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BMWMOA Rally-Salem OR…the final chapter
I nearly forgot that I also took a seminar on GPS routing and knew but was still disappointed to discover they my Garmin 276C is no longer being supported. They aren’t doing any more map upgrades for this unit, nor is it able to use the newest mapping system Basecamp. It’s looking more and more…
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Hugo ventures to find his own…BMWMOA OR Rally Part 2
Well, I have said over and over that I’m not a camper and try as I may, I failed tent 101. I had a hell of a time just getting out of it the first morning! Then there is that whole thing about trying to dress etc and we all know you can easily see…
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Hugo ventures to find his own…BMWMOA Rally–Salem, OR
I have always said that I didn’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member, however that all changed when I bought my first BMW motorcycle. Suddenly, I wanted to join a club in the hope that I could gain boundless knowledge from other beemer owners, hanging out consuming high…
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Taking the long way to the BMWMOA…
Well, I can’t help myself. I’m super excited to get out and put some miles on my new bike. For those of you that are just reading this, I got a new to me 07 BMW R1200R and it’s one sweet machine. So, that said, I decided to sign up for the BMWMOA Rally being…
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Bell Helmet Revolver EVO…moderately priced Modular Helmet
Bell’s Revolver EVO–nice aggressive styling, so I don’t feel like I simply have a huge head!! It was just over one year ago when I first got my Bell Revolver helmet and I posted this review. Well, it’s time to do a follow up. Sadly this helmet is a perfectly fitting helmet for my head…
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Going to the BMWMOA International Rally July 18-21 in Salem, OR
Well, I’m a BMW owner now, so why not go the the biggest event of the year, the BMW Motorcycle Owners International Rally? As I gazed over the seminars and the vendors, my eyes glazed and I realized that this would be a great way to familiarize myself with my new motorcycle and others that…
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First new BMW farkle…not so easy!
It’s been horribly hot here in Sacto and yesterday on the 4th of July, Gary and I decided to put on my newly acquired windscreen not without duress. Certain we could use the same brackets, we attempted to put on the new sport screen. But noooooo, i believe that maybe when they are manufactured it…
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Well, it only took uh, how many years?
I finally pulled the trigger. It must not have been an easy thing to do, considering I’ve talked about it for the last several years. Many of you know that I have been a dyed in the wool Suzuki Bandit rider for about 120Ks worth of pavement and even a few hundred miles of not…
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A day of demo riding….BMWs at Cycle Specialities Modesto!
OK, I had one fine day of riding other peoples bikes. 😉 Actually my friend Gail Weaver is the sales manager at Cycle Specialities BMW Triumph Modesto. He allowed me a wonderful day of test riding beemers!! Here are my thoughts on the bikes I rode. First off let me say I’m hard pressed to…
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Flat Track Racing or Auburn’s Fast Fridays…what a BLAST!
I have attended motorcycle racing before but nothing prepared me for how much fun I would have watching flat track racing at Auburn’s Fast Friday. What a hoot!! Ok, I am new to this and was surprised how small the front tires were almost like bicycle tires. Also, I assume there are no brakes and…