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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 11-12-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 660
Posted By slowrider
Small styling changes, but I really like it. ...

Small styling changes, but I really like it.

It's always been a hoot to ride.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-05-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 950
Views: 153,240
Posted By slowrider
These are actually both mine, but the orange one...

These are actually both mine, but the orange one is the one I lend friends who are interested in trying out a fat bike.

The green one is actually really nice, and I find myself riding it a lot in...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-10-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
Well, I've got a week in CA to spend - I will get...

Well, I've got a week in CA to spend - I will get to it for sure :)
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-09-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
I think this is the route I settled on ...

I think this is the route I settled on

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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-29-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
One more question, will there be any issues...

One more question, will there be any issues finding fuel as I cross Nevada or that part of California? Or don't worry about it?

Its just nothing I really consider in the Northeast. It's rare to...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-28-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
Thanks for the feedback - that's exactly what I...

Thanks for the feedback - that's exactly what I was after. I'll update the thread as I get closer in case anyone wants to join me for a few miles.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-27-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
I was thinking 50, unless that's a terrible idea....

I was thinking 50, unless that's a terrible idea.

the waypoint prior to this is coming from Moab, Ut.

Just hotels for ease of packing. I will be down your away eventually, Ralf.
Rented a...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-27-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,401
Posted By slowrider
Help - Tahoe to Fremont, CA

I'm traveling cross country in a couple weeks, but I was looking for some local wisdom.

For this leg of my journey, I was wondering if there was a particular pass I should take through the...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-24-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,305
Posted By slowrider
Dont think I could live with an I-4 as my only...

Dont think I could live with an I-4 as my only bike. It would have to be some kind of twin. If its just one bike for all things, I'd go with the GSW or a Multistrada (or similar tall rounder). ...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-15-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By slowrider
Mine was the air cooled '09 1100 and really just...

Mine was the air cooled '09 1100 and really just the budget one. Silver forks and nothing fancy but it was a very good bike. Underseat Termi exhaust was going to permanently take my hearing away if...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-13-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By slowrider
Sorry, I don't do much maintenance. I've only...

Sorry, I don't do much maintenance. I've only got 3000 or so miles on it, I use it mostly for track days, and occasionally lend it to a friend for day rides. I've just been getting oil and tire...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-13-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,140
Posted By slowrider
I really loved my 2009 KTM 690. I thought about...

I really loved my 2009 KTM 690. I thought about getting a newer one but I really didn't like the look and finish of the updated version.

I did get a Superduke 1290 R though, and it is awesome. ...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-13-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 649
Posted By slowrider
I have one and it is pretty amazing. I just...

I have one and it is pretty amazing. I just recently compared it back to back with my newly acquired KTM Superduke 1290 R. Surprisingly (to me at least), is that my lap times at my local track were...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 03-25-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,736
Views: 731,310
Posted By slowrider
if someone wants to borrow a bike on the next...

if someone wants to borrow a bike on the next Weak Sauce Tour, I have some solid options now.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads24/image1427335479.jpg
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 02-16-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 793
Posted By slowrider
Cross Country Ride

I have this notion of riding cross country to San Francisco, CA this summer and riding along the coast south to San Diego. Eventually shipping my bike back and flying home. Is it totally unrealistic...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 10-03-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,647
Posted By slowrider
I like them both. I wonder if the sport tourer...

I like them both. I wonder if the sport tourer will make a comeback when people finally figure out that these adventure bikes are too tall for them :)

Really liking the VFR800 update, and always...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 08-14-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 539
Posted By slowrider
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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-26-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,834
Posted By slowrider
Is it Stuart? Your dad works at MAX's in...

Is it Stuart? Your dad works at MAX's in Windsor? I stopped by chatted a bit about the R1200S with you. I was pitted across the way with the Ducati Streetfighter.
Great bike and my favorite color.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-22-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By slowrider
Well if you ever get to do a track day at COTA,...

Well if you ever get to do a track day at COTA, then I'd consider it a fair trade :)

I've been trying to organize a trip with my friends to do one down there with our own bikes, but that is...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-22-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By slowrider
As soon as you know for sure, Richard, let me...

As soon as you know for sure, Richard, let me know and I can hold another spot at the Slide Brook.
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 07-19-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 610
Posted By slowrider
Weak Sauce Tour Aug 1st-3rd (New England/New York Ride)

ANYONE/EVERYONE is welcome to hitch their cart to this.

The initial plan is to meet in Latham, NY on Friday night around 6 pm. The plan is to stay at the Hampton Inn there and depart Sat AM...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 06-25-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,232
Posted By slowrider
change to this: ...

change to this:



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Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 05-05-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 53,901
Posted By slowrider
I've got a KTM 530 EXC that I run mainly as a...

I've got a KTM 530 EXC that I run mainly as a dual sport and do some single track occasionally (less and less after my n-th trip over the handlebars).

I got the seat redone by Renazco, the stock...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-24-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,455
Posted By slowrider
Congrats on the bike. I whole heartedly agree on...

Congrats on the bike. I whole heartedly agree on your choice.

I had my 1200 Multistrada and 1200 GSW for one season together and I often chose the GSW over the Multi. I kept both for the season...
Forum: BMW R1100S / R1200S Tech Forum 04-13-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,235
Posted By slowrider
even with all the support that was a massive...

even with all the support that was a massive distance to cover. good for them.

I'm pretty sure KTM has come out and said that they obviously regret that choice in hindsight. They at least got...
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