My BMW R1100s Is Finally Home - A Story To Tell

[@bobdankiewicz9939]

What a great story, and that is a beautiful bike! Nothing wrong with bragging a bit about our 1:1 scale toys! Enjoy your riding time, but please come back safe and keep up the great work on your channel.

[@chuckspoor592]

What a great story! Thanks for sharing! And you don’t have to keep apologizing. The whole time I’ve subscribed to your page, this is the first non-hobby related video you have made.

[@iwantajdmgrl]

what a great story. crazy to think you found it after all this time. enjoy it man!

[@ArchGeek]

Great story Robert! I’m only speaking for myself here, but, I say I’m invested in you as a person, not just your hobby content. It’s why I follow you on other social media pages beyond KZbin. Share more stories if you like! I bet other folks would enjoy listening.

[@sebastiencaronboisvert5829]

It won`t just stick with you for ever, it will outlive you. I bought mine in 2015 at 89000km and she is still growling stongly at over 151000km.

[@liamfirebird6922]

Congratulations Robert! I'm stoked for you my friend. I love it when a plan comes together! It's awesome when a dream becomes reality!

[@paulcolterman3087]

Paul from NB Canada Such a great story and I am glad you finally got your bike home where she belongs.

[@mzaite]

I loved that late 90’s floating swing arm look.

[@garenosborn]

Dude. I had a 98 R1100R anniversary edition. Nicest bike I ever owned. I’ve owned 5 bikes in my life and 2 were bmw. Killer score man, I’m happy for you.

[@blownmouse]

I'm a Harley rider myself and have been for nearly 30 years now so I understand where you're coming from. I ordered my first new Harley in late 1994 and picked it up in August of 1995. 1995 Harley Davidson Fatboy. And I still own that bike today. Even after 2 divorces and a couple lost jobs I was still able to hang on to it after all these years. I have two other Harleys but my 95 Fatboy will always be with me no matter what. After I'm gone my wife can do what she wants with it but for now it stays with me. I'm happy you got this bike back. I can tell it means a lot to you.

[@antithesisjones765]

That’s a beautiful bike there. It sure must have been tough loosing it the way you did, I’m glad you got it back. I used to ride a Honda V40 Magna back in the 80’s.

[@seayak]

What a great story. So glad you are reunited with your bike. Your dealer really has gone the extra distance, first to track down the bike, and then to reset the suspension components and find a centre stand for you. Service and buying parts for BMW's is expensive, never mind finding parts for older models (ask me how I know haha), but you have persevered and now have that wonderful bike back to ride and enjoy. The high quality of the construction on these models makes the investment in parts and maintenance well worthwhile. These, along with the RS versions of the 1100, are some of the best looking motorcyles ever made, in my opinion. It is worth owning one of these just to admire it sitting in the driveway or the garage. .

[@barbatosrex9473]

You get it my friend 😉 I owned an RT and an R but this is my favorite. Got my eye on a new Triumph too

[@seayak]

Excellent. why would anybody one own just one motorcycle

[@seayak]

Which Triumph BTW?@@barbatosrex9473

[@usersony112]

Gorgeous bike. I love the tail of the bike. Congratulations on getting your bike back, especially in such great shape!

[@poppafiveone]

I know a person who was in a group that travelled to Germany, after buying their BMW bike in Ontario, Canada. They picked up their bikes, traveled in a group, and when the tour was over, they flew home and had the bikes shipped to their closest dealer where ever each lived.

[@jeff72_]

Great story and what a lovely bike, the R1100S really does look good. I had an R1100RS and put over 100,000kms on her, it was hard to let it go.

[@msamyweber]

Robert, we love you and support you. Congratulations on recapturing an important piece of your past. We all have things that we have or had and cherished. For me when I was a kid, it was boxes of comic books. The troubles I had with my father, when he threw me away, he did the same to my comic books. If i had just anyone one of them today, who knows the value. I think it is safe to say that we who follow you do not mind one bit you telling use this beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@purebloodheretic4682]

Beautiful Machine Mate! Great Story - I'm glad you found Your bike! Love the Colour🔥 I have a '98 Honda VTR1000 "Firestorm" aka Superhawk the same deep yellow colour scheme - My next bike is hopefully going to be a BMW R1100s - Such a stylish machine! -Cheers 🤍🇦🇺👍

[@barbatosrex9473]

Cheers from the US 👋

[@kenswan1725]

Very nice R model, used to go canyon carving with a guy who rode an older (70's model)and the heads were ground almost all the way off, that's how hard he rode it. Brag away, that's something you earned and enjoy

[@DaneSaysStuff]

What an awesome story. I'm stoked you were able to get THE bike back all this time later. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregtraut3827]

Thank you. Very great story. Getting to know you on a different level. Please be safe riding.

