ADVrider http://www.advrider.com/forums/ BMW GS Adventure motorcycling message forums en Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:13:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/rss.jpg ADVrider http://www.advrider.com/forums/ Kick-stand http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896671&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:12:33 GMT When riding in rough terraine I'm a problem with my left heal pushing on my kick-stand which activates the safety switch and shuts the engine off. Anyone else having this problem? If so, have you come up with a solution other than removing the kick-stand. ]]> Orange Crush Tahoe Trail Rider http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896671 Talk to me about building a dual sport wheel set! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896668&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:03:56 GMT I ride a plated KTM 450 RFS, and I've been venturing out further and further into the occasional dual sport ride, but I also ride single track any chance I get. Swapping tires the night before a ride kind of sucks, and so does riding the MX tires on fifty miles of highway. I'd also like a cush hub for the pavement. People will tell me to get the DOT-legal trials tire, but I have another idea...

I have a wrecked front wheel that I got for free, and a rear wheel from an older LC4 (with the cush). Both rims are shot, but hubs are good. A pair of Warp 9 rims is $200 on ebay, spokes are about $40 per wheel. I have a Black Widow motorcycle wheel truing/balancing stand, and I have been building bicycle wheels for over ten years. I already have some DS tires; I could have a whole new wheel set for under 3 bills with the pride of doing it myself, plus on black spokes and rims! Thoughts or advice from folks who have built their own wheels? Any good books or web links to recommend?

I figure it can't be that different from bicycle wheel building. :ear ]]> Thumpers 81forest http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896668 <![CDATA[Well, it's finally time........]]> http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896666&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:50:25 GMT ........ to get off my fat old arse, and get on with that pair of Suzuki project bikes. I looked-into flea-bay by chance late last night, and scored just what I'd given up on finding....... a NEW 4-1 exhaust for the GS-700ESF! It's even in KalGard black (as I really wanted), and cost me less than half of what I was afraid of having to spend on a chrome one from Holland. Time to get hooked-up with a machine shop for that carb-to-head plate, so I can get rid of those CV carbs in favor of the slide-throttle units I already scored some time ago. Is Paul from Boulder still around? :ear

Next, as inspired by finding that pipe, came locating a few clutch baskets for that PE-175, AKA "The Ugly Duckling!" I already have most everything I need to get her 2-Smokin' along, just wanted that final piece to get it right. That part has been discontinued, of course, or I'd have spent for a new one long ago...... and lost my mechanical mojo.....:cry.
Fear of never finding the right parts took all the wind out of my sails, and interests went elsewhere.

Tonight, my "second wind" has finally arrived!! :clap :freaky :D ]]> Duck_Pilot http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896666 Big tire issue http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896663&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:41:54 GMT Well guys i had these mounted at my local shop its a Michelin Pilot Road 3 rear and Michelin Anakee 3 Front. Tires only have about 1200 miles on them when my better half pointed out these bulges on the rear and from the start the front has always sort of bounced (its been balanced and wheel is true... Well guys i had these mounted at my local shop its a Michelin Pilot Road 3 rear and Michelin Anakee 3 Front. Tires only have about 1200 miles on them when my better half pointed out these bulges on the rear and from the start the front has always sort of bounced (its been balanced and wheel is true and round). The front only "bounces" below about 40mph it smooths out going faster than that.







Any ideas as to what could cause this? I was told by Michelin to take them to my nearest dealer so i'll be going in tomorrow hoping for a warranty. ]]> Equipment Mr_Snips http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896663 How to make a hyperlink http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896662&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:19:23 GMT I think I'm using the correct term and I'm sure this is Big Bird stuff but...

If in a post I was trying to post a link to a particular site, product, another member's post, etc., how would I do that without having;

www.google.com and simply have the word GOOGLE that's underlined. When one clicks on it, you to to the appropriate site.

Thanks. ]]> Ask Baldy, blame AceRph ADV-Rob http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896662 Look folks another oil thread! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896657&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:53:37 GMT I have a 2012 camhead with just shy of 10,000 miles on it. It burns a little oil
The following is recomended from the owners manual.

