INTRODUCING

In another of the popular “introducing” section we shine the spotlight on Ian Forsyth and his partner Lindy who were attendees at the Back to the Bush 19 and other recent events.

What got you into riding Ian, and what was your first bike?

I grew up on a farm in Cootamundra in NSW and we had farm bikes so road riding was the natural progression. My first road bike was a Honda CB450 - known as the “ black bomber” fitted with Triumph exhausts. Would not mind having one of these back for old times sake.

How long have you had the GS, and is it your first BMW?

I have had my current GS since February Having written two R1200GS’s off in 2021. The first 2 accidents in 55 years of riding. I broke my back and right wrist in the last accident in July 2021. The current GS is my 25th bike with 7 of the previous bikes being BMWs; a 1986 K100RS (wish I still had this one also) and several F650 Dakars, a F650GS Twin, an F800GS and the two previous R1200GSs.

What is your favourite local riding destination?

I was living in Perth for 11 years and had a bike on the east coast for 3 years during this time, 2 of which I had the bike at my cousins at Paradise in Tasmania which was bike heaven after riding in WA.

I believe Lindy you are fairly new to longer distance pillioning – how are you finding it?

This is my first ever experience being a pillion and loving it - going to places I haven’t been and meeting the warm & welcoming people in the BMW Club. Lucky Ian inherited a Ladies BMW GS Dry Suit that fitted me!

Lindy kitted out in excellent riding gear on her first pillion ride.

What is a “bucket list” riding destination for you?

Europe would be nice but doubtful I will ever get there, but definitely going back to Tassie.

Do you have any advice or handy tips to share?

My best tip would be - buy good Motorcycle gear. Took me 50 Years to buy a BMW GS Dry Suit, best investment ever.

Even crossed the line and went orange for a while - well a black and silver orange!

Captured at the October Samford coffee experience The garage before deciding some had to go