Origins of V11LeMans.com

[Admin Jaap]

I also can't believe I bought my V11 Le Mans almost 20 years ago and started this forum!

[paulnaz]

5 hours ago, Admin Jaap said:

I also can't believe I bought my V11 Le Mans almost 20 years ago and started this forum!

                And we all thank you for doing so!

[docc]

15 hours ago, Admin Jaap said:

I also can't believe I bought my V11 Le Mans almost 20 years ago and started this forum!

@Admin Jaap, what date is V11LeMans.com's actual birthday?

[Admin Jaap]

8 hours ago, docc said:

@Admin Jaap, what date is V11LeMans.com's actual birthday?

I had to look up when I registered the domain name: 2002-04-16 13:55:03 UTC

[Chuck]

Thanks for that, Jaap. It has been and continues to be a wonderful resource.

[gstallons]

On 1/15/2021 at 3:57 AM, Admin Jaap said:

I had to look up when I registered the domain name: 2002-04-16 13:55:03 UTC

Would you like to give us some history on what inspired you to get this forum started .......

[Twin AH]

     Thankyou Sir.

 

Ciao

[Admin Jaap]

16 hours ago, gstallons said:

Would you like to give us some history on what inspired you to get this forum started .......

That's easy! I bought a V11LM (after also trying a BMW R1150S and an Aprilia Mille) and decided the twin lump with the classic looks were just what the doctor ordered after a Yamaha 600 Fazer. I fell in love with the bike immediately and decided to find others that had a similar experiences to share. Building websites was my other hobby, so I combined the two. I made a lot of friends worldwide, especially in the USA, where I was given a very warm welcome on my 4 week holiday trip from Seattle to San Francisco in 2004. ( you know who you are!)
And here we are, 19 years later.

[PJPR01]

This is truly an amazing resource, and a source of great information, plus many wonderful pics.  Dank u wel!

[Lucky Phil]

On 1/18/2021 at 3:55 AM, Admin Jaap said:

That's easy! I bought a V11LM (after also trying a BMW R1150S and an Aprilia Mille) and decided the twin lump with the classic looks were just what the doctor ordered after a Yamaha 600 Fazer. I fell in love with the bike immediately and decided to find others that had a similar experiences to share. Building websites was my other hobby, so I combined the two. I made a lot of friends worldwide, especially in the USA, where I was given a very warm welcome on my 4 week holiday trip from Seattle to San Francisco in 2004. ( you know who you are!)
And here we are, 19 years later.

Interesting Jaap. I've owned a BMW R1100S and 3 Aprilia Mille's. I've had the V11 for over 10 years now. The longest I've owned any bike in my life. Must be a glutton for punishment:)

Ciao

[docc]

HAPPY NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY, V11LeMans.com !!!!

[Chuck]

The best place in the world if you have a V11 LeMans..

[docc]

"I see by my outfit" that it is April 16 in Varsseveld, The Netherlands. The birthday and birthplace of V11LeMans.com, 2002.

 

TWENTY YEARS OLD !!!!

Thank you, as ever, Jaap for this delightful place, excellent community, and extraordinary archive. Birthday present coming your way!

[This is my chosen time of year to donate . . .

 

[Chuck]

I donate to forums after Jan1 so I remember when to do that.

[p6x]

@Admin Jaap

You may not have expected to see the forum blossom into what it is today.

Do you remember this quote from Arthur Schopenhauer?

“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.”