Forum: GS Boxers
08-14-2011, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,829
Laquer thinner, gloves, a plastic scraper (old...
Laquer thinner, gloves, a plastic scraper (old ATM card and some scotchbrite) and a lot of ventilation. Easy to remove carbon. On the heads, careful work with a dental pick will do around the seats. ...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-30-2010, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,411
My 06 K1200GT is perfect for riding 2 up in...
My 06 K1200GT is perfect for riding 2 up in Germany at 100+ mph (on the Autobahn). Smooth, ballistic, comfortable, with the non-existent personality of a good kitchen appliance. BMW should offer it...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-10-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 2,093
Views: 485,114
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Forum: Road warriors
09-30-2009, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,605
Alas, where I live here in Dubai there are no...
Alas, where I live here in Dubai there are no worthy roads so the local BMW dealer will only import a RT or a K1300GT if you special order (and pay) in advance. They do for some reason have a few...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-30-2009, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,605
1200RT vs 1300GT
Am in the process of selling my R1150R and am looking for a better 2 up bike.
A R1200RT would hit the mark, but am thinking seriously about a K bike (I have always wanted one). While a K1200S...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-24-2009, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,926
Am touring Italy (writing this from Ravenna) on...
Am touring Italy (writing this from Ravenna) on my 02 1150R, after 40,000 hard km (autobahn, Alps, etc) the bike is fantastic. 2 questions for those that know, I am 6'4" and ride 2 up with my wife...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2009, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
Many thanks for the input. Good comment on the...
Many thanks for the input. Good comment on the lock thing, I didn't think about that. One concern for me is the wheels, the 05 GSA has ABS, assisted brakes, etc., while the 02 GS doesn't. As the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-14-2009, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
Yes, it would be for less than an inch.
I...
Yes, it would be for less than an inch.
I have a 2002 GS at home in Canada and a 2005 GSA here in Dubai. I would like to swap them but I cannot import and register the euro spec GSA in Canada,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-14-2009, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 548
Will 1150 GSA suspension bolt onto a GS?
Anyone know if I can install shocks from a 05 1150 GSA onto a 02 1150 GS? The GSA shocks are longer, but from reading other posts the forks seem the same. Are the swingarms and mounting posts the...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-01-2008, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,147
Nope, you want a fresh Ducati Supermono.
...
Nope, you want a fresh Ducati Supermono.
Trust me.
80hp, 260 lbs. Ohlins 250 GP bike suspension.
$30,000. In 1993. Oh, uh, they only made 50 of them.
If you get one I want a ride....
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Forum: The Garage
08-30-2008, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5,444
Views: 2,188,375
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Forum: The Garage
08-30-2008, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 5,444
Views: 2,188,375
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Forum: Canada
04-09-2008, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 541
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Forum: Canada
04-09-2008, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 541
Riding foreign registered bike in Canada and US
A Swiss friend wants to temporarily send a GS to Toronto, Canada and ride with me to California in August. The bike has foreign (Dubai) plates. I suspect that something will have to be done to make...
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Forum: Equipment
03-16-2008, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,683
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-28-2008, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 351
Views: 16,966
38.9 years.
Have 2 of them, one 05 1150...
38.9 years.
Have 2 of them, one 05 1150 GSA here in Dubai, one 02 R1150GS in Toronto.
Also have one R1150R in Milan, but that is a whole other enchilada.
Ideally you need to keep one GS...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-25-2008, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 5,727
Thanks. The ABS is a known quantity, I had an...
Thanks. The ABS is a known quantity, I had an early R1100RS with it.
Almost crashed because of it a few times as the system would release the brakes when braking hard and you hit a bump. Front...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-25-2008, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 5,727
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Forum: Asia Pacific
02-25-2008, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,996
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-22-2008, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 382
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-22-2008, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 382
02 GS and 05 GSA
OK, a weird problem to have, but here goes...
I have an 02 GS and a 05 GSA on different continents. I want to permanently swap what I have where, but simply shipping the bikes cannot be done as...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-13-2007, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,237
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Forum: Canada
08-04-2007, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 569
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Forum: Canada
08-02-2007, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 569
Bella Coola Road accomodation and gas
Want to ride Hwy 20 from Bella Coola to Williams Lake. For those that have, how plentiful is accomodation and gas on that stretch? Any suggestions where to stay?
Thanks for the answers.
PS, I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-29-2007, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,409
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-28-2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,409
What does the 600 mile service involve?
Just a quick question, I am thinking of buying a new GSA and then riding it coast to coast. As I am flying in and have only about 2 weeks to buy the bike and do the trip, what does the 600 mile...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-28-2007, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Road warriors
07-19-2007, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Road warriors
07-17-2007, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,316
BMW RT vs GS vs K12 fuel ranges
Thinking about buying a used touring bike, but need something with some decent range (I hate stopping). A new 1200 GSA (or even a slightly used 1150 GSA) is probably out of budget and are hard to...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-19-2007, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
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Forum: Road warriors
06-05-2007, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
How many km on it so far?
I am intrigued by...
How many km on it so far?
I am intrigued by the wet clutch idea. I think some old 650cc Pantah based versions had one, the dry clutch works well, but has little longevity. Mind you, I base that...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-04-2007, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
Well, I rode an 04 DS1000 version of the...
Well, I rode an 04 DS1000 version of the Multistrada. Interesting. A few rattles, unusual sit up and beg riding postion, wheezing sound, big bottom end power, worn suspension, a bit buzzy. A bit...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-02-2007, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
The plot thickens...
Well, well, well.
My dealer heard I was thinking about selling my MV (I never ride it) and looking at that used 2004 DS1000 Multistada. He has a new 07 Multistrada 1100S with ohlins front and...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-01-2007, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
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Forum: Road warriors
05-31-2007, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
I spent some of the afternoon on a borrowed...
I spent some of the afternoon on a borrowed 996SPS, getting the speed cameras to flash. Not comfy, lots of heat, great sounds (Termignonis) in traffic a bit like firing a shotgun in a closet. ...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-31-2007, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,895
to Multistrada or not?
Been offered an almost new Multistrada at a very good price, anyone have an opinion?
I have a few Ducatis, almost all of the 8 valve superbike variety, all racebikes or retired racebikes...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-02-2006, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 8,624
Views: 1,238,741
Great read, great write up.
Had mine for...
Great read, great write up.
Had mine for about 2 months now, maybe 1200 km on the bike. Does not sound impressive, but most of them were put on at the track. Only problems are a distinct lack of...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-05-2006, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 964
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Forum: Road warriors
08-01-2006, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
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Forum: Road warriors
07-29-2006, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Just to report back to all on my experiments. I...
Just to report back to all on my experiments. I changed the front end to "sport" setup, and reduced the rear preload by 3 360 degree rotations to about 20mm preload. I then dropped my pressures to...
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