SAE5W-40 Engineoilformotorcycleswithdryclutch,APISF/ ACEAA2,orbetter ≥-4°F(≥-20°C)

SAE5W-≥50 Engineoilformotorcycleswithdryclutch,APISF/ ACEAA2,orbetter ≥-4°F(≥-20°C)

SAE10W-40 Engineoilformotorcycleswithdryclutch,APISF/ ACEAA2,orbetter ≥14°F(≥-10°C)

SAE10W-≥50 Engineoilformotorcycleswithdryclutch,APISF/ ACEAA2,orbetter ≥-4°F(≥-20°C)

SAE15W-≥40 Engineoilformotorcycleswithdryclutch,APISF/ ACEAA2,orbetter ≥32°F(≥0°C)

(Notice that 15W-50 is not on the list. Maybe they only list weights that Castrol comes in.)

When I ride I always show oil temp of 4 bars weather it is 30 or 110 degrees out.

My question is if I go from BMW synthetic 15W-50 to a 15w-40 will I burn more or less oil? ]]> GS Boxers Chip Stevens http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896657 popping wheelies in vietnam... how do I begin? http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896656&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:51:17 GMT Dear Fellow Adventurers,

It's been a while since my last post, because yes, those evil corporate gears which begin turning after university graduation, have completely absorbed me. But this little cog has never forgotten the joy of flying on two wheels, and its time to step up to my next adventure.

On July 8th, I will be flying from India to Vietnam to begin a 20 day journey of risk-taking, beverage-consuming and full-life-living :eek1. I am leaving for India in 10 days, and figured I'd better start planning now. Or whatever.

My biggest question is, should I rent or should I buy? I see a lot of people recommending Flamingos, but our estimate for this time was around 800 dollars (for a Honda 250)...which seems steep to me after reading about renting bikes for 35 dollars a month (which could have been a Dukifat 30cc...who knows).

Any tips? I am tempted to just figure it out there...if its true how many people ride bikes there, surely it'd be cheaper to go with a place that wasn't as well advertised? ]]> Asia Pacific osu1177 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896656 Any good independent Honda auto shops? http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896655&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:46:15 GMT Located in Vancouver or PDX? Looking to purchase a used Civic and would like to have it checked out before money exchanges hands. Thanks, Desslok Located in Vancouver or PDX?

Looking to purchase a used Civic and would like to have it checked out before money exchanges hands.

Thanks,
Desslok ]]> Trinity_Session http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896655 gibb river road river crossing http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896654&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:44:53 GMT Hi adv riders!! Once again i ll need some help, im planning on riding the gibb river road in 2weeks roughly. Anyone been there recently or will head the same way? Done loads of deserts tracks so my main worries would be the rivers crossing... any tricks? Hi adv riders!! Once again i ll need some help, im planning on riding the gibb river road in 2weeks roughly. Anyone been there recently or will head the same way? Done loads of deserts tracks so my main worries would be the rivers crossing... any tricks? ]]> Australia stefoo38 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896654 <![CDATA[Orangecicle 2.0 -- the 950 "R"]]> http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896650&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:35:41 GMT Allegedly, all this makes a motorcycle. :rofl Once it's together, I'll have a 950 with a new top end that includes 990 "R" cams.



]]> Orange Crush Orangecicle http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896650 Newcombs ride this coming Wednesday 19th http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896649&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:32:59 GMT Colleen and James met and helped a German couple, husband and wife, in Tuba City AZ last week. They are riding Route 66 on Harleys and one broke down. James fixed it good enough to get them to Flagstaff for proper repair. (Gear linkage). Well they are arriving in California on this Wednesday 19th... Colleen and James met and helped a German couple, husband and wife, in Tuba City AZ last week. They are riding Route 66 on Harleys and one broke down. James fixed it good enough to get them to Flagstaff for proper repair. (Gear linkage).
Well they are arriving in California on this Wednesday 19th and we will meet them at the gas station bottom of Cajon Pass 10am, and ride Hwy 2 with them to Newcombs. They want to get by Los Angeles without running through all the cities.
All pavement slowish ride with stops for photo's! Should be at Newcombs by noon for bull shitting and tire kicking.
Anyone want to tag along, run interference, show us what you got, whatever.
Just showing them a nice time and being friendly.

