Hampy
Well-known member
Hello All,
It is great to see such interest on the UK S1000RR forum. Thanks to you all.
I originally joined last year but found little time to post, or review the chat and camaraderie due to work commitments. But thought It is time to have ago
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I must say at this point that it almost did not happen - as having typed this out once I lost it somewhere between "preview Post" and "Submit new thread" :stupid: Hope I get the hang of it this time. I keep seeing an autosaved note pop up so I may need some help at some point.
Like many I first became interested in BMW when they announced their intent to break into motorcycle racing, and I can remember dribbling over the prototype S1000RR at the NEC show 12 months or so before the launch. I was sold on the bike after a test ride from from the local dealers (Wollaston Motors - great guys) and collected my pride and joy almost three years ago to this day. What a memory, Great fun - it was sunny :eagerness:. I can remember the headstock repeatedly hitting me under the chin before the anti wheelie kicked in, thinking what have I brought. I did finally get round to reading the manual and found slick mode! That sorted it.
However, I am embarrassed at the low mileage on my pride and joy as I prepare for the first MOT.
Up until then I had owned a number of motorcycles from a BSA Bantum in my early days (Yes I am old), through the Japanese marks ending up with a preference for V Twins, including an XBR12R and SP1 and a Blackbird for two up riding or eating up road miles. I enjoy road riding and track days and have been riding on an off for over 40 years.
I did read somewhere on one of the forums a thread trying to establish the oldest S1000RR rider. Can't remember the results but I was well up there :victorious:
My interests include SBK, Moto GP, Riding with the wife (on our VFR 800 - I said I was getting on a bit), construction engineering, motorcycle technology and the odd track day when I am up to it!
I have great respect for all you guys who find the time to engage and post on the forums, really enjoy some of the topics and look forward to meeting some of you in the future.
Stay safe all,
Martin
It is great to see such interest on the UK S1000RR forum. Thanks to you all.
I originally joined last year but found little time to post, or review the chat and camaraderie due to work commitments. But thought It is time to have ago
.I must say at this point that it almost did not happen - as having typed this out once I lost it somewhere between "preview Post" and "Submit new thread" :stupid: Hope I get the hang of it this time. I keep seeing an autosaved note pop up so I may need some help at some point.
Like many I first became interested in BMW when they announced their intent to break into motorcycle racing, and I can remember dribbling over the prototype S1000RR at the NEC show 12 months or so before the launch. I was sold on the bike after a test ride from from the local dealers (Wollaston Motors - great guys) and collected my pride and joy almost three years ago to this day. What a memory, Great fun - it was sunny :eagerness:. I can remember the headstock repeatedly hitting me under the chin before the anti wheelie kicked in, thinking what have I brought. I did finally get round to reading the manual and found slick mode! That sorted it.
However, I am embarrassed at the low mileage on my pride and joy as I prepare for the first MOT.
Up until then I had owned a number of motorcycles from a BSA Bantum in my early days (Yes I am old), through the Japanese marks ending up with a preference for V Twins, including an XBR12R and SP1 and a Blackbird for two up riding or eating up road miles. I enjoy road riding and track days and have been riding on an off for over 40 years.
I did read somewhere on one of the forums a thread trying to establish the oldest S1000RR rider. Can't remember the results but I was well up there :victorious:
My interests include SBK, Moto GP, Riding with the wife (on our VFR 800 - I said I was getting on a bit), construction engineering, motorcycle technology and the odd track day when I am up to it!
I have great respect for all you guys who find the time to engage and post on the forums, really enjoy some of the topics and look forward to meeting some of you in the future.
Stay safe all,
Martin
