New Beemer!

Bruce B

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After months of test rides, I had narrowed down the search to the following criteria:

1. Fit - had to be able to flat foot
2. Wanted an Adventure bike
3. Wanted something <500lbs. with low center of gravity.
4. Needed something comfortable with a little protection from the elements. I am riding in the PNW!

I have my Can-am Spyder RT-S for long distances, so this would be mainly commuting and around town with the occasional 100mi round trip.

Got a '17 BMW f700 GS (LC) - lowered chassis model. Had the following farkles put on it.

1. BMW/Touratech Lower/upper crashbars
2. Givi Airflow windshield
3. BMW Hand protectors
4. BMW Vario - saddlebags
5. BMW Skid plate
6. BMW Comfort seat

Can't say enough about this bike. It has ABS, Traction control, Riding modes (Street/Rain/Enduro), Heated grips, TPM and on-board computer.


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Folsom

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Hell yes! Great choice.

I can't wait to get another bike... the one thing I don't like is that WA requires helmets. Then again where I live isn't the best for safety... I miss MT for riding in town without a helmet.
 

Folsom

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Christian I think it had something to do with this,

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Very cool.
 

Ron Resnick

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Congratulations, Bruce. It looks great!
 

JGlacken

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Great bike, but I think the SL63AMG would be more to my liking!
 

Bruce B

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Would that jacket lessened or prevented any of the injuries you sustained ?

I am assuming (big assumption), that it would have saved me from my chest injuries. The head injuries are another story!
 

Bruce B

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Beautiful day in the PNW today, so I took a ride up to Snoqualmie Falls. Life is good......


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es347

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Midwest fly over state..

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