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Now that's funnyOriginally Posted by glenfiddich
Now that's funny
Lee
2022 R1250RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2016 R1200RS, 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
From the mouth of a baby.... she was correct, the lack of a seatbelt was more important in the long run.
Kevin Huddy
Silver City, Montana
MOA# 24,790 Ambassador
Back in '07, I was in Texas riding with two friends. This was my first long trip from NH to TX. My friends, who lived in Austin and Arlington had been bugging me to come ride Hill Country and the Twisted Sisters. They told me the whole area catered to bikers as that was the bread and butter for the area. I certainly saw my share of bikes, mostly big ol' Harleys. I was on my '02 1150RT and my friends had 1200RT's. We were blasting down Rt 83 into Leakey when we came upon three tractor trailers poking along. As we closed on them, almost in chorus, all three pulled off to the side of the roads so we could pass. As we did, all three drivers gave us a friendly wave.
A couple of days later, we were at a pull off stretching our legs. There were a few other bikes there with us. All Harleys. One woman who had overheard me talking about long distance riding and my serious case of "Bike Butt" came over and offered to give me her gel pad she was using on her bike. I politely declined her offer and after trying it, told her I was going to stop in Austin on my way home and pick one up. Kinda blew me away that a perfect stranger would offer me a somewhat expensive gel pad out of the good ness of her heart. She got a hug from me before we rode off.
My whole week long trip in Texas was filled with great people and wonderful roads. It impressed me enough to go three more times.
2007 R1200RT 84,000 miles and counting
We really like this, It's a common occurrence in the Hill Country.
We always give a thank you wave as we pass.
Last edited by Lee; 11-19-2020 at 03:56 PM.
Lee
2022 R1250RS
MOA # 30878
Past BMW Bikes: 2016 R1200RS, 2011 K1300S, 2003 K1200RS, 1991 K75S, 1987 K75T, 1984 R100RT
A few stories:
1) I sell BMW Motorcycles and a customer called me to inquire about a K1600GT. I said, "yes, we have one in stock and it is an amazing bike. I would be happy to tell you about, as I ride one!" He replied: "You mean you ride on the back of one, right??" Grrrrr
2) I was riding through St. Catharines, Ontario a few years ago on my G310GS and it was Brock University night where all the Uni kids go downtown to the bars on a Friday night. I was in ATGATT and a pretty young blonde woman lifted up her top and bra to flash me with her boobs! I yelled out: "My boobs are bigger than yours, hunny!" hehehe
3) I was crossing the border on my G310GS and waiting in traffic in my lane. A gentleman about my age was in the lane next to me in a convertible. He said: "I've always wanted to ride, but never got around it it, nice bike!" He asked me how long I had been riding and I told him 38 years. As his lane cleared, he left this passing remark: "Don't forget to lube your chain!" (I had done so that morning). Grrrrr
4) I was dropping my 11 year old daughter (she's 29 now) at Sailing Camp in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. I used to ride her there every day and back. As I left, one of her fellow sailing kids yelled out: "YOU ARE the COOLEST MOM, EVER!!!"
Two come to mind, both on my 1975 R90/6.
1) State police pull me over. I ask if there is a problem. No problem, they just wanted a closer look at my bike.
2)Parked some where and someone comes over and staring at the roundel, asks me, beautiful bike. Is it a Harley?
In 2011 in Lake Placid, NY I had that
experience but a different slant. Guy looks at my BMW-emblemed 2008 R1200RT and says: "I didn't know BMW made motorcycles!" Of course, my reply was: "You mean they make cars too?"
John Gamel - BMW MOA Consumer Liaison 2018-Present
MOA #153274
"We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone." Jack Smith
Gassing up my Laverda, a "famous make" rider wanders over.
'Who makes that bike?'
'Laverda'
"OK, I see that on the tank, but is it a Honda?'
~~~
After I pull over at a Scenic View spot off the Blue Ridge Parkway, a gentleman steps out of his truck and walks over.
Looking up and down my Hi Viz 'Stich, he stops in front of me.
'You look ridiculous in that suit - I could see you for miles.'
Turns and walks away.
MOA # 108516
Current ride 2018 R1200 GSA Triple Black
Past rides '04 R1150RT, '05 K1200LT, '06 R1150GSA, ‘17 R1200RT
Back around 2003 I was the proud owner of a '95 r1100. Only problem was I was in Taiwan and they were illegal then and of course was not registered. There were a few big bikes around but all were illegal to drive on the road. Anyway, I rode mine anyway without trouble for about a year and then one day when I was just about to get into the mountains, I saw flashing lights behind me so I pulled over. I kept my helmet on and visor down when the two policemen walked up. They began speaking Chinese and pointing at the bike; I took my helmet off and began speaking English. That startled them a bit and they stepped back once they saw I was a western. I can speak some Chinese but also knew that would not be the right time. Most policemen can't speak English and don't want to get bogged down with a westerner and spoil their day. So they began walking around the bike, talking and pointing. One of them pointed at the tag on the back, which said (BMW) and laughed and then looked at me a
and I went.
MOA#22600 Gold 1978 R100rs, White 2013 Suzuki 650 Burgman, 2012-125cc Kymco , 2013-180cc Kymco Racing King
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
Not a motorist interaction but here goes.
Last June I was northbound on Colo Hwy 145 about 15 miles north of Dolores.
In front of me off the road in the grass I see one of those red flags you put on ATV's and bike trailers.
As I pass by I see its a guy in a wheel chair.
I go about a mile and decide to turn around and see if he's OK.
Well I pull up and meet my new friend Paul.
Paul is a paraplegic from a oil field accident, he is pulling a Red Flyer wagon and is as happy as a man can be.
We talk and hes a talker. He tells me he is on a camping trip GOING BY WHEEL CHAIR From Farmington NM to Grand Junction Co to visit a friend and BACK. I don't know but I'd guess its about 250 -275 miles ea way. He said he averages about 15 miles a day.
I ask him if he needs any water or money. He laughs and smiles and says hes good on both, he said people were so kind they always stop and insist on him taking food and water and beer, so much so he has to put his foot down and say thanks but no thanks.
I guessed he was about 35 and he said he had been in a chair for 7 years after a load of pipe fell on him, crushing his back.
So cherry and positive.
I think of him often when I think I'm having a tough day.
Nick
1990 K 75RT
My wife, who rides her own bike, was in our Mercedes dealership wearing a Rawhyde Offroad Academy Vest complete with roundel speaking with our service representative. An older curmudgeon who’s waiting to see the rep after my wife leans into his office and says, “Rather inappropriate vest to wear in a Mercedes dealership!” My wife replied, “Well, until Mercedes makes motorcycles, it’s NOT inappropriate!”
2021 R1250GS Triple Black
Previous: 2012 F650GS
I would have said - A real BMW only needs 2 wheels
From my daughter who rides a F800
She is a teacher and the first day she rode it to work, her "COOL FACTOR" went up by 100% easily. During one of the parent-teacher night, one of the moms asked if she was the teacher that rides. She said yes, that mom said cool.
She also did a 2 week solo trip from the mid-west to southern CA and back. She pulled into get gas in New Mexico, since she was wearing full gear and as she took off her she heard a voice shout - It's a girl.
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