New Rider in North Texas

BillyJack · 02-20-2012, 07:25 PM

Just got my new bike. No long journeys just yet, but I am learning about the backroads of North Texas.

Loving my BMW G650GS!

On the backroads.

Who can resist an old sign like this - the Malts were delicious too!

Real horse meet steel horse.

My friend also enjoyed the bike - so much so that he went out and bought a used F650GS the very next day.

Can't wait to share more as we progress in our skills and expand our journeys.

BillyJack

poolman · 02-20-2012, 07:51 PM

BillyJack,

You have a really nice looking bike. I ride an F800GS here in DC, but had the chance last week to ride an F650GS through and around the Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas:

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765000

I have not yet tried the G650, but I certainly hope to. There has been a BMW 650 X-Challenge on CycleTrader for some time, and I think about it frequently.

Thanks for posting,

RedRockRider · 02-20-2012, 10:08 PM

Bike looks very sharp in white.

Keep the rubber side down and keep posting pics of your travels.

inbred · 02-21-2012, 09:55 AM

Gorgeous girl you got there amigo. Looks like she's ready to eat up the miles. Must be proud to feel that thing gyrate between your legs.

jna · 02-21-2012, 04:04 PM

Are those street shots in Carrollton by chance?

N-Id-Jim · 02-21-2012, 04:26 PM

more pics please!

texas is on my must do list... where is that milkshake joint?

FotoTEX · 02-22-2012, 05:07 PM

Nice looking 650. Head that bike SW towards my part of TX and you will find some great roads. And great BBQ. What a combination. Give me a shout if you need road info. I have been riding these roads for many years.

BillyJack · 02-22-2012, 07:38 PM

Thanks for all the enthusiasm- everyone.

The pictures from the previous post were all taken just north of McKinney, TX.

I had the opportunity to go for a very short run today, and I took some more pictures. A different route today, that revealed a great farm road that quickly turned to heavy dirt (with massive tractor grooves) and a stream crossing. What a great way to break in the bike.

Here are some shots (sorry, was too busy to take pics on the dirt roads) :)

The road ahead.

And the 650 - ready for action.

Inside a cozy little cafe for a slice of pie and a coffee.

A quaint cafe - highly recommended for the above mentioned pie and coffee.

And a great old barn/shed that reminds me of my great grandmother's farm.

Until next time...

BillyJack

BillyJack · 02-22-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N-Id-Jim

more pics please!

texas is on my must do list... where is that milkshake joint?

This is just outside of McKinney TX.

That old sign was awesome.

BillyJack · 02-22-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jna

Are those street shots in Carrollton by chance?

Small town just outside of McKinney. Carollton would be cool though. Maybe next time :)

BillyJack · 02-22-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N-Id-Jim

more pics please!

texas is on my must do list... where is that milkshake joint?

Here are a few more from today :)

iphorde · 02-22-2012, 10:57 PM

02-20-2012, 07:25 PM	#1
BillyJack ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Oddometer: 5	New Rider in North Texas Just got my new bike. No long journeys just yet, but I am learning about the backroads of North Texas. Loving my BMW G650GS! On the backroads. Who can resist an old sign like this - the Malts were delicious too! Real horse meet steel horse. My friend also enjoyed the bike - so much so that he went out and bought a used F650GS the very next day. Can't wait to share more as we progress in our skills and expand our journeys. BillyJack

02-20-2012, 07:51 PM	#2
poolman Gnarly Poolside Adv. Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Darnestown, MD Oddometer: 412	Nice Bike! BillyJack, You have a really nice looking bike. I ride an F800GS here in DC, but had the chance last week to ride an F650GS through and around the Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=765000 I have not yet tried the G650, but I certainly hope to. There has been a BMW 650 X-Challenge on CycleTrader for some time, and I think about it frequently. Thanks for posting, __________________ ~~~~~~ poolman Sacred Valley of the Incas Costa Rica Solo poolman screwed with this post 02-20-2012 at 07:57 PM

02-20-2012, 10:08 PM	#3
RedRockRider Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: St. George, UT Oddometer: 823	Welcome, BillyJack Bike looks very sharp in white. Keep the rubber side down and keep posting pics of your travels. __________________ RedRockRider - WR250R, TW200, Versys, Vulcan 900 LT, Zuma 125 Southwest Utah: Dual Sport Riding from St. George http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=725976

02-21-2012, 09:55 AM	#4
inbred Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Weedsport, NY Oddometer: 126	Gorgeous girl you got there amigo. Looks like she's ready to eat up the miles. Must be proud to feel that thing gyrate between your legs. __________________ The day is soon coming when BMW will be installing a small microwave oven on their adventure bikes. I do not want to live in that world. .

02-21-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
jna Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Fruita Co Oddometer: 42	Location?? Are those street shots in Carrollton by chance?

02-21-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
N-Id-Jim Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: where elephants roam Oddometer: 319	keep it coming more pics please! texas is on my must do list... where is that milkshake joint?

02-22-2012, 05:07 PM	#7
FotoTEX Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Granbury Texas Oddometer: 2,396	Nice looking 650. Head that bike SW towards my part of TX and you will find some great roads. And great BBQ. What a combination. Give me a shout if you need road info. I have been riding these roads for many years.

02-22-2012, 07:38 PM	#8
BillyJack ^OP n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Oddometer: 5	Thanks for all the enthusiasm- everyone. The pictures from the previous post were all taken just north of McKinney, TX. I had the opportunity to go for a very short run today, and I took some more pictures. A different route today, that revealed a great farm road that quickly turned to heavy dirt (with massive tractor grooves) and a stream crossing. What a great way to break in the bike. Here are some shots (sorry, was too busy to take pics on the dirt roads) :) The road ahead. And the 650 - ready for action. Inside a cozy little cafe for a slice of pie and a coffee. A quaint cafe - highly recommended for the above mentioned pie and coffee. And a great old barn/shed that reminds me of my great grandmother's farm. Until next time... BillyJack

02-22-2012, 10:57 PM	#12
iphorde Obviously I'm bored. Joined: Apr 2009 Location: N. Texas Oddometer: 756	__________________ iphorde *RIFF RAFF* - I ride ORANGE bike's. And a Gasser... Disclaimer: Don't take me seriously, because I don't....

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