It's Alive!

[bobmielke]

Finally! I picked up The Beast today. I only rode about 15 miles for a number of reasons but it sure was interesting. I'll have to get used to a lot of things such as foot position, turn signals, shift lever position, rear brake position.

Understand that I'm coming from a touring BMW. The seating is straight up & down, the turn signals are under both handle bar grips, and I had partially integrated anti-lock brakes. That means I only had to use the right front break lever to stop the bike.

I've got lots of time to get used to the Rocket. I'm impressed with the comfort & handling. The power wasn't as intimidating as I expected. The torque in all gears is great. Wish I had a gear indicator.

Anyway, here is the first photo I took of my new R3T
in front of my garage.

[odie]

Ride With Pride
good looking
odie

[HIM]

Very nice Bob!

I came from a Speed Triple and after 200 miles or so everything seems natural now - rear brake - forward position ect.

I've cracked the throttle a few times now and it's bloody marvelous.

Enjoy your new ride.

[bobmielke]

Originally Posted by HIM

Very nice Bob!

I came from a Speed Triple and after 200 miles or so everything seems natural now - rear brake - forward position ect.

I've cracked the throttle a few times now and it's bloody marvelous.

Enjoy your new ride.

Little things will have to be unlearned. BMW turn signals are different from ANBODY else. Stomping the right floorboard hunting for the rear brake pedal. Poking around the left floorboard hunting for the shift lever. LOL it's all so strange yet I feel I am part of the motorcycle again instead of everything being automatic, safe & perfect. I'm loving it.

[TRIIICK]

Let the polishing begin, you'll know what i mean with a black bike..lol Ride Safe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2sWwrmYvcU

[grizzly adams]

Enjoy M8 and take it easy till you get used to it, then let it rip and enjoy some more

[odatbob]

I see the engine dresser bars,the rear seat rack and the new seat..very nice combo and great looking bike....still plan on meeting up at TopFoods Starbucks tomorrow..would love to see that bike in person...saw it on the floor in Portland last October at open House..nice customizing to suit your taste!!!

[Catenaccio]

Bob,

Bike looks awesome! I think the R3 Touring is the only cruiser I'd ever want. It makes so much sense in so many ways. Enjoy your ride!

[kcc]

Congats on getting her home at last. Looks great, keep us up to date on how you are doing with it.

[xhdskip]

Bob,
you certainly are a patient man. That black bike looks good on you man, congrats on finally getting to take er for a spin. You should have her plenty broke in by May. We're gonna do the dragon May 8th -11th, you in?? Take care and I hope to ride with you soon.