[Rick Lee]

When I got into riding about 4 yrs. ago, I also started out looking for an R75/5. But pretty soon I was set on having modern features like disc brakes, better lighting and more reliable fuel/engine maint. I ended up getting a 2004 BMW R1150R, which isn't much more expensive than the R75/5 these days. I sold that after six mos. for $1000 more than I paid for it and went with an R1200GS. I still lust for an older Beemer, but now have an '08 GS and can't imagine life without it.