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Rode HD for many miles. Took a ride on a friend's 2002 1150rt. I fell in love with it and bought it. Why did I wait so long? Is there a book or some other resource. I would like to learn the different models and such. I see /5 etc. Some models without the /. I would really like to learn the ins and out. Thanks!
Welcome to the world of BMW! Both marques have quite a storied history. You can google "BMW motorcycles" and find a number wikipedia pages that give a fair assessment.
A couple of books that I bought provide a good overview along with stats on each bike model. More models have come out in the last 10-12 years, so might not be totally covered in the books. But still worth having:
BMW Profiles: Motorcycles of Munich 1923-1969
BMW Profiles: Motorcycles of Berlin 1969-1998
They're crazy expensive on Amazon, but I suspect there are other, cheaper sources.
Thanks for the quick response. I will check them out
Check this site for information on beemer models.
[url]http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/bmwmodels.htm[/url]
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[QUOTE=KS KURMUDGEON;834555]Rode HD for many miles. Took a ride on a friend's 2002 1150rt. I fell in love with it and bought it. Why did I wait so long? Is there a book or some other resource. I would like to learn the different models and such. I see /5 etc. Some models without the /. I would really like to learn the ins and out. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Greetings from one curmudgeon to another . . . .Pensacola, FL here; newly-acquired K1200 LT
Another convert! Welcome to the forum and to BMW!
We are slowly converting our HD friends as well. :laugh
[QUOTE=KS KURMUDGEON;834555]Rode HD for many miles. Took a ride on a friend's 2002 1150rt. I fell in love with it and bought it. Why did I wait so long? Is there a book or some other resource. I would like to learn the different models and such. I see /5 etc. Some models without the /. I would really like to learn the ins and out. Thanks![/QUOTE]
Welcome to the forum...