Forum: Road warriors
12-02-2012, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 519
Views: 72,522
What you are not taking into consideration is...
What you are not taking into consideration is that this is BMW's best selling bike. There are a lot of them out there on the market. Almost every bike goes up for sale eventually when the owner is...
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Forum: Beasts
07-28-2010, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,358
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Forum: Thumpers
04-22-2010, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,191
I have a 2002 F650GS with 20k miles on it. ...
I have a 2002 F650GS with 20k miles on it.
Other than normal maintenance and new tires every couple of years, only one problem. At 18k miles, the throttle cable broke and needed to be replaced. ...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-15-2009, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 8,123
it made an impression on me
I rode a HM last year at the International motorcycle show. Ducati was there giving demo rides.
I thought it was a fantastic ride. It was sort of like having a one-night-stand fantastic sexual...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-15-2008, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,154
Oil temp
Another interesting comparision point would be the oil temperature during engine operation.
I think it is accepted that heat breaks down oil. What is the average oil temperature while riding your...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-03-2008, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,163
one more thing to check
I have a 2002 F650Gs, and do not have any frequent stalling problems.
Once is a great while (once or twice a year) it will stall at an intersection on a warm day with a full fuel tank. It will do...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-01-2008, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 380
Views: 93,354
I own a 2002 F650GS, and agree that the stock...
I own a 2002 F650GS, and agree that the stock headlight was poor.
I bought a 2005 headlight and was able to install it with a small amount of filing and work. Now the night riding is much better....
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-18-2008, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 380
Views: 93,354
Engine vibes?
Blackie, I have a question for you about the engine vibration (or lack thereof) while on the highway.
Do you feel much vibration while riding the bike?
I hear the F800 engine is very smooth, but...
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Forum: The Garage
04-07-2008, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 17,859
+1 for the U-haul motorcycle trailer. I have...
+1 for the U-haul motorcycle trailer. I have rented them many times to move larger bikes.
+1 for the recommendation to use Ancra tie-downs. Don't be a fool who uses $7 tie downs for a $15k...
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Forum: Beasts
04-07-2008, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,451
I have had the experience of fixing a couple of...
I have had the experience of fixing a couple of crashed bikes. It always costs a LOT more than you first think. Parts are very expensive, and you always find more damage than you expect. Having to...
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Forum: Equipment
01-26-2008, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,351
Having done my share of international travel...
Having done my share of international travel before, I would suggest buying a local phone with pre-paid minutes.
GSM is also common here in the US, but I cannot say if the European GSM phones will...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-15-2007, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,019
I have had a Moto-tote brand hitch carrier for...
I have had a Moto-tote brand hitch carrier for years. I carry various dirt bikes and dual sport bikes on it. I think it is a great convenience for transporting bikes. As others have said, just make...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-09-2007, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 7,626
Views: 1,306,034
I am not thrilled with the front beak styling,...
I am not thrilled with the front beak styling, but it may grow on me.
The bike's specs look great for adventure riding. The only complaint I have is the limited color choices available. Neither...
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Forum: Face plant
11-06-2007, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Face plant
10-19-2007, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,331
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Forum: Thumpers
10-11-2007, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,665
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Forum: Thumpers
10-11-2007, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 513
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Forum: Equipment
10-05-2007, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,018
With after market pipes, you will save a few...
With after market pipes, you will save a few pounds of weight on the bike, and lighten your wallet a lot. The performance gains are minimal.
For all of the dyno tests I have seen of before and...
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Forum: Face plant
09-18-2007, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,767
deer's revenge?
Maybe the moral to this story is that deer hide is not a good protector in crashes.
The deer got cut in half, so his hide failed him. The riders gloves made out of deer skin failed, and he needed 7...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-12-2007, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 523
Views: 134,834
I called Arrowhead Motorsports today to inquire...
I called Arrowhead Motorsports today to inquire if they had any Mefo tires. I was told they have been back ordered for about 4 months now. They hoped to be getting some in within a month. I could not...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-03-2007, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 679
Something is not right with your tests.
35...
Something is not right with your tests.
35 watts @ 12 V is equals a 2.9 amp current draw. Your bike certainly should be able to power this and charge the battery at the same time.
I can see that...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-30-2007, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,948
+1
I think you just found out that you...
+1
I think you just found out that you wasted your money. In all of the magazine tests that I have read about aftermarket exhaust systems, the HP gains have been so small, or you gain power in...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-29-2007, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,678
Thanks for sharing a nice trip report. :clap
I...
Thanks for sharing a nice trip report. :clap
I have never been to Vermont, but would like to get there someday in the fall and explore the area on 2 wheels.
That floating bride was interesting. I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-27-2007, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 12,373
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Forum: Road warriors
08-27-2007, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,815
Good choice of a motorcycle.
I have a 1997...
Good choice of a motorcycle.
I have a 1997 R850R.
The shifting you describe sounds odd. I sometimes have a little trouble with the bike dropping out of first gear into neutral when I come to a...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-26-2007, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 171
Views: 12,373
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Forum: Thumpers
08-14-2007, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 572
Pejelo: I work a few miles away from A&S in...
Pejelo: I work a few miles away from A&S in Roseville. I stop by there frequently since it a great "toy" store and they have free food and drink available for their customers. :D
If you cannot find...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-13-2007, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 436
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Forum: Thumpers
08-12-2007, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,088
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Forum: Face plant
08-07-2007, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,202
I am sure that Jarred would have strongly...
I am sure that Jarred would have strongly supported your position, saying: "small bikes are for pussy's."
Now he is dead because he was trying to learn how to ride a motorcycle far too powerful for...
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Forum: Face plant
08-07-2007, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Face plant
08-07-2007, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,202
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Forum: Face plant
07-31-2007, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,015
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Forum: Equipment
07-29-2007, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,822
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Forum: Ride reports
07-04-2007, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 8,855
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