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Forum: Parallel Universe Today, 12:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 463
Posted By Reaver
Having worked at a Dealer for 3 yrs, I never seen...

Having worked at a Dealer for 3 yrs, I never seen any issues like that. I usually keep tabs on used parts from various sources and have only seen one on the Flea Market here and one on Kijiji but not...
Forum: Canada Yesterday, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 222,956
Posted By Reaver
BMW Convertible Soft Bags

Brand new in packages, waterproof softbags with drawstring liner designed for the 650 Singles, F, G and CS as well. I use my set on my 800GS no problem, would fit any bike really. Plenty of straps...
Forum: Parallel Universe Yesterday, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Cleaning

A pressure washer is fine so long as it's on "fan" and not a direct jet. Don't point it at your wheel bearings and pivot joints etc. Constant motion of the wand. Do it over grass to avoid muddying up...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-17-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Posted By Reaver
Realigned Plates?

It's a very high tech procedure that I couldn't properly explain even with 1000 monkeys at 1000 typewriters typing for 1000 years.

But I'll try to dumb it down enough for you. One would "assume"...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-17-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Reaver
God job! Who's a good boy? Huh, whoooo's a good...

God job! Who's a good boy? Huh, whoooo's a good boy? Extra time in the Jolly Jumper for you! :D


Sorry, I still can't take you seriously with that avatar. Not like mine is any better. :1drink
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Forum: Parallel Universe 05-16-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 426
Posted By Reaver
If yours is the single cylinder then your engine...

If yours is the single cylinder then your engine is loose. A known problem. Retorque anything and everything on the engine. I've had many customers come back after service excited and happy cause the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-16-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By Reaver
There's a thread for that! Yes you have a...

There's a thread for that!

Yes you have a filter. Non replaceable lifetime filter that doesn't last. Problem is, the pump generates it's own crap from corrosion and then delivers that to your...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-16-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Exactly! It's not like it's red and flashy. My...

Exactly! It's not like it's red and flashy. My fear is that when it finally does get turned off it's "ghost" will still be there as a reminder. :1drink
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-15-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Reaver
Oh stop it. I worked for the Dealer for 3 yrs and...

Oh stop it. I worked for the Dealer for 3 yrs and only needed to cycle the ABS on one servo bike. I changed the fluid in hundreds(?) of bikes and replaced the damn R bike brake lines countless times...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-13-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
I'm sure it's not the Frankenbikes so much as the...

I'm sure it's not the Frankenbikes so much as the Frankenbuilers. :D Give some people tools and a bit of time and it often results in a 911 cab ride. :eek1
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Reaver
No. Simple as that. The bike...

No.

Simple as that.


The bike doesn't care when you change the brake fluid. The service indicator is set to a maximum of 10 K kms or 6000 miles OR one year, whichever occurs first. Brake...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Um, yeah there is, just not too obvious. Download...

Um, yeah there is, just not too obvious. Download a PDF manual and service schedule here:

http://www.ascycles.com/bmw_motorcycle_service_and_maintenance_schedules.aspx#F

I aint touching that...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-11-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Maybe mention that to your Dealer! Part of the...

Maybe mention that to your Dealer! Part of the PDI procedure is to check that and maybe they did but the bolts always work themselves loose. The headlights often came back flopping around cause the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-10-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Exactly! We just haul them off and carry to the...

Exactly! We just haul them off and carry to the hotel room, often mixing up the sets. My only minor issues are that the rubber feet alway pull out if you drag them on carpet when setting down at the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-10-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
BMW has the patent on the mounts so it's their...

BMW has the patent on the mounts so it's their bags that fit. I assume you mean the Vario mounts which are black and not the aluminum bag mounts which are shiny stainless. Your mounts will fit the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-09-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By Reaver
Well Matt, have you posted a pic of this new lava...

Well Matt, have you posted a pic of this new lava yet?

The rear wheel is simple, get a 800. The swingarm is the same and the rest as far as I know but the rim is wider. The front is your problem...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By Reaver
Well Mark, Question Mark, you might try the 650...

Well Mark, Question Mark, you might try the 650 Single forum for starters. We're Twins here. Second, if we don't know where you are questioning from, being a Global Forum and all, we can't really...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Contact Ebrabaek, (Erling), he makes all sorts of...

Contact Ebrabaek, (Erling), he makes all sorts of carbon fibre guards and stuff during his community service sentence in lieu of the chain gang. :D
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
Wait another year. The explosive demand for the...

Wait another year. The explosive demand for the 800GSA will spawn the inevitible.........