After Newcombs are think they are head for Beverly Hills or Santa Monica not sure.

Meet at Cajon Pass @ 10am or Newcombs around noon.

Just in case you need an excuse to go for a ride. ]]> West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left TUCKERS http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896649 Sig line issue http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896648&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:27:29 GMT Embedding or linking to online photo acct turns my sigline into a hyperlink, which it isn't & therefore connects to 404 FileNotFound.

Clearly, I'm doing it wrong but how? ]]> Ask Baldy, blame AceRph ozmoses http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896648 2003 R1150GS Sport WindScreen http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896647&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:24:55 GMT I ordered "041-0004 R1150GS tall windscreen 2001+" for my bike. Makes sense it would fit, no? No. Different width and mounting system... looks like more of the 1200GS adjustable one, where mine has 2 holes, no adjustment.

This was special order (non-stocked), and took a little over 2 weeks to get here. Before I send it back, does anyone want this for what I have in it ($285)? Or is it possible to change the mounting system? Looking at the fiche, it's non-obvious if it can be done, or how to do it... ]]> GS Boxers tps http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896647 Business Trip ADV Style http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896646&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:19:46 GMT Hello ADVers!

Every summer, the company I work for has a work/retreat trip for associates and their families. As soon as I heard the trip was to Hill Country in south Texas, I knew I had to take the motorcycle. Four day, all expense paid trip to Hill Country?? I'd be crazy NOT to ride the bike down. As it was, the only real guideline was that I had to be at the Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio by Thursday, June 13 at 1:30 for a business meeting. I figured leaving Wednesday afternoon, riding somewhere halfway-ish that day, wake up early Thursday and ride the mess out of the twisty roads down there. Let's get out of Dallas!!

Having a motorcycle packed up and ready to go on a trip is the exact opposite of an incentive to work... I watched the minutes go by as I tried to finish my work and get out of town. On the way home I saw this guy, it was almost as if the motorcycle gods were rubbing it in that I wasn't on my bike yet:



This area of north Texas is boring as all get out... flatness for miles and miles



Riding southwest (281 I think) I hit several small towns, I liked this picture in Cleburne as a symbolic narrative of how I feel when I'm on a motorcycle. I don't carry a gun, my hat is a helmet, and my horse has a pretty flat torque curve... but you know, exact same thing:



In my excitement for the ride, I forgot to eat... the great thing about riding through these small towns in Texas is that you get the most ridiculously delicious Barbecue ever.



Brisket sandwich, FTW. Jeff, the owner, comes from a Barbecue family in the area... it was delicious.



It was hot and humid that day... stopped in Lake Whitney and drenched myself in water.



Still flat...



This area has a few ranches that have safari tours... I suppose the Texas weather is similar is Africa because LOOK... ZEBRAS!!



I'm pretty sure I saw Antelope in this ranch as well, though I did not take a picture. This wasn't a ranch open to the public, so I assume the owner maintains exotic animals for his own amusement (or maybe for preservation purposes). I think I will stick to cats and dogs... having a bengal tiger in our apartment would make our dinner parties much more interesting though.

I started getting into the hills and made it to my overnight camp at Inks Lake State Park (next to Buchanan Lake) much earlier than anticipated. Still light out, I flirted with the possibility of riding some more before the sun went down but decided against it, preferring to work out for a bit before setting up camp.

Not totally flat anymore!



Inks Lake:







It was HOT that night... I tried to angle the Koppen tent so that the front was facing the breeze, but somehow whichever way I turned it the breeze came from a different direction. It was a sticky night. Two small deer ran through my camp!





Pictures from the fun part of the ride to come! ]]> myorangecrayon http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896646 <![CDATA[Whatcom Riders & Trails?]]> http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896644&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:15:32 GMT Looking to link up with some other Whatcom ADV riders with knowledge of good trails or fire roads up here in Whatcom or Skagit counties. Looking to link up with some other Whatcom ADV riders with knowledge of good trails or fire roads up here in Whatcom or Skagit counties. ]]> Mal.D http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=896644