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Attention GS Riders 3 State Dual Sport Ride (MA)

2008-05-13T13:50:36Z

The Berkshire Trail Riders are hosting their 4th Annual 3 State Dual Sport Ride
benefiting Ronald McDonald House

About The Dual Sport Ride

Sunday May 18th
Sign up: 8AM
Riders Meeting: 9am
Start: 9:30am
Where: Tuckers Restaurant Rte 8 New Boston (Sandisfield) MA

The ride will cover approximately 130 miles of dirt roads, back roads
un-maintained roads of the scenic Berkshires.
The main route is for Big Adventure bikes
and hero sections for Dual Sport thumpers.

Entry fee is $30.00 day of the ride, $25.00 if mailed by May 4th to:
3 State D/S
P.O. Box 81
Winsted, CT 06098

Make checks payable to: Berkshire Trail Riders Assn.
Additional $5.00 charity donation for non-AMA members
Entry includes Lunch

All bikes must be street legal and quiet
Event info at dualsport522@ sbcglobal. net

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Memorial Day W'end - 20th Annual Chicken Rally - Huntsville, AL

2008-05-12T20:14:37Z

http://www.bmwmoal.org/rally2008.htm

This year to commemorate our 20th year, the distiller's at Jack Daniels have set aside 220 bottles of single-barrel Jack in our honor. Bottles will come with commemorative label in their lovely decorative decanter!

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49er rally - Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26 2008

2008-05-09T23:21:42Z

http://www.bmwnorcal.org/49er/index.html

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bmw R1200GS wheelie

2008-05-01T19:51:39Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcaJAMj3yeg

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The wrong Bike

2008-05-01T19:31:25Z

http://www.brainsweb.co.uk/uploads/the-wrong-bike.wmv

Hitler finds out he was bought a BMW GS and flips out.

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Low Suspension Option Available On 2008 BMW R 1200 GS, R 1200 Rand R 1200 RT Models

2008-03-03T15:31:02Z

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 29, 2008… Motorcyclists asking
for lower seat heights… your prayers have been answered. BMW
Motorrad is pleased to announce that a Low Suspension option
will be available, beginning in March, on 2008 BMW R 1200 GS, R
1200 R, and R 1200 RT models.

The Low Suspension option, which includes the Low Seat option
on these models, lowers the seat height to 31.1 inches on the R
1200 GS and to 29.5 inches on the R 1200 R and the R 1200 RT.
The Low Suspension option is available at BMW Motorrad
retailers for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $175.

BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States
since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing
vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown
to include marketing, sales, and financial service
organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including
motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor
Cars; DesignworksUSA, an industrial design firm in California;
a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other
operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC
in South Carolina is part of BMW Group’s global manufacturing
network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all Z4
models and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and the upcoming X6
Sport Activity Coupe. The BMW Group sales organization is
represented in the U.S. through networks of 338 BMW passenger
car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 142 BMW
motorcycle retailers, 82 MINI passenger car dealers, and 30
Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW
Group’s sales headquarters for North, Central and South
America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Roy Oliemuller
BMW Motorrad USA Communications Manager

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Hard starting "72 BMW R60/5

2008-02-20T16:46:04Z

title says it all :) great running bike... new plugs, gel battery fully charged in like new condition ... once it starts, runs perfect.

Sometimes it will take 15 trys on the starter switch before it starts. more when its cold out.

any suggestions?

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Advice/feedback on switching master cylinders?

2008-02-19T03:24:34Z

I have a '75 R75 /6 and I am sick of the stock master cylinder. I'm wondering about getiing a nice low profile Brembo assembly (handlebar mounted) and swapping. Anyone have personal experience or any tips on sizing? Thanks!

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What the Phuk????

2008-02-18T17:18:02Z

Where do I begin? Might as well pull up a chair.....

First let me state that in no way do I blame Steve Johns for TRYING to sell me a bike. I finally decided in June to purchase the F800S from Bogarts (Birmingham, AL). That was when I heard that BMW was factory-lowering the bikes (for only $175), as opposed to spending another $1000 for an aftermarket shock. I gave a deposit and watched as Steven entered the order into the system. I was told that I should be looking for my new bike in the fall.

In July, Steve checks on my order to see if it was in cue, and doesn't see it. He contacts the BMWNA Rep to see what the deal was and was told that they weren't going to lower the bikes until January. He (the Rep) had very little concern for my situation. Told Steve to tell me to just buy the shock. Very disappointing. BTW - No Notice of the schedule change.

So I wait patiently for my bike, thinking it'll be here this spring. I got a call from Steve today telling me that when he went to check on my bike, the order was gone. When he checked on it, he was told that they were not going to make the F800S anymore and that my order was canceled. BTW.... No Notice that my order was canceled.

I contacted the Customer Relations people at BMW, told them what you just read here. After being placed on hold for a moment, he comes back and tells me that they were still making the F800S.

WHAT THE PHUK?????

I'm livid... well, I was livid at 10am when I first got the call. Stay tuned, there may be more.....

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90th ANNIVERSARY CROTONA MIDNIGHT RUN

2008-02-13T01:33:24Z

http://www.ramapomc.org/CMR2008.pdf

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How To Keep You Beemer Clean

2008-01-21T18:06:03Z

http://www.ibmwr.org/clean/index.html

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specialized products for BMW R1200 "hexhead" motorcycles

2008-01-14T15:22:19Z

http://machineartmoto.com/shopsite_sc/index.html

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A motorcycle history of a Brooklyn Boy

2008-01-02T23:37:39Z

http://allegretti.us/

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Bluetooth and Motorcycles

2007-12-17T14:09:42Z

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/TechNotes/?NOTEID=1

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advrider.com?