700GSA! :rofl





For the women riders. :hide
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1,433
Views: 128,037
Posted By Reaver
Under the seat or like me, here: ...

Under the seat or like me, here:

http://aviciouscycle.ca/mainpages/productpage.aspx?productid=166
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,207
Posted By Reaver
Keep an eye out for deals in the Flea Market. I...

Keep an eye out for deals in the Flea Market. I bought two already, his n her. :D

JRose, what/where'd you get the vinyl wrap? Might be what I'm looking for.
Forum: Canada 05-06-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 222,956
Posted By Reaver
BMW 800/1200 GSA OEM Aluminum Pannier Lid

Lid and cable for the OEM Aluminum Cases. Both sides have the same PN and fit both the 800 and 12000 models. One lid only from a demo. Light scratches and fingerprints but is near perfect. New cost...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-06-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,364
Posted By Reaver
Yes! We could call it "ROTOPAXX!" :D Dos...

Yes! We could call it "ROTOPAXX!" :D

Dos equis to avoid lawsuits.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-05-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 605
Posted By Reaver
Just caught this thread while surfing by. ...

Just caught this thread while surfing by.

The 650/800GS Twins go through a lot of bulbs also. Sometimes the HID ballast messes with the Canbus and makes it do weird things.

Yup, welcome to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-05-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 599
Posted By Reaver
Hows work on the CF unpluggable injectors going? ...

Hows work on the CF unpluggable injectors going?

I don't know about the US, but in Canada there's a limit on paid time allowed for warranty troubleshooting. Often they just throw parts at bikes...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By Reaver
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy...

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeebbbbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy :d



...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-04-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By Reaver
I love it when you can save a few bucks. Put a...

I love it when you can save a few bucks. Put a little decal on that and it could pass as store bought.

They recently came out with replacement glass for the headlights, made in China of course. I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 76,745
Posted By Reaver
Ignore the BMW PN's. Some 800S engines are silver...

Ignore the BMW PN's. Some 800S engines are silver while the GS are black. Same damn oil filter except one is silver, one black. Therefore different PN's. The stator could have a different plug or a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 76,745
Posted By Reaver
Not having installed it yet, all I can say is...

Not having installed it yet, all I can say is that the websites will sell you the same PN part whether you have the single or twin. I posted a pic of the stator from my single earlier in this thread....
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 76,745
Posted By Reaver
Please, where do you people get this? Sorry, not...

Please, where do you people get this? Sorry, not picking on you but I've had this discussion many times. The EARLY singles, like '99 or so may have but anything newer was 400W. I have all the Manuals...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-03-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
Shouldn't the 800 be on a trailer behind one of...

Shouldn't the 800 be on a trailer behind one of the GTL's? :huh
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
Aint no way I'm bein' seen at Starbucks on a KLR!...

Aint no way I'm bein' seen at Starbucks on a KLR! :rofl
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Reaver
Well I got told. PM me your address and I'll send...

Well I got told. PM me your address and I'll send off a free pocket protector. :D

Based on the discussion at hand and the parts in question with the information given, I'm close enough. It aint...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By Reaver
Holy Crap Fox8! I'd have lost it then demanded...

Holy Crap Fox8! I'd have lost it then demanded the seat off the new bike, and a free coffee while I waited.

Some Customer service. :baldy
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Reaver
Not 700 specific but should be the same as the...

Not 700 specific but should be the same as the 650/800.





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Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 264
Posted By Reaver
Big bolts-big torque. Small bolts-small torque....

Big bolts-big torque. Small bolts-small torque. 19NM is nothing, 46 isn't all that tight. If it's the main engine mount bolts then it's a higher torque, stronger bolt.

Lemme see..............
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
Yes, I can see the intakes have a screen on them...

Yes, I can see the intakes have a screen on them as well as being bigger. Maybe that will keep the mice out of the airbox.

Guess we won't know about the rad until we see it. Likely a different...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By Reaver
Don't worry Matt, the new Lava will take your...

Don't worry Matt, the new Lava will take your mind off of it! :D

Get an Airhawk Small Cruiser pad. Awesome. Use it on the longer rides and remove it for the daily stuff. A tad bit higher of...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
The only discussions regarding ratios took place...

The only discussions regarding ratios took place in Accounting. :D
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 29,303
Posted By Reaver
At least they redesigned the crash bars to make...

At least they redesigned the crash bars to make them wider. Maybe these on an older will work nicely. I bet there will be sets in the FM or Ebay soon enough.

Oh well, the posers will be happy...
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