Nothing can come between us!
BMW R 1250 GS Adventure!
“Main Specs
- Engine: 1254 cc Air/liquid-cooled 4-stroke flat twin engine.
- Power: 136 HP.
- Torque: 105 lbs-ft.
- Wet Weight: 549 lbs (249 kg)
- Seat Height: 33.5 in (850 mm) **Other options available.”
First Day New Tool! Much more to come! She cut through an amazing storm like butter with Fire engines , EMTs and Rescues squads called out in several counties. That’s the way I like it!
“Munich/Berlin. Today, on 21 June 2023, the 1,000,000th GS equipped with a boxer engine rolled off the production line at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau – a BMW R 1250 GS.
BMW motorcycles have been manufactured in Berlin since 1969 and the BMW Motorrad GS models with boxer engines since 1980. Elemental, authentic motorcycles, which possess incomparable all-round qualities have spurred on countless motorbike enthusiasts on trips to distant countries, spectacular adventure trips and expeditions to the remotest regions of our planet over the past decades. The latest edition of the now legendary BMW GS with boxer engine – the R 1300 GS – will be presented on 28 September 2023 at the grand opening of the new BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.
The BMW GS with boxer engine: The legendary combination of road, off-road and long-haul expertise.
Dr. Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad: “With the R 80 G/S and its unique combination of on-road and off-road suitability, everyday qualities and long-distance touring abilities, BMW Motorrad created the new motorcycle genre of touring enduros in 1980. The BMW GS with boxer engine became an icon, which achieved global success in this segment. What is more: The BMW GS became a legend and at the same time an indispensable cornerstone in the BMW Motorrad model range. Its outstanding talents, such as dynamic riding performance, brawny off-road qualities, superior long-distance comfort and enormous robustness, have since been continuously developed by BMW Motorrad and transferred to other BMW Motorrad model series with great success. I am therefore very pleased that today, and especially in our “100 Years of BMW Motorrad” anniversary year, we are able to contribute a major milestone to the corporate history of the BMW Group with the one millionth BMW GS motorbike with a boxer engine. I am equally pleased that the unique history of BMW Motorrad models with boxer engines will soon be supplemented by an exciting chapter with numerous innovations with the new R 1300 GS.”
The one millionth BMW GS with a boxer engine is an R 1250 GS in Triple Black Style and was duly celebrated today, 21 June 2023, during a works meeting at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin-Spandau.
The new BMW R 1300 GS: Premiere at the opening ceremony of BMW Motorrad Welt Berlin on 28 September 2023.“
I will have thousands of photos in the near future. For now you can make fun of my High Water Jeans! I will have updates.
See Tunes below for Sade!
I must be dreaming!
Thanks to Brandon Andrew and Jan for an incredible first day!
My wonderful wife is an Angel!
Riders of The Storm!
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In the past two days I ran into 2 different people that came to my aid. Both of those people had owned BMW’s or had them in their family. The first couple stopped after I asked them to take my photo. The kind Gentleman knew more about my camera and bike than I do. Today 20220724, My tripod fell off my bike and was dragging behind me. A good man flagged me down. When I pulled off to stop two really cool 20 something year old men stopped to help me tie it back down! Twenty years ago I dropped a Harley with my wife on it. Within two second a truck full of young bikers jumped out to help us lift it back up! I have guardian angels everywhere!
Someone I know hit 91 mph today, 20220726 for a few brief seconds. That someone has never been that fast on two wheels before.
There is this cool little cove close to the painted horses that I have always wanted to stop by and just sit or look! Today I just looked. I didn’t want to mess up the biology happening on the Stones!
Yes, Sade is looking more and more like my bike. I have never owned a bag, a car, a van, a trailer or a motorcycle that I couldn’t over pack. I just hope I don’t impale myself or my wife on the portable step
I have now dropped my bike twice in my driveway for no particular reason. I did it on both sides. The crash bar saved my heads. The first time I picked the bike up by the book. I walked it up backwards. The second time I needed help. My neighbor Gary came to the rescue. He is about ten times stronger than I am and made it seem easy. I’ve watched every video possible on picking up a bike. They put the hurt on me by using vertically challenged females that pick the bike up with ease. Now I’ve dropped a Harley and a BMW. I’m a fairly dangerous man!
Today is 20220829. Someone hit 100m.p.h. for a brief second today.
