Coolest dad ever!

[haydes55]

I saw 2 big BMW adventure bikes kitted out for what proper adventure riding. One of them had a side car with 2 seats, had 2 kids with dirt helmets on, in the side car.


So jealous, how cool is that, they even had a roll bar behind each kids head, wish I was quick with my phone and got a picture.

This was in Te Awamutu. Does anyone have pics of this set up or know who they are/ what they are doing?

[Kendoll]

I have heard that the head guy from Touratech is over here at the moment and has a sidecar outfit that he's rocking around NZ in for a month or two. :Punk: He apparently has his wife and kid with him, so this could well be him? I can't be sure though...

Sounds rad, wish I'd got to do that as a kid!

[Touratech]

Hi guys, yes that was Herbert and Ramona Schwarz with the two kids touring around NZ for the last 3 months. They have just gone back to Germany today...the bikes looked amazing and fully kitted out. They ride hard and covered over 10,000k's from top to bottom. :-)

[Gremlin]

Touratech USA has some pics (http://twicsy.com/i/WdbRDe) and as said, it's Herbert and Ramona Schwarz, founders of Touratech. 2013 R1200GS with a custom sidecar.

Something like this (edit, old bike, but then I bet you don't care):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPkZ-KSCEAALTUz.jpg:large

[caseye]

My Gott! Don't let cassina see this pic, what a wonderful way to see the world with your Ma and Poppa.

[Kendoll]

Hi guys, yes that was Herbert and Ramona Schwarz with the two kids touring around NZ for the last 3 months. They have just gone back to Germany today...the bikes looked amazing and fully kitted out. They ride hard and covered over 10,000k's from top to bottom. :-)

Awesome, hope they enjoyed it over here!

[danchop]

that is cool,never got to take my kids on my bike even after spending a small fortune on proper fitting gear for them which sits in the cupboard unused,the joys of splitting up and someone taking a vindicative attitude

[Yamahardman]

haha awesome! I wish i had done that as a kid, haha

[Touratech]

Awesome, hope they enjoyed it over here!

Yes, they had a great time...however they did experience a lot of rain over the summer, but that is just New Zealand for you!

I them asked them "what was the best part of the trip?" and they replied "all of it". Ramona is a well known photographer and she travels the world on bike taking photos for the liokes of BMW when they release new models. This wasn't her first time here as she has traveled the world before on her own on a bike. It was Herbert and Kids first time though.

If I knew how to post photos on here I could share some with you.

[MIXONE]

My lifelong affair with bikes was sparked up as a six year old going for a ride in a neighbour's chair.
Those lucky,lucky kids.:2thumbsup

[Kendoll]

Yes, they had a great time...however they did experience a lot of rain over the summer, but that is just New Zealand for you!

I them asked them "what was the best part of the trip?" and they replied "all of it". Ramona is a well known photographer and she travels the world on bike taking photos for the liokes of BMW when they release new models. This wasn't her first time here as she has traveled the world before on her own on a bike. It was Herbert and Kids first time though.

If I knew how to post photos on here I could share some with you.

That's a shame about the weather, but then, what better bikes to be on than the GS to ride in all conditions!

If they have any pics posted on a site or anything I'd love to have a wee look, if you can find the link. Glad to hear they enjoyed it though, sounds like they both have the riding skills to really enjoy the NZ roads, too :banana:

[haydes55]

Hi guys, yes that was Herbert and Ramona Schwarz with the two kids touring around NZ for the last 3 months. They have just gone back to Germany today...the bikes looked amazing and fully kitted out. They ride hard and covered over 10,000k's from top to bottom. :-)









That's so awesome. I wouldn't mind reading the kids homework "Write about what you did today"....

[pritch]

That's so awesome. I wouldn't mind reading the kids homework "Write about what you did today"....

Lesen sie Deutsch? :innocent:

[Touratech]

That's so awesome. I wouldn't mind reading the kids homework "Write about what you did today"....

Ha ha...yeah that would be a great read. It was amazing to see the discipline Herbert and Ramona put on the kids for their home school learning. Too many people use kids as an excuse to not do something adventurous! - Maybe this thread should be "Best Parents Ever"

The side car they had made for the new R1200GS (2013) and was fully loaded. The kids helmets all have comms built in so they can all talk to each other on the move (Although with the advantage to switch off when you want to!! :-) )

[Eddieb]

There's a guy in Hamilton with a very tidy GS equipped sidecar

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/paeroasidecar1.jpg

I'm just working on putting one of my DR650.

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/eddies-sidecar/

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/drsidecar.jpg

and a mate here has a Dnepr (Ukranian Ural)

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/forums/topic/jakes-dnepr-sidecar/

http://www.adventureridingnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/JenniferJakeSidecar.jpg

[Kendoll]

There's a guy in Hamilton with a very tidy GS equipped sidecar
I'm just working on putting one of my DR650.

Wow, have you had a bit of experience riding them? They aren't much fun to be honest unless you spend megabucks setting them up properly... I rode one for 2 years and it was bloody awful... Looked cool though!

[Yamahardman]

Wow, have you had a bit of experience riding them? They aren't much fun to be honest unless you spend megabucks setting them up properly... I rode one for 2 years and it was bloody awful... Looked cool though!

They certainly do!
There's a guy here in Rotorua who looks like hes got a black ural/dnepr/chang jiang/r65, and the poor bugger looks like hes in a grueling wrestling match with it, as he goes around a not so tight bend, haha.

[RoscoP]

I take my boys out riding with me, they love it, Picked one of them up from school on it the other day, he was Mr Cool in front of all his mates haha. It gives me a good feeling inside to include my boys in my passion for motorcycling

[Kendoll]

I take my boys out riding with me, they love it, Picked one of them up from school on it the other day, he was Mr Cool in front of all his mates haha. It gives me a good feeling inside to include my boys in my passion for motorcycling

That is awesome :) What a cool Dad!

Makes up for them being pigs to handle when you get to include your kids in your passion :yes: