Forum: Layin' down tracks
10-28-2012, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 166
Views: 51,993
Quit after 5 years
My 550 touch screen gave up recently after 5 years. Following the directions in this thread I had little problem getting it to work again. I ordered this part
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-28-2011, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 12,707
Just Take It Slow
For what it's worth:
In 2007 I decided that I wanted to try the motorcycle thing. I was 60, pretty short in stature, and with no previous experience. I took a MSF class, got my license and...
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Forum: Face plant
11-11-2010, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 18,950
True story: I once knew a guy who flew a bush...
True story: I once knew a guy who flew a bush plane in Alaska. He had flown for several years and began to believe that he was pretty dammed good at landing his plane. He landed on sloped beaches,...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-14-2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 149
Views: 7,917
Dick? Maybe
Don't know about the "being a dick" part, however, it does piss me off when anyone passes like this. It doesn't matter what they are driving or riding. What is the big hurry?
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-12-2010, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 1,007
Views: 121,811
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-05-2010, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1,007
Views: 121,811
Balance
I too couldn't find any marks so I just mounted them. I put about an ounce of Dyna Beads in the front and about two ounces in the rear. The ride is smooth (if a bit noisy) to 70 mph.
I check...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-13-2010, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 1,689
Views: 1,825,496
I add my thanks to the others in this thread. ...
I add my thanks to the others in this thread. Quite an adventure. A true inspiration. A special thanks to Tony. A man must know his limitations, but I will try not to give age so much weight in...
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Forum: Alaska
11-08-2009, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 886
Thanks
What an excellent site. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-08-2009, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 190
Views: 9,931
You folks are sure nice...
A couple of years ago a friend and I were headed to "America" from Alaska. We were about 50 miles north of Prince George BC when I picked up a rock in the oil cooler of my GS. In seconds I and the...
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Forum: Alaska
03-06-2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 309
Views: 16,130
OK kids, here we go. If you are planning to...
OK kids, here we go. If you are planning to attend this year's D2D, guess what, You are going to have to list yourself.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2008, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,145
Throttlemeister problem - Could be dangerous
I had a Throttlemeister installed on my '07 GS when I purchased it. Heat expansion seems to be a possible problem with this product if it is not ajusted correctly. I first noticed this on a ride from...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-19-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 7,693
Protect Your Oil Cooler
My suggestion for 1200 GS owners is to buy or make a cover for your oil cooler. You should do this even if you only ride on the highway. This past summer while riding my 2007 gs from Alaska to...
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