Tuesday, April 14, 2009

More Bikes

No your not imaging things. This is a BMW 1200gs. I have now become a big fan and part of being a fan is taking a ride one (fan is the step right before ownership). Two weekends ago I went to the BMW dealer and hopped on a brand new bike for a test ride. I took it over to my apartment and pick up my wife for a little ride. When you go in for a test ride they let you have it for an hour and say "enjoy". The top speed of this bike is...higher than mine.
I think I am built for this bike. The one I test rode had a lowered seat, but being a big guy I would have liked it a bit higher. The difference between this bike and my 650 Vstar is crazy.
After the test ride, I took my bike out for a few hours and cruised some of the roads we have around here.
San jose from the top of a ridge.
Cruising along the hwy 152.
With the motorcycle in my blood pumping the old lady and I went us this past weekend to Ft. Bragg CA. This is a small town on the coast up hwy 1 about 220mi. It is a long haul (about 7hrs), but Brenda was a great sport and the riding was fun.
Easter services were at the Mendocino Pres. This is the oldest active church in CA.
On they way back we stopped for some oysters and chowder.
And decimated them in short order.
One of the many great scenes along the water. We had great weather.
Coming over the Golden Gate on the way home.
Very clear day for riding an just killin' time.
I think this bike is still pretty cool (even though it is not a GS).

2 comments:

bje said...

Looks like you had a pretty nice Easter weekend. Pretty sweet bike! That BMW would be way cool!

Great pictures, once again. I really am envyous of the views you have there. That old church...very, very cool!

Oysters?! You know what they say about them...rigtht?!

Laura E said...

Looks like a very fun way to spend the weekend! That church is so pretty, and I hear you and Brenda made quite an impression with your singing! :) I too am envious of the scenery ya'll have out there...simply stunning. I'd be saying WOW the whole trip. I was thinking the same as Ben...did the oysters have the desired effect?