New guy in Illinois

[Furious D]

Just traded an old Goldwing for this jewel, Its a 91 RT with around 65K on the odometer  Not my first BMW, I have owned 4 boxers and a 91 K75S that I rode over 60K reliable miles on. When the previous owner contacted me about trading the K bike for the G/W I was already thinking about flipping it. Already have 4 bikes in the garage and really don't need another but after riding the brick about 20 miles yesterday I remember why I liked them so much.



The bike needs some cleaning but everything works. I'll probably change the fluids and mount a new back tire and start riding it .

[The Mighty Gryphon]

Welcome to the nuthouse!  A Goldwing for an RT?  Was it an even trade?  You know you're going to hell with all us guys who use NGK spark plug wires, don't you.   You screwed the other guy big time swapping that barge for such a sweet mile muncher.

[Furious D]

Welcome to the nuthouse!  A Goldwing for an RT?  Was it an even trade?  You know you're going to hell with all us guys who use NGK spark plug wires, don't you.   You screwed the other guy big time swapping that barge for such a sweet mile muncher.

Yep, Even trade . Have to say I am going to miss the old G/W . Put 7k miles on it and really got to appreciate the engineering that went into the early wings.  Liked it so much that I bought this one, a 76 museum piece . I call it the banana bike . It has not been on the road since 2003 and is completely original other than tires. I wont tell you what I paid for it because you'll hate me but it was less than most folks pay for a pair of tires.

[drut]

Hello & welcome! Hope you enjoy your K.

[Chaos]

love the banana bike.  Really like the old unfaired wings.

[Martin]

Welcome to the asylum from the land of OZ.
Regards Martin.

[The Mighty Gryphon]

The banana looks really nice. 

Whatever happened to the  'Wing between then and now.  The 'Wings I see now look more like RV's. 

[kris]

Gryph,
The later model Beemers are nothing to write home about! I can barely bring myself to look at the bulbous beasts from the late '90's on. I can't believe German engineers let things get that out of hand. Had I not been able to find my brick I would have seriously considered an early model Goldwing. I think they have their own kind of cool going on. But ride that banana, Furious D!! She wants oil pumping through her veins! And I think you traded well. Those Goldwings are all over the place....bricks? Not so much. Love her and keep her safe!

[Furious D]

Couldn't agree more about later model Goldwings and Bmw's  as well . Have ridden a few GW's from the last 15 years and it was pretty much like riding a sofa down the road. When I decided to part with my K75S I rode a couple oilheads, A GS and and a RT and hated them both. Shortly after that we lost our local BMW dealer anyway and I switched brands.

Been riding Triumph's since then . I'm a big fan of their bikes but not of the company, No dealer network whatsoever around here and the short time we did have one they were forced out of business by corporate politics.

Anyway spent about an hour cleaning the K today. A whole bottle of Fantastic and a half bottle of degreaser and its starting to look shiny again. I am not much of a polisher but I do like to keep my bikes somewhat clean.




The banana bike will live again but I am in no hurry . Trying to bring it back to life using as many OEM parts as possible. It's riding season , I don't plan on spending much time out in the garage again till the snow flies.

[TrueAce]

Welcome to the group therapy! Me & Mighty Gryphon are partial to banana bikes, whatever the heritage. What are your other bikes?

[Furious D]

Welcome to the group therapy! Me & Mighty Gryphon are partial to banana bikes, whatever the heritage. What are your other bikes?

My primary bike now is now a Triumph Tiger 800 since I got rid of the 81 G/W but I also have a Scrambler but its up for sale.

Always like to have what I call a "dirty" bike around that may be cosmetically challenged but is a good runner to ride on days when the weather is not so nice. The RT may just fit the bill. I'm usually not a fairing kind of guy but after riding it a bit in 40 degree weather this weekend I can appreciate the coverage.

 Funny , When I had an S model I always wanted the RT but I now I think I would prefer the S now. Not used to all that plastic blocking the view and I find myself sitting higher to see over the windshield.

[Feo]

Well, a few weeks on, and Furious D is no longer the owner of the blue RT.

I am.   :riding:

Which is somehow appropriate, since I'm the one that sold him the yellow Wing.

I'm gonna do a complete fluids and filter change this weekend and tires soon. Got a trip to TN coming up in a month.

[Furious D]

Well, a few weeks on, and Furious D is no longer the owner of the blue RT.

I am.   :riding:

Which is somehow appropriate, since I'm the one that sold him the yellow Wing.

I'm gonna do a complete fluids and filter change this weekend and tires soon. Got a trip to TN coming up in a month.

I was wondering what happened to that bike , I thought I drank too many PBR's and forgot where I left it.   :dunno2:


Glad it went to a good home, I freed up a few spaces within a few weeks and was able to buy something I have wanted for quite a while . A 1965 Triumph, wanted a TR6 but this will do. A 65 t100.

[WayneDW]

wow, apparently some guys change their motorcycles as often as I change my underwear!

[Feo]

Sweet!

[Elipten]

Very nice!


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

[TrueAce]

Beautiful '65 Triumph...........looks fully restored, what's the history on it?

[The Mighty Gryphon]

The stuff of my boyhood dreams.  Motorcycle, that is.

[jakgieger]

Furious D, do you have a picture of the chevy 67 or 68 truck in the background .  My first truck was a 1/2 t '.67 CST...before I got into motorcycles!  I still have a 70 ton truck