2007-12-09T00:16:41Z

Is it gone? I'm getting a 'page cannot be not found' error. thanks

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The Deadly Dozen: 12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions

2007-12-01T12:05:24Z

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/streetsurvival/dangerous_motorcycle_safety_myths/index.html

When science meets urban legend and imperfect logic, some of the "facts" motorcyclists think they "know" about motorcycle safety, crashes, and riding turn out to be dangerous myths and misconceptions. From the February 2006 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser magazine. By Art Friedman.

Get a group of motorcyclists talking about crashes and safety, and you will almost certainly hear some of them—popular misconceptions, incorrect assumptions, urban legends, and intuitive explanations about motorcycle safety that turn out to be wrong when you actually check out the facts. The problem is that believing these misconceptions can increase your chances of being involved in an accident or getting hurt when you do crash.

Maybe you know BS when you hear it, but maybe you have heard some myths repeated so often or by people whose expertise you respect that you think they are actually true. Unfortunately, there are a lot of motorcyclists who do believe them. We thought that some of these fallacies should be brought out into the light of day so that riders have the right information upon which to make informed riding-safety decisions. We also hope it will keep more motorcyclists from repeating such misconceptions to riders who turn to them for advice.

These are the Deadly Dozen, the motorcycle safety myths and urban legends ones that we hear most frequently.

Myth 1: Other Drivers Don't Care About Motorcyclists

It may seem hard to believe at times, but other drivers almost never actually want to hit you. Most of those near-misses come about because they don't always know you are there, even when you are right in front of them, seemingly in plain view. You can be obscured or completely hidden by glare, by other things on or along the road, by the cars roof pillars, the handicap hangtag, or by other traffic. Of course, not all drivers "think motorcycles" and make the effort to look that extra bit harder to see if there might be a motorcyclist hidden by that obscuration or in their blind spot.

Instead of assuming that they will ignore you even when they see you, you should help make it easier for drivers to spot you, especially as the population ages and more drivers have greater difficulty in picking you out. To overcome the fact that you might be hard to see and harder to notice, wear bright colors, especially on your helmet and jacket. Run your high beam during the day. Think about things that can hide you and your bike from other drivers, things that can be as common as the sun behind you, the car ahead in the next lane, or a couple of roadside poles that line up on the driver's line of sight toward you. Make an effort to ride in or move to a location where drivers with potentially conflicting courses can see you before they stray your way.

Myth 2: Loud Pipes Save Lives

Yeah, there are a few situations—like where you are right next to a driver with his window down who is about the to change lanes—where full-time noise-makers might help a driver notice you, but all that noise directed rearward doesn't do much in the most common and much more dangerous conflict where a car turns in front of you. Maybe it's the fatigue caused by the noise, maybe it's the attitudes of riders who insist on making annoying noise, or perhaps loud bikes annoy enough drivers to make them aggressive. Whatever the reason, the research shows that bikes with modified exhaust systems crash more frequently than those with stock pipes. If you really want to save lives, turn to a loud jacket or a bright helmet color, which have been proven to do the job. Or install a louder horn. Otherwise, just shut up.

Myth 3: Motorcycle Helmets Break Necks

It seems logical—you put more weight out there on the end of your neck and when you get thrown off the bike, that extra weight will create more pendulum force on your neck. Turns out, it doesn't work that way. In fact, the energy-absorbing qualities of a DOT motorcycle helmet also absorb the energy that breaks riders' necks in impacts. Studies show that helmeted motorcyclists actually suffer fewer neck injuries when they crash compared to riders who crash without helmets.

Myth 4: Helmets Block Your Ability to See or Hear Danger

The thing you learn when you dig into the research is that motorcycle riders who use helmets crash less frequently than those who don't. Maybe that happens because motorcyclists who decide to wear helmets have a better or more realistic attitude about riding. Maybe it's because putting on a helmet is a reminder that what you are about to do can be dangerous and the act of accepting protection puts you in the right mindset. Maybe it's because a helmet provides eye protection and cuts down wind noise so you can actually see and hear better. Maybe its because, by cutting wind pressure and noise, a helmet reduces fatigue. Whatever the reasons, wearing a helmet clearly does not increase a motorcyclist's risk of having an accident and wearing one correlates to reduced likelihood of an accident.

Myth 5: A Helmet Won't Help in Most Crashes

People look at the seemingly low impact speeds used in motorcycle-helmet testing and assume that if you are going faster than that, the helmet will no longer be up to the job. That ignores a few critical facts:

Most accidents happen at relatively low speeds.
Most of the impact energy is usually vertical—the distance your head falls until it hits.
Helmets (or at least helmets that meet DOT standards) perform spectacular life-saving feats at impact speeds far above those used in testing.
When a helmeted rider suffers a fatal head injury, it frequently doesn't matter, because, to hit hard enough to sustain that fatal injury, he sustained multiple additional fatal injuries to other parts of his body. In other words, the fact that the helmet didn't prevent the head injury was of no consequence.
The numbers clearly say that riders using DOT helmets simply survive crashes more successfully than those without them.

