[63601]

Hi, my name is Harold McGrruther, but friends and family have called me McGoo for five decades. I’m the co-founder and product manager at Biltwell Inc., a small motorcycle riding gear and hard parts maker based in SoCal. Before launching Biltwell in 2006, my business partner and riding buddy Bill were the creative team at a micro design and advertising agency called Revolution for 20+ years.

My roots are off-road, MX and bicycles mostly, and my current 2-wheeled quiver includes a 2001 Sportster street tracker and a 2016 DRZ400SM in 21/18 wheels with Conti 70/30 DOT knobbies and all the usual mods and farkles.

I fell in love with BMW’s R9T when they introduced it five years ago, and had the pleasure of meeting its designer at a motorcycle show in Portland, OR 4 years ago (sorry, his name escapes me, but I was flattered to know he thinks Biltwell helmets are cool).

I’m here to learn more about the bike I’m buying next week: a 2018 R9T Pure with spoke wheels (gotta love those $2k discounts—thanks, BMW)

Anyway, glad to be here, and looking forward to picking your brains.

 

[BaldyDave]

Welcome McGoo, great to have you on the forum.

I'm sure you'll love the Pure.

 

[Rems]

Welcome here Mc Goo!! This forum is a gold mine of product reviews, modifications ideas and also great way to spend cash on your bikes

PS: I love the brand you created and the gears you produce!! I have a Bonanza I had custom hand painted and I cannot wait to ride it when moving to SoCal

 

[drotor]

Hi, my name is Harold McGrruther, but friends and family have called me McGoo for five decades. I’m the co-founder and product manager at Biltwell Inc., a small motorcycle riding gear and hard parts maker based in SoCal. Before launching Biltwell in 2006, my business partner and riding buddy Bill were the creative team at a micro design and advertising agency called Revolution for 20+ years.



My roots are off-road, MX and bicycles mostly, and my current 2-wheeled quiver includes a 2001 Sportster street tracker and a 2016 DRZ400SM in 21/18 wheels with Conti 70/30 DOT knobbies and all the usual mods and farkles.



I fell in love with BMW’s R9T when they introduced it five years ago, and had the pleasure of meeting its designer at a motorcycle show in Portland, OR 4 years ago (sorry, his name escapes me, but I was flattered to know he thinks Biltwell helmets are cool).



I’m here to learn more about the bike I’m buying next week: a 2018 R9T Pure with spoke wheels (gotta love those $2k discounts—thanks, BMW)



Anyway, glad to be here, and looking forward to picking your brains.

Welcome! I haven't had the pleasure to use Biltwell products, but several of my American friends tell me you have great design and are truly built well.

I look forward to hearing what you do with your R9T.


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[fmdualexhaust]

Welcome Harold
You will find plenty here to learn about your new ride, especially when you get to the farkle part.
One of my current helmets is a ****** S with checkers. The dealer I bought the Racer from, gave it to me as a present.


The designer you refer to may be Ola Stengard.


Enjoy your new ride and send pictures when you are able.

 

[kebo]

Good choice McGoo! Congrats - many safe km's. Welcome here.

 

[Captain]

:welcome:

 

[Manyakus]

Welcome!!