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We leave Wednesday morning. This might be the WORLDS BIGGEST epic trip.

Nine days on the road (so far). Touring Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum tomorrow then heading to GA. Next up, cherahola skyway, deals gap, BRP, the snake and back of the dragon

Ok, I will putt my way to 500 miles. Thank you

Bad parts/assembly happen. From a self preservation standpoint it makes sense to ease into it rather than smash everything with full force and a bonus gives you less chance of having to deal with lawyers. My one new bike (2-stroke) was not broken in as my dad's friend who's pick-up we used to get it took off on it saying they break them in at the factory.

Amanda and I had our maiden voyage on the RT. We took OH-212/93 to Roscoe Village for BBQ and then came home via 60/62/83 into Smithville/OH-21. Good weather. Good roads. Good food. Good day.

If you aren't going to 100% adhere to break-in, at least refrain from extended runs at the same RPM. (highway) I'm one to tend toward the break-in, but with a few high-revs mixed in on occasion. My advice is purely anecdotal.

Voting....do the break-in. Then change the oil at 500- 900 miles...YRMV.....

I vote break it in. It sucks, probably a waste of time, but it can't hurt.

Don't know if it's a myth or not. Some get by just fine ignoring the manufacturers recommendations and some have troubles getting engine replacements because of not following the recommendations. My new bike had some limitations, under 7K for 200 miles, under 9K for four hundred miles, under 11K for four hundred miles, no full throttle for the first 600 miles. I adhered to those limits except for the no full throttle recommendation. This allowed me to get comfortable with the new bike and discover it's capabilities progressively. I certainly found new limits in handling and setup for corner entry during each advancement up the RPM scale. I'm not saying that I'm right following the recommendations but I'm certainly not wrong. This has been a shit show among the BMW folks.

So, if I remember right break in period is a myth.... The 300 was rode normal, not too hard but not super slow or low rpms. I have 57 miles on the new bike now. Trying to stay under 4k rpms is not easy ( 45 is max speed). It is recommend to stay at 4k until 150miles then 5k until 300 and 6k until 500. Thoughts?

This was a popup ad in my Slickdeals today. I know what Bahama Mamas and tenderloins are, but WTF is THAT?!?!?!?!

Don't look it's just poor rejected little ole me.

No doubt you made the correct choice. Sorry to hear about a kidney loss. That certainly had to have been a worrisome time, glad to hear that you are still able to enjoy life with a new bike on the other side. I did my midlife crisis 15 years ago. Make sure you don't leave anything on the table when you go through yours. It gets harder to do what you think you can do as you get older.

I have had my eye on the 4rr for 2 years. I saved and could have paid cash for her (just limited upgrades and break the bank). With losing a kidney last summer it is not reasonable for me to push limits or truck for a few more years. Internal healing will take some extra time. I do want that bike, but just cant justify it right now. It was really hard to walk away from it, especially with it staring at me as I sat on the 500. I have zero plans to keep the 500 for 11 years like I did the 300, and I still have a midlife crisis to go through. If I could have 2 bikes, it would be in my garage too.

Weather for the start of the Arctic Circle journey was looking iffy so I did two things: I delayed the start a few days so I wouldn’t be riding through rain to start the trip, and I also booked a small cabin at Cannabis Creek Cabins in Luther Michigan. They are as affordable as a motel and includes a nice gift bag with some tasty treats! Should be a great end of the first full day’s riding on the 15th after an overnight stay at my Father’s. Sunny 2.0 is completely loaded and champing at the bit to get going. You’ll be able to track my progress through the Yukon and Alaska with this link to my Garmin Inreach Mini satellite tracker! https://share.garmin.com/HWJA4

Failed TIG Weld on my British Customs exhaust. Shipped to CA for warranty repair that will probably take 2 weeks to get back. I really like that exhaust, but a failed weld seems like half-assed workmanship 🙄 Good thing I kept the OEM pipes and have 3 motorcycles 😄

A little disappointed that you didn't go with the 400 but am absolutely sure you made the correct choice. With the 400 price and narrow focus it needs to be a side chic not your main squeeze. Congratulations! Nothing like a new bike to distract you for hours even when you aren't riding. LOVE that colorway!!!

Thanks, Bubba. I appreciate the assist. Like I said, I hate to sell it.. but I'm feeling slightly gluttonous at the moment.

Pauly: Cross posted your sale to a couple of the FB MC forums I belong to (Greater Cincinnati BMW, MSTA). Hate to see you sell this beauty. Best sport tour motorcycle ever built! After I was taken out on my '16 RS by the bozo driver back in '22, I drove all the way to St Louis to buy its replacement. Hope I don't have to sell it until I'm in the dirt.

Yamaha is sold, Mods can lock this up.

Believe me when I say I don't want to sell this bike, but owning three touring bikes doesn't fit into my end game. Pretty sure the Goldwing is here for a while as our 2-up mount. Now that Isaac has moved back to New England, I needed a bike to do the 700 mile highway days on either end of the weekend twisty riding I'll do chasing him in his pocket racer. The RS is great for twisties and quite good on the highway, but not "Paul is Goldwing spoiled" good on the highway.

And central locking.

This thing is cool. But I just had to buy a truck.

Ya. You’d think that for BMW money they would be color matching