Myth 6: A Helmet Will Leave You Brain Damaged in an Crash When You Would Have Simply Died

Of course that's possible—your helmet attenuates the impact energy enough to keep the injury from being fatal but not enough to keep all of your eggs from getting scrambled. However, that's rare, and if you hit that hard, you are likely to get killed by some other injury. It's actually the un-helmeted rider who is likely to cross from animal to vegetable kingdom, and often from a relatively minor impact that would have damaged nothing but his ego if he'd been wearing a DOT helmet.

Myth 7: A Skilled Rider Should Be Able to Handle Almost Any Situation

The sharpest, most skilled motorcyclist in the world isn't going to be up to the task when a car turns or pulls out in front of him a short distance ahead and stops directly in his path broadside. Believing that your superior skills will keep you of trouble is a pipe dream, even if they are as good as you think. No matter how skilled you are, it's better to ride to avoid situations that can turn ugly. Slow down, scan farther ahead, and think strategically. And dress for the crash.

Myth 8: If You Are Going to Crash, Lay It Down

I suspect this line was developed by riders to explain why they ended up flat-side-down while trying to avoid a crash. They over-braked or otherwise lost control, then tried to explain the crash away as intentional and tried to make it sound like it wasn't a crash at all. Maybe motorcycle brakes once were so bad that you could stop better off your bike while sliding or tumbling. If so, that hasn't been true for decades. You can scrub off much more speed before and there be going slower at impact with effective braking than you will sliding down the road on your butt. And if you are still on the bike, you might get thrown over the car you collide with, avoiding an impact with your body. If you slide into a car while you are on the ground, you either have a hard stop against it or end up wedged under it. Remember that the phrase "I laid 'er down to avoid a crash" is an oxymoron, often repeated by some other kind of moron.

The only events where being on the ground might leave you better off are: 1) on an elevated roadway where going over the guardrail will cause you to fall a long way, or 2) in that situation you see occasionally in movies, where the motorcyclist slides under a semi trailer without touching it. That's a good trick if the truck is moving.

Myth 9: One Beer Won't Hurt

Maybe not while you are drinking it, but if you get on your motorcycle after that, the effects of a single beer can get you hurt for life. No matter how unaffected you are sure you are, all the studies say differently. You increase your risk to yourself and to others when you drink and hit the road. Also, as you age, your metabolism slows down, and those "coupla drinks" you had last night may still be affecting you when you hit the road the next morning.

Myth 10: It's Better to Stay in Your Lane than Split Lanes

In most parts of the world, motorcycles split lanes all the time, everywhere traffic is heavy. Here in the U.S., people often act as if lane-splitting is insane. But when someone actually studied it in the only place in the U.S. where it's legal (California), they discovered it's actually slightly safer than staying in the lane in heavy, slow-moving traffic. Still many motorcyclists berate others who do it, when they should in fact be endorsing it.

Myth 11: I'm Safer on the Street than on an Interstate

The thinking here must be that slower is safer, but that's only really true after the accident begins. Controlled-access roadways are inherently safer because all the traffic is going the same way, and there are no side streets from which someone can pop into your path, no pedestrians, and, often, less roadside "furniture" to hit if you depart the roadway. Running down the road at 70 mph side-by-sidewall with the whirling wheels of a semi may feel hairy, but you are actually safer than at half that speed on a city street or even a country road.

Myth 12: A Skilled Rider Can Stop Better with Conventional Brakes than with Anti-Lock Brakes

Extensive testing done recently disproves this popular notion. Even on clean, dry, flat pavement, skilled, experienced riders (who did hundreds of panic stops for the testing on outrigger-equipped motorcycles) stopped in less distance with anti-lock brakes (ABS) than with conventional or linked braking systems. Though the tests didn't include samples on surfaces with slick, dirty or wet spots, ABS certainly would have performed even better under those conditions while eliminating much of the risk of crashing.

The other cool thing about ABS on a motorcycle is that allows you to safely practice panic stops without risking a crash caused by lock-up.

Anyway, the next time tells you that he had to "lay it down" or that green bikes crash more than purple ones, you can nod and snicker internally or challenge them. Just don't base your own riding choices on what other people assume unless their is some solid science to back it up.

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Only for American Express card members and I want one at that price!

2007-11-27T19:25:30Z

http://mywishlist.amexnetwork.com/?source=search#hp/112301901

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A couple of west coast rides this weekend

2007-11-23T22:18:34Z

Get Off Your Duff Ride
It has been called by different names like the "After Thanksgiving Ride" or the "Get off Your Duff Ride", but whatever you want to call it it's time for the annual ride out to the coast for chowder. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving (the 25th) we will be riding over to Florence for Clam Chowder at the Firehouse Restaurant. We will meet at BMWOR, Eugene at 11:00am and leave shortly thereafter for the quick trip to the coast.
When: Sunday November 25, 2007
Meeting Place: BMWOR, Eugene
Departure: Promptly at 11:15am
Roundtrip Distance: Approximately 140 miles
Destination: Firehouse Restaurant 1236 Bay Street, Florence OR

Tigard to Astoria

Join us for a nice ride on Sunday, November 25th from BMWOR, Tigard to Astoria for fish & chips. This a great chance to get another nice ride in before winter rains have you parking your bike in the garage.
When: Sunday November 25, 2007
Meeting Place: BMWOR, Tigard for coffee and muffins at 8:00am.
Departure: Promptly 8:30am
Roundtrip Distance: Approximately 180 miles
Objective: Consume vast quantities of Astoria's famous, fresh Fish & Chips. In addition to having tons of fun on the ride, the details of which are known only to Rainer.

