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Forum: Airheads Yesterday, 10:29 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
OK, to clarify, with the forks all the way down...

OK, to clarify, with the forks all the way down in the triples I felt like I was "steering around" the front end and the balance was weird as well as the drop into corners.

On the freeway, when...
Forum: Airheads 05-21-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Well, I have been limited on the number of miles...

Well, I have been limited on the number of miles I have been able to hit, and haven't gotten away to hit any dirt. Dropping the clamps down the tubes 10mm got rid of the head shake I was occasionally...
Forum: Airheads 05-20-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Why not thread the aluminum stem down 4-5 inches,...

Why not thread the aluminum stem down 4-5 inches, then screw in a piece of long threaded rod with a ton of red loctite, leaving enough sticking out of the top to place a washer and nut up top.
...
Forum: Airheads 05-17-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,334
Views: 152,843
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Fuel tank fairing "cheeks" skid plate front...

Fuel tank
fairing "cheeks"
skid plate
front spoiler thing that mounted to the crash bars

That's all
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,677
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I'll add it to the list :D

I'll add it to the list :D
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 20,677
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Any thought to making the new stem on that works...

Any thought to making the new stem on that works like a BMW stem, meaning the stem has external threads and you adjust play with a nut?
Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 693
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I had a similar instance on an R60/5 I owned...

I had a similar instance on an R60/5 I owned years ago which turned our to be a failing condenser that worked fine cold, but failed when hot.
Forum: Airheads 05-13-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 776
Views: 132,871
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Interesting... you couldn't get a crash bar with...

Interesting... you couldn't get a crash bar with the oil cooler mounting points until the '87 R100GS came out, and the cooler is an R100Gs part.

Your G/S could have sat around the showroom for a...
Forum: Airheads 05-11-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,561
Posted By SOLO LOBO
The difference between Bruno and Henderson is...

The difference between Bruno and Henderson is that Henderson replaces the damping material and Bruno only replaces the u-joint.

I think someone recently posted that the damper on the Bruno re-man...
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 138
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Motostorm.IT customer experience

Just wanted to drop in a comment as I was searching for new boots and found the Gaerne's I wanted at Motostorm.IT... This shop is based out of Italy, so I was a bit hesitant on my order.

I email...
Forum: Vendors 05-08-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 35,431
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Any chance on getting the Acerbis 11 gallon tank...

Any chance on getting the Acerbis 11 gallon tank for BMW R80G/S's through you guys again?
Forum: Airheads 05-05-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1,334
Views: 152,843
Posted By SOLO LOBO
:evil

:evil
Forum: Airheads 05-04-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 257
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Welcome oneup... try the flea market (top of the...

Welcome oneup... try the flea market (top of the page here).

Also send a pm to beemerguru he's got to have one
Forum: Airheads 05-03-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 13,854
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Here's a new one, made by Bernard Tesch who is a...

Here's a new one, made by Bernard Tesch who is a one-man shop making tanks, alu panniers, rear subframes, etc... very cool stuff!

http://www.berndtesch.de/English/EIndex.html
...
Forum: Old's Cool 05-03-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,340
Posted By SOLO LOBO
My preference is galfer "Green" organic pads......

My preference is galfer "Green" organic pads... stop very well in the dry and wet and don't wear the rotor badly
Forum: Airheads 05-02-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,205
Posted By SOLO LOBO
cart - horse. Have the machine shop measure...

cart - horse.

Have the machine shop measure your pistons and barrels before buying rings... if either is out of spec the new rings won't fix the issue.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-01-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 901
Posted By SOLO LOBO
The process here used to be that you had the bike...

The process here used to be that you had the bike inspected by the state patroll, who provided you with an inspection sheet proving you have possession.

Take that to the DMV, hand it over, pay...
Forum: Airheads 05-01-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I can email you the scanned factory manual, but...

I can email you the scanned factory manual, but don't know the correct oil amount, nor the oil level spec
Forum: Airheads 05-01-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,125
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I had thought the Brembo "goldline" 4-piston...

