06-12-2020, 11:34 AM
It's not an RS, but I still like most of you guys/gals on this forum.
Did a fly-n-ride Monday. Jumped on flight from Minneapolis to Augusta, GA via Atlanta. Not a big fan of flying during the pandemic, but I was determined to get this in my garage.
Arrived in Augusta around 1230 on Monday. Seller picked me up at airport in Tesla Model 3, nice! Seller was insistent payment be made in cash. Was going to stop at local bank in GA, but with pandemic going on, banks want everything done via drive-thru.
Cut to the chase: I boarded plane in Minneapolis with two fat stacks of cash.
I was heading north & west from seller's place before 1400. Not sure if any of you have been paying attention to the weather earlier this week, but there was this tropical storm called Cristobal. Yes, that one.
I had to either cross it or get ahead of it. My plan was to just slab it home. I just wanted to get it in my garage.
I made it over 500 miles Monday without getting too wet. I spent the night just south of Paducah, KY.
Was off like a prom dress Tuesday morning by around 0700. I was resolved to make it all the way home. 750 miles.
I came up 300 miles short in Iowa City. I walked into hotel lobby with a trail of water behind me. I have one piece Aerostich which is actually very waterproof if properly sealed.
The spray from the 18-wheelers was overwhelming, literally. Some how the spray started coming off my helmet, down my neck. I couldn't have gotten any wetter if someone stuck a garden hose down the top of my Aerostich. I had an inch of water in my waterproof Goretex boots.
I was able to mostly dry my Aerostich hanging off luggage cart in my room in front of HVAC wall unit modulating between super cold a/c to heat.
I was on the road Wednesday morning by 0500. Arrived home and in garage by 1000.
I have huge pics from my phone, but it's a 2019 R1250GS Adventure HP model with low suspension (same as my '18). Bike came with all three BMW black aluminum cases and Nav VI. Left sellers driveway with 2700 miles on her.
It's everything my '18 is, but with more motor. Those of you that have met my wife Dawn and me know that there's no way I'm handicapping her that much horsepower.
I have a meticulously cared-for 2018 R1200GS Adventure (low suspension) with TFT with under 10K miles and 9 months of remaining warranty for sale.
Did a fly-n-ride Monday. Jumped on flight from Minneapolis to Augusta, GA via Atlanta. Not a big fan of flying during the pandemic, but I was determined to get this in my garage.
Arrived in Augusta around 1230 on Monday. Seller picked me up at airport in Tesla Model 3, nice! Seller was insistent payment be made in cash. Was going to stop at local bank in GA, but with pandemic going on, banks want everything done via drive-thru.
Cut to the chase: I boarded plane in Minneapolis with two fat stacks of cash.
I was heading north & west from seller's place before 1400. Not sure if any of you have been paying attention to the weather earlier this week, but there was this tropical storm called Cristobal. Yes, that one.
I had to either cross it or get ahead of it. My plan was to just slab it home. I just wanted to get it in my garage.
I made it over 500 miles Monday without getting too wet. I spent the night just south of Paducah, KY.
Was off like a prom dress Tuesday morning by around 0700. I was resolved to make it all the way home. 750 miles.
I came up 300 miles short in Iowa City. I walked into hotel lobby with a trail of water behind me. I have one piece Aerostich which is actually very waterproof if properly sealed.
The spray from the 18-wheelers was overwhelming, literally. Some how the spray started coming off my helmet, down my neck. I couldn't have gotten any wetter if someone stuck a garden hose down the top of my Aerostich. I had an inch of water in my waterproof Goretex boots.
I was able to mostly dry my Aerostich hanging off luggage cart in my room in front of HVAC wall unit modulating between super cold a/c to heat.
I was on the road Wednesday morning by 0500. Arrived home and in garage by 1000.
I have huge pics from my phone, but it's a 2019 R1250GS Adventure HP model with low suspension (same as my '18). Bike came with all three BMW black aluminum cases and Nav VI. Left sellers driveway with 2700 miles on her.
It's everything my '18 is, but with more motor. Those of you that have met my wife Dawn and me know that there's no way I'm handicapping her that much horsepower.
I have a meticulously cared-for 2018 R1200GS Adventure (low suspension) with TFT with under 10K miles and 9 months of remaining warranty for sale.
I ride '19 R1250GSA, '23 KTM Duke 890 R, '23 Yamaha Xmax 300
My wife rides '20 R1250GS, '22 KTM Duke 890 GP, '19 Yamaha Xmax 300
Formerly proud Granite Gray '16 R1200RS x2 owners
My wife rides '20 R1250GS, '22 KTM Duke 890 GP, '19 Yamaha Xmax 300
Formerly proud Granite Gray '16 R1200RS x2 owners