BMW Motorcycles of Western Oregon (BMWOR)
2891 W. 11th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402

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BMW’s secret superbike spied

2007-11-20T20:32:11Z

In this week's Motorcycle News see photographs of BMW’s secret superbike spied. Yamaha R6 race bodywork ahs been used to disguise the 1000cc engine which beneath lies.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/204659/images/November%2021%20mcn%20main.jpg

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2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto

2007-11-16T21:55:53Z

http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=442

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perfect BMW?

2007-11-16T05:35:47Z

Hi,
I just joined and miss my old Guzzi.
Is there a less problematic year or one I should avoid when searching for a used BMW?

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FORMER BMW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP

2007-11-15T00:56:39Z

http://www.nyauctioneers.org/auction_detail.php?ID=373978&v=d#vDetail

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motorcycle airbag coat

2007-11-12T20:43:22Z

http://www.ulinkx.com/video/7871089/motorcycle_airbag_coat

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HP2 Sport

2007-11-11T00:17:28Z

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchives/2007/September/bmw_hp2_street.htm

BMW unveils the HP2 Sport, the hottest road going boxer ever

It is the fastest, sportiest and lightest Boxer-engined sport bike yet, and it is ready for the road or track.

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New F800GS Revealed

2007-11-03T23:51:58Z

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/sspopup.mg?AlbumID=3761367

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Replacement Horn for BWM R1200 GS

2007-10-26T23:24:36Z

I'm hoping that someone else has done this and can give me some ideas.

The stock horn doesn't cut is at all. No one can hear it when I honk when they are coming into my lane.
Since my bike it so quite I need a good horn.

Has anyone replaced their horn with a real loud one?

Cheers

eEvil

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k1200S sidecar

2007-10-21T15:49:46Z

http://www.emlsidecar.com/k1200s.htm

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k 1200 r

2007-10-06T23:31:59Z

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2007/09/how-much-speed-.html

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RALLY planning ... these are both near my abode

2007-10-04T19:54:56Z

Start planning now.

BMW MOA 2008 International Rally: Gillette, WY, July 17 - 20, 2008. Yes, Gillette, WY, at the CamPlex,

http://www.cam-plex.com/site/Ariel_View.jpg

BMW Club of Colorado, Top O' the Rockies Rally, Paonia, CO July 24-27, 2008.

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bobber 'ed boxer

2007-10-03T19:28:27Z

<img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/420997678_25157f723d.jpg">

check out also... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174242&page=3 mid page, turbo on airhead

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Citibeemers

2007-10-02T03:30:43Z

http://www.citibeemers.com/

state line look out Sundays @ am off the plasaides pakway, ten mines north of the GWB

Ear inn, Tuesday Nights 326 spring street bet wasington and greenwich

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Press Release: BMW Motorrad acquires Husqvarna Motorcycles.

2007-08-02T18:59:33Z

BMW will acquire the renowned motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, and the Italian industrialist Claudio Castiglioni signed a contract on 19.07.2007 in Italy. The contractual agreement will come into full effect upon final approval of the EU cartel authorities. Both parties agreed that the purchase price was to remain confidential.

For BMW Motorrad the acquisition of Husqvarna Motorcycles is a logical step in enhancing the company's activities in the field of light, sporty motorcycles, which has recently been reinforced with the new models of the BMW G 650 X series. Commenting on BMW's decision to acquire Husqvarna Motorcycles, Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, stated: "With the Husqvarna models targeted at the sporty competition, we will be able to extend the BMW Motorrad range to include younger groups of customers as well as the entire off-road and supermoto sector much more quickly and effectively than with our core brand alone. This transaction also provides us with direct access to a worldwide sales network in the off-road segment."

BMW Motorrad plans to continue operating Husqvarna Motorcycles as a separate enterprise. All development, sales and production activities, as well as the current workforce, will remain in place at its present location in the region of Varese in northern Italy.

Just as BMW Motorrad, Husqvarna Motorcycles is steeped in tradition and one of the most renowned motorcycle companies in the world. Motorcycles were initially produced in Sweden from 1903 and in Italy from 1986. Today the company is one of the leading suppliers of sporty off-road motorcycles. In the course of its history, Husqvarna Motorcycles has achieved numerous international racing victories including European and World Championship titles.

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Vanson leathers

2007-08-02T18:35:56Z

http://www.projo.com/lifebeat/markpatinkin/Mark22_07-22-07_N16E1CU.31de904.html

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Important Tire Recall Information

2007-07-19T18:58:00Z

You may have heard that Michelin has announced a recall on certain Pilot Power and Power 2CT front tires in 120/70-ZR17. The tires can be identified by the following Department of Transportation (DOT) tire identification numbers, which can be found on the sidewall of the tire:

DOT 6UCW 980T
DOT 6UCW 979T

Please note this recall affects only tires with these specific DOT codes, which are also clearly marked "Made in France." Similar tires manufactured in other countries, which will be marked with different DOT identification, are not affected by this recall.