[@justme3769]

Whata great story! Congrats on getting your bike back. As a rider myself, I can completely appreciate this!

[@mesnkc]

Had a 1150RS that was a fun bike but I miss my K1200S to this day. Glad you got her back.

[@thekenthouse6428]

Great story! I remember test riding this exact bike in the early 2000's and loved how comfortable it was. It was a bit down on power but handled well at 7/10ths and despite its weight and the complex suspension I came very close to getting one and still think what might have been. That mandarin orange is iconic.

[@barbatosrex9473]

The dude who had this bike all this time replaced the stock exhaust with a Staintune system. I think that company is no longer in business. But it's a bit louder than the stock but it seems way faster than it was

[@beefabbear4104]

Thanks for sharing, that’s a great story. Man, you must’ve been so relieved to see that the bike had been looked after. Beautiful condition ! That seat looks good too. I’m guessing it’s a Corbin. Perfect for the bike and looks comfortable too

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's a Sargent Seat, a step up from Corbin, which is a great seat

[@danieldzimiera3410]

I just bought myself yesterday a red one from 2004 and 37k kilometers on.... I really love this bike and it has power from below. Thank you for your video but please make a video with stock exhaust sound and all the specs. The 1100 S is over 20 years old but still rips with 98 bhp and more than enough torque.

[@goodguysgunsllc9369]

Congratulations Robert! I'm proud of you brother!! Be safe on her and treat her good. You deserve to be able to fulfill your dreams! God bless!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

God bless you too my friend 👍

[@Thebustedknuckelmodelworks]

Congrats on getting your bike. Enjoy and be safe.

[@tomaszfraczek3295]

Hi im doing scale modeling on and off through my life, now i want to go back to it and finish some project, but thats mostly becouse harsh winter doesn't allow me ride my motorcycle to often. Im watching your chanel and joining two hobbys, how cool is that😜, nice vids and im goin to subscribe of course.

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend

[@patrickwells8302]

congratulations on getting that gorgeous bike back

[@DavidHardy-hr4iz]

Dude that is a awesome bike. Happy you were able to get it back in your life.

[@MrCasper1271]

That's crazy I'm glad you were able to get your bike back I got a crotch rocket GSXR600 when I was in the air force in Oklahoma, they moved it to Germany with me when I changed station over there, it was amazing, but I moved back home to Connecticut and had to sell it, the roads and the drivers around here are just way to bad to be messing around, I do still miss it tho it is such a good time, I hope you get to enjoy it!!

[@danielleclerc4369]

Congratulations, I myself have a 2003 BMW R1200c, great riding bike!

[@MarkCCandelaCPA]

Cool story, my friend. I kinda teared up a bit. 🙂

[@JuanMunoz-ss6ov]

Amazing for you bro.... Congratulations on your new old bike .

[@edwardgundrum6275]

Great story,I’m glad you got it back

[@marcbrasse747]

What a great story. Shows you one can never tell what can still happen after a low. Best looking Beemer anyway. Especially in the color.

[@rogerramjet5302]

Got an '03 model - red with black engine casing and sport wider rear wheel. Same condition as yours. Lovely character filled bike that can turn it's hand to anything!

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

Great bike,Great story and that you got it back after somany years. You mentioned a Suzuki Katana. In the 80,s the Katana 1100 was my first brandnew bike i bought,swapped it after 2 years for a Suz 1gsx R 1100RR. But still regretting it that i sold the Katana. Now i bought this january the same model Katana again. But it need a ton of work to bring it back in his original state. But this one has a aftermarket Turbo and Intercooler on it. I am hoping to get it registered this year again. And i will be as happy as i was with my First Brandnew Katana. Safe travels on that beauty of a BMW

[@scottkrolik4699]

That’s a great story I liked it it’s special because you had it and lost it and got it back. It’s kind of like us with some cars that we wish we could have but they’re hard to get order already gone. Thanks for the video.!

[@dingo3432]

Congratulations getting your bike back! Please take us all for a ride to your local hobby shop. That would be a really fun video!

