Milestone for my GS - Page 7

BerndM · 04-19-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Makalu

I love this guy. He's been around here since the beginning. Has only 81 posts, and more miles on his bike (1100GS!!) than anybody. A true Advrider.

God speed and have an awesome journey, Hank.

He's up to a whopping 104 posts now.

If he'd spend less time riding, he'd have more time to post here!

Keep on Bikin' Dude!!!!

Regards
Bernd

Hank · 06-06-2009, 02:45 PM

Back in Nov 2008 I embarked on a long awaited journey to ride from Texas to South America.
When I started my journey my 1995 R1100GS had around 429k miles on it. Everyone advised me not to that my trusty GS but, I did. I put the GS through some serious punishment at times as I crossed the mountains and altiplanos of Peru and Bolivia. And even in Patagonia I had one nasty crash but, The GS marched on.
The total trip was 19,200 miles, just shy of the 450,000 miles mark I knew I should have gone on to Brazil!). I finally rolled to the 450,000 mile mark.
Now its time for me to make some money so that I can ride the rest of the world, of course with my Trusty GS!

Hank

Hank · 06-06-2009, 02:47 PM

Here's one more photo. I can't figure out how to add more than one photo to a post...

Bolivia 2009

Hank

GSbiker · 06-06-2009, 03:00 PM

Fantastic!!

Adik G · 06-06-2009, 04:45 PM

holy shit! that mileage rules... Last year I did some pitiful 6000 miles on my brand new GSA ... In that rate I will reach your mileage in some 75 years... I will be 108 years old then

Keep up that pace man!

dugmar · 06-06-2009, 05:31 PM

You realize you've ridden that bike the equivalent of riding around the earth's equator 18 times? Amazing.

Rode2Nowhere · 06-06-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dugmar

You realize you've ridden that bike the equivalent of riding around the earth's equator 18 times? Amazing.

Hank is the man. By the way, this thread closed the deal on my 1150 last year, the final selling point.

andmoon · 06-06-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rode2Nowhere

Hank is the man. By the way, this thread closed the deal on my 1150 last year, the final selling point.

ehem...it is the 1100 that is mo betta!

Hank, you rule!

Lobby · 06-06-2009, 07:27 PM

I need some new tires on my GS, Hank. I'll call you this week.

KLRTucson · 06-06-2009, 08:35 PM

Truly Amazing..........I have a paltry 40,000 on my bike....You Sir, are a fortunate individual.

GS Addict · 06-06-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KLRTucson

Truly Amazing..........I have a paltry 40,000 on my bike....You Sir, are a fortunate individual.

+1 with my measly 108,000

cold_fire · 06-07-2009, 01:27 AM

I'm just wondering... Just about how much $$$$ would you get if you were to sell the bike? I believe BMW should make you an offer on your motorcycle just to display it in the Munich Museum as the most reliable bike they've ever made.

I've actually seen an article about a guy in Germany that did 600.000km in 12 years on his K75 RT and BMW agreed to service his bike free of charge for the rest of the motorcycle's life.

Oh yeah, and I've just passed 75.000km on my '97 1100 GS

Makalu · 06-07-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank

Here's one more photo. I can't figure out how to add more than one photo to a post...

Bolivia 2009

Hank

Nice!

PITS · 06-07-2009, 04:23 AM

you re the No1!!!!

Peka · 06-07-2009, 05:17 AM

My 1100 is about to clock up 160,000km/100,000miles. Nowhere near yours Hank but at least I have a new goal for it

06-06-2009, 02:45 PM	#92
Hank ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2001 Oddometer: 122	450,000 Back in Nov 2008 I embarked on a long awaited journey to ride from Texas to South America. When I started my journey my 1995 R1100GS had around 429k miles on it. Everyone advised me not to that my trusty GS but, I did. I put the GS through some serious punishment at times as I crossed the mountains and altiplanos of Peru and Bolivia. And even in Patagonia I had one nasty crash but, The GS marched on. The total trip was 19,200 miles, just shy of the 450,000 miles mark I knew I should have gone on to Brazil!). I finally rolled to the 450,000 mile mark. Now its time for me to make some money so that I can ride the rest of the world, of course with my Trusty GS! Hank Attached Images

06-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#93
Hank ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2001 Oddometer: 122	450,000 Here's one more photo. I can't figure out how to add more than one photo to a post... Bolivia 2009 Hank Attached Images

06-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#94
GSbiker new and un-improved Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Wrong side of the tracks Oddometer: 11,215	Fantastic!! __________________ I never finish anyth

06-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#95
Adik G Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Poznan, Poland Oddometer: 37	holy shit! that mileage rules... Last year I did some pitiful 6000 miles on my brand new GSA ... In that rate I will reach your mileage in some 75 years... I will be 108 years old then Keep up that pace man! __________________ '08 R1200 GSA '07 R1200 R - sold back in the 80's: Romet Kadet 50

06-06-2009, 05:31 PM	#96
dugmar Pinball Wizard Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Newburyport, MA Oddometer: 2,916	You realize you've ridden that bike the equivalent of riding around the earth's equator 18 times? Amazing. __________________ "ATGATT" "BACON!" "MORE COWBELL!" Helmet Stickers availabe here: www.bimmersticker.com 10% of all sticker sales go to support ADVrider.com!

06-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#99
Lobby Viel Spass, Vato! Joined: Nov 2003 Location: San Antonio, Tx Oddometer: 25,880	I need some new tires on my GS, Hank. I'll call you this week. __________________ Gracie's Gold

06-06-2009, 08:35 PM	#100
KLRTucson Hey, a bright shiny thing Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Az......where summer spends the winter Oddometer: 171	Truly Amazing..........I have a paltry 40,000 on my bike....You Sir, are a fortunate individual. __________________ 2002 R1150GSa,........."You in with Smalls? Leonard Smalls?" -Lone Biker of the Apocalypse-

06-07-2009, 01:27 AM	#102
cold_fire Famous Head Scratcher Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Oddometer: 289	I'm just wondering... Just about how much $$$$ would you get if you were to sell the bike? I believe BMW should make you an offer on your motorcycle just to display it in the Munich Museum as the most reliable bike they've ever made. I've actually seen an article about a guy in Germany that did 600.000km in 12 years on his K75 RT and BMW agreed to service his bike free of charge for the rest of the motorcycle's life. Oh yeah, and I've just passed 75.000km on my '97 1100 GS __________________ '92 Suzuki DR 350 '00 Ducati ST4

06-07-2009, 04:23 AM	#104
PITS Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Oddometer: 54	you re the No1!!!! __________________ pits

06-07-2009, 05:17 AM	#105
Peka Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 1,991	My 1100 is about to clock up 160,000km/100,000miles. Nowhere near yours Hank but at least I have a new goal for it

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