If you have purchased or are currently using a tire affected by this recall, please schedule an appointment to have the tire replaced. We try and stock this tire but at times we do run out temporarily and need to order from our supplier. There of course is no cost to the consumers participating in this recall.

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'nother bmw contest to win a new bike

2007-07-10T18:10:18Z

http://register.bmwmotorcycles.com/speedstakes

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New 800cc parallel twin model

2007-06-27T22:54:39Z

Has any ridden the new 800cc twin? I read an article in CycleWorld (I think). It got good reviews, but some real world commentary would be nice. I haven't seen one in any of the dealerships here out west. I believe it is an "F" model, but not real sure.

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r75/5 (I think 77, but could be older?)

2007-05-17T03:58:07Z

So, I just bought my first BMW, and it's not in amazing shape. But I'm super excited about it.

I live in the Denver area and was wondering if there were any places around the city that have parts for, or are just informative about these bikes? I have several parts to buy for it, most are aesthetic issues, like a new seat, some custom handlebars etc.. perhaps some new chrome parts as well.

So, if there are any great resources in Denver, please let me know. Thanks.

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THE GREAT CHICKEN RALLY, MAY 24-27, 2007!!

2007-05-16T17:34:17Z

The Alabama Beemers are hosting for the 19th straight year, our annual 'Chicken Rally' on Memorial Day Weekend. No, you don't have to be a chicken to come, but it helps if you like chicken as an entree. For only $40 you get the following: 4 nites camping, all the chicken you can eat 24 hrs/day!! + fixings, rally pin and gift, breakfast FRI-SAT-SUN mornings, coffee/iced tea/lemonade/water, tech sessions, vendors, mapped day trips to Barber Motorsport Museum, Jack Daniels Distillery, NASA and more!! Entertainment THUR-FRI-SAT evenings. Located at Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL (100 miles north of Birmingham, 100 miles south of Nashville, at mile marker 334 on HWY 231). And again we're raffling a new BMW motorcycle (F650 GS) for only $5/ticket. Proceeds to go to Head Injury Foundation and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

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K1200R (Sport?) vs Triumph Speed Triple and Yamaha FZ1

2007-05-11T13:48:15Z

I'm mainly looking at these three bikes right now. This article gives some interesting info on the tradeoffs:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/roadtests/122_0509_naked_bike_comparison/index.html

Of course, the Fz1 was redone last year and had its fuel injection fixed this year.

This is a tough choice...

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Fatal hit & run in NY

2007-04-23T20:27:04Z

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f53/monkeydudesf/l_2a55616ea67591b8c10e58e8b159f46f.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f53/monkeydudesf/l_a7390f91a6fb3552bf2a7055d67f7048.jpg

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tell us about your last ride

2007-04-13T16:17:15Z

mine was just modus transporti

but, in colorado that often means the wind blows you all over your lane
i went to town to meet a friend for coffee
then went to a coffee house to read
and another friend walks in so i did not get much reading done
the ride home was uneventfull

soon i should get a good canyon ride in
once i a new back tire that wont be
so slippery
my commuting miles has squared off and worn down
that wheel

but someone must have a REAL ride report?

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Dumped.

2007-04-11T03:04:34Z

So I was eager to get home a couple nights ago and I wasn't thinking "cold weather riding" I let the bike warm up and all but I didn't let my tires warm up. The road was a little slick and I dumped it. It wasn't bad though, hurt my toe, riped my jeans and only one of my co-workers saw it. Got a little flat spot on one of my cases though.
Remember winter riders to think about the ride you are about to take it will help keep the tires on the road and you off it.

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Dogwood Trail Rally sponsored by BMW Riders of Mississppi

2007-03-29T15:41:44Z

http://www.bmwridersofmississippi.org/Rally07.html

Great little rally if you're in the Southeast (or even if you're not!!)

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bmw 650 fg I think

2007-03-11T17:51:44Z

I took the 650 out

1st it has a good engine and it behaved nice in the twisties the ground was wet and a little slippery

2nd at about 80mph way too much vibration after a while I felt like I had to use the loo, weird sensation

3rd it had a 2 gallon tank why bother I drove 36 miles and used 1.75 gallons.

4th nice around town bike, but dont go too far

5th cool looking bike

6th where I thought I would put gas in, it was for oil , gas tank right behind seat on right side

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BMW t-shirt

2007-03-07T11:24:19Z

http://www.sierrabmw.bigstep.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=820323%7C861278&PRID=1528203

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Deal's Gap Warning (Genuine)

2007-03-04T17:11:41Z

This post was pulled off the Forum Board of the Georgia BMW Club. Just passing it along.

This was posted by Darryl Cannon A.K.A. Killboy on the Deals Gap Yahoo discussion board, and also by TNHP officer Cagle on his myspace page. Always a little skeptical when I see posts that begin with "A trooper said...." but he was googled and he's the real McCoy. Another interesting thing that I found on a Deal's Gap news site is that the troopers are riding BMW 1150RT/Ps....
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"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO
HELP YOU ALL OUT"...posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the knoxville district which covers blount county------ he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded--- --I am telling you
this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--- -----feel free to copy and pass this to let everyone know-------if you get caught up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are
not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up.......... SIGNED...
.......Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"

As a side note, for those who haven't ridden the Dragon (www.tailofthedragon.com) use more caution on the Dragon and Deal's Gap, because of the faster bikes, (i.e. crotch rockets) and the unexpected trucks that use that Intrastate highway 129.. A good time to ride the Dragon is on Monday and Tuesday around 7 to 11 AM... the earlier the better.... Ride safe, hey average 30 MPH on that 11 miles...and you done something!!!

