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pete4638

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Hello - My name is Pete and I just purchased a 2015 BMW R1200R last week. I live in western North Carolina, Denver, NC, to be exact. I do a lot of riding in the mountains and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 2015 R1200R is a very impressive motorcycle. It has plenty of power, fantastic brakes and it corners like it is on rail. In the last six years I have ridden 88k miles all on Harley Davidson bikes. I am really looking forward some long rides on the R1200R.

Pete
 
Welcome, Pete! Nice bike for a nice part of the country. The B.R.P. is nice but it sure would be better if the speed limit was a bit higher. Nice scenery, though. Post a picture when you get a chance.
 
Welcome here... and great choice of bike for the area.

Our weekend/future retirement home is just west of Asheville... I hope you ride over and visit sometime.

If you ever need some riding info out our way, please let me know.

Ian
 
20774 said:
Welcome, Pete! Nice bike for a nice part of the country. The B.R.P. is nice but it sure would be better if the speed limit was a bit higher. Nice scenery, though. Post a picture when you get a chance.
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The secret of the BRP is the roads leading to it. :evil

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35....83253,-82.7368144/@35.4459529,-82.7291999,15z

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35....83253,-82.7368144/@35.4459529,-82.7291999,15z

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/35....0x8850af8657155c3d:0x2545a2134a042c91!1m0!3e0

(simply cannot figure out why google maps refuse to embed properly....)
 
pete4638 said:
Hello - My name is Pete and I just purchased a 2015 BMW R1200R last week. I live in western North Carolina, Denver, NC, to be exact. I do a lot of riding in the mountains and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 2015 R1200R is a very impressive motorcycle. It has plenty of power, fantastic brakes and it corners like it is on rail. In the last six years I have ridden 88k miles all on Harley Davidson bikes. I am really looking forward some long rides on the R1200R.

Pete
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Hello Pete from another new BMW owner. Just like you I bought a new RT last week as well. I'm a long-time rider and especially love riding in your neck of the woods. The BRP ranks up there in my top 3 rides.
 
Pete,

Welcome to the club and the forum! Post a pic of your new bike when you get a chance.

Thanks for being a member!



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Welcome Pete,

Glad to have you here. You live in a great part of the US for good riding.

Visian posted some routes near the BRP. I highly recommend them as they will put a big smile on your face. :thumb

Would love to see a picture or two of your new bike. :wave
 
Have a 'new' 2014 BMW 800GT. Bought several months ago, but just got first service and hope to ride lots now. (retired recently). I also live in NC, Wilkes County. Ride BRP a lot, on bicycle and motorcycle. Hope to see you on the road Pete!
 
Hi,Pete!
You just got an excellent bike,and yes the "waterheads"are pretty much powerfull.Enjoy your new ride-be safe:)

Steve
 
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