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Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,970
Posted By EPMD
Wolfman Fuel Bottle Holster and Mount Kit

I just got and mounted this setup today. It looks like it's going to work out great. Holds 1 L fuel bottle easy. Solid/secure/durable.

More pics at http://therosshallproject.blogspot.com/

EP
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Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 205
Posted By EPMD
Wolfman Fuel Bottle Holster and Hard Pannier Mount Kit on Caribou/Pelican Cases

I haven't seen any other pics of this particular setup for carrying camp fuel. So, I thought the community might benefit from seeing some shots of the Wolfman Fuel Bottle Holster and hard pannier...
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 25,040
Posted By EPMD
Wolfman Fuel Bottle Holster and Mount Kit

I mounted this up to carry camp fuel on the exterior of my Caribou Pelican case setup.

I think it will work great.

Other pics and info at http://therosshallproject.blogspot.com/
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Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,009
Posted By EPMD
Mine makes a banging noise but only when the...

Mine makes a banging noise but only when the center stand snaps up. I don't suspect it should be a problem long term.
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-28-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 187,830
Posted By EPMD
Yes Pelican 1520. I actually wish it was a size...

Yes Pelican 1520. I actually wish it was a size or two smaller.

EP
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-27-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,664
Posted By EPMD
New Caribou Pelicans

I just installed these today. I'm pretty psyched on them.

The whole setup definitely seems extremely durable.

The liners for the Caribou's make them function as top loaders with the...
Forum: Vendors 04-27-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 2,184
Views: 656,971
Posted By EPMD
New cases!

I like my new cases.

Thanks!

I think this setup will work great.

More pics at
http://therosshallproject.blogspot.com/
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-27-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 187,830
Posted By EPMD
Pretty impressed with Caribou Case Pelican so far.

Mounting system and finishing touches on these Pelican cases is excellent. Interface with the Hepco & Becker racks is extremely positive. Narrower profile than many other setups.

See the link for...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-27-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,009
Posted By EPMD
Heres more pics

Nice review of the install.

Just installed mine today. The only hiccup was fitting the little bracket on the left passenger footrest. I had to install an extra couple washers for the bracket to...
Forum: Equipment 01-23-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By EPMD
Thanks Roger!

Thanks Roger!
Forum: Equipment 01-22-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 346
Posted By EPMD
Caribou Case Question

I can't seem to find the following information discussed anywhere in the forums despite an exhaustive search.

I want to get a set of Caribou Case 36L Storm iM2600 cases with their racks - which I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 01-01-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,363
Posted By EPMD
I don't know what that is...some windblown...

I don't know what that is...some windblown garbage and a metal sign or something.

Not bike parts thankfully...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-30-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 16,363
Posted By EPMD
Slow speed drills today

Working on some no throttle figure 8's...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIyYdpdpl7o/UOC99j_ZF1I/AAAAAAAAAdc/kgeSddFtGNc/s1600/photo.JPG
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-30-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 33,494
Posted By EPMD
This will fix it...

I didn't do the throttle cam thing. I put this on and it completely fixed the jerky, snatchy throttle. One thing it might fix also which the cam throttle tube thing might not is the deceleration...
Forum: Equipment 12-20-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,884
Posted By EPMD
I have both

I would definitely recommend getting the sg10s for what you describe.

Sounds like mostly offroad riding to me. The sg10s will provide significantly more hard parts protection than the adv gore...
Forum: Equipment 12-20-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,942
Posted By EPMD
Adv gore tex

I just bought the gore tex version. Very nice boot.

Not sure if the price was different when they were first induced in the US but I just got a pair from Revzilla for 500. Factor in the 25 dollar...
Forum: Equipment 12-19-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,795
Posted By EPMD
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8oUwdIzDnn4/UNJrXFN0oxI/...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8oUwdIzDnn4/UNJrXFN0oxI/AAAAAAAAAdM/3suNRm7ohGA/s1600/Sidi_adventure_gore_tex_adventure_motorcycle_boots.jpg

I just bought these puppies after a whole lot of hemming and...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-12-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,904
Posted By EPMD
I don't know about being 5'6" but my inseam is...

I don't know about being 5'6" but my inseam is about 30". Touching down with both feet involves being on my toes but riding dirtbikes and such gets you used to that.

Once youre moving youre good....
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-12-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,637
Posted By EPMD
I recently bought a used 09 that was out of its 3...

I recently bought a used 09 that was out of its 3 year warranty. I only noticed the cracking a couple weeks ago and took the bike to my local BMW dealer.

