Greetings

[GerryB]

I'm an old bike rider / racer , but new to BMW bikes .

I'm originally a South African living here in UK since 2006 .

Began track racing back in 1975 on a 200 Yamaha RD .

Then raced various bikes all the way until 1989 .

Then started racing Off Road , Enduros & hare Scrambles , all the way until 2006 .

But now I've bought a second hand R1100S last week & have managed nearly 200 miles , with a big smile !!!

So I hope you will all forgive me when I ask a few questions as we go along .

I've not played on a road bike for many years , always naked dirt bikes , so I've got to get used to removing tons of plastic bits just to check a battery or what ever ...

I'll be asking stupid questions ...

Other interests , hobbies , a bit of mountain bike riding and air rifle field competitions .
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[slparry]

Welcome Gerry

[Mister C (Marsh)]

Welcome Gerry from one newbie to another,it's a good forum with lots of bods with lots of knowledge, me not included! But someone has to make them feel clever don't we.
Yes the battery is in a bit of a buger place but on the posative side you can do lots without an engineering degree.
You will like it here and I'm sure you will enjoy th BM.

Regards Marsh

[dave the german]

welcome to the nut hoose

[eyore]

[Gromit]

I'll be asking stupid questions ...

In which case you'll fit in perfectly (it's a pre-requisite for this forum).

Welcome to our little corner of the www Gerry - have fun!

[GerryB]

Thanks for the welcome guys !

[nab 301]

Began track racing back in 1975 on a 200 Yamaha RD .

I've got to get used to removing tons of plastic bits just to check a battery or what ever ...

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You really must be old .. You'll fit in well here
Plastic removal =10mins max

http://www.boxertrix.com/phpBB2/viewtop ... el+removal

[herrman]

Welcome Gerry, Enjoy the ride.