Tell us who you are?

Yes, it will surely be great to get to know our forum members!
Tell us who you are, where you're from and what do you ride?

Well let me start off..............

From Krugersdorp. Old customer off Bavariaan. Moved to New Zealand about 2 and 1/2 years ago.

The third family member also made the journey across the sea, a 2004 R1150GS Adventure.

The 1150 Adventures are very rare in NZ. So at least my bike still attract interest when I end up some where.

Some reading.

http://www.bmwor.org.nz/

Was at the coldest rally in NZ. Takes some maneuvering on the bike in the snow.
http://www.brassmonkeyrally.org.nz/

Thanks for introducing yourself - and for the links to the organisations there in your new world.
Some of our members was in NZ not too long ago and they told us about the beautiful routes and opportunities. Let us see more?

Hi,

ek is Claudette en oorspronklik van die Oos Kaap. Ek het so 14 jaar gelede verhuis na Pretoria en is nog dol gelukkig in Pretoria. Ek geniet dit terdee om die bloed in my are te voel druis op my "husband to be, Chris" se BMW1100. Beplan een van die dae my eie GS [adrenalien junkie] en dan bietjie die speelgronde van die GS mans en dames gaan durf. Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.

I am Cindy- most of the TB members know me(rather well I think). From Krugersdorp. Work in Germiston so commute by bike everyday. Started bike riding a year ago exactly- on a Kawasaki ER6F, then BMW R1150R , now my first brand new bike(R1200ST) Won't move from the Boxers- LOVE them on the long roads - addicted to long distance riding and twisties :-)

Enduro wrote:I am Cindy- most of the TB members know me(rather well I think). From Krugersdorp. Work in Germiston so commute by bike everyday. Started bike riding a year ago exactly- on a Kawasaki ER6F, then BMW R1150R , now my first brand new bike(R1200ST) Won't move from the Boxers- LOVE them on the long roads - addicted to long distance riding and twisties :-)

CONGRATES with the new bike- can we look forward to see you at our next club meeting. I believe you will enjoy all our members.

Name's Richard.
I've been around the club far too long to remember...
I am a fan of the OLD boxers that you don't need stilts to climb on to..!
(I have a low-km R100S built in Jan1980 to prove it.)
I used to ride a R80/7 before that, but now I spend most of my time on a newer machine - a 2004 R1200GS.
Whattabike!

See you around the clubhouse...

Richard H wrote:Name's Richard.
. . .I have a low-km R100S built in Jan1980 to prove it. . .

Wonderful - how about a picture of your 'treasure'?! ( to prove it?)

Me? Dani. Born and bred in Pretoria. A newbie to Richard's standards.
Got my first bike ever - F650GS - in 2005. 40 000kms later and 'sheer pleasure' describes it all!
I've been involved at the Club for bit more than a year now and enjoy every minute of it.
Can't wait for my hand to get better; want to ride my new 800GS . . soon!

Hi,

I live in Johannesburg (GlenVista) and work at BMW in Rosslyn.

Born in the then Rhodesia and rode a BSA 650 Tiger speed twin...

Came to SA in 1980 and bought my next bike the F800ST last year, to get back into biking after many years of Abstinence.

I ride my F800ST daily and love it but in the process of selling it (on This Site) as i would like to up grade to a R1200RT as it offers more comfort and weather protection for the 100km ride twice a day...

Welcome Les!!

Hi Uwe here.
I've been riding bikes since the age of 11. We have always had BMW boxer bikes in the family, but owned my first BMW in the form of a 1987 BMW K75. I used the K75 as a commuting bike for several years, had a accident with it and took some time off motorcycling. Re-joined the fraternity in 2006 when I bought a new BMW 1200 GS Adventure which I love and have toured the country with. 35000km's of sheer bliss. Bought my 12 year old daughter a small Honda scrambler and had to buy myself a BMW G650 XChallenge to join her in the dirt. We have great fun and I love the ability of the XChallenge in the dirt. I might consider purchasing a BMW G450X when it arrives, but it will have to be a lot better than the XChallenge to make the move.

Thanks Pauli..

Hi, I'm Etienne

I started riding a motorbike in Aug2006 when I went and bought a F650GS to avoid driving to work in Midrand in a car. Good choice.

I then realised that this thing is pretty fun off the tar as well. So I went on the Introductory Off-road course at the Rider Academy at Zwartkops.

I joined the BMW Club in Jan2008 and went on my first GS trip with the Club to Mozambique in May.

I have enjoyed every moment on my GS and now I want a F800GS. (but first, a bit more cash.....)

I also bought a Honda CRF230F in Feb to improve my off-road skills, and I really like the enduro/off-road type of riding with the CRF. I will upgrade to a 250cc when the time is right.

Cheers,
Etienne

Hi, I'm Pieter

Have riding bike since school days. Got a 1150 GS in 2006. Was taken off it in 2007 and got me a 1200 GS again. What a bike!

I want to join the club, but heard a lot of stories joining clubs. Will see.

Enjoy the riding.

Welcome Iceman,

We have a club noggin on Friday night please come and visit us at Bavarian Motorcycles.

Promise you that you would be surprise about the stories you've heard about clubs! But come and experience our passion for BMW's, shared rider pleasure etc.