I have also helped a few people from time to time. ]]> New Members blue-triumph http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68316-New-Member-in-Salt-Lake