[@bostonbudz4616]

Well neighba good for you getting the old bike back! Now thats dedication n perseverance in that there story! Love it🎉 so happy for you and thanks for sharing that with us all your a great friend to all who care to hear

[@ScaleModelCarBuilder]

Awesome story, so glad it was able to come back to its proper home! I also hope that your wife is doing well and recovering quickly.

[@CCKawiZ948]

Great story! I have dreamed of getting a couple of my old bikes back, but then bought a new one.

[@Model.Student]

Terrific story! So glad you could find your bike after all these years. Be safe and ride on!

[@duck853]

It's notable that I thought all these months your "bike" was going to be a Harley. More than surprised you're just like me. My journey was '84 GPz 750, '85 VF750F, '94 VFR750R (Iron Butt and Saddle Sore completer), '00 YZF R-1 and, like you I finally got "the bike", a '97 Ducati 748 w/an 853 engine. "The Bike" has been with me uninterrupted since 2001 and I don't plan on it going anywhere. Nice to know another unicorn, meaning a fellow motorhead and scale modeling nerd. ~Joe

[@jasonwalton1985]

Awesome man, glad you got it back. Great story

[@garypic4083]

Love the BMW motorcycles , many years ago1977 I Roadraced a BMW RS 1000 at Bridgehampton LI, NY. You got a beauty there

[@barbatosrex9473]

I do love their bikes. I like European bikes in general. I've owned 3 BMWs

[@garypic4083]

@@barbatosrex9473 I worked part time at the dealership good times, I always craved a Bimmer lol but life got in the way. Now I getting back into modeling, your channel has great info. Ride safe, enjoy

[@Cochise231]

Glad you got your Bike back Excellent story God Bless you and yours👍🏽👍🏽

[@krzysztofmathews738]

Congratulations! That is a beautiful machine!

[@dougsaroma]

Dream Theater! Cool, I'm a huge fan. I photographed several of their shows years ago before everybody was watching concerts through their phones.

[@matthines5150]

Congrats on the bike, so happy you got it back. There’s a Ducati rotting away in my garage that I’m hoping to get back on the road someday to similar ends (though point of diversion was young kids vs costs, though $$$ is a related issue of course). I bought a 2001 r1100s with 17k miles in 2020 and have ridden it up over 32000 since. Love these bikes and they are insane value for the money if you are looking for a real sporting sport touring machine. Ride safe and see you on the road around New England! I love the run out from S. Shore MA to Little Compton RI!

[@TheTonyflex]

What a nice bike!! I also rode a triumph. Mine was a thunderstorm 1700 cc. Now I live in L.A and riding could be a bit dangerous around a here.

[@david.eldoson.9425]

Nice very nice. Thank you for sharing. We all have many interests in life, and painting goes well with bikes .

[@markable5338]

Awesome story. So glad you got your bike back.

[@martinpoll1040]

What a lovely story. I did notice your bars are above the yoke, a popular mod for taller riders, so I'm assuming the owner who put the higher suspension on did that. If you're shorter then you might want to put them back to original. I'm 6ft and put mine back under and find it comfortable enough for long journeys. Enjoy

[@barbatosrex9473]

You have a keen eye, I will be putting them back for next season. I do feel the difference and it causes pain after 20 minutes of riding

[@martinpoll1040]

@barbatosrex9473 I also prefer the look with them under, where they're supposed to be. Another good point is the bars no longer get close to my touring screen. Having broken both wrists in the past I just use my core more and get hardly any weight on the wrists, which is a common complaint from some riders.

[@jamesdubois6450]

Great story, i'd like to hear stories like that when things come together in the end. Good luck with your bike and drive safe.

[@Bigskyguy56]

Congrats on finding "YOUR BIKE". The original 1 that you owned. Ride safe & ENJOY yourself. Rick

[@REKlaus]

Congats on getting your bike back. Looks nice.

[@ruanecrummett9261]

BMWs are the best bikes I rode a k75 they handle and are so smooth congrats on the bike keep on riding as much as you can your bike looks beautiful great video a nice change of pace

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

Awesome story Robert!! Beautiful bike!!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thanks Manny

[@Mannysscalemodeling]

@@barbatosrex9473 Your welcome!

[@TomSchry-hb4mg]

Beautiful ride! I also had a 600 Katana. My dream bike is an early 90’s BMW R100RS airhead. If you ever get a chance attend a BMW rally someday.

