Forum: Day Trippin'
03-25-2013, 06:06 PM
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Views: 133,780
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Forum: Thumpers
11-05-2012, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 59,816
Happened to me on my EXC and it was the thermo...
Happened to me on my EXC and it was the thermo switch in the rad that wasn't working. Replaced under warranty and now works fine. You can double check the fan by connecting the two wires at the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-27-2012, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
fuel line replacement
To those who are using automotive fuel line replacement and worrying about the line kinking. The solution is to go to the hardware store and find a spring that fits tightly ove the hose where it...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-30-2012, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
fan thermo switch
Just had my fan switch quit working and had to hard wire the fan to get out of the woods. I tried searching and can't find the info on a different switch that comes on at a lower temp that I know...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-08-2012, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
I tried those plugs and they won't work. One...
I tried those plugs and they won't work. One kills the motor as soon as you plug in a wire. The other one kills the motor once you turn on the heated grips. Ended up wiring into hot wire on the...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-07-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
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Forum: Thumpers
08-07-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
heated grips
Looking for a power source for the grips. Behind the headlight there are two open plugs with black/yellow stripe that are keyed power on. Would one of these work, and what were they designed for.
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Forum: Thumpers
07-04-2012, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 4,026
Views: 712,114
fuel tank options
I need 250 KM's range. How is the 13 litre KTM tank as far as range , availability, and fit? What are my other options? I think I read that Acerbis is bringing out one as well.
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Forum: Thumpers
07-03-2012, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 265
ktm 500 fuel tank options
What are my options for more fuel capacity? I need approx. 250 K's of range. Looks like Acerbis is going to make one and I haven't heard much about the KTM 13 litre as far as availability and range.
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Forum: Thumpers
02-22-2012, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 8,882
Views: 849,287
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Forum: Thumpers
02-21-2012, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 8,882
Views: 849,287
in tank filter for 690
can someone give me a part number for an aftermarket in tank filter for the 690E. I think in the past there was a NAPA number posted.
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Forum: Thumpers
05-16-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,276
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Forum: Equipment
05-16-2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,841
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-20-2011, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 422
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-12-2011, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 422
Yes I'm still under warranty. I've checked all...
Yes I'm still under warranty. I've checked all the drain plugs and oil filter and they are all dry. The oil seems to be comming out along the seam where the two halves of the engine case join, just...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-12-2011, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 422
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-12-2011, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 422
oil in skid plate
When I pulled my 08 1200 GS out of storage there was a bunch of oil in the skid plate. It is engine oil so I'm wondering if this may be the famous rear seal leak some are having. It is scheduled to...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-12-2011, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 736
Views: 189,206
akro map
I have 08 with the Wings exhaust and slightly open air box. I was going to get the akro map done but after talking to my dealer have changed my mind. He said that all the remapping that he has done,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-24-2010, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
got my bike back from dealer and they claimed...
got my bike back from dealer and they claimed that the brakes had not been bled properly when the recall was done. There were no other recalls for my bike. I haven't had a chance to ride and probably...
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Forum: Vendors
11-19-2010, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 11,212
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-09-2010, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-06-2010, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-05-2010, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 982
brake line recall
on my 2008 GS i had the brake line recall done. Riding today I noticed that I don't seem to have the ABS working. Also the front brake is very strong and it is very easy to do a nose wheelie. Any...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-02-2010, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 749
filter
check where fuel line enters carb. there is a small filter in the pipe on the carb. pull it out and clean. sounds like the same problem a buddy was having
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-30-2010, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 11,990
gs mount
I have a couple of these and can't find a place to mount them on a 08 GS with the vario bag mounts. Has anyone found a place to mount them on this bike?
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Forum: Canada
06-06-2009, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,600
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Forum: Thumpers
10-20-2008, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,455
I have an 06 that was doing thw same. It was...
I have an 06 that was doing thw same. It was setup very close to what Creeper had said. I tried everything and the only thing that worked was to put the needle back in the stock position. It...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-18-2008, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,116
my riding buddy had similar problems this last...
my riding buddy had similar problems this last weekend. We tried pretty much everything we could think of on the trail. We finally put a hose on the carb fuel inlet spigot and blew on it, and it felt...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-11-2008, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,420
I have one on my 08 1200GS and it works great....
I have one on my 08 1200GS and it works great. Used the handle-bar mount that came with the GPS and the BMW wiring that plugs in behind the headlight. Only issue is that the GPS stays on for a short...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-07-2008, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 117
Views: 8,581
6 motorcycles in garage-08 BMW R1200GS, 08KTM...
6 motorcycles in garage-08 BMW R1200GS, 08KTM 690E, 08 Can AM Spyder, 07 Gold Wing, 06 KTM 640 Adv, 06 KTM 450 EXC. I have owned close to 60 motorcycles. I also have 3 snowmobiles and 2 ATV's in the...
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Forum: Thumpers
05-28-2008, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,295
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2008, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,613
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Forum: Thumpers
04-07-2008, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 882
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Forum: Thumpers
10-03-2007, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
I thought that I had this cured but it started...
I thought that I had this cured but it started acting up a little again yeaterday. So I did the other fix alot of you recommended of putting the needle back in the stock position. That has totally...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-21-2007, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 822
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Forum: Thumpers
09-21-2007, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
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Forum: Thumpers
09-21-2007, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
is it this simple? Last night I turned my fuel...
is it this simple? Last night I turned my fuel srew in 1/4 turn and turned my idle down to 1400, and no more stall. I didn't ride the bike but let it get up to operating temp. Today I will ride it to...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-20-2007, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
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Forum: Thumpers
09-19-2007, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
I have 12,000 k's on the bike so I don't think...
I have 12,000 k's on the bike so I don't think the number of miles is the problem. The needle is raised one notch, so I will try putting it back to the stock position. Right now I am happy with the...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-18-2007, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 934
640 stalling
I know this has been discussed previously, but can't find a solution. After idling for say 15 seconds and I apply the throttle, the motor will miss and sometimes stall. I've played with the jetting,...
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