The guy knew all about the issue and said...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-01-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,637
Posted By EPMD
First off, I can't speak to the effects of...

First off, I can't speak to the effects of ethanol on plastic tanks with any authority because I am not a chemist.

But from how certain you are that it has no ill effect, I'm betting you are, so...
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-01-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,637
Posted By EPMD
Actually i agree with you. But the stress along...

Actually i agree with you. But the stress along the weak point on the tank and the resulting cracks are ultimately coming from the tank becoming slightly deformed from the ethanol. It's a known issue...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-30-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,637
Posted By EPMD
Eh? The shop I go to is very honest and they seem to...

The shop I go to is very honest and they seem to know their sh*t. He was telling me it is an ethanol issue where it is absorbed by the tank plastic causing expansion, swelling and eventually the...
Forum: The Garage 11-25-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,281
Posted By EPMD
Sometimes people who know how to use tire levers...

Sometimes people who know how to use tire levers are allowed to choose to pay someone else to change their tires out of both time and space constraints. So maybe think about that before you go...
Forum: The Garage 11-24-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,281
Posted By EPMD
i think you should tell the shop that the piece...

i think you should tell the shop that the piece of poop that installed your tires needs to review his questionable technique and remember people running tubes need rim strips.

i took my wheels to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-24-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,637
Posted By EPMD
Gas tank crack

I just noticed I had the gas tank cracks on a 2009 F800GS I bought a couple months ago.

Brought the bike to my local dealer for 6K scheduled maintenance and he informed me that he should be able...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 106,498
Posted By EPMD
seats

i got this bike used a couple months ago. the guy sold gave me a Sargent comfort seat in standard height. he sold the OEM standard height.

i's been ok. it is too dished out for me and impeded my...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,365
Posted By EPMD
TKC's do great on road.

That is completely contrary to my experience.

For me, the TKC's are amazingly grippy on the street and the buzz is significantly less than I expected.

I will most likely replace them with more...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 33,550
Posted By EPMD
You won't regret either one.

I wrestled with this very same decision not more than a few weeks ago.

In the end, I went with whatever better deal came along first - which happened to be a 2009 BMW F800GS.

I have zero...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By EPMD
F800GS and Toyota Tacoma

This isn't the 5 ft bed. It's a 6 ft on a 2007 Access Cab Tacoma. But, it does fit in there completely when positioned diagonally and the gate closes.

I suspect that it would fit in the 5 ft bed...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,326
Posted By EPMD
easy prep

Easiest method is to do nothing and ride year round.

(Get heated gear.)
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,320
Posted By EPMD
rattle

mine also makes a mechanical rattling noise when the clutch is disengaged (no pressure on the lever, i.e. at a stop in neutral). i think that's just the clutch plates rattling around.

if that's...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,304
Posted By EPMD
Barkbusters

I have the Barkbuster VPS guys on mine now and they seem to work pretty well. Standard fare though - nothing exceptional but work as designed and intended.

They did fit up easy and they do have a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By EPMD
Altrider

The altrider guard fits up easy, seems tough enough and looks the business. Added bonus - comes in black.

http://www.altrider.com/altrider-radiator-guard-for-bmw-f-800-gs/pcid/679-4
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,540
Posted By EPMD
Get used to it.

MX boots won't let you articulate your ankle the same amount as road boots and/or regular shoes.

So you'll need to adjust accordingly.

When seated, especially when leaning forward, you'll...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 993
Posted By EPMD
Barkbusters

I vote Barkbusters VPS (http://www.barkbusters.net/products/vps.html).

I was about to buy the Touratech ones until i saw them in person and realized the entire thing is made of plastic.

I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,020
Posted By EPMD
I don't think this is when.

I don't think this is when.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-15-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,020
Posted By EPMD
I wouldn't do anything more than tell them those...

I wouldn't do anything more than tell them those scratches weren't there before I brought the bike in, and that I am 100 percent certain they got there while the bike was in their shop.

And then I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-15-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,286
Posted By EPMD
Works perfect.

No idea what the more expensive versions get you since this one does exactly what it's supposed to.

The more important question is, why doesn't the bike roll out of the factory with this already...
Forum: Parallel Universe 10-02-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,477
Posted By EPMD
Hi that's pretty much he exact setup I'm planning...

Hi that's pretty much he exact setup I'm planning except with expedition bags in yellow so I can see what's inside.

I prefer black but also prefer seeing my stuff.

Question: what size pelican...
Forum: Equipment 09-24-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,338
Posted By EPMD
ok lets be fair we both know a bucket wouldnt...

ok lets be fair we both know a bucket wouldnt work as well.
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