K11 Owners Group

RAL88 · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject: The Time has Come for Me to Go

to ALBUQUERQUE!

What did you think I was getting rid of my K, no way.

I will be moving to Albuquerque probably the end of February beginning of March.

I'm sorry I will miss everyone at Hungry Mothers but you can't get rid of me that easily. I'll still be here.

I wonder if you can eat Roadrunners? Then I can start the Hungry Roadrunner.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Jim · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject:

Congrats! We'll miss you here in the east.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck

Ted · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:05 pm Post subject:

You lucky son of a gun, that is paradise for riding! I look forward to lots of photos Smile

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Ted

KOG#1

RAL88 · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:12 pm Post subject:

In previous lives I lived in Albuquerque for 3 years and Denver for 7 years. I look forward to getting back out there to some great rides and a longer riding season.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:17 am Post subject:

Rich,

First OTG and now you (although it looks like you will get out west first).

Alright, which K11OG'er on the east coast isn't using deodorant? Rolling Eyes

Only kidding....

Rich- congrats on the move. Now you can really stack up the miles. We'll miss you at HM, though.

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Stoked Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:43 pm Post subject:

Congrats on the move Rich, I know you've been looking forward to it.

That is some gorgeous country out that way, miles and miles of wide open mountain and desert roads, I'd love to ride out there, enjoy!
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Phil Marvin · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject:

Hi,
Congratulations! I'll certainly ride up to Albuquerque (yes, I can spell it!) sometime this spring or summer to see you. I may even bring spaghetti fixings so you can have a "taste" of HMIV. Looking forward to seeing another K11OG person face to face. There are so few of us here. I'll try to bring Larry Johnson with me.
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

ljjohns · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:07 pm Post subject: Me, too

Phil:

That sounds like a great idea! While I'm not keen on a ride to Albuquerque in mid-summer, I'll be free after the semester ends on 12 May.

And Joel is in the process of being seduced: while he enjoys his R1150, he misses the K75 and is increasingly finding opportunities to test ride the K11 as we continue to tune it up. Sunday, he was clearly trying to figure out how to get one for himself, looking lustfully at the '96 on my back porch that we have yet to start rehabilitating.

BTW, there's apparently a great BMW group in Albuquerque/Santa Fe. While I haven't interacted with them, another BMW rider here in El Paso who travelled regularly to ABQ found a guru up there that was extremely generous in loaning the sometimes esoteric tools required for BMW maintenance. They also sponsor a major rally in the early fall.

Larry Johnson
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1993 K1100LT (Washington)
1995 K1100LTSE
1996 K1100LTSE (parts)
2003 K1200LTC
1991 K75RT

RAL88 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 3:12 pm Post subject:

Hey Phil,

That sounds great. I definitely look forward to seeing you. I will be heading out the beginning of March and start looking for a house while my wife hangs back in Maryland while we sell this one.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

Ernie-NH · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:23 pm Post subject:

Hi Rich....

I join with all the others in wishing you a smooth transition to ABQ. Will miss you in VA in May as will all the others. Now How are you coming with the tungsten-disulfide experiment ??? Remember, if/when you get your lube together, quite a few of us are eager to try !

Very best regards and god luck !........// Ernie in NH
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Airhead Beemers Club
'11 G650gs
'95 K1100LT
'76 R100/7

RAL88 · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks Ernie,

I haven't had a chance to work with the WS2. I need to do my spring oil change and do it then and ride the bike for a while to make sure it is mixed up and getting laid down on to the surfaces. Also I want to do it on my bike before I send it to anyone else.

I may be flying back and riding the bike out to ABQ so that will be the time to do it.

I will keep everyone up to date as I move along with experiment.

I just used it on the axles and wheels of my nephews pinewood derby cars (dry lubricant is legal) so it will be interesting to see how they do. I used moly powder on my son's car in '99' and he came in first place. Its all about that initial start and breaking that static friction.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R

ulm210 · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:58 am Post subject:

I lived in Clovis (near Texas line) for a few years. Get a good dust cover to keep with you... the blowing sand plays hell with a paint job.

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject:

ulm210 · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:43 pm Post subject:

Yeah, but you will want to cover it ANY time it is parked outside (at work, grocery store, etc)

Just sayin...

RAL88 · Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:56 pm Post subject:

Understood. I have a Nelson Riggs UV 2000 cover that keep packed on the bike.
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Rich

"If it ain't broke, take it apart and make it work better"
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'96' K1100LT-SE
'97' R850GS-R