Greetings, all!
I've been riding off and on since my Honda CB360, bought new back in 1973. More Hondas since then, a handful of Triumphs and a Vespa, but now am a first-time BMW owner, with a '22 R1250RS in the garage for less than a week! Got three rides in before the KC weather turned, but will be back out this weekend!
Like many new owners, I waited on delivery, having ordered "Blue Bird" back in October. So, instead of figuring out mods and farkles after delivery, I did quite a bit in advance. I'm 6'4", so I swapped out the clip-ons for the Wunderlich bar kit, lowered the pegs (Suburban Machinery) and had the factory install the sport seat. I've about got it dialed in in terms of ergos, and I'll be figuring out the windscreen options as I add some more miles.
Overall, it's just a fantastic machine, living up to the many (many!) positive online reviews and road tests I've had a chance to consume over the past several months. Simply the nicest, most confidence-inspiring bike I've ever owned.
Look forward to exploring the MOA world and soaking up the advice and opinions of fellow owners!
I've been riding off and on since my Honda CB360, bought new back in 1973. More Hondas since then, a handful of Triumphs and a Vespa, but now am a first-time BMW owner, with a '22 R1250RS in the garage for less than a week! Got three rides in before the KC weather turned, but will be back out this weekend!
Like many new owners, I waited on delivery, having ordered "Blue Bird" back in October. So, instead of figuring out mods and farkles after delivery, I did quite a bit in advance. I'm 6'4", so I swapped out the clip-ons for the Wunderlich bar kit, lowered the pegs (Suburban Machinery) and had the factory install the sport seat. I've about got it dialed in in terms of ergos, and I'll be figuring out the windscreen options as I add some more miles.
Overall, it's just a fantastic machine, living up to the many (many!) positive online reviews and road tests I've had a chance to consume over the past several months. Simply the nicest, most confidence-inspiring bike I've ever owned.
Look forward to exploring the MOA world and soaking up the advice and opinions of fellow owners!