HD to BMW convert from Kansas City, MO

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sweetloudiamond

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #1

Hey all,
i recently traded in my Harley Road King for a new GS 1200 and havent looked back since!!

just wanted to drop in, introduce myself and my bluebird of a bike before i go and find a new seat for the silly thing:

 

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sweetloudiamond

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #2

christ.. how do i resize images!!

sorry about that...

 

dwestly

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #3

LOL...if you don't have another installed program, just use the MS Paint program in your accessories menu. Its basic, but lets you resize pics. Nice resolution, though...even down to the butterfly pasted into your oil cooler...welcome aboard!

 

stkmkt1

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #4

GS's are big bikes. So they take big pictures. Welcome to the Club.

 

tmoyer

Intermediate Adventurer

• Aug 13, 2012

• #5

And you picked the best color too! Congrats!

Any interest in getting it dirty? (they do wash up) If so, be sure to check out the GS Giants!

 

ericthebald

Wanderer

• Aug 13, 2012

• #6

Welcome SLD

Don't let them give you toooo much grief about how clean she is... I see from the last pic that your Bluebird already swallowed a butterfly.

 

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sweetloudiamond

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #7

i spent a couple hours the day before on dirt roads, so these pics are about 5 mins after the car wash.

it's such a different ride than a 700+ lb harley that it's taking some getting used to before pulling off into a ditch and getting splashy

 

der verge

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #8

Welcome aboard, and excellent choice sir!

 

Polarbear

Polarbear

• Aug 13, 2012

• #9

Nice;

I enjoyed my last Kansas crossing a few weeks ago. KC West to US24,US36 and so on across to the far NW corner of Kansas. Nice ride on my GSA1200. ENJOY your newfound freedom and GS lifestyle, as its indeed quite different from the HD world. Both are unique in their own way and worlds apart in riding and adventure. You may find yourself wanting to explore more of the byways and this bike has "explore" written ALL over it. ! Randy

 

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DonHamblin

Former Club President

• Aug 14, 2012

• #10

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Lou,

Think about stopping by the Westport Flea Market the 27th to meet some of the KC Club folks. You might even be able to get some good advice on that new seat!
Don Hamblin
President, KC BMW Motorcycle Club

 

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sweetloudiamond

New member

• Aug 14, 2012

• #11

DonHamblin said:

Lou,

Think about stopping by the Westport Flea Market the 27th to meet some of the KC Club folks. You might even be able to get some good advice on that new seat!
Don Hamblin
President, KC BMW Motorcycle Club

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sounds great! thanks for the invite, hope to see you there!

 

binkleylane

BinkleyLane

• Aug 14, 2012

• #12

Rt/gs ??

Great pic's. Never too big. The color is WOW.
I jst got the RT in Midnight Blue and really had a hard time making up my mind....RT...GS....RT...GS. I chose the RT but when I see a GS I still get the flutters.
I love the long road though and can not wait to get bac out there for a few weeks, and then a few more.......
Be Safe

 

lee

Debbie's Servant

• Aug 14, 2012

• #13

SweetLouDiamond, welcome to the site.
Your local dealer, Engle Motors is great to work with.

 

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pv_bmw

New member

• Aug 14, 2012

• #14

Lou,

Think about stopping by the Westport Flea Market the 27th to meet some of the KC Club folks. You might even be able to get some good advice on that new seat!
Don Hamblin
President, KC BMW Motorcycle Club

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What time do you meet?

 

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sweetloudiamond

New member

• Aug 14, 2012

• #15

Lee said:

SweetLouDiamond, welcome to the site.
Your local dealer, Engle Motors is great to work with.

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yeah, they're great for sure. that's where i bought the bike in face

 

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pv_bmw

New member

• Aug 15, 2012

• #16

DonHamblin said:

Lou,

Think about stopping by the Westport Flea Market the 27th to meet some of the KC Club folks. You might even be able to get some good advice on that new seat!
Don Hamblin
President, KC BMW Motorcycle Club

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What time do you meet on the 27th? Just curious, I live in Leavenworth County.
Thanks, Pat