New, but old

[ts888]

Hi all,

New to the MOA, but not new to BMW's or bikes. Not sure why I waited so long to join, the insurance alone makes it worthwhile.

I've got 2 bikes, a 2003 R1150GSA and a 2003 K1200GT. Oddly, my cage is a 2003 as well. Pure randomness, I didn't choose any of them based on model year. I used to have a K100, it succumbed to a combination of a tired rider and an inattentive driver. Nothing injured but my pride and my wallet.

I used to have a bit of a car habit back when I was on the corporate management teat, and married. Wife did not like bikes (or dogs). A bunch of BMW's from the 60's, 70's and early 80's. Now I have an ex-wife, one car, two bikes and a dog. All together better setup.

 

[HSVPhil]

So Willkommen, TS, after all these decades!

We all love our BMWs here on the Forum, some more than others. We're out on a wee X-country ADVenture just now...

Glad you found the MOA a good place to meet fellow BMW riders. Of course, U have to put forth the effort to ride in familiar groups or out to MOA events. We greatly enjoyed the Doswell VA Rally. We immediately reserved our reduced camping admission for the 51st rally in Oregon in June. As such, we’re currently getting our Kicks on Rt-66.

Make use of the Paul-B scholarship stipend if need be. Doesn’t hurt to be refreshed now and again.
<<< https://bmwmoaf.org/rider-training/paul-b-grants/ >>>

Happy Trails whenever U can - Ciao!
HSV-Phil & HSV-Karen
USAF-Ret'd — & — USN-Ret’d
'75 R90S ————— '82 R100CS
’09 KLX250S ——— ’08 CRF230L
'14 K16GT ———— '16 R1200RS
’05 Vespa 200L

 

[skibum69]

Welcome from Newfoundland.

 

[mikegalbicka]

Welcome from central Florida. Enjoy those nice rides.

 

[gregfeeler]

Hi all,

New to the MOA, but not new to BMW's or bikes. Not sure why I waited so long to join, the insurance alone makes it worthwhile.

I've got 2 bikes, a 2003 R1150GSA and a 2003 K1200GT. Oddly, my cage is a 2003 as well. Pure randomness, I didn't choose any of them based on model year. I used to have a K100, it succumbed to a combination of a tired rider and an inattentive driver. Nothing injured but my pride and my wallet.

I used to have a bit of a car habit back when I was on the corporate management teat, and married. Wife did not like bikes (or dogs). A bunch of BMW's from the 60's, 70's and early 80's. Now I have an ex-wife, one car, two bikes and a dog. All together better setup.

Welcome, and from your tail of bikes and cars, about time. 2003 was a good year, I know because my K1200RS is a 2003 and is still going strong - very strong. Again welcome to the club and the family.

 

[pauls1150]

Welcome, Tony! Both of my vehicles are 2004, also a good year, and I get to play with all my neighbors' dogs! (Maybe it's the way I smell? )

 

[langoptc]

Welcome ts888! Glad you made it here. A pic or two of the bikes is always appreciated.

 

[ts888]

OK pics --

The GSA



The ol' Brick



The Neue Brick

 

[ts888]

 

[langoptc]

You outdid yourself. Nice bikes! Thanks for the pics.

 

[gregfeeler]

Yes, thanks for the photos - everyone here loves "baby" pictures. I see from the cars peaking out in the corners of your pictures that you must have a thing for German vehicles even with 4-wheels.

 

[ts888]

Yes, thanks for the photos - everyone here loves "baby" pictures. I see from the cars peaking out in the corners of your pictures that you must have a thing for German vehicles even with 4-wheels.

The 2002 belongs to a friend. The dented TDI is my cage. I ended my obsession with 4 wheeled BMW's when I sold my 1970 2800CS. That's been gone 15 years.