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Forum: Australia 05-15-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,740
Posted By luca9277
last year they had 140 bikes I think, this year...

last year they had 140 bikes I think, this year might be a few more but I am sure spots will be sold out today.

I am number 32 and cant wait to start riding.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-11-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,809
Posted By luca9277
I've tried them all, Idle Actuator Calibration,...

I've tried them all, Idle Actuator Calibration, cleaned/changed the clutch switch, changed the side stand switch, changed the battery, monitored the battery voltage but nothing performed all sorts of...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-11-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,710
Posted By luca9277
I've got an air-hawk as well as one for my...

I've got an air-hawk as well as one for my pillion, for longer rides 500km+ is a must, longest ride I've done was 990km in one day, I cant imagine doing it without it.
As for the 'unstable' feeling,...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-27-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 482
Posted By luca9277
I have an 08 GS, at about 40k KM I started having...

I have an 08 GS, at about 40k KM I started having the very same symptoms, the rattle got eventually louder and I had to take it to the dealer.
It turned out I had a damaged input drive shaft that...
Forum: Australia 04-10-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,100
Posted By luca9277
I lived in Europe for 26 years, then 3 in the US...

I lived in Europe for 26 years, then 3 in the US and 5 so far in OZ.

This is by far the most expensive place to be, my preference is ALWAYS to buy local, if I give money to someone I prefer to...
Forum: Asia 03-16-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,839
Posted By luca9277
Price of the GS

Does anyone know what the price of a new R1200GS is in Singapore buying from BMW?
I am after the old air-cooled not the water cooled one..
Forum: GS Boxers 02-14-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By luca9277
I would definitely buy it. Actually no I...

I would definitely buy it. Actually no I wouldn't.
If I had the chance to buy the extended warranty I would have done so when the factory one expired but I don't think that was offered here in...
Forum: Australia 02-07-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,948
Posted By luca9277
Kangaroos and motorcycles

From time to time you read or hear about the unlucky rider who happens to find a roo in his path, a few times it turns to tragedy.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,421
Posted By luca9277
I am actually looking for a 2nd hand set of rims...

I am actually looking for a 2nd hand set of rims so that I don't need to swap tire each and every tome but just change the full wheel.

I mainly do that cos I know I cant enjoy dirt riding on...
Forum: Asia 02-02-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 894
Posted By luca9277
just got back from a week of trail riding in the...

just got back from a week of trail riding in the northern part of Laos, I would definitely recommend MX boots, knee protector and a mesh body armour, if you do ride off road chances are you'll fall...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-31-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By luca9277
you wont hear any noise but changing pre-load and...

you wont hear any noise but changing pre-load and damping (confort, normal, sport) definitely make a huge difference in the way the suspensions work, you should definitely feel the change...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-28-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,317
Posted By luca9277
Definitely Akrapovich, I put it one together with...

Definitely Akrapovich, I put it one together with a BoosterPlug and I have to say the bike runs better...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-23-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,128
Posted By luca9277
crashing a fully loaded GSA

The guy got lucky... cant say the same for the GS! skip to about the 4min to get to the 'main bit'...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yDtCWJ4g9Y&feature=player_embedded
Forum: Australia 01-21-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,320
Posted By luca9277
Anyone up for another trip like this one one of...

Anyone up for another trip like this one one of these coming weekend?
I am not too familiar with trail rides around Sydney but very keen to explore..
Forum: Australia 10-16-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By luca9277
great feedback! I am definitely looking forward...

great feedback! I am definitely looking forward to it!!!!!
Forum: Australia 10-16-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By luca9277
I am using my GS (not the Adventure), I fitted...

I am using my GS (not the Adventure), I fitted some knobby in the hope of not falling off too much....
Forum: Australia 10-16-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By luca9277
BMW off road skills training Sydney Oct 21-22

Anyone from Sydney heading up to Dargle farm this coming Sunday and Monday for the BMW off road training??
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8,967
Views: 1,359,119
Posted By luca9277
if the text comes up in italian select English on...

if the text comes up in italian select English on the top right hand side of the page... much nicer reading ;)
Forum: GS Boxers 10-02-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8,967
Views: 1,359,119
Posted By luca9277
2013 r1200gs

beautiful....

http://www.moto.it/news/intermot-2012-boxer-futuro.html
Forum: Australia 09-29-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 18,867
Posted By luca9277
is there any chance we could see the full...

is there any chance we could see the full itinerary you guys followed this year??
Forum: GS Boxers 09-29-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 686
Posted By luca9277
i wonder if anybody could share the maps the guys...

i wonder if anybody could share the maps the guys have followed... anyone???
Forum: Africa & Mid East 09-29-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By luca9277
motorcycle tour company in Dubai

Does anyone know of a tour company in Dubai organising off road motorcycle trips?
Forum: GS Boxers 09-24-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,508
Posted By luca9277
Yes it is normal, when the oil is cold the...