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2006 or 7 BMW 650GS

2007-02-28T17:23:01Z

My wife and I currently ride heavier cruiser (Valkyrie and V-star 1100) and are considering a pair of BMW650GS bikes to travel on. We like the idea of having some dirt road capability. Does anyone have experience on these bikes? She is very vertically challenged at 5 foot even and they offer a factory lowered version. Interested in how far you travel per day and capacity.

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R100 - Performance muffler?

2007-02-28T16:51:14Z

Looking for a good a megaphone slip on muffler(s) for a R100. Anyone have suggestions.

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The new BMW K 1200 R Sport

2007-01-13T02:21:40Z

http://www.rubbermag.com/news/0610/061010_06n.html

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New Talladega Gran Prix Raceway Track

2007-01-07T17:08:10Z

Ed Bargy has updated the TGP and looking forward to a
new era of racing at TGP. Check out the video tour of
the new track.

www.tgprace.com/lapcw.htm

Talladega Gran Prix Raceway is a 1.33 mile road course
[don't know if this is old distance or new]located
just minutes from Interstate 20. The track, built in
1985 has been host to numerous motorcycle races,
go-kart races, sport car races, and various clubs
events. The track is also being used as a test course
by a major motorcycle manufacturer. The track is
available for tuning and testing of motorcycles, cars,
and go-karts.

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North Georgia Mtn Videos

2006-12-16T14:15:39Z

Notes: some of the "double yellow" areas were simply not justified (i.e. one could pass safely) and many of the curve sign speeds were very unrealistic as they are in many states. There is always that 10% that act like "Squids" and do stupid things.

tinyurl.com/y35pug

tinyurl.com/yhhdze

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Tees for Troops

2006-12-13T17:55:24Z

This came from our AL BMW Club prez and I thought this was worth passing along. I have quite a few tees that I've retired, waiting to give to someone who would appreciate rather some salvation army recipient that wouldn't.
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Tee’s for our Troops

Some of our wounded troops are flown to Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital, Germany and then to our state-side military hospitals with not much more than a hospital gown to wear. I have partnered with Columbia Baptist Association, Dothan, AL and Operation First Response www.operationfirstresponse.ocm ) to provide them with a BIKER t-shirt and a card or note for them to say thanks and we love you and will be praying for you. Columbia Baptist will be helping with the collection and shipping to Operation First Response then they will distribute them where needed. Please visit their website.

The best way to contribute is to gather what shirts you wish to donate and box them up and deliver or send them to:

Tee’s for our Troops
Columbia Baptist Association
1308 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301

We ask that you help us by sending only new or like new shirts; place them in a gallon, zip-lock type bag, put a card or personal note inside and mark the size on the outside with a permanent marker. On the card or note you are welcome to put correspondence information and info about you and your club and maybe a photo of you and your ride. Donations to help offset shipping would be greatly appreciated. (Maybe $1 or $2 per shirt). Also, if you have a current Biker Mag you can include it. (Please limit to one because of the cost of shipping)

This effort was born in a conversation with a person with the USO. We are just sharing the vision and the blessing.

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BMW HP2 Baha story

2006-12-08T17:26:46Z

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=3962&Page=1

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My first experience riding a GS

2006-12-05T02:28:40Z

From my blog: http://jaysmotorcycle.blogspot.com/2006/11/riding-gs.html

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Things NOT to ask your BMW shop

2006-12-03T22:11:24Z

I was in today ordering a couple small parts for my '85 K100 and decided to take the opportunity for a little biker to biker therapy. I'm still new at riding after a 25 year absence so my question had to do with riding in severely gusting winds as we had here Saturday. I realize that sort of weather is always going to suck for riding but it seemed like I had a particularly bad time of it compared to my riding partners who were primarily on low slung cruisers. So my question was whether it was rediculous to put a 300+ pound monkey such as myself on a relatively light, tall and top heavy bike like the K100? My shop's response was to go into different styles of riding, how much better my bike cornered, etc. Yeah, I know all that, but I was seriously scared at how I was pushed all around by the wind. Seems to me if I sat lower on a heavier bike to begin with, things might have gone at least somewhat better.... yes? no?

*I should add that I ride naked... that is to say without a faring which I'm sure doesn't help with the whole wind thing as well.

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toaster tank seat question ...

2006-12-01T03:50:00Z

I've got a 72 R60 /5 ... the original seat is uncomfortable after about 45 minutes of riding. It appears to be in good condition.

Does anyone know if these seats have a reputation for being uncomfortable?

I found a Corbin "gunfighter" seat on the net for $299 ... looks cool but doesnt seem to have much padding

Has anyone tried one of these seats?

Will having my seat "redone" make it more comfortable?

Thanks!

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2007 SIERRA BMW/ZONTA R1200GS RAFFLE FOR CHARITY!

