Forum: Americas
08-15-2011, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
Mission Complete!
26 Days. 13,000 miles. Prudhoe to Key West and back home. Bikes ran well - no issues. Worst roads (by far) were in Southern Saskatchewan. Weather was everything from soaking wet and freezing-ass cold...
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Forum: Americas
06-13-2011, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
Update
Thanks for all of the advice - we will be departing around the 2nd weekend in July.
Looks like there will be plenty of riders to be on the lookout for. We will return your wave.
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Forum: Americas
04-28-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,335
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"Detour" is a good way to put it.
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Forum: Ride reports
04-28-2011, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,018
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Forum: Ride reports
04-13-2008, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 778
I met NC Hillbilly in... NC!
April 5th, I was stopped on the side of hwy 64 near Rainbow Springs checking my map. I had just exited a national forest road that I had entered near Otto on hwy 441. It was a rainy, crappy afternoon...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-08-2006, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 515
MTWilly
Thanks for the beer back in PT. I know it was almost a month ago, but I just got hooked back up to the www.
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-16-2006, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 357
Replaced swingarm (thank you Hall of Wisdom)
Just a quick note to say I utilized the wisdom contained here to replace the swingarm on my '04 GS Adv. Easy stuff. Thank you.
Was T-boned a couple months back and even though there was no major...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-12-2006, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 498
FTB,
Only advice I can give is to keep a...
FTB,
Only advice I can give is to keep a measuring device (1-liter water bottle works good and is plentiful) on you at all times. It may take some time to fill up 1 liter at a time, but you will...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-08-2006, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 28,157
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Forum: Thumpers
07-08-2006, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,361
Bust a bead - not your back!
Aaarrgghh!! - I can't stand it! After reading about all the ways to break a tire bead I'm fed up. Do this, it's easy and it will work for all tires from bicycles to tractor-trailer tires.
Stop...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-02-2006, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,411
Maxxis M6006
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/images/Maxxis%20tires/Maxxis%20M6006.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-28-2006, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 4,706
Views: 1,548,627
Same bike, better location
EDIT: To prevent wasting Sir Flug's time, and a for-sure suckwagon rating, I have removed this pic in an attempt to remove the "proof" watermark from the smugmug pic. Will resubmit at a later time.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-28-2006, 04:32 AM
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Replies: 4,706
Views: 1,548,627
Rate Please...
EDIT: To prevent wasting Sir Flug's time, and a for-sure suckwagon rating, I have removed this pic in an attempt to remove the "proof" watermark from the smugmug pic. Will resubmit at a later time.
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Forum: Face plant
05-28-2006, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
Thanks!
Thank you all for the replies and good advice.
So many times I thought to myself, "putting on all this crap (gear) is such a pain in the ass". Nothing like an accident to put it all in...
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Forum: Face plant
05-26-2006, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,332
Lucky, Lucky
Unfortunately, I must start a thread I hoped I would never have to. :cry
Riding to work last night (2230hrs) I was "T-boned" by a Honda Civic. I was traveling West at about 30-35mph with...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-26-2006, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 564
Winter
Don't forget to bring sleds with you so you can have more fun in the snow.
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
05-25-2006, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 564
Welcome
From Spokane - would be happy to show you what I know. Although I am not a local to "Pokey", it would be a good reason to explore that area.
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Forum: Equipment
04-19-2006, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 447
HOTROD magazine oil thread
For those of you that can't get enough oil knowledge, check out the latest HOTROD magazine. Inside is an article about... oil, additives, and of course opinions (not motorcycle specific, I know).
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-04-2006, 03:32 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 6,255
Out of reach
First bike I bought by myself was a used '80 440LTD. I was 14, I still own and ride it. Bought my NEW '04 GS Adv as a gift to myself (34) with funds saved from a 2nd year in Baghdad with the Cavalry....
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Forum: Equipment
12-31-2005, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,054
More reflection
In addition to reflective tape and lights, I have found it effective to tie about a foot or so of 3M reflective fabric ribbon (scotchlite I think) to the rear of my bike. The random movements of this...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-24-2005, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,667
Welding
After shearing off a bolt in the engine block of my '04 GSA, I disconected the battery and welded a nut onto the end of said bolt. Used a large MIG welder and no other precautions. No harm done to...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-18-2005, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,552
Spokane
Hey MNwilly, if you take that ride in the spring, and are interested, look me up. I have lived in Spokane for awhile and could at least show you around a little. Being from Big Lake, Spokane would...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-30-2005, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 609
Views: 113,112
I have used studs...
I have a beater LTD440 with Bridgestone M77/78 knobbies and short sheetmetal screws in the outside knobs. I run low, low air pressure and with low seat, low power, and low cost, this gets me through...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-30-2005, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 978
Advice
A while back, a buddy of mine, new to riding was having turning issues as well. After riding together he felt that following was the best advice. Go find someone to ride with (experienced), then...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-28-2005, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 978
Try this as well...
Try slightly dragging your rear brake through the turn. And probably more importantly, look where you want to go. It is effective but takes practice to look beyond that turn and trust your peripheral...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
09-18-2005, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 5,981
Views: 1,982,844
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Forum: Road warriors
09-04-2005, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,267
'90 1000F owner
Have owned mine from 8000mi to the current 22K. All hard miles on mostly stock (jetted for full Kerker exhuast and no airbox) bike. Front tire will wear twice as fast as rear due to the weight ratio...
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Forum: Equipment
09-03-2005, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 423
Is my sheared-off bolt an isolated incident?
9000mi '04GSA w/BMW nerf bars - Noticed the top bolt holding the left bar to the frame was sheared off flush (This bolt also holds the support for the headlight/intrument cluster). Installation by...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-10-2005, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 526
Twinduro fan
I got 6000mi on a set, 4500 of those riding across the US (mostly wet conditions) the rest 50/50 off/on road. Slow, rocky terrain is hard on them. During an occasional ride with sportbikes, I find I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-10-2005, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 607
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-10-2005, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 607
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