Hello! New member from the US.

[BMblB]

Hello from overly sunny and dry California.

Bought a 2001 R1100S first of last month. Its got ABS and heated grips (not needed much here) and panniers. 180 section rear tire so I assume that it has the 5.5" rear wheel. Staintune exhaust. 104,000 miles on the clock, but it looks almost new. Got a great deal on it at the BMW dealer who took it as a trade in. It's the yellow and black color scheme, thus bumblebee as my forum handle.

I also have a Honda Hawk GT (Bros where most of you are). That one is up for sale. The wife says I only can ride one bike at a time, what does she know?

I'm 6 weeks shy of turning 50. Started riding at age 7 (dirt bikes). Crashed and broke my neck at age 10. Kept riding until my mid 20s. Started riding again a few years ago.

Gotta say the R1100 is the best street bike I've owned. Love the thing,

[Gromit]

Welcome to our little corner of the www - hope you enjoy it here.

I've heard rumours of this 'dry and sunny' weather thing? We had a gorgeous summer here in the UK this year...think it was a couple of weeks ago, lasted several hours.

[Herb]

Hi. Welcome.

California! We are all on our way to you yours for a long weekend!

[Mitch1100]

Welcome from underdownunder

[BMblB]

I've heard rumours of this 'dry and sunny' weather thing? We had a gorgeous summer here in the UK this year...think it was a couple of weeks ago, lasted several hours.

Well, I'm half Scots so warm and sunny just doesn't fit with my disposition. I'd love some real weather. Actually most residents of California would too. We are in a bugger of a drought.


Herb: what part of California are you headed to?

[Herb]

Herb: what part of California are you headed to?

Hi BMblB. I am not, it was a little joke. As I look out of my window at driving rain, and having just turned the central on for the first time in a month the thought of California sounds good.

I think everyone on Boxertrix would like to be heading your way right now.

[Boxermed69]

Hi BMblB and welcome.

104K miles ...and in great condition! At least partly due to your climate I guess. I know classic cars from California are prized because they tend not to be rusty - even old Alfas

How about a swap: some of our rain for a bit of your sunshine?

Mike

[dave the german]

Welcome!

I also have a Honda Hawk GT (Bros where most of you are). That one is up for sale. The wife says I only can ride one bike at a time, what does she know?

How many pairs of shoes does she have? She can only wear 1 pair at a time

[BMblB]

Welcome!

How many pairs of shoes does she have? She can only wear 1 pair at a time

She got a fair number of shoes, but she points out the difference in the amount of room a pair of shoes takes up compared to the smaller of the two bikes. Doesn't help when I point out the a couple pairs of her shoes cost more than at least one of the bikes "taking up room" in the garage.