mykaos
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During my vacation we (my stepson and me) have continued to get addional ride time in. Yesterday my fiance joined the adventure so we were able to get 3 bikes out.
We did a modified version (read extended) on one of my favorite loops. Plenty of twisties to chase, mix in 6% - 10% grades and great scenery the Winkleman loop is a lot of fun.
My lame pics do not do this run justice.
My R18 "thoughts" at this time:
My riding "style" isn't so much focused on maximum miles in a given time frame, more along just "wandering" back roads. This loop was only 210 miles round trip. Ergonomically it is all I wanted. Waist up I was ok. The small Piug windshield worked good. Butt ok w/ the Weekender seat. Legs / knees begged to differ and I didn't think I would miss cruise control that much. Lots of stops involved....
Owning / riding a K1600GTL for 7 years / 40,000 + miles doesn't help..lol.
The R18 is a beautiful bike (just plain sexy IMO..lol), handles extremely well for what it is, runs out pretty good, I love what BMW did w/ the R18 and the "modifications" will continue ("stuff" ordered, paid for and just waiting for deliveries). It just probably won't be my 1st choice for the "longer" rides.
We did a modified version (read extended) on one of my favorite loops. Plenty of twisties to chase, mix in 6% - 10% grades and great scenery the Winkleman loop is a lot of fun.
My lame pics do not do this run justice.
My R18 "thoughts" at this time:
My riding "style" isn't so much focused on maximum miles in a given time frame, more along just "wandering" back roads. This loop was only 210 miles round trip. Ergonomically it is all I wanted. Waist up I was ok. The small Piug windshield worked good. Butt ok w/ the Weekender seat. Legs / knees begged to differ and I didn't think I would miss cruise control that much. Lots of stops involved....
Owning / riding a K1600GTL for 7 years / 40,000 + miles doesn't help..lol.
The R18 is a beautiful bike (just plain sexy IMO..lol), handles extremely well for what it is, runs out pretty good, I love what BMW did w/ the R18 and the "modifications" will continue ("stuff" ordered, paid for and just waiting for deliveries). It just probably won't be my 1st choice for the "longer" rides.