New Owner/Old Rider

[jcmellis07706]

Hi BMW People,

I'm a new member and a new BMW owner...although I've been riding for many years. My most recent bike was a H-D Road King...great motorcycle but at 800+ lbs, she was starting to be a little bit bulky for this "mature rider" to haul around. I thought a smaller, lighter bike might be just the ticket to put some fun back into motorcycling for me. Due (no doubt) to my age, I appreciate the look of a more "traditional" machine and the R9T seemed like it checked all the right boxes.

Friday night last saw me winding my way home through rush hour traffic on a new '23 R9T Pure. So far, I'm loving it. I cut my teeth on smaller European bikes and owned several Moto Guzzi's through most of my riding career. It feels familiar...and totally foreign at the same time. If that makes any sense?

I'm looking forward to riding more this summer and getting to know my new bike. I also look forward to learning from your assembled wisdom and hopefully getting to meet some fellow BMW owners out and about on my travels. Till then...be kind, stay safe, and remember to change your fluids regularly.

All the best,

John E.

[bluehole]

Congratulations. I think you are going to enjoy the R9T Pure. The Boxer engine is fun and I bet that motorcycle is nimble.

[mikegalbicka]

Welcome from central Florida. Enjoy that nice new ride.

[fmdualexhaust]

Welcome from another Nine T owner.
PM sent.

[Paul_F]

Welcome to the BMW Community from Ontario.

[sharpestjim]

Hey, John! That's awesome. I had to Google Bob's to see where you're from. Maryland is a place that I visit frequently for work. Like you, I've been around bikes for decades (nearly five). Unlike you, I cut my teeth on rice, for the most part. Two days ago, I trailered home my new bike - a '23 R1250RS. I like "assembled wisdom". That's my main reason for being here, also.

[langoptc]

Welcome John E! That's a lovely bike. Thanks for posting the pic.

[BernieEcht]

Welcome from NE-Florida. Nice looking bike. Many happy (s)miles!