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#1000523 - 11/08/17 02:09 PM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
[Re: Bernie]
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RTinNC
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Very Nice Bernie, great color too! I expect it to last you at least a decade and well into 6 figure miles just like the previous two did. :thumbsup. Thank you Bill, I really appreciate it. I really do like the lighter color, even though the Carbon, which is very dark blue in my eyes is extremely pretty. But maybe too pretty and elegant to cover with bugs. Very nice and while I agree that black or "near black" bikes look elegant and classy ... that only last 5 minutes until they get dust or bugs on them. The lighter colors like the white actually manage dirt better. It really looks slick! When they first said they were offering white I was totally turned off .... until I saw it in person!! Good luck!!
Ed Apelian '16 R1200RTW - Platinum Bronze Metallic '12 R1200GSA - Magma Red - (my 1150GS replacement) All it takes is an open road and an open mind!
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#1000524 - 11/08/17 02:13 PM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
[Re: Bernie]
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mickeym3
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Congrats Bernie, at the JAX ride event you helped at I could tell you were being sorely tempted. Having had both a Camhead and Wethead RT (and a GSAW because boxers are best) I actually rode their RT twice that day. I didn’t see anyone getting off that RT that didn’t have a big smile on their face. Soon as my foot heals from
Surgery I look forward to making one of the monthly lunches. Will bring my own drool towel.
Jim Carter
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#1000525 - 11/08/17 04:00 PM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
[Re: RTinNC]
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Bernie
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Very Nice Bernie, great color too! I expect it to last you at least a decade and well into 6 figure miles just like the previous two did. :thumbsup. Thank you Bill, I really appreciate it. I really do like the lighter color, even though the Carbon, which is very dark blue in my eyes is extremely pretty. But maybe too pretty and elegant to cover with bugs. Very nice and while I agree that black or "near black" bikes look elegant and classy ... that only last 5 minutes until they get dust or bugs on them. The lighter colors like the white actually manage dirt better. It really looks slick! When they first said they were offering white I was totally turned off .... until I saw it in person!! Good luck!! Thank you!
Bernie
Jax, FL
2018 R1200RT, Alpinweiss, starting out fresh.
2007 R1200RT, Double Silver 188,700 Smiles, SOLD
2000 R1100RT, Opal 104,000 Smiles, SOLD
BMW-MOA, BMW-RA,
AMA, BMW-NEF,
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#1000543 - 11/09/17 01:43 AM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
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Bernie
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Congrats!  White is the fastest color...  Thank you.
Bernie
Jax, FL
2018 R1200RT, Alpinweiss, starting out fresh.
2007 R1200RT, Double Silver 188,700 Smiles, SOLD
2000 R1100RT, Opal 104,000 Smiles, SOLD
BMW-MOA, BMW-RA,
AMA, BMW-NEF,
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#1000560 - 11/09/17 02:00 PM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
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Bernie
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Looking good. The motorcycle is too...  Thank you, Tim.
Bernie
Jax, FL
2018 R1200RT, Alpinweiss, starting out fresh.
2007 R1200RT, Double Silver 188,700 Smiles, SOLD
2000 R1100RT, Opal 104,000 Smiles, SOLD
BMW-MOA, BMW-RA,
AMA, BMW-NEF,
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#1000606 - 11/10/17 03:04 AM
Re: New 2018 R1200RT
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BigTup
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I had an 09, basically the same as your 07 design wise. Had a lot of fun on it, but there were major flat spots in the power band, and I started getting the new bike itch anyway. I bought a new 2016 in Feb. The difference between the 2 bikes is amazing. Every single time I ride the new bike I notice the differences. BMW improved every aspect of the bike. Responsive power, handling, and all of the tech stuff. You are gunna love your new ride!
I keep thinking about it, but I keep forgetting what I was thinking about!
16 R1200RT
09 R1200RT gone
08 Harley Super Glide gone
80's Honda 900F gone
About 8 Dirt Bikes...Yes, I'm Old.
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