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by The Veg
Tue Dec 24, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?
Replies: 6
Views: 2319

Re: Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?

Picture-gallery from the trip. A few here and there are out of order but you'll get the general idea.

https://vegomatic.smugmug.com/Out-West-2024
by The Veg
Thu May 30, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?
Replies: 6
Views: 2319

Going to the 2024 BMW MOA National Rally?

Ridin' To Redmond! Who's going and which way are you getting there? I'm leaving the Atlanta area June 7 and will just follow GPS for the quickest route most of the way up, have a little fun in the NW region along the way if time allows. Riding from the rally to Spokane WA where I'm gonna put the bik...
by The Veg
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:36 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: R1200RT - a worthwhile purchase?
Replies: 2
Views: 1198

Re: R1200RT - a worthwhile purchase?

I don't think you'll find it too enormously different to an R1150. Same basic engineering philosophies, just a little more evolved. I've had both generations of the R1200 engine in GSes and both are great, though I like the 2010-on version better for its slightly higher performance. Maintenance is e...
by The Veg
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: 2004 R1150R transmission
Replies: 4
Views: 1310

Re: 2004 R1150R transmission

+1 For the sidestand switch, especially if the bike doesn't jerk forward before it dies.
by The Veg
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: Motorcycling
Topic: Got Me A New Cheap Tent
Replies: 74
Views: 27007

Re: Got Me A New Cheap Tent

Cheep tent? Can't get cheeper than FREE! Sometime back around 2012 I was fueling-up a company van somewhere along an Interstate when I saw something leaned against the next pump. It was a tent, mostly stuffed back into it carrying case, looking like it had been used maybe once. I'd guessed that it f...
by The Veg
Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:59 am
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: Engine guards for R1150R
Replies: 3
Views: 2239

Re: Engine guards for R1150R

+1 On the plastic guards.

Welcome Simon, and congrats on the bike! Post some pics of it please. I always liked the looks of the 1150R. Got to ride one once for about 30 miles; seemed light-years ahead of the airhead I was riding at the time.
by The Veg
Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: First spring ride.
Replies: 12
Views: 13371

Re: First spring ride.

Cheers Steve, that gave me a small chuckle as the climate is a bit different where I live. I'm looking forward to some rides soon too because the hot sticky summer will be winding-down and being outdoors will be pleasant again! I don't like being hot and sweaty so the summer is my 'parked' season.
by The Veg
Sat May 08, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: Too Many BMWs ?
Replies: 1
Views: 3087

Re: Too Many BMWs ?

I hope it brings joy to the next owner. My GS originally belonged to a guy who took super-good care of it but didn't ride it much. I think his wife told him to make room in the garage, can't recall exactly, but he realised that there wasn't much point keeping it and I've been really happy with it ev...
by The Veg
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Oilheads / Hexheads
Topic: 1997 R1100RT frame
Replies: 2
Views: 3230

Re: 1997 R1100RT frame

I don't know the answer to your question, but the project sounds really cool and I can't wait to see it!