Forum: Equipment
12-31-2012, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,607
Heated grips, gloves, and hand guards
Have heated grips, BMW winter gloves, and hand guards on my GS ADV. In Denver I've gone down to 25 degrees and my hands were warm but the tips of my thumbs were way cold. My guess is that the wind is...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
01-01-2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Awesome
That is incredible! Coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Your students are going to well prepared for engineering school. I have hope for the future when there are teachers like you! :thumb
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Forum: Vendors
12-03-2011, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 777
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Forum: The Garage
06-06-2011, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,315
TPO on my home
My wife and I have a low-sloped roof on our home in Denver. In 2008 (about 2 months after we bought it the roof started leaking) we had the 20 year old 90 pound rolled asphalt replaced with a light...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-30-2010, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
RKA Liners
Got these for my 2009 GSA. They are excellent.
http://www.rka-luggage.com/A06%20Liners/R1200GSA/R1200GS_A_Liner.html
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-05-2010, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,181
PM'd
Sent you a PM with the info of a filmmaker friend of mine who is interested in your project.
Good luck with everything!
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-04-2010, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 909
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-04-2010, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 656
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-04-2010, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
07-04-2010, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 818
Good people
I went yesterday and got some Draggin' Jeans. I think they are the only ones in Colorado who carry those. Plus I got a sweet Motogear t-shirt. Cheers!
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-29-2010, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 490
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-28-2010, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 490
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-19-2010, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,258
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-19-2010, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,093
I have the locking TT and I'm 6'2" all legs,...
I have the locking TT and I'm 6'2" all legs, short torso. With the seat in the high position and if I am sitting straight up with perfect posture there is a tad bit of buffeting, but it's doable and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-05-2010, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 4,824
2009 GSA - 6K (0 problems)
Just had the 6K service done today at the dealer and with the valves adjusted and new fluids she feels like a million bucks again. No problems so far...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-22-2010, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,840
Rox Risers on 09 GSA
Installed the Rox Risers on my 2009 GSA about a month ago. Didn't have to move the cables/brake line and I can stand on the pegs more comfortably (put on the Fastway F3 Pegs). I'm 6'2" with shorter...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-14-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,945
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-14-2010, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,015
+ 1 to the SAE directly off the battery with an...
+ 1 to the SAE directly off the battery with an inline fuse. I use the BMW battery tender and plug it in (the BMW tender came with the cord to tie it directly to the battery). Keeps the battery full...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
12-28-2009, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,061
Scenic byways
Here's a good website of all the Colorado "scenic byway" routes. http://www.coloradobyways.org/Main.cfm
You really can't go wrong with any paved road in Colorado. Enjoy your trip!
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-10-2009, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 905
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
10-10-2009, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 103
Views: 5,481
Do it.
Packed up all my worldly possessions in a VW van and moved to Colorado from Illinois (Chicago burbs) in 1995. I said goodbye to Alpine Valley and Devil's Head ice skiing, left -40 degrees with the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-02-2009, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 841
The GSA is Yummy.
I started riding in 2006 and my first bike was a F650GS. I loved learning on it and had tons of extra beer money due to the high MPGs (65-70) :1drink. Well, this summer I was riding the 650 daily and...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
09-21-2009, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
BMW of Denver is bueno
Went to BMW of Denver to buy my GSA in July and Chris K. was great to work with. Had the 600 mile service done there as well (they got me an appt. promptly because I had bought a bike). Before the...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-26-2009, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 610
Growing Pains from a Noob and His F650GS
I started the following thread about a month ago when I had a F650GS and was thinking of moving to a 1200GSA. It may give you some insight as to why it is a terribly wonderful idea to move up to a...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-26-2009, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 610
Year?
What year is your bike?
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-22-2009, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,407
Do It!
Definitely test drive one. You will drool during the ride, become a bit woozy afterward, and whip out your check book without even thinking.
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-10-2009, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 178
Views: 18,570
same here
Bought a 2009 1200GSA about a month ago and I was cruising around on my first tank of dealer gas (so I didn't set the trip meter) at about 70mph in the left lane and I ran out of gas. Dead as a door...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-10-2009, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,700
Had mine for a month now...
...and I can honestly say the smile on my face hasn't left yet. Had a 650GS and when I test-drove the 1200GS and GSA I immediately fell in love with the GSA. Twisties, off-road, touring - whatever...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-06-2009, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
You we're right...
So I had the 600 mile service done today (600 miles in 2 weeks :super) at BMW of Denver. So they did replace the "sending unit" as you mentioned COBob, so we'll see if the reserve light comes on (not...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-05-2009, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-03-2009, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
Double Whammy
That's crazy. I've never heard of someone dropping it twice in one weekend...on the trailer...onboth sides. :D I bet you'll have nothing but good fortune now. You should buy a lottery ticket.
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-03-2009, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
Haha. Yeah those numbers and pictures on the...
Haha. Yeah those numbers and pictures on the onboard computer are entertaining. But the only thing that troubles me is that the reserve light or "FUEL!" warning never came on. I'm taking it in for my...
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Forum: Equipment
08-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,322
Sold a F650GS for a 1200GSA
Hey there. I just gave up my F650GS and bought a 1200GSA about 2 weeks ago. My two reasons for selling the 650 were twofold. One, I always had the throttle open wide and I was still waiting for some...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-02-2009, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
Hmmmm...
Well I checked the manual and it said under the "Fuel down to reserve" section that a, "general warning light lights up yellow." And "FUEL !" is supposed to appear on the display. I'm gonna bring it...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-01-2009, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 781
I don't know. I'm about half way through the...
I don't know. I'm about half way through the manual. :D The "range" said 80 miles when it crapped out. Whether that was 80 miles until reserve or 80 miles left period, I'm not sure. What I do know is...
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