About 10:30pm Friday night I was doing about 55 mph on a back country road and heard a POW like a low caliber gunshot, more located to the front of me. I thought my front tire blew out. I went mushy in the back with just very little sway. Fortunately there was a country store two blocks ahead of me. The insurance people couldn’t find a tow all night long. But at 9:00pm sharp Paul, from BMW was out the door in his awesome van. He walked the bike up his ramp and into the rescue van like a seasoned pro. My biggest regret of the 12 hour adventure was not getting a shot of his cool van and wonderful companion Shepherd! But there is time for that! I found out my Disc skills have diminished greatly due to lack of practice. I may have to change that. For now I need to also practice riding the bike! Those are two great problems to have. I didn’t bend the rim. I didn’t crash on the side of a dark country road. My awesome wife brought me a steak sandwich about three or four am. I also read half the manual which the tech guy at the store will appreciate! I accidentally answered a phone call with the helmet and even made a call, so I am learning.
On The Road Again with a new Bandana and a new tire!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_BMW_motorcycles
Just Hanging out, looking for adventure, ready to head out on the Highway!
I was Hanging out at my favorite Biker Bar, Cindy’s Snow Creamery and a short thought passed through my shallow mind. Both my tires are different sizes but my sensors ended up in the same spot when I landed! There has to be some math to that!
“Gelände/Straße BMW Motorrad is best known for its adventure motorcycles: The GS Range. GS stands for Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road.)”
Sade under Cover! Shot with an iphone 13.
The above photo is in Myrtle Beach, SC at the old wooden Roller Coaster.
Keep coming back. I’m trying a new adobe trick just in case they decide to work with wordpress.
I am finding lots of empty churches. I love to have the entire place to myself to stretch and practice moves and turns. This LDS Church in Clemmons is trying to work its’ magic on me. It is a long story I will tell you sometime.
Gallery Shots for the Cool People at the Greensboro Shop!
I’d like to keep you on my page as much as I can. So if I place a youtube video in here try to come back and visit me. I am going to build a series of practice sessions from Moto Jitsu and anyone that is willing to spend some time with me. I’ll try to give bonus eye candy by riding the long way home and show some home bound person an escape. When I can’t ride anymore, I’ll have some long videos to help soothe me.
Today is 20230601. I found some sort of Rider’s Course at Davidson County Community College. Since I don’t know what the lines are for yet I made up some of my own rules and practiced going right and left through the short and quick S curves. I obvious need practice. The ride to this place has a lake I can look at and lots of Country Road eye candy. Let’s get started.
Each link is the best of an adventure.
Motorcycle adobe links Sade
#100YearsBMWMotorrad and #BMWMotorradUSA
Your next maintenance will be due at 12,000 miles. This will be the first valve check.
Thanks!
Kevin Whitt
Service Manager
Motorcycles of Greensboro
I’d like to keep you on my page as much as I can. So if I place a youtube video in here try to come back and visit me. I am going to build a series of practice sessions from Moto Jitsu and anyone that is willing to spend some time with me. I’ll try to give bonus eye candy by riding the long way home and show some home bound person an escape. When I can’t ride anymore, I’ll have some long videos to help soothe me.
Just an old dog practicing new tricks. Nothing but S curve practice here!
I put 12 thousand miles on Sade this year.
So I feel I deserve a new Suit!
Hey Shane, I’m glad you like it! I really like my BMW gear as well. Connecting one zipper is all that is necessary. And yes, those protectors will sometime roll a bit. Body heat will make them softer and more pliable.For washing the KLIM gear, remove the armor pads, zip up all pockets and zippers, and wash on regular cycle with a little bit of liquid detergent. Two rinse cycles to remove all traces of detergent (it attracts water) and hang to dry.Thanks!