2006-11-11T00:20:37Z

http://www.sierrabmw.bigstep.com/generic10.html

ALL PROCEEDS FUND ZONTA FOUNDATION TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Tickets: $25 for 1 or 5 for $100

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: 6 FOR $100 UNTIL 12/31/2006

Only 2000 tickets available at:

SIERRA BMW MOTORCYCLE
I-80 to exit 20 (Sparks Blvd) 3 right turns to
1380 Kleppe Lane, Sparks, NV 775-355-0655
www.sierrabmw.com

OR

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Drawing: Saturday, April 21, 2007 @ 3:00 PM during Sierra BMW's 2007 Spring Open House and Customer Appreciation Sale

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Tickets/Info: 775-685-2677

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2007 BMW Motorrad USA "Welcome to the Edge" National Sweepstakes

2006-11-11T00:17:51Z

This is your chance to win any 2007 BMW Motorcycle you choose,
as well as other great prizes in the BMW Motorrad "Welcome to
the Edge" Sweepstakes! Promotion ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
February 25, 2007

Enter to win here for FREE:

http://sweepstakes.bmwmotorcyclesus.com/

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anyone want some fairing bags for 70-80s rs/rt?

2006-11-01T00:59:15Z

I have an '86 R100rs I'm replacing the zipper bags that go on either side of the fairing.
if anyone wants them I will send them for free, you pay postage.

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Southern Utah

2006-10-04T05:17:00Z

Riding through So. Utah....Bit of a late post, but if you want to rendezvous....please do !!!!
Leave message on post.
laters !

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1984 R80 ST

2006-09-08T21:55:22Z

Hey Folks.
I am having a cash flow crisis and need to sell my r80 st. Has new tires, a new Progressive shock, and a gs tank, If you know of anyone that is looking for one, please contact me.
Thanks. Happy trails.
John
415.515.9119.
jwkuhry@yahoo.com

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bluesrock and bikes

2006-07-31T01:39:59Z

anybody in seattle ride and play music ? thought it might be fun for some airheads to get together and play some tunes....i play bass and guitar and sing and ride an R90/6...

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06 BMW rally

2006-07-30T01:03:51Z

So who's coming to VT this summer?

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BMWMOA06

2006-07-28T18:58:12Z

The weekend was great. Although I was certain i was going to win the R80s, and sitting in the rain while everyone else piled in under the shelter of the grandstand, I thought I deserved it. But alas I came home empty-handed except for the fond memory of twisting my way through smuggler's notch...

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Adventure Riders Night

2006-07-20T01:20:55Z

For those of you in the area, you might want to stop by Motohaus Coffee in general and tonight in specific for Adventure Riders Night: http://www.motohauscoffee.com/events.html. This coffeeshop looks to be a real hangout for bikers of all brands but particularly BMW's because of the owner's (Max) interest in them. Also check out the vintage bike nights which is where I'm more likely to be found. :)

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Wed = Ride to work Day

2006-07-18T17:51:50Z

http://www.ridetowork.org/

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Tribute to my teacher

2006-07-12T16:50:45Z

Gaspar Trama, motorcycle instructor par exellance, and one of the finest humans I have ever had privilege to know, passed away Tues, July 11, 2006. He went into the hospital for abdominal pain last satuday, they found colon cancer, operated successfully, and he died later of a heart attack. (The leading cause of death for bikers.)
Twenty years ago he taught me how to ride a motorcycle. Every single time I come home as alive and well as I left, I thank him. There's no question that without him, I would not be the woman I am today. My heart is crushed that he will not teach my daughter how to ride.
He was a highly intelligent man, patient, thoughtful, respectful, dignified and generous. I was truly blessed to have been his student, and throughout my career in the motorcycle industry, always thought of him as a mentor and dear friend.
We've lost a great one.

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SF to Portland in a day: is it reasonable?

2006-07-05T06:16:28Z

I was thinking about riding from San Francisco to Portland in one day. I imagine it will take me a good 10-12 hours. I've never done this before. Any thoughts or advice?

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PAONIA colorado rally in july 13-16

2006-07-04T17:00:03Z

i will be either showing up thur night or ride in somtime friday... hope not late friday... but will for sure be there for at least a lunch ride black rim canyon to crested butte for food and beer then put put the dirt pass back to paonia and for sure the ride back to front range will be mcclure to indipendance then may be up to poudre?

who will be there?

look for my face! i stand out in a crowd.... will likely have my kilt on when not suited up in the stitch for rides....

if you go... we can trade cell phone numbers for text... to coordinate beer and food... ATT works in that valley.

Hoooo ya

summer time..

not sure what other rallies if any i will make... maybe sipapu?

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18th Annual Rocket City Rally - Mem'l Day Weekend

2006-06-09T17:34:05Z

Best Little Rally for the Buck!!
http://www.bmwmoal.org/rocketrally.htm
Come One, Come All... to Huntsville, Alabama (B'ham+N100<HSV>Nash-S100)
$35 Rally Fee Includes:
Thurs - Sun Camp Fee
ALL YOU CAN EAT SMOKED CHICKEN + SIDES/BEV >>>24 HRS/DAY!!! UNTIL SUN
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FRI-SAT-SUN
'THROW-DOWN BLUES' BY MICROWAVE DAVE & THE NUKES ON FRIDAY
http://www.microwavedave.com/
VENDORS
Bogarts BMW Demo Rides
Day Rides to MSFC/NASA Space Museum, Barber Motorsport Museum, Cathedral Caverns, Jack Daniels Distillery, Cheaha State Park (great roads!!) and More.
BIKE RAFFLE!!! $5/CHANCE (OF 3000) TO WIN BMW F650!!
You DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND to enter.
(PayPal available, I'll be more than happy to mail you a ticket)

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Nation wide anti lock recall on select 2004-06 models

2006-06-03T18:57:35Z

http://199.79.180.162/prepos/files/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2006/V/RCAK-06V164-2115.pdf

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Anyone going to Republic of Texas event??

