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Hello from the Ozarks
#1
I used to own a 2016 RS and loved the bike. Life got in the way and I sold my last two bikes in March of 2020.  Opportunities have opened up that will allow me to ride again. I'm trying to get things sorted to make way for a new RS and rekindle a lost love. I am fortunate to have wonderful motorcycle roads in every direction from my house.

I will have questions along the way and will help when I can. Look forward to riding with and meeting some of you in the, hopefully, not too distant future.
Mike
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#2
Welcome to the Forum Community, although I vaguely recall seeing that unique handle before ... Bug Dr.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
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#3
I was at the other site when I had my bike.
Mike
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#4
Welcome to the forum and getting back into riding. I am also located in the Ozarks and have a 16 RS.
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#5
Welcome to the site! We'll be in Eureka Springs for the second week of July attending the BMWST UnRally. If you're not too far away you should drop by (or attend even - registration required) and meet a good group of people with a few RS riders included.
Happiness comes not from what you have, but from enjoying all that you do have no matter how much or little that may be.
Be stubborn with your dream but flexible with your path
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#6
(05-09-2024, 02:13 PM)Bug Dr. Wrote: I was at the other site when I had my bike.
Mike

I thought as much.  Smile
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
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#7
Good to see the Bug Dr. back.
Debbie and I were in the Ozarks mid April and the first part of May.
   
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#8
The Pig Trail is nice if you catch it early in the morning. There are so many good roads around it's difficult to ride them in one trip. Hopefully, I will have a bike soon and can meet up with some of you for a ride and/or lunch.
Mike
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#9
(05-10-2024, 09:16 AM)Bug Dr. Wrote: There are so many good roads around it's difficult to ride them in one trip.
Mike

If a rider stays off the main highways it's hard to find a bad road. We like that most of the time we're out there with no other traffic.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#10
Right - welcome (back). You're the entymologist who always has me inspecting and seconding guessing cheap motel rooms, and camping more than I used to.

Like many riders, about to go to, or just coming from, the Ozarks. Will be riding throught the neighborhood toward the end of the month on the way to meetings in Houston, Colorado, and the MOA rally. And you're right - usually takes 3 days to get to the southern bordoer of Arkansas, and I still miss most of my favorite roads and groceries.
"A good man always knows his limitations...."
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(05-12-2024, 05:39 PM)Ray Wrote: Right - welcome (back). You're the entymologist who always has me inspecting and seconding guessing cheap motel rooms, and camping more than I used to.

Like many riders, about to go to, or just coming from, the Ozarks.  Will be riding throught the neighborhood toward the end of the month on the way to meetings in Houston, Colorado, and the MOA rally. And you're right - usually takes 3 days to get to the southern bordoer of Arkansas, and I still miss most of my favorite roads and groceries.

Ray, camping is always preferable to motels anyway, even without the bed bug risks.  It seems like a lifetime ago since I was a proper entomologist and never a very good one.  

My search for a new RS has expanded to include Gateway. Not many in my neck of the woods unfortunately. I might have to drive a bit to get a new one.  Still looking.
Mike
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#12
(05-13-2024, 09:54 AM)Bug Dr. Wrote: My search for a new RS has expanded to include Gateway. Not many in my neck of the woods unfortunately. I might have to drive a bit to get a new one.  Still looking.
Mike

What options and color are you looking for if we spot one.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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#13
(05-13-2024, 01:37 PM)Lee Wrote: What options and color are you looking for if we spot one.

I'd be ok with all three colors but I really want the triple black.  My 2016 RS was blue and white and I'd like something different this time around.  The black RS looks pretty sexy IMHO.
Mike
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(05-13-2024, 03:50 PM)Bug Dr. Wrote: I'd be ok with all three colors but I really want the triple black.  My 2016 RS was blue and white and I'd like something different this time around.  The black RS looks pretty sexy IMHO.
Mike

Kansas City has a Triple Black that's Sale Pending. You could give Peter a call and ask to be contacted if the sale does not go through.
https://www.englemotors.com/inventory/di...7R6J61015/
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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(05-13-2024, 05:10 PM)Lee Wrote:
(05-13-2024, 03:50 PM)Bug Dr. Wrote: I'd be ok with all three colors but I really want the triple black.  My 2016 RS was blue and white and I'd like something different this time around.  The black RS looks pretty sexy IMHO.
Mike

Kansas City has a Triple Black that's Sale Pending. You could give Peter a call and ask to be contacted if the sale does not go through.
https://www.englemotors.com/inventory/di...7R6J61015/

I rode down to Kansas City the other day and the salesman said the black RS was going to be picked up the next day.
They have a white one on the way but it's also sold.
It's getting close to  time you can order a 2025.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport

Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2,  2011 K1300S x 2,  2003 K1200RS x 2,  1991 K75S x 2,  1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
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