Sunday Group Ride in Beemer Land

[Django]

Hi comrades,

last Sunday we had one of our monthly group rides. This time our friend from Heilbronn organized the tour, so we, 8 Beemers and 1 Honda startet out from a meeting point at Heilbronn.

The approx 360 km roundtrip led us thru Odenwald, Spessart and Hohenlohische, some hilly regions in Germany.

Here is the map of the roundtrip.

Overall I did 573 km including the ride to and from meeting point.

While the last days were rather hot and sunny, this Sunday we had most time some overcast, then little rain and one thunderstorm.

However, we really enjoyed the trip, left some rubber on the road and had a nice lunch and dinner together.

Here are some pictures:















And the last picture on my way home:

 

[Rocky_imp]

Nice pictures

 

[the Ferret]

Interesting not an R1200R in the group..my favorite Beemer. Love the fog on the low spots on the ride home pic.

When my wife and I toured over there we were not far from there. I remember stopping at a magnificient church in Dinkelsbuhl and I believe we stayed in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and saw a street play by the Night Watchman. I loved riding in Germany.

 

[drodg33]

Beautiful pictures. Not one RT either.

 

[Django]

Ah well, that's not a representative group of BMW riders in Germany. You see by far more boxer ® models out on the roads than Ks.

This group is a roundtable of K lovers, so don't expect to see many R here. Keep in mind, that I rode a K1100RS the last 20 years. Meanwhile some of us fell in love with other models, like me. Also the newer Ks don't really count, as they don't have this flying brick concept (laid engine) anymore. However we're still friends and do rides together on a regular base.
Btw., the guy with the K1200S (blue/white) also owns a R1200R and loves it. But then he also owns 2 Kawasaki Z1000 and a Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans II.

 

[JustPassinThru_imp]

It's not like yours stands out or anything...

 

[the Ferret]

Just curious Django, do any of your Beemer buddies ask to ride your CB?

 

[drodg33]

Ah well, that's not a representative group of BMW riders in Germany. You see by far more boxer ® models out on the roads than Ks.

This group is a roundtable of K lovers, so don't expect to see many R here. Keep in mind, that I rode a K1100RS the last 20 years. Meanwhile some of us fell in love with other models, like me. Also the newer Ks don't really count, as they don't have this flying brick concept (laid engine) anymore. However we're still friends and do rides together on a regular base.
Btw., the guy with the K1200S (blue/white) also owns a R1200R and loves it. But then he also owns 2 Kawasaki Z1000 and a Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans II.

Thanks and yes you don't really stand out at all........(your bike)

 

[Django]

Just curious Django, do any of your Beemer buddies ask to ride your CB?

No. But it's uncommon to switch bikes at all.

Then, my buddies admire my bike, but wouldn't want to ride it themself. For most of them, it's either too less of a touring bike or too less of a sport bike and has to less power. Also most of them are concerned about the chain drive and prefer drive shaft.

My best friend there, the one with the ol' K100RS4V (blue) is thinking about to buy a F800, 90 HP, much less weight as his K, or going completely crazy and show up with a Suzuki GSX-R 750.

Anyway, bike doesn't matter, as long as you're able to keep up and we all have fun together. :beerchug:

 

[Rick Froscheiser_imp]

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Beautiful photos Django. In the late '90s that was my favourite area to ride. That and the area of the Mosel (Weinbaugebiete). I was riding a VFR 750 and tried to time my visits to Frankfurt to coincide with the various wine festivals. Good rides, good people, making good memories. Thanks for bringing them back.

Cheers

 

[Django]

Pterodactyl, the VFR 750 was definitely a nice bike to ride those small and twisted roads in Eifel, Hunsrück, Spessart and Odenwald.

:beerchug:

 

[Cormanus]

Great photos, Django. Thanks for sharing them. Another place I'd like to ride. *sigh*