2006-05-31T16:12:49Z

I'm in Austin and have a borrowed R1100RT to use Chris 805 452 9501

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Great BMW mech

2006-05-04T20:37:40Z

I found a great BMW mech in Foster City, CA. Rebuilds old airheds. Worked on mine and did a great 1 week turn around for a head rebuild and trans fix plus a lot of minor stuff too. Not to mention he polished up real nice. All for about $1000. Need to find him message me.

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an R 1200 GS and 100s of other great prizes is just down the road.

2006-04-29T18:05:06Z

http://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/gsopenhouse/register.jsp

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Ride for Peace

2006-04-29T11:20:46Z

I am from Indonesia an island country in south east asia, will take tour arround the world with ny friend JJ, We have been decided to used BMW ADV R1150GS and F650GS. I will very happy if any body can inform to us some information during our trip and We will very happy if We can meet each other. for more further information you can see on www.rideforpeace.com

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a video stream of why we should all wear leather

2006-04-12T17:00:05Z

http://www.m90.org/index.php?id=13961

look out, yes that is a King Cobra on the track near the end....

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Where Can I Find...

2006-04-10T17:55:47Z

...a small sport cowling/windshield for my '73 R75/5? Right now it has a tinted aftermarket windshield by Spitfire that my dad put on the bike when he was riding it. I want to take that ugly-ass thing off, but I ride the bike every day and the shield is practical.

Original or aftermarket is fine. I've already checked out Parabellum as I have purchased their products in the past. $500 is a bit more than I wanted to pay though.

Something like an R90S fairing would be perfect. I can make modified brackets to install it and relocate turn indicators if necessary as well.

Thanks.

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COLD WEATHER CAMPING

2006-04-06T15:07:51Z

I'm gettting tired of freezing my ass off on cold nites. My Traveller sleeping bag isn't all it's cracked up to be.... 30 degrees my ass, more like 40 if it's dry. I've heard that sleeping bag liners can add up to 10+ degrees of warmth. Any suggestions??? I have a campout 12/3 and would like to sleep for a change.

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Fastest Airhead

2006-03-28T13:49:07Z

This was posted on the Airlist... 155 mph... Damned impressive for a 1978 R-100.

Chris Hodgson’s 1978 BMW R-100 http://www.miramarevents.com/dreammachines/bmwmotorcycle.html

Also a very nice looking bike. I wish BMW would make a "retro" bike like some of the other manufacturers are doing... Remake the old airhead with modern materials. Alas... they keep getting more bulbous and plastic and futurific.

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fantastic links to how to and such all things BMW Motard

2006-03-21T00:40:14Z

http://roadkill.com/~davet/moto/bmw.html

share your links or favorite BMW motorcycle related .... such as http://www.advrider.com/

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VIN Number on K75 Engine

2006-03-19T19:28:51Z

Where is it??????

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Sealed Battery?

2006-03-15T14:41:31Z

Does anybody know of a sealed battery that will fit inside the battery compartment and work with an R75/5? I'm tired of battery acid dripping from the breather tube and splashing the bike when I ride (though I did discover a cool trick to fix that today!).

Rev

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New tribe needs your support!

2006-03-15T00:03:15Z

Hey all of you BMW enthusiasts! I just created a new tribe, "Harley Davidson Sucks". Check it out, and if you would join, I'd really appreciate the support.

http://tribes.tribe.net/harleysucks

Ride Safe!
Rev

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Shop for vintage BMW's in Bay Area?

2006-02-17T20:11:08Z

I'm happy to say I just acquired a '76 BMW R60/6.
Can anyone recommend a good shop for vintage beemers here in
the Bay Area? The dealership in SF said they don't work on the oldies.
Thanks!

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from another tribe

2006-02-02T03:40:15Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/452dda20-f1e1-4248-b2d0-5ddab84875cc/thread/e6d10966-d012-4a0a-946f-b3e4bd5dbd6c

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F-650

2006-02-01T23:22:22Z

Just isn't idling well when i first start up. I'm sure its just a matter of needing to warm up but should I really need the choke every time i start it? Wondering if an adjustment is in order...

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fastrak doppleganger

2006-01-29T09:15:00Z

I got a notice in the mail that I had fine for not paying while going through the toll. If anyone has recieved one of these...they are well aware that the picture they send you of your license plate is kinda blurred and out of focus. Well...as I can make out for the most...it looks like the numbers registered to me...but its not my bike! Not even a friends bike. I dont have signal lights and or bags. And my rear fender is chrome. The bike in the picture looks like a sportster black fender with hard bags. Kinda weird. I tried contacting fastrak and still have had no response. Does any know how to go about really contesting this and having it be a winning situation? The money isnt much...but my main concern...is that someone may be out there with the same plate! What are the chances? And how do I find out for sure to clear this matter up?

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A simple hello

2005-12-27T14:01:17Z

As we say Downunder - G'day. Would like to introduce myself. My name is Frank, I'l be 54 on New years eve, I own a 1987 K100RS with 150,000klm, a 1976 R90S with 395,000klm and a 1956 R26 with 23,000klm

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