More goodies for a long-haul

[Gas Man]

I carry a really small progressive insurance 50 state map in my saddle bag. But then I also carry a larger hog membership north america map. It is really sweet, has decent detail and lists every HD & buell dealership in north america. Tommymac saw this last weekend. Free as part of my hog membership.

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I carry a really small progressive insurance 50 state map in my saddle bag. But then I also carry a larger hog membership north america map. It is really sweet, has decent detail and lists every HD & buell dealership in north america. Tommymac saw this last weekend. Free as part of my hog membership.

You get that when you join the BMWOA (BMW owners Association...same as HOG) along with a huge "telephone book" with the names and numbers of all the willing members who want to help. And it depends on what KIND of help, as to the level of detail given. You get a little tent symbol next to your name if you're willing to host a member overnight (hotel) or a wrench if you're just willing to help a broken down bike...etc

Pretty neat.

When you buy the BMW GPS (which is a Garmin Zumo) it comes pre-programed with the location of every BMW dealer in the US as well.

With the price of regular japanese cruisers and sportbikes now creaping closer to $20k the "COST of ownership" associated with the BMW and Harleys starts looking more appealing. Especially with networking tools these.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by CasterTroy

You get that when you join the BMWOA (BMW owners Association...same as HOG) along with a huge "telephone book" with the names and numbers of all the willing members who want to help. And it depends on what KIND of help, as to the level of detail given. You get a little tent symbol next to your name if you're willing to host a member overnight (hotel) or a wrench if you're just willing to help a broken down bike...etc

Pretty neat.

When you buy the BMW GPS (which is a Garmin Zumo) it comes pre-programed with the location of every BMW dealer in the US as well.

With the price of regular japanese cruisers and sportbikes now creaping closer to $20k the "COST of ownership" associated with the BMW and Harleys starts looking more appealing. Especially with networking tools these.

Your absolutely correct Caster. People will figure out that the cost of the premium bikes like BMW & HD are at a higher mark for a reason.

And I have been told about the BMW owners group name list. Pretty cool I think. HOG doesn't do that but I don't think finding HD owners and dealership is hard either.

[Trip]

I carry my BMWMOA members list with me at all times. I am also in it. Pretty cool to have access to that sort of help network.

[Gas Man]

Oh it is very cool! And I'm sure very helpfull as well.

[101lifts2]

Troy, did you buy that BMW new? How do you like it thus far?

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Troy, did you buy that BMW new? How do you like it thus far?

No

Got it back in may.......flew to south florida and picked it up........rode it 833 miles in 12 hrs home and was floored how easy it was. I INTENEDED to do it in 2 days, but it chewed up the miles (245 at a time between fillups) and just made the trip a blast

I've put 5000 miles on it so far and absolutely love it!

For a big bike it's VERY fast and agile!

COG is VERY low, and rev’s are limited to 6500 but once you learn how to shift and steer with your hips, you get really good quick

[derf]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I carry a really small progressive insurance 50 state map in my saddle bag. But then I also carry a larger hog membership north america map. It is really sweet, has decent detail and lists every HD & buell dealership in north america. Tommymac saw this last weekend. Free as part of my hog membership.

Do you keep a globe in there too?

[Gas Man]

Not usually...