Just introducing myself

[mattmiller]

On June 2nd 2015, I purchased my first BMW. A 2001 BMW R1100RL. I so far love this bike and hope to put on lots of mileage as the years go by. I am 50 years old and teach Korean Martial Arts (Cheezic Tang Soo Do). I do seem to have a problem with the bike. Every time I get to the bottom of my road I live on the BMW won't let me turn up it and just keeps pulling straight forward to nowhere. Oh well there could be bigger problems in life. Perhaps I will see some of you on the road.
Matthew Miller

 

[omega man]

Welcome to the forum!
Any questions- just ask.
Gary

 

[jeffkruger]

Congratulations on the purchase and becoming a member.

I think that vintage of 1100R's are great looking bikes, and sort of timeless. 100 years from now it will still be a cool looking bike. Enjoy it and be safe.

 

[SCLDR2]

WELCOME MAT!

couldn't resist

 

[mattmiller]

New Rider thanks

Thanks everyone for being there. The BMW crowd seems to be a great bunch of people. I also have a 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador that I am rebuilding now since I hit a car with it about 9 years ago. Keep saying next year it will be done but the work never seems to stop. Ground up re-build. Motor is re-built and changed from a 750 to about an 850 CC engine. The big boar kit says it is great if you want to plow a field with it. sounds fun. Can't wait till it is finished and sitting next to my 2001 BMW R1100RL.

 

[willhawks]

Welcome Sabunim

Fellow Tang Soo Do Black Belt here. Your choice of a mount is a good one. Having joined this nest of pirates, you will find that your life will change. You will ride more, learn more about motorcycling, become a better rider, develop a better sense of how your bike works and meet a lot of good people.

Best,

w.

 

[mattmiller]

Thanks Willhawk

Hey thanks (komap Sum Ni Da) for the warm welcome. It is always great to here from fellow Martial Artist. Just so you know, so far I am not Sa Bum Nim, my title is Kyo Sa Nim, 2nd Dan Black Belt Instructor. At the end of the year I test for my 3rd Dan then 4 more years till my Sa Bum Nim (4th Dan). I have a little story for you. 9 years ago I hit a car with my 1970 Moto Guzzi Ambassador and messed up my back and neck pretty good. I was 41 years old at the time. 7 Months physical therapy was not helping so I tried Cheezic Tang Soo Do Karate with my Roommate who was a 6th Dan at the time. 2 Weeks later my back started to loosen up and the rest is history, can't stop training or riding now. As for riding I am rebuilding the Guzzi now and love riding my new Beemer. Let me know where you live and perhaps we can ride and train together sometime. I am in Redding Ct. My email is matt@hatcitymartialarts.com get in touch with me sometime.
Tang Soo
P.S. who do you train with?