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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 522
Posted By def
The OP has a '00 GS according to his profile...no...

The OP has a '00 GS according to his profile...no linked, assisted brakes and no magic. Straightforward replacement of lines. I never let a dealer touch my brakes...they are no smarter or more...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By def
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By def
Sixties Ford V8s used to coke up their rings and...

Sixties Ford V8s used to coke up their rings and their lifters used to get rattley. It was common to fill the engine with ATF and run it for a few days, change back to motor oil and enjoy a quiet...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 522
Posted By def
I replaced my rear OE rubber line a couple years...

I replaced my rear OE rubber line a couple years ago. First, I ordered the SS braided lines from these folks;

http://www.cyclebrakes.com/html/custom_lines.html

The new line came as ordered and...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 10:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,749
Posted By def
Is that a nasty oil leak under your rear tire or...

Is that a nasty oil leak under your rear tire or did you park where a Harley had just departed from?
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 680
Posted By def
I would stipulate that most tubeless motorcycle...

I would stipulate that most tubeless motorcycle tire failures are due to the following;

1- Contact with an object that punctures the tire.
2- Improper inflation pressure.
3- Damaged valve stems....
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 337
Posted By def
The HDEOs are a good choice. The synthetic HDEOs...

The HDEOs are a good choice. The synthetic HDEOs are even better. Both possess good Noack scores. And, as you say, HDEOs are available everywhere and attractively priced.

Remember, the filter is...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 859
Posted By def
Could this be photoshopped??? I'm suspicious. ...

Could this be photoshopped??? I'm suspicious.

:ddog :hmmmmm

:confused

:scratch

:dunno
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By def
There is no instruction in my post to mix...

There is no instruction in my post to mix lubricants. The ATF is an oil with some excellent additives that will help flush away debris from the gearcases. Any residual, left-behind ATF after the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 22,822
Posted By def
So Roger, are you saying that changing from the...

So Roger, are you saying that changing from the OE BMW stick coil to a non OE piece may influence ignition timing and dwell?
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By def
ATF is an inexpensive oil that contains lots of...

ATF is an inexpensive oil that contains lots of detergents that can help flush away debris in the gear cases. I use it when I change the gearbox and FD oils. While the transmission plug is out, add a...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 457
Posted By def
Before you apply any paint, remove the wax with a...

Before you apply any paint, remove the wax with a clean rag/paper towel and solvent to make your repair permanent.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,054
Posted By def
Or, rot completely off the wheels in a pile of...

Or, rot completely off the wheels in a pile of dust....
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By def
Agreed. I have always pondered why someone would...

Agreed. I have always pondered why someone would spend money to install an air filter that had to be washed, dried and oiled only to admit more dirt into the engine when the OE piece has been...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By def
Caution...credibility is now in question.

Caution...credibility is now in question.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By def
Of course it would. But, just what would that be?...

Of course it would. But, just what would that be?

BTW, the term weight is not really appropriate when discussing viscosity.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 702
Posted By def
I know of no yellow metals in the FD on BMWs and...

I know of no yellow metals in the FD on BMWs and therefore cannot comment on the presence of gold glitter.

I would carefully select a GL5 oil of recommended viscosity and grade that is not colored...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 661
Posted By def
When I tow my GS behind the motorhome, I use an...

When I tow my GS behind the motorhome, I use an open utility trailer. I cover the bike after strapping it down. Also, I made a front wheel chock and a rear wheel pocket from 2X4s. Make sure your...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-15-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,348
Posted By def
The weed eater has a tiny carb with a built in...

The weed eater has a tiny carb with a built in pump that operates on crankcase pressure pulses. If the 40:1 fuel mix sits for any length of time, the weed eater engine will require a high speed...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-14-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,156
Posted By def
This fellow knows of what he speaks. Most...

This fellow knows of what he speaks.

Most bikers you meet on the road with race type bikes have never taken the MSF course, have never been on a race track and have never been to a motorcycle...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-14-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,156
Posted By def
Seems like you should be looking for a Boxercup...

Seems like you should be looking for a Boxercup Replica.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 899
Posted By def
I would like more info on the tank cover, if you...

I would like more info on the tank cover, if you don't mind....
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,749
Posted By def
Clamp a beer can on the CAT stub and poke some...

Clamp a beer can on the CAT stub and poke some holes in it....
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,072
Posted By def
If you have serviced valve lash on boxers, then I...

If you have serviced valve lash on boxers, then I don't understand your question. Remove the OHV covers, measure the valve clearances cold and install shims (spheres) as needed. The process is so...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,901
Posted By def
I select riding gear with small, unobtrusive...

I select riding gear with small, unobtrusive logos and stickers for products that I have a good experience with (Mobil1 oil, Odyssey) and vendors that I trust (Cyclebrakes).

As for as where I've...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,749
Posted By def
$40.00?.....a bit pricey. A trip to the muffler...

$40.00?.....a bit pricey. A trip to the muffler shop, a piece of scrap tube, a clamp and maybe a cut by the shop pipefitter, give him a $10.00 tip and you're on you way.

I would select SS unless...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By def
What brand and rating?

What brand and rating?
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By def
The engine needs the following to start, run,...

The engine needs the following to start, run, etc.

1- Fuel.
2- Air.
3- Spark.

Interrupt or remove any one and the engine won't run.

Also check for soured, varnished fuel.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 899
Posted By def
Bob the BMW ('01) just turned 44,000 miles...so,...

Bob the BMW ('01) just turned 44,000 miles...so, I bought him a fresh tank of Chevron 93 octane.

Your blue and white, is that OE or did you repaint or change tanks?
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By def
You are correct to be concerned about your...

You are correct to be concerned about your brakes.

Brake calipers generally are not complex devices. Likely the most important things are;

1- No leaks.
2- No debris in the fluid.
3- Brake...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,749
Posted By def
Removing the silencer does little to the flow of...

Removing the silencer does little to the flow of exhaust gases and so, there is no special tuning, addition of fuel or other fuel injection gizmos required.

Having said that, you should be...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-12-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By def
Your engine sounds appear pretty much normal to...

Your engine sounds appear pretty much normal to my ears....:dunno
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By def
Have you adjusted valve lash recently? What color...

Have you adjusted valve lash recently? What color are the spark plugs?
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By def
You may have some rubber debris from the old...

You may have some rubber debris from the old brake lines that has gotten into the master cylinder or the caliper and is impeding the caliper piston from releasing pressure. You have some more work to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-11-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,348
Posted By def
I couldn't agree more especially when we had a...

I couldn't agree more especially when we had a perfectly good oxygenate (MTBE) already in use.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 948
Posted By def
Hmmmm....and I thought it was a serious...

Hmmmm....and I thought it was a serious thread.....:eek1
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By def
If you do a BMW driveshaft repair with your...

If you do a BMW driveshaft repair with your Orlando shop, please keep us up-to-date and report the success, price, level of customer service...and photos too please!
Forum: GS Boxers 06-11-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By def
Broaching? I might be inclined not to broach...

Broaching? I might be inclined not to broach because an ear could bend. I would rather bore the yoke ear holes to size and machine the lock ring groove.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-10-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By def
I would do a UOA to determine just what the...

I would do a UOA to determine just what the material is and where it is coming from.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-10-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By def
Personally, I would ascertain what fluid(s) were...

Personally, I would ascertain what fluid(s) were used, how much is in the engine and what filter was installed. Report back and we'll give you a report card (evaluation) of your dealer's service.
...
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