M5james...

PLEASE keep me posted. Maybe we could buy 2 together!

I'm on it brotha! I already recruited you and told the seller we'd be needing two of them. While its past season for me here, I assume'd you like the hidden just as much as I do to keep that clean look while still being able to use the X for towing. I have some buddies over there in the military, so if this guy isn't willing to ship, we'll get it one way or another.

You da man!!

THANKS for thinking of me!! And yes...I am actually about to do a track day @ Jennings GP (North Florida) this weekend on my KTM SMR...

Here is a pick of my last racebike.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...6/PC025882.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...6/CIMG1958.jpg

And my last M3...AA Supercharged!! THOSE were the days!

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...6/CIMG3030.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...6/CIMG3028.jpg

Nice bike and ///M. My bike is a big, fat, heavy pig, but i'm no paperweight myself. It often gets confused w/ a Gixxer, but the sound is what made my trade up (or down, depends on who you ask) from my R1 to the TLR.

Here's some shots of the bike, me and the ///M. The pic of me next to the Porsche is me racing my attorney is his 993...looking at it now, I was guaranteeing his job security by doing so, ehh :rofl:

I don't have any pics at the track, but I should just for the fun of it. Got any shots of your trailer? The only thing I worry about taking my bike to Seattle w/ me is from all the twisty roads on the way there and the bike raising the center of gravity too much.

Now that is a NICE TLR...What is the deal with the clutch cover? Almost looks like a dry clutch set up!

The TLR is one of the few that I have not owned...

NICE Rides as well!!

Thanks for the work with the hitch!!!

The clear cutch cover is from a guy who also makes 1/3 throttle inserts...just something cool to look at.

It's a heavy pig, but the sound it intoxicating and definately unique.

Thanks...apparently I have a thing for blondes...

NP, hopefully we'll hear something in a another day or so like his last email reply. Check out this rinky dink setup! http://motorcycletrailer.com/tib/. At $1300 and it doesn't even come w/ simple accesories (tire holder, lights, etc) that are available at HF for like $30 or less, this guy is makin a killing if he sells one. I'm thinking of just something like - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices or - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices, just putting a 4x8 sheet under the bike like the ad suggests, then just strap her down for the ride. Then when I'm done, I can either fold it up like it's designed for, or just put in on the side of the house behind the fence w/ my enclosed trailer. Decisions, decisions...

A couple of my friends have the second HF one (larger wheels) for $329. They added plywood and even a lockable box on the "a" frame portion up front!

That is the one I will get.

Thanks again for the work!

Got an email today. Nothing concrete yet, but these guys seem very helpful and are working on it for us.


Thanks to you and Niklas, I appreciate it.

Sincerely,

James A Hartline

JohnLScott.com
Realtor
Cell (206) 679-7149

Treasure Valley Quality Remodel
General Contractor / Owner
Cell (208) 571-9392
www.tvqr.webs.com

Boise Bimmer Service
Consultant/Technician
Cell (208) 571-9392
www.boisebimmer.webs.com






--- On Thu, 10/15/09, Martin Andresen <[email protected]> wrote:

From: Martin Andresen <[email protected]>
Subject: SV: SV: About manual for 14.4106 at schmiedmann.com
To: "'James Hartline'" <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 12:47 PM

Hello again,




I will make sure you get at dealer login tomorrow and also the price for shipping :o)

Have a nice day,

Best regards Martin
Fra: James Hartline [mailto:[email protected]]
Sendt: 15. oktober 2009 21:40
Til: Martin Andresen
Emne: Re: SV: About manual for 14.4106 at schmiedmann.com


There is actually a post on the mssageboards in regards to some of us purchasing a hitch of your style. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/66242-another-hitch-thread.html



50mm converts to 1.9685 inches. I'm sure that between the slop in where the ball connects on the trailer and the size of your ball that it'll be fine.



People who have contributed to the thread have stated that the structure underneath the bumper is exactly the same. Besides the terrible rate of exchange (don't get me started ;) ), i'm afraid that shipping charges would be obnoxious.

I never saw a dealer logon, but i'd be interested to see pricing differences. I realize that use of the hitch is not DOT approved, but myself and others absolutely hate the look of the options we have here in the states because it can't be hidden.



If you could give me an idea on shipping, that would be outstanding...just an idea.



Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,





James A Hartline


JohnLScott.com

Realtor
Cell (206) 679-7149



Treasure Valley Quality Remodel

General Contractor / Owner

Cell (208) 571-9392

www.tvqr.webs.com



Boise Bimmer Service

Consultant/Technician

Cell (208) 571-9392

www.boisebimmer.webs.com






--- On Thu, 10/15/09, Martin Andresen <[email protected]> wrote:

From: Martin Andresen <[email protected]>
Subject: SV: About manual for 14.4106 at schmiedmann.com
To: "'James Hartline'" <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 11:43 AM Dear mr. Hartline,




I have been doing some research concerning to your request about the towing hitch, and actually Monoflex can´t tell us whether it will fit or not, and Westfalia towing hitch tells “not for USA”.

The ball on the hitch in Europe is 50MM standard size, maybe the size in USA is different?, there can also be something different about the bumpers…

The original BMW hitch for USA models look totally different also, so we would love to sell a towing hitch to you, but I really don´t think it will fit..

I hope we can sell you something else :o) did you get at dealer login for our homepage so you can see your dealer discounts?

Please don´t hesitate to contact us again, Best regards Martin

THANKS again James!!

Let me know if I can help!

James...

Just curious to see if you have heard anything on the hitch!

Hope all is well!

Thanks,

Mark