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Forum: Ride reports 12-24-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 182,914
Posted By Udo
We said Goodbye and on my way back my eye caught...

We said Goodbye and on my way back my eye caught a fantastic rig in the parking lot. It was a custom Land Cruiser with a camper on back, barred windows, snorkel, wench, and extra fuel and water...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 10-28-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 655
Poll: Amendment 64
Views: 24,201
Posted By Udo
I'm hoping and voting to decriminalize it, but...

I'm hoping and voting to decriminalize it, but fear that the "War on Drugs" industry will win out again. There is a lot of money and power at stake here. The private prison industry is dependent on...
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,342
Posted By Udo
Question by the OP, "smallest bike for two up"....

Question by the OP, "smallest bike for two up". Mr. Pirsig and others, like me, used to do it on the 305cc Superhawk.
Forum: Road warriors 09-23-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 61,052
Posted By Udo
OK, I'll admit that I'm assuming the mufflers are...

OK, I'll admit that I'm assuming the mufflers are badly designed because most of the Harleys I see I can also hear, sounding like an old Ford Falcon with a hole in its muffler.
Forum: Road warriors 09-23-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 61,052
Posted By Udo
I was seriously considering buying a Harley, but...

I was seriously considering buying a Harley, but after seeing how poor their muffler design and quality is I decided to pass. If a manufacturer can't make a muffler do its job, what can I expect from...
Forum: Americas 08-01-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,423
Posted By Udo
Just ran the Trans-Lab a few weeks ago. Was able...

Just ran the Trans-Lab a few weeks ago. Was able to run the unpaved sections on a fully loaded R1200GS with TKC-80's at 50mph without a problem. Yes, it rained hard the last day heading towards Port...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-19-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Udo
I just finished 250 miles of gravel on the Trans...

I just finished 250 miles of gravel on the Trans Lab, Phase III between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Port Hope Simpson. I was riding the R1200GS with the 20 liter tank. I carried an extra 5 liter can,...
Forum: Americas 05-20-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By Udo
Mackenzie River

Looking at maps of Canada and I keep coming back to the Mackenzie River. I envision riding up from Colorado to The Great Slave Lake, perhaps Yellowknife, catching a barge or some sort of river boat...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-20-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,978
Posted By Udo
As already mentioned, sand, grass, leaves, moss,...

As already mentioned, sand, grass, leaves, moss, pine needles and a little water.
Forum: Airheads 01-17-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,140
Posted By Udo
Easy swap. Just about all airhead stuff seems to...

Easy swap. Just about all airhead stuff seems to interchange.
Forum: Old's Cool 08-18-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Udo
Will make you smile

Here is a link:


http://joshspector.com/2011/02/13/now-this-is-a-great-commercial/
Forum: GS Boxers 08-13-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,397
Posted By Udo
Switch assembly

Had a similar problem during a recent long trip with the 2005 R1200GS. The right turn signal would come on by itself, intermittently. Setting hazards, cancelling, doing something would usually get it...
Forum: Americas 07-14-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Hey Jamie, Fancy meeting you here. I'm from an...

Hey Jamie, Fancy meeting you here. I'm from an area near Ward, Colorado. It's an old mining district northwest of Boulder.
Been looking at your reports from your MRT trip, decided to see what you...
Forum: Americas 07-14-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
On the road

This should probably be moved to ""Trip Reports" now that the trip has begun.
Got packed and left last Sunday morning. Basic R1200GS packed with basic Jesse cases, basic duffel holding the basic,...
Forum: Trip Planning 06-24-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 30,418
Posted By Udo
:wink: Look cool.

:wink: Look cool.
Forum: Americas 06-20-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Jamie, Looks interesting (that means windy). Keep...

Jamie, Looks interesting (that means windy). Keep it up.
I'm already seeing a very cool trip report.
Forum: Americas 06-19-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Yes, I found the advertising for the typical day...

Yes, I found the advertising for the typical day excursion boats. Seems very touristy and not for me. Think I'll just ask around as I drift South, maybe get lucky.
Forum: Americas 06-18-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Has anyone ever had the opportunity to load their...

Has anyone ever had the opportunity to load their bike onto a river boat/ferry/barge and float down a length of the river, get off, and then motor on? Could be interesting and add a twist to the...
Forum: Americas 06-18-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Thanks Chuck. It's on my itinerary. It's places...

