Nice Saturday

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Nice Saturday

Postby Blixa » Sat May 04, 2013 9:24 pm

I took advantage of the nice weather today to wander over to Harpers Ferry, taking some nice roads to get there.

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Steve's new bike.

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Just felt like sharing. I hope you got to enjoy this Saturday on two wheels as well. If not, there's always tomorrow.
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby ERC Scott » Sat May 04, 2013 10:04 pm

Nice photos!
And, Steve, welcome to the land of the Roundel =D> =D>
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Blixa » Sat May 04, 2013 10:24 pm

Scott - thank you 8)

I think the club's enthusiasm rubbed off on Steve. He should be signing up to be an "official" member soon.

He still has the Duc but wanted something for off-roading and so far he's been pleased with the F800.
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby PhilAger » Tue May 07, 2013 9:27 am

Welcome, Steve, and a mighty fine m/c selection I might add!!! =D> =D> =D>

Check out how we spent our weekend in the gravel roads and rolling hills of western MD & eastern WV!
http://www.bmwbmw.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=20269&p=266606#p266606

Take Care and enjoy your new D/S F8!
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby ERC Scott » Tue May 07, 2013 2:58 pm

The F800 is a really sweet engine. Lot's of fun above 5000 rpm. Scott
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Blixa » Tue May 07, 2013 9:01 pm

Great pics, Phil. I passed along your message to Steve. One of these days, I have to ask Karen for her opinion on the MotoMark class.
I was going to ask you if you have an aftermarket seat on your bike, but it looks stock. Steve isn't too keen on the stock seat. Does the seat pad help a lot?

Scott - I'm going to ask him if I can borrow it one day (or steal the keys haha), but I'm afraid it'll spoil my opinion of the Dakar :cry:
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby PhilAger » Tue May 07, 2013 9:57 pm

Blixa wrote:Great pics, Phil. I passed along your message to Steve. One of these days, I have to ask Karen for her opinion on the MotoMark class.
I was going to ask you if you have an aftermarket seat on your bike, but it looks stock. Steve isn't too keen on the stock seat. Does the seat pad help a lot?


Hi Blixa -- Karen Very Much Enjoyed the training and camaraderie within the group of students as well as the instructors! It was the first class they've
held that no one dropped their bike! Karen left with much greater confidence and is much happier with MotoMark1 than the crewe at BMW in Greer.
:wink:

As far as seat pads go, we're 'comfortable' with the AirHawk - that and using some highway pegs to shift around in the saddle on those long, hot days
searching for International Twin Cities or National Park Stamps on America's Byways. Perhaps you'll see some for sale at the Spring Fling; use your
BMWBMW membership at one of the local Dealers to get your token discount! There is a GMM at Bob's on Saturday!
8)

Get out and Enjoy the Ride!
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Blixa » Wed May 08, 2013 6:04 pm

Phil - thanks for the feedback on the Motomark class. I'm going to look into attending one sometime this year. The location is a bit more appealing to me than Greer.
Also, thank you for the Airhawk tip - I will pass it on.
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Rick F. » Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:17 pm

Blixa,

Nice photos--thanks for posting! It looks like you had a fun ride with great weather.

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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Blixa » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:19 pm

Thank you very much, Rick 8)
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Re: Nice Saturday

Postby Vroombroom » Fri Jan 02, 2015 4:35 pm

LOVE that first shot! Makes me want to leave work immediately and find the nearest open road.
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