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963
I don't mind being on a moderated list, either. But, I should introduce myself. Norwood Dennis- live in the F-V area. Ride a K1200LT and the wife is a proud...
Norwood Dennis
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Jul 1, 2008
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Oh yeah, In addition to my intro... I believe I've completed my profile. If not, then I obviously don't know how... Norwood Dennis ... their ... reasonable ......
Norwood Dennis
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Jul 1, 2008
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I saw an article in one of the BMW magazines recently about MedJetAssist, the medical evacuation service that will fly you to the hospital of your choice in...
Larry Boone
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Jul 1, 2008
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Michael, I am very sorry to hear about your run-in with Bambi. I am also glad you are relatively OK. I always carry a 12 gauge buckshot and a 30-06 round on my...
David Parker
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Jul 2, 2008
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967
I am a new rider on a 2005 LT with original seat and footpegs. No highway pegs. I am having trouble staying comfortable in the seat even after just 30 miles....
sanchill45
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Jul 2, 2008
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I've heard of differing success on with various combinations of seats and pegs BMWLT.com. You might do a search there- lot of info and opinions on the subject,...
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969
... Don't sell that bike just yet Dave! My experience is that it takes a good amount of time to get your body used to various riding positions. I remember my...
Marc Krouse
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Jul 2, 2008
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970
Actually, 30 miles seems rather short to be experiencing the discomfort you are experiencing. I'm curious as to what others would suggest. Norwood...
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Jul 2, 2008
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971
If you can't tweak your bike, you may want to try a massage to help your hip flexors and rotators and legs. I'm a massage therapist and I work with several...
Nancy
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Jul 2, 2008
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... [:)] [:D] [:))] [;)] Marc...
Marc Krouse
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Jul 2, 2008
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Some of what you describe sounds like it may come from being "too tight" on the bike. You describe yourself as a new rider, you may just be tensing up which...
Michael Stock
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Jul 2, 2008
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Hi I am Chris (kg4cfx is my Ham radio call sign) I ride a 2002 R1150 GS I have enjoyed reading the post and I love the GPS route files and if I can figure out...
Chris Pope
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Jul 2, 2008
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David, When I worked at the BMW shop I would tell new/returning riders to not change anything about the bike for at least 1000 miles with at least one 300 mile...
peter_osta
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Jul 2, 2008
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Always good to see another GS rider in the group even if he is a Ham. ;-> The nice thing about a GS is that it's far faster than a K12S when riding the tight...
Ed Gray
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Jul 3, 2008
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Reminder from: nctarheeltravelers Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nctarheeltravelers/cal First Saturday Ride - Carolina Saturday July 5, 2008 10:00...
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Jul 3, 2008
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978
Well, my R1100RT is going to be totaled by insurance. I am seriously considering replacing it with same model - maybe a year or 3 newer - but, I had become...
Michael Stock
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Jul 3, 2008
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... Well, I "exchanged" a 1996 R1100RT for a 2004 R1150RT last year (first of the Oilheads to the last of the Oilheads). The 1150 is definitely better than the...
William S. Nichols
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Jul 3, 2008
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980
... I purchased a 1996 R1100RSL from a guy advertising on http://www.ibmwr.org/market/ and things worked out OK. I had a friend in Phoenix check out the bike...
Marc Krouse
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Jul 3, 2008
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Michael   I've bought two cars and one mc in the last few years long distance - DC, Long Island, & Hartford.  Two were good experiences; one of the cars was...
Chas Benz
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Jul 3, 2008
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Once again Ed you have been misinformed. Pete ... if ... soon...
peter_osta
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Jul 3, 2008
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hey Pet, It all depends on the rider doesn't it?...lol Jerry Dockery 910-262-2843 ... From: peter_osta <pobmw@...> Subject: [NC Tarheel Travelers]...
Jerry Dockery
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Jul 3, 2008
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Yes, the rider is the big variable. Pete ... when ... that's ... and...
peter_osta
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Jul 3, 2008
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It's the GS riders that are also hams that you guys better watch out for! ;-) Chris: I have the 2002 Adventure and I'm also a ham (KA9QJT). I've heard the same...
Brian Young
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Jul 3, 2008
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986
Going to get another Sissy Twin are you? Hurry up and get somethng, summer is almost over. I had two friends that bought bikes on ebay. Both sight unseen. Both...
David Parker
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Jul 3, 2008
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987
Reminder from: nctarheeltravelers Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nctarheeltravelers/cal Triad Riders First Sunday Ride Sunday July 6, 2008 9:00 am...
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Jul 4, 2008
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988
I have a friend that is selling his LT. An obsessive complusive type. Absolutely first rate seller. The bike has just over 9K miles on the ODO and is in...
Marc Krouse
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Jul 5, 2008
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989
I know this is short notice, but I'm looking for at least one more person who would be interested in taking the Off Road Course at the BMW Performance Center...
Larry Boone
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Jul 5, 2008
6:44 pm
990
There was a group of three that met up at Carolina BMW Saturday morning only to find the shop closed. Several other two and four wheelers pulled into the lot...
Alan M
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Jul 6, 2008
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991
Well two of the riders were prepared, and had their rain gear. Your's truly had none but I had 6 double corona cigars, I could wait out a monsoon. After...
David Parker
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Jul 6, 2008
10:37 pm
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When I got up this morning it looked like it could rain any minute so I didn't even think about getting the bike out. My rain gear lives in one of my saddle...
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