Andrew ComstockParts ManagerMotorcycles of Greensboro336.272.4269www.bmw-ducati.com
“BMW Motorcycles Rallye Pro Jacket Black
BMW Regular price $979.00 Euro/US Suit Size Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest The off-road-ready RallyePro jacket is the right clothing for Enduro fans and globetrotters who value rugged equip-ment. The jacket is made of ProTechWool, a functional material blend of polyamide and technical wool. The use of NP protectors means that this jacket delivers a high degree of freedom of movement along with optimum protection. Numerous pockets and ventilation options ensure maximum functionality.-Rugged jacket that is ready for off-road
-New flexible back protector
-Easy-to-operate quick-adjust system for the elbow protectors
-Two waterproof patch pockets on the front section
-Two breast pockets, one large pocket on the back
-TrinkPak pocket integrated into the back
-Collar closure with hook and loop fastener
-Continuously adjustable sleeves
-Innovative ventilation on the back
-Can be combined with the RallyePro pants
-A pull-over rain jacket is included in the scope of delivery and certified as protective clothing
-Protection class and certification: – Jacket: AA, EN17092 – Rain jacket: B, EN17092″
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Features:
- Functional ProTechWool material comprising polyamide and wool with a carbon finish
- Quick-drying, climate-regulating
- Suitable for high to moderate temperatures
- Windproof and waterproof thanks to a pull-over rain jacket (certified as protective clothing as well)
- Double layer of material in areas most prone to impact
- 4 front pockets, of which 2 are waterproof
- 1 large pocket on the back
- TrinkPak Hydra pocket on the back, reachable from the outside and integrated into the jacket (TrinkPak sold separately)
- Large-area vents on the chest, arms, and back
- NP2 protectors at shoulders and elbows
- Flexible NP back protector
- Hook and loop fasteners and snap buttons allow a variety of width adjustments
- Reflective material on the sleeves and back and pant
- Zips to the Rallye Pro Pants (sold separately)
- Regular fit
- Jacket is certified to AA / EN17092 protection standards
- Pull-over rain jacket is certified to B / EN17092 protection standards
https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-anakee-adventure
Motorcycle videos I have made.
Motorcycle videos from Shane.
https://www.youtube.com/@shaneksmith1957/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0
MotoJitsu Practice
I need to learn what these lines are for. Then I can or of course find the course instructor and get some lessons. But I hit the place twice a week but don’t know what all the markings are for.
Don’t let them steal your joy.
I will shut up and practice!
Shane
New skins!
I’m liking them. Someone I know hit 110mph today.
https://www.michelinman.com/motorcycle/tires/michelin-anakee-adventure
I love Sade! I hit Dead Man’s Curve today. I don’t know what anybody else calls it. People from the 1800;s are buried there!
Riding modes explained.
https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/blogs/loneriderblog/bmw-r-1250-gs-electronic-wizardry-explained
Thanks! Great and informative video. I have the R 1250 GSA 2022. This is 20240609. I have about 15,000 miles on it. Am going in for third inspection soon. Only four times have I ever tried to start her and she made me do it twice. That’s the very worst thing. i like to think of the Navigator as a Garmin issue not a BMW issue. However, I have sent my Garmin (navigator) in twice. I like having it as a back up to the iphone now. It makes me feel good I am not losing much in the upgrade. The starting issue is very noticeable to me because I tried a Harley ADV first. It takes a Harley about five times everytime to crank. Something about top dead center (and being a Harley in General). So i don’t gloat so much when my bike starts damn near everything without an issue. The bike exceeds my talents and I hope to improve my skill level to be worthy of the bike. I get on about an hour a day of course there are days I push my endurance. I looked at the mpg today and it was at 47mpg. My Harley heritage Softail gets 30 mpg and only has a range of 120 miles. My Harley looks nice and shiny sitting in my garage. I miss the rumble and noise a little bit. In the US there is a different psychology about Harley vs everything. For me I learned the hard way with a Harley, that ride and wrench is for real. But you can slowly see the change coming over the world. Where Police stations are switching over to BMWs. Some Die Hard harley riders aren’t so quick to give me a hard time and I don’t mind pulling up right next to them. I stopped to help a guy just off the interstate. He said, You know, they don’t make em like you anymore. He was a Hell’s Angel and had some kind of Screamin’ Eagle jacked up on a smaller body. He took off and disappeared down the interstate. He blasted off in a rumble. I hit 80 and couldn’t spot him. I hit 100mph twice on mine and backed off only because that speed was new to me. I’m 260 lbs and I don’t feel the bike struggles with me at all. Thank you for the video comparison! Knees to the Breeze!
“Yes, a BMW R 1250 GS Adventure 2022 model features steel components in its chassis, primarily a steel trellis frame that wraps around the engine, along with other steel sections within the frame for added rigidity; essentially, the main structural backbone of the bike is made of steel, while the overall frame is primarily aluminum”
I’ve watched so many Adventure Bike Videos that I can’t count them. I’ve watched the proper way to lift a bike, specifically a R 1250 GSA. I’ve seen small framed ladies lift a BMW and Harley in these videos. Now this is embarrassing. I’ve dropped my BMW three times now coming to a stop fortunately and my foot slipped or something. I am 250 lbs and 6′ 1″. I should be able to pick it up. My back and knees say Hell to the No! Twice I needed help. The third time, 20250409, a few days ago James from BMW Greensboro lifted my bike in a tight spot. I really couldn’t believe it. If he were to lift it too far he would have also put a dent in my trailer. I pretended to be on the other side like I was going to help. But he picked it up like there was nothing to it! Technique is the word of the day and he nailed it.