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Title: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: Lee Barker on May 20, 2013, 12:03:04 PM

From a Lambretta moped and a Cushman stepthrough in high school it's been an occasionally interrupted two wheel sojourn to something brand new: semi-retirement.  (When you're self employed, you don't pick up the watch and run out to the parking lot.)  I have owned the usual panoply of bikes including three Suzuki GS 850s (built at the factory to my exact physical dimensions) and three Honda Pacific Coasts (I'm the one who started the whole 'body by Tupperware' decal craze).  Also there were two Boxers which actually I did not enjoy until 45 mph.  And the quirkiness was annoying to me.  They were not long time residents of our garage.

After a 7 bikeless years (for business/self employment reasons), the K idea came along, triggered by a memory of a ride with one of my sons who owned one at the time.  I read all I could find and, two days ago, picked up a '94 with 52k, beautifully and meticulously maintained, $2950.  In less than 50 miles of riding we have bonded in a cyanoacrylatic kind of way
and the Central Oregon summer has never looked more appealing.

One quick question:  The color of this yet unnamed machine is very dark, metallic green.  It certainly appears to be a factory paint job but I can't find verification of that on the web.  What do I have?

I am looking forward to becoming part of this community.

Kindly,

Lee

Title: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: k98DOG on May 20, 2013, 12:22:09 PM

As a noob myself I don't know what you have - toss us a bone with some pix!

Title: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: Brad-Man on May 20, 2013, 12:39:22 PM

I believe what you have is called MOREAGRÜN, and the paint code would be 288....

Title: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: turq on May 20, 2013, 07:45:12 PM

Welcome from the end of the Oregon Trail; as per frankenduck; color code is on a label under the seat. Codes are in the specs section, I think. They're here somewhere....?

Title: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: Lee Barker on May 22, 2013, 01:45:56 PM

Per request, some images.   In the personalizing process the Givi Monokey bracketry will go away. 

Title: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: Lawrence on May 22, 2013, 02:39:45 PM

That's a fine-looking machine, and its been clearly loved by the previous owner(s). 
Redmond, eh?  A stone's throw from the MOA rally!  Keep an eye out for me there.  I'll be the one riding the BMW  :yes

Title: Re: Re: Newbie from Redmond Oregon--BMW magnet every few summers
Post by: AR-Trvlr on May 22, 2013, 09:06:44 PM

Quote from: Lee Barker on May 22, 2013, 01:45:56 PM

In the personalizing process the Givi Monokey bracketry will go away.

I might be interested if you decide to sell it - just let me know.