1982 Yamaha XZ-550 Vision

Robert K

Bruce Nadig wrote:

>Over the two years that I have been on list I have seen many
>references to
>Vanagon owners also having motorcycles. It seems like a
>disproportionately
>high number.
>
>The one brand of motorcycle that stands out is the BMW. I happen to
>own an
>'87 Vanagon and a 1999 BMW R1100S (purchased new - that bike is the only
>vehicle I have ever purchased new). I have also owned two other BMWs
>(a 1970
>BMW R75/5 with a toaster tank, and an '87 K75S - never should have sold
>either of them), as well as an '87 Ducati 750 Paso. Why does the year
>1987
>keep popping up?
>
>Incidentally, I also used to run the service department at a BMW
>motorcycle
>dealership. I didn't own a Vanagon then, but the Accessories Manager did
>(she owned BMW motorcycles also).
>
>So, question is: do you ride a motorcycle, and if so, what year, make and
>model?
>
>Cheers,
>Bruce
>motorbruce
>