My new bike is a Cruiser

Porkchop · February 02, 2011, 01:04:57 PM

Hey everyone,

The wife always wanted me to have a cruiser so she could be more comfy. This past Xmas the wife gave me a gift certificate to the local HD dealer. We went shopping this weekend. The wife was thinking it was going to be a Harley but this BMW just jumped out at me. So, meet my new ride. She is a 2000 BMW R1200C.

- Porkchop

The Buddha · February 02, 2011, 02:01:59 PM

Ohhhh you're killing me ... I cant see the pic @ werk, but the r1200 c is my fave cruiser.
Of course I also like the guzzi jackal, but with guzzi you never know when they'd fold shop.
I like the triumph too though.
Cool.
Buddha.

Toogoofy317 · February 02, 2011, 02:10:28 PM

My oh My! When you guys coming down to Florida so I can see that in person! You know Red Lobster does sound good again

Mary

ver4 · February 02, 2011, 02:58:44 PM

Very nice. Not crazy about cruisers, but that looks pretty good.

nikfleisch · February 02, 2011, 03:57:11 PM

From what I understand BMW are the nicest riding cruisers..personally ima harley guy when i comes to crusers but that looks beautiful! do you even have to clutch to shift on that badboy? I've heard of some euro cruisers you dont even have to.

jserio · February 02, 2011, 04:14:29 PM

Learn something new everyday. I never knew that bmw made a cruiser. Nice looking ride.

Porkchop · February 02, 2011, 04:51:39 PM

Quote from: Toogoofy317 on February 02, 2011, 02:10:28 PM
My oh My! When you guys coming down to Florida so I can see that in person! You know Red Lobster does sound good again

Mary

Don't know when the next time we are heading down but Red Lobster does sound good. How about that all you can eat lobster place?

- Porkchop

Porkchop · February 02, 2011, 04:53:44 PM

Quote from: nikfleisch on February 02, 2011, 03:57:11 PM
From what I understand BMW are the nicest riding cruisers..personally ima harley guy when i comes to crusers but that looks beautiful! do you even have to clutch to shift on that badboy? I've heard of some euro cruisers you dont even have to.

On my buddy's R1200RT, he can time the shift so you don't have to clutch. I've not tried it on this bike yet.

-Porkchop

GI_JO_NATHAN · February 02, 2011, 05:00:43 PM

Quote from: Porkchop on February 02, 2011, 04:53:44 PM
Quote from: nikfleisch on February 02, 2011, 03:57:11 PM
From what I understand BMW are the nicest riding cruisers..personally ima harley guy when i comes to crusers but that looks beautiful! do you even have to clutch to shift on that badboy? I've heard of some euro cruisers you dont even have to.

On my buddy's R1200RT, he can time the shift so you don't have to clutch. I've not tried it on this bike yet.

-Porkchop

Nice bike! Also I don't normally use the clutch to shift on the gs after I get going, or any other bike for that matter.

yamahonkawazuki · February 02, 2011, 08:10:46 PM

Quote from: Toogoofy317 on February 02, 2011, 02:10:28 PM
My oh My! When you guys coming down to Florida so I can see that in person! You know Red Lobster does sound good again

Mary

Heck ill have to come down that way in the future, when yall get teh panhead going, and we'll ALL celebrate @ the lobster. heck mid fla. lfights from here are only 33 each way so def. in the realm of doability

Adfalchius · February 02, 2011, 09:30:56 PM

Wow, Porkchop, your bike is so shiny- are you going to want to go riding with us anymore? (Better get that thing a rabies/tetanus shot before you do).

Oh, and BaltimoreGS, ver4 and I visited Mary during the holiday- I do believe it's HER turn to come up! Although, Mary, I'll be back down in April- we'll have to do St. Augustine or something.

Porkchop · February 03, 2011, 05:50:40 AM

Quote from: Adfalchius on February 02, 2011, 09:30:56 PM
Wow, Porkchop, your bike is so shiny- are you going to want to go riding with us anymore? (Better get that thing a rabies/tetanus shot before you do).

Oh, and BaltimoreGS, ver4 and I visited Mary during the holiday- I do believe it's HER turn to come up! Although, Mary, I'll be back down in April- we'll have to do St. Augustine or something.

Considering that you guys are great ride buddies, of course I would still want to ride with ya'll. The bling was a concern for me but the wife promised she would help keeping her shiny.

I do believe you are correct that it is Mary's turn to come up here. How about it Mary? You are welcome to stay with us.

-Porkchop

scratch · February 03, 2011, 10:46:45 AM

Congrats on the new bike!

SAFE-T · February 03, 2011, 11:29:22 AM

Discontinued for a reason.

Toogoofy317 · February 04, 2011, 12:51:32 AM

You know guys if I can get my health under control. I might just do a road trip up there! Looks like I don't gotta worry bout lodging LOL! I've dreamed of seeing the Smithsonion and the other meuseums up that way! Spring break will be about the only good time due to work and school. Wonder if my sunfire would be able to tow Flick up there so we could all ride!

As far as that lobster place I've never ventured in one. Usually, if it is catered toward the tourons I tend to shy away. I tell you what though you guys come down we have to do Mexican this time. There is this place in Winter Park called "El Potro" magnificent! Cheap too! Oh God no I want a fried Ice Cream.

Yama wouldn't mind seeing you either! I think we should have a GS Bash or something where we can all get together and raise some hell!

Mary

yamahonkawazuki · February 04, 2011, 02:23:57 AM

Quote from: Toogoofy317 on February 04, 2011, 12:51:32 AM
You know guys if I can get my health under control. I might just do a road trip up there! Looks like I don't gotta worry bout lodging LOL! I've dreamed of seeing the Smithsonion and the other meuseums up that way! Spring break will be about the only good time due to work and school. Wonder if my sunfire would be able to tow Flick up there so we could all ride!

As far as that lobster place I've never ventured in one. Usually, if it is catered toward the tourons I tend to shy away. I tell you what though you guys come down we have to do Mexican this time. There is this place in Winter Park called "El Potro" magnificent! Cheap too! Oh God no I want a fried Ice Cream.

Yama wouldn't mind seeing you either! I think we should have a GS Bash or something where we can all get together and raise some hell!

Mary

the pontiac should be able to haul the gs without issue. a trailer hitch, and a small 4 by 8. hell pablo here. hauled his honda using his integra if memory serves me. granted that car was a lil bit stronger, but still teh conv. should be able to

Porkchop · February 04, 2011, 09:24:15 AM

Quote from: SAFE-T on February 03, 2011, 11:29:22 AM
Discontinued for a reason.

The reason for discontinuing this model is because of size envy.

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/newsandupdates/bmw_discontinue_cruiser_motorcycles/index.html

Many buyers of cuisers want to ride something bigger. Good thing that no one on this forum has issues with size. Right?

-Porkchop

ver4 · February 04, 2011, 03:27:23 PM

Quote from: Porkchop on February 04, 2011, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: SAFE-T on February 03, 2011, 11:29:22 AM
Discontinued for a reason.

Many buyers of cuisers want to ride something bigger. Good thing that no one on this forum has issues with size. Right?

-Porkchop

I have size issues....

Twisted · February 04, 2011, 04:11:40 PM

Quote from: ver4 on February 04, 2011, 03:27:23 PM
Quote from: Porkchop on February 04, 2011, 09:24:15 AM
Quote from: SAFE-T on February 03, 2011, 11:29:22 AM
Discontinued for a reason.

Many buyers of cuisers want to ride something bigger. Good thing that no one on this forum has issues with size. Right?

-Porkchop

I have size issues....

Don't all GS riders have....erm... a small displacement?

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