Thanks Chuck. It's on my itinerary. It's places like that hotel that I'll be checking out. I've done most of my long rides all over the West and North West. This will be so different. I'm a bit of a...
Forum: Americas 06-18-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Been planning a route. Should be able to leave...

Been planning a route. Should be able to leave around the second week in July. Going to ride northeast from Colorado to Minnesota and then just follow that shoreline south. Any recommendations on...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-16-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,895
Posted By Udo
I have the Scotts damper setup on my R1200GS....

I have the Scotts damper setup on my R1200GS. Riding on the Continental Divide with strong wind gusts daily. It makes a very noticeable difference.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 06-14-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,977
Posted By Udo
Speeding bikes save lives

Speeding bikes save lives
Forum: Americas 06-10-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 783
Posted By Udo
Cheyenne to Denver. Forget it. Go west in Wyoming...

Cheyenne to Denver. Forget it. Go west in Wyoming and drop into Colorado at Saratoga, WY. This will get you onto the western side of the Rockies. More scenic, less traffic, more better. You can then...
Forum: Americas 06-06-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Mississippi River Trail

Found this site describing the MRT, with detailed maps broken up into North, Central, and South. You can zoom in and get very detailed route information.
http://www.imtrails.com/mrt/


This with...
Forum: Americas 06-04-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Mississippi River Trail

Jamie, I downloaded the routes off your thread and am planning as we speak. Thank you.
Forum: Americas 06-04-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Update

Just now looked at Jamie's thread on the Mississippi River Trail. This could be good.
Forum: Americas 06-04-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Mississippi River Trail

Hey Jamie, Touristy would not be my style. Does the Mississippi Trail allow for motorcycles? The reference you give only mention s bicycles and hiking. If MC's are Ok this could be the plan.
Forum: Americas 06-04-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,015
Posted By Udo
Great River Road

I've been looking real hard at the idea of a trip down the length of the Mississippi River next month. The Great River Road seems to be the route to take. Has anyone done it all the way from Lake...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-20-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,761
Posted By Udo
Bear are smart

You can't fool them. If you as a human think that something might contain food, the bear will too. Container? What's in it?
Many areas now have bear that listen for gun shots and will try to take...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-12-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,286
Posted By Udo
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: Old's Cool 05-02-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,254
Posted By Udo
15,000 British Pounds = $24,976.62 American...

15,000 British Pounds = $24,976.62 American Dollars (today)

The Pistonheads ad is gone. Bike sold?
Forum: Old's Cool 05-02-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By Udo
Assuming you have a fully charged battery. If the...

Assuming you have a fully charged battery. If the starter goes "click" it means you are getting current to the starter solenoid, but the starter motor itself isn't spinning. Possibly bad contacts in...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-01-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,254
Posted By Udo
I'm going to follow this auction, see how it...

I'm going to follow this auction, see how it ends. I recently bought an '84 low mileage R80G/S. The GF thought I was crazy paying what I did. Problem is, now I'm afraid to ride and bang her (the...
Forum: Airheads 05-01-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 192,229
Posted By Udo
R65 Frankenbike

Built this with R65LS parts There is a thread on the build.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238298
Forum: Old's Cool 05-01-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,254
Posted By Udo
1981 r80g/s $11,000.00???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-R80-GS-PD-BMW-/120718489861?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item1c1b61f905

Is this really happening? I had heard that the G/S's are appreciating, but this much?
Forum: Equipment 04-25-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By Udo
The bears in Canada and Alaska, both black and...

The bears in Canada and Alaska, both black and brown, are very familiar with campers. An easy meal left outside or inside a tent is usually what they are looking for. The smell of toothpaste is a...
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,787
Posted By Udo
Red Wing

Red Wing Loggers, 9" high, steel toe. Cats Meow:D
Forum: Equipment 04-15-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,817
Posted By Udo
ACE Hardware

Check out the selection your local ACE Hardware store offers. Lined, unlined, waterproof, and whatever else turns your crank.:D
Forum: GS Boxers 04-10-2011, 09:26 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,434
Posted By Udo
Phasing of the u-joints is important. One piece...

Phasing of the u-joints is important. One piece driveshafts are built that way, so no problem. Two piece shafts with splined centers have to be assembled so that the yokes are on the same plane. The...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-06-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,538
Posted By Udo
Buy it

Here are a couple of current ebay listings for 90's R100GS models. Check out the "Buy it Now" prices.
...
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