I had thought the Brembo "goldline" 4-piston calipers only worked with the Supermoto, as the front wheel is smaller and there is more room to fit the wider caliper...
Forum: Airheads 04-30-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 708
Posted By SOLO LOBO
If you want endless big gas tank reference shots...

If you want endless big gas tank reference shots go here:

http://www.beemergarage.com/Tanks.html
Forum: Airheads 04-30-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 348
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Here's a shot of the joint on my R80G/S.. the...

Here's a shot of the joint on my R80G/S.. the factory one being replaced by an HPMGuy replaceable one...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/sololobo/DSC04905.jpg
Forum: Airheads 04-30-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,125
Posted By SOLO LOBO
:clap

:clap
Forum: Airheads 04-28-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Calcs below:

Calcs below:
Forum: Airheads 04-28-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Here's my measurements using the Ohlins method: ...

Here's my measurements using the Ohlins method:

Front suspension (measured from the top of the axle land to the top of my hand guard on the right side)
F1: bike on stand with forks fully...
Forum: Airheads 04-27-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Well, I have an HPN as does Jenna... who else is...

Well, I have an HPN as does Jenna... who else is posting here with their results? Ontic has an even larger tank that is aluminum...
Forum: Airheads 04-27-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
:D I did mine by leaning my bike against a...

:D

I did mine by leaning my bike against a pillar, for both the no-rider and rider measurements
Forum: Airheads 04-27-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,210
Views: 131,169
Posted By SOLO LOBO
This mornings work: Re-torque...

This mornings work:



Re-torque steering head bearings - requires handlebar removal
Fix broken heated grip wire - most likely broken when doing the above
Find 1/2 cut heated grip wire and...
Forum: Airheads 04-27-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Just re-torqued my steering head bearings......

Just re-torqued my steering head bearings... better now.
Forum: Airheads 04-27-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Here's another piece for general consideration: ...

Here's another piece for general consideration:

Front sag: 25% (with me on the bike and ~6 gallons of fuel. 0.54 springs and a small amount of pre-load)

This is using the stock BMW spec of...
Forum: Airheads 04-26-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Thanks Brad, makes me feel better for sure!

Thanks Brad, makes me feel better for sure!
Forum: Old's Cool 04-26-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,980
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Just a bump here.... AW's post above is still...

Just a bump here.... AW's post above is still live and the BM317 for R80G/S's is still listed for $579...
Forum: Airheads 04-26-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I'm 175-ish in gear

I'm 175-ish in gear
Forum: Airheads 04-26-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By SOLO LOBO
BMW G/S (and GS) question: "Points in a can" and water crossings ?

So, I converted my G/S to "points in a can" from the original electronic ignition just because I wanted to.

Here's the question, will water crossings necessarily kill my ignition should the points...
Forum: Airheads 04-26-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I was thinking about springs as I rode in...

I was thinking about springs as I rode in today.... and I wanted bias towards dirt riding... the 0.54's I have actually feel pretty firm and I wouldn't want any stiffer myself.

I need to pack on...
Forum: Airheads 04-26-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
I have 0.54's and Ontic has 0.55's. EDIT Ontic...

I have 0.54's and Ontic has 0.55's. EDIT Ontic as 0.60's
Forum: Airheads 04-25-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 487
Posted By SOLO LOBO
http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/plug_fresh_ai...

http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/airheads/plug_fresh_air.shtml
Forum: Airheads 04-25-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 561
Posted By SOLO LOBO
http://www.rainmakeris.com/rabid/rthist.htm

http://www.rainmakeris.com/rabid/rthist.htm
Forum: Airheads 04-25-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,125
Posted By SOLO LOBO
What about R80RT cables? really...

What about R80RT cables?




really Ontic gaiters!
Forum: Airheads 04-25-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 866
Views: 82,745
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Really good, but after adding two click of comp...

Really good, but after adding two click of comp and rebound to the rear shock (which really changed the behavior of the shock!) I had a few small instances of speed wobbles coming home on the freeway...
Forum: Airheads 04-24-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,088
Posted By SOLO LOBO
Selling the parcel rack?

Selling the parcel rack?
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