Yes it is normal, when the oil is cold the viscosity is much higher so the friction generates the spin, as the oil gets warmer the viscosity goes down (it gets thinner) so if you put your bike on the...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-13-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 844
Posted By luca9277
I have an '08 GS with 45,000km on it and I never...

I have an '08 GS with 45,000km on it and I never had any issue starting up cold until 2 moths ago when I had to get the final drive and the clutch replaced (BMW kindly paid for parts as there is no...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-03-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By luca9277
5,5" tall and a GSA made possible

Though he might have a few more challenges in traffic...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRFyw57o_Ic
Forum: GS Boxers 09-02-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,096
Posted By luca9277
if they push back on the warranty tell them you...

if they push back on the warranty tell them you will be getting in touch with BMW directly, mine had 40,000km and definitely out of warranty and BMW still paid for clutch and final drive.
I still...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-27-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,490
Posted By luca9277
I've got a set of AirHawk on my GS...

I've got a set of AirHawk on my GS http://www.airhawk.net/airhawk-products.aspx
I really love it, I've done up to 1,000km in a day with the pillow on and it really made a huge difference, got one...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-21-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,017
Posted By luca9277
I love the look and the bulkiness of the GSA but...

I love the look and the bulkiness of the GSA but I have got myself a GS.

I use it daily no matter what the weather is (lucky in Sydney it never snow) to go to the office (about 25km of highway), I...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-13-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
Posted By luca9277
Here is the link to the registration page for the...

Here is the link to the registration page for the off road courses in Australia for 2012.

http://www.bmwmotorrad.com.au/indexframe.asp?PageID=44173

One slot is already fully booked, I signed up...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-13-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
Posted By luca9277
bmw off road riding school

Has anybody done the 2 days course BMW organise?

They have just released the dates for the ones in Australia and I am thinking to give it a go, I am not much of an off road rider mainly cos the GS...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-26-2012, 01:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,476
Posted By luca9277
The way the GS triple black should have been...

http://www.mototwo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-bmw-r1200gs-02-150212.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 07-24-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,809
Posted By luca9277
the list of fault code you get off the ECU is...

the list of fault code you get off the ECU is pretty detailed, I would expect to see an alarm if the issue was with the fpc but when checking the logs with the GS911 nothing comes up, the dealer...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-23-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By luca9277
It is normal as the R1200GS runs quite lean.... I...

It is normal as the R1200GS runs quite lean.... I have an AKA exhaust as well and the pop got even louder, I actually really like it so it doesn't bother me at all, actually you can even make it pop...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-23-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,809
Posted By luca9277
As I can't get anywhere with the BMW dealer I got...

As I can't get anywhere with the BMW dealer I got myself a GS911 and performed the Idle Actuator Calibration.
I was coming out of a week with something like 12 stalls.
I have to say that since I...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-19-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By luca9277
unless other parts of the gear box are damaged...

unless other parts of the gear box are damaged you can just replace the input shaft, I just got mine replaced on my 08 GS...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-13-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 309
Posted By luca9277
R1200GS and clutch shudder

I have done 40,000km with my '08 GS without ANY issue then a weird noise started coming up in N and it turned out the FD needed to be replaced...

As the dealer opened up the bike in 2 he noticed a...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-09-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,809
Posted By luca9277
Somehow I am glad to hear I am not alone.... just...

Somehow I am glad to hear I am not alone.... just to add a few things to my OP... I had the feeling it could be the side-stand switch as well, I had it tested a few times and it was working properly...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-08-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,809
Posted By luca9277
The 1200 GS randomly shuts down when down shifting...

Hi all,
I have an '08GS with about 45,000km on it, bought it second hand when it was just 6 months old with about 3k on the clock.
Since the very beginning the bike suffered from sudden shut-downs,...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-26-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,300
Posted By luca9277
I have an '08 GS with 40,000km on it, a few...

I have an '08 GS with 40,000km on it, a few months back it started to make noise, I took it in and the input drive shaft needed to be replaced.
As they split the bike in two they notice a bit of...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-01-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,096
Posted By luca9277
I brought my GS to the BMW dealer and it looks...

I brought my GS to the BMW dealer and it looks like the clutch friction plate has some play on the gearbox input shaft splines, and is worn, so it will be replaced.

However, the major cause of...
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