[@SamRK-1000]

Glad you got your bike back after so long not having it! Vehicles mean a lot to us even though it sounds silly. I don’t mind these vlog style videos! Maybe Rhode Island hobby store tours in the future?

[@wayne0220]

So this is the exact same bike you lost years ago? Robert, I am so glad you shared this with us! I know it’s a privilege that you share them and am thankful for it. On another note You and I were in the same industry in 2000, I also worked for Konica photo, I was in the plant processing film. My facility was closed in 2006 thanks to digital cameras.

[@CrimsonFlagg]

That is an awesome looking motorcycle dude. I'm glad you have it back.

[@kyledehartsscaleworks]

Gorgeous bike. Congrats on getting that back. What a great story. I’ve always loved those with the center exit exhaust too. So cool.

[@joelm1246]

Great story and such a beautiful bike. The curves and colours reminds me of Eva unit 00.

[@Sarutobe12]

LOve your bike. Im glad you can take it back

[@bmw128racer]

Congrats on getting your R1100s! Sure, getting hold of it took some effort, but hearing the joy in your voice says it was definitely worth it. 😀

[@Jper5831]

Great story and that’s a pretty sweet bike. Thanks for sharing

[@Electrobeam673]

Nice bike and great story. I used to go to Razee years ago to install tires. Very reasonable price.

[@jerryglennie5375]

Barbatos thank you for the rare to hear story. I'm glad it all worked out and you got your beautiful bike back. Looking forward to more painting/ supply videos. Keep it up

[@blodhemn413]

Awesome bike and awesome story. Congrats on getting her back.

[@nathalieproulx1632]

Happy that you get ig back! Beautiful moto!!

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Nice bike sir what a twisted story glad you got it back.

[@hsoj32]

Thats awesome man, so happy for you!

[@irvinp3224]

That is some nice looking bike,happy for you!

[@jimbe01]

Ride safe, Robert. Enjoy your ride.🏍️🙂

[@michaeldrapes8446]

Nice bike and a great story. I’m glad you got it back. A couple of videos ago you asked where there was good weather to ride. One word, Texas. You can ride in January or July and every month in between. 👍mjd

[@scifimodelshop]

Glad your baby came home, I rode some years ago a 1956 pan head love that bike until some one ran me off the road bike came out ok me not so much cracked my knee caps and hurt to shift. So now I would and thinking about a cam am spider

[@alexh5561]

Thanks for sharing this story, loved hearing it!

[@modelcarmadness5119]

Good story, nice that you could get it back!

[@AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so]

Great story! I mean, that's amazing that you were able to the exact bike you had! Incredible

[@arby796]

Motorcycle channel or not share your passions man, its good that it came back to you after all that time.

[@massiveattackstation]

Congrats very nice I know how it must feel. My last bike was an RC51, but I've ridden all sorts of stuff. Still wouldn't mind a triumph 375, so skinny and throwable.

[@ml6158]

Now make a scale model of it.

[@dragoonoly3084]

Nice story glade, you got your old bike back .

[@jimknott183]

Congratulations!

[@anthonyfoley3401]

Well done, safe riding!

[@geo0711]

Awesome story, Robert! I love a good comeback story. 👏

[@Bubbasmodelcarshop]

great story . that's great you got it back.

[@mgs6490]

I'm not even a bike guy but that's a nice one. Makes me want one :) Great story, thanks for sharing.

[@thehazmatguy480]

1st, ride safe! Love the bike, so glad you got it back!

[@davidmarrero9608]

Good little story and glad that you were able to get your dream bike back. Also have you ever considered doing live streams even uploading model kit reviews and painting tutorials on models kits you do? I think would be cool to see you apply that on your channel

[@neilreddick3062]

Great bike and story!

[@barbatosrex9473]

Thank you my friend

[@davidchin350]

Great backstory, glad you located and got the bike back. Luckily it was still in great condition. I love the low maintence of shaft drives as well. Is that a Corbin gunfighter seat with the yellow piping?

[@barbatosrex9473]

It's a Sargent Seat

[@kimijonghighball9626]

Very unique style, very sporty. Beautiful bike! ❤

[@aroncheek5092]

Love it , well deserved present to yourself, love your channel , enjoy your ride time

[@njcivicwagon1]

Beautiful bike. Great story. Thanks for sharing

[@bishopmolson1]

Congratulations.