Hello from Arizona

[oneof1923]

Hello everyone,
I just joined MOA because I am a new BMW owner due to my totally emotional purchase of a 2023 100-year anniversary edition RNineT. I have been eying the RNineT for a while but never pulled the trigger. I used to ride while living in Germany many moons ago but never got back into it here in the US except for a few days renting or borrowing a bike. So why is this an emotional purchase you wonder? Well, my grandfather owned a 1924 model of the R32 in the 1920's and onward and my dad actually got his motorcycle license on that machine in 1950. My dad later rode an R51 for many years. When BMW announced the anniversary edition I put my name on the waitlist, and voila, here it is. A beautiful machine that continues the BMW motorcycle legacy in our family. My older son also got his license recently and rides his little Yamaha - he might be the fourth generation riding BMW soon ;-).
I am looking forward to getting to know the club and its members.
Happy riding!
The attached photo shows my grandfather on his R32, my dad on the R51, myself, and my son.
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[brownie0486]

Welcome from a neighbor in Az as well.

Where in Az you hailing from. I'm 40 miles east of Phx. in the valley of the sun.

 

[oneof1923]

Arizona

I'm in the NW - Peoria/Glendale area.

 

[redc650gt]

Neat history and mementos.

Congratulations on the new bike, I loved the 100th Anniversary edition of the R9T. It looks like you’re generationally set on all the gear all the time, quite a tribute to wisdom in your bloodlines. Ride well and enjoy the experiences the bike provides.

Best regards,

Chris

 

[brownie0486]

I'm in the NW - Peoria/Glendale area.

10-4, enjoy the states scenery, there's loads of places that are bucket lists in this state

 

[HSVPhil]

Willkommen One_of_1923 from two distant Sun Devils!

Take care on that handsome M/C; get some professional instruction if your skills are “rusty.” The MOA Foundation will provide U a stipend every year for genuine training [on-road or off-road]. Take the money & put it to use.
https://bmwmoaf.org/rider-training/paul-b-grants/

Hope your new Beemer brings U many Miles & Smiles! Take good care of it; keep the rubber side down.
I bought my R90S in May of ’75; still riding it around Alabama. Mrs-HSV also enjoys her bikes!
Ya just never know how far your affection for BMWs will take you & your son (& siblings)!

Happy Trails whenever U can - Ciao!
HSV-Karen & HSV-Phil
USN-Ret'd —--&-— USAF-Ret’d
'09 F650GS-twin - '14 K-GT
'82 R100CS ——— '75 R90S
’08 CRF230L —--— ’09 KLX250S
'16 R1200RS —-— ’05 Vespa 200L

 

[skibum69]

Welcome from Newfoundland.

 

[langoptc]

Welcome oneof1923! Awesome intro! Thanks for the pics.