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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 07:04 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Amsterdam is always crowded on sunny days,...

Amsterdam is always crowded on sunny days, especially in the weekend. Otherwise it is not all that bad (or good, depends upon what you like).

The video is already taken in 2009. This summer I will...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 05:39 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
I also don't understand what the fuss is all...

I also don't understand what the fuss is all about, and what this has to do with the LC GS bike. Here am I on a day trip. You don't really see me, but I'm somewhere in the middle. :D
...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 01:41 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
I used to have an ADV, even taller. And that also...

I used to have an ADV, even taller. And that also went fairly well. I'm not so tall, about 1.76 m but in shape and long legs.
Not being able to flatfoot is not such an issue, with these bikes being...
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 12:36 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Low seat after all

The low seat wasn't needed until now. I could flat foot both feet on the standard seat when wearing the lower sneakers.

But here is where it goes south: I tried out the standard seat in the 2P up...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-18-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,373
Posted By herrdirektor
Hi, I'm using the Tourance Next since Friday....

Hi,
I'm using the Tourance Next since Friday. This is, if I'm not misstaken, the new EXP tire. Will measure the thread depth and come back with my findings in due time. For now I can say the tire...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-18-2013, 04:09 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Well, I will be adding on some extra miles...

Well, I will be adding on some extra miles anyway. Dealer called that the low seat wasn't actually delivered to me. I was under the impression I got the low seat during delivery. Funny enough the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 10:31 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Are you aware of the fuel price over here ? :evil...

Are you aware of the fuel price over here ? :evil
And I can only go in for the 1k service in one month time, since I only come by on a Saturday. So there is some distribution of fun required.:wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 06-17-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
?

Is your bike not clean anymore ? Totally unacceptable. I would go back to the dealer and claim a new one. Clearly a lemon. :D

A warranty issue I found so far is that my bike uses fuel. I am down...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-16-2013, 06:58 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Blast to ride

So I picked up the GS on Friday. Cannot add much to the test ride last week, except that the low seat is more comfortable than hoped for. The bike gives a lot of joy to ride. I came back after a...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-16-2013, 12:36 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Thanks, Rich. Will have a look at one during...

Thanks, Rich. Will have a look at one during service next time. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 06-15-2013, 12:45 PM
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Posted By herrdirektor
What is that beak you have ? Is it from TT ? I...

What is that beak you have ? Is it from TT ? I like it. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 07:47 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
GS Thunder Grey

Here is my pig.
I stumbled across this one at my dealer, with all the options I had in mind. (Comfort/Dynamic II package + cruise control, Nav IV, alarm and spoked wheels)

Picking it up in less...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-13-2013, 01:37 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
You are absolutely right. Although I will pick up...

You are absolutely right. Although I will pick up a new LC tomorrow, I restrain from any illusions that this is an offroader. BMW is also aware of that, suppliying most of the lc's with a 90%...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-10-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
I won't regret it for sure. (I never do). What...

I won't regret it for sure. (I never do). What the speeding fines concerned they are somewhat needed, but I disagree with the whole process of doing that. In the Netherlands this has nothing to do...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-09-2013, 08:02 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
ok :d

ok :d
Forum: GS Boxers 06-09-2013, 08:01 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Talking O boy. Why did I bring my K1300S to the dealer...

O boy. Why did I bring my K1300S to the dealer for a service, knowing that the new GS is in the showroom ? Why did I also ask for a LC GS loaner for half the day ? Why, why, why. While riding back on...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-17-2013, 02:04 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Thanks, but my first attempt was a fake, based on...

Thanks, but my first attempt was a fake, based on a single JPEG shot. :D
Already produced much better, bracketed pics of my garden with JPEG images.
This weekend I go all the way with bracketed RAW...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-15-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 1,093
Views: 147,694
Posted By herrdirektor
Talking I know, this is straight out of Donald Duck, but...

I know, this is straight out of Donald Duck, but my outside HDR shots are better but without the bike though. Gimme a break, I just started last weekend fooling around with my dusted off Nikon D70, a...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-20-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
I think you are in the wrong decade. I would...

I think you are in the wrong decade. I would recommend to bash the Chinese for this area of expertise ! Russians don't make any vehicles, spares or any other (serious) technological products, except...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-15-2013, 08:25 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Although I prefer bmw bikes, I can assure you...

Although I prefer bmw bikes, I can assure you that "Motorrad" magazine is (very) bias. But still, despite knowing that, I would not opt for any of the mentioned other adv bikes. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 07:26 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Who cares ?! I always use just one and leave the...

Who cares ?! I always use just one and leave the rest at home. My Service Card. :D:lol3

Well that is for my K bike. When riding the R for a longer period, I do have a full blown toolset, including...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-13-2013, 01:44 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Yes, but perhaps bmw will provide a firmware...

Yes, but perhaps bmw will provide a firmware update to solve this soon !:wink:
Don't tell us that you also ran out of fuel too. They aren't supposed to do that ! :D
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
I expect the GS & navigator IV to be able to go...

I expect the GS & navigator IV to be able to go through the Music Player list, next/previous song. That kind fo stuff. Volume control will probably not work without a BMW BT kit. Just like on my...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-08-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
Check out my channel on youtube.... Link is in...

Check out my channel on youtube.... Link is in my signature. Amsterdam on a GS ADV. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 03-08-2013, 05:38 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
I don't think Schisi has a wife. A BF or...

I don't think Schisi has a wife. A BF or husband.... But you never know, it's Europe after all. :) :rofl
Forum: GS Boxers 03-08-2013, 05:25 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
Holy Boxer, what a sight ! :D Great pic :)

Holy Boxer, what a sight ! :D
Great pic :)
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2013, 11:17 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
:D Sweeeeet !!!!! Me want one too :evil

:D Sweeeeet !!!!! Me want one too :evil
Forum: GS Boxers 10-12-2012, 01:45 AM
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Posted By herrdirektor
:lol3:D:lol3

:lol3:D:lol3
Forum: GS Boxers 10-10-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
+1 :D Been calling it the wasserboxer already...

+1 :D
Been calling it the wasserboxer already for 2 years, when it became clear Motorrad would move into that direction.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2012, 01:36 PM
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Posted By herrdirektor
I told (you all) so........ :D

I told (you all) so........
:D
Forum: GS Boxers 10-08-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9,640
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Posted By herrdirektor
My eyes, my eyes.... the pain !

Hi,
I say 2014 will be the year of the GSA, since BMW has made changes in their production/quality lines. They will be capable pull it off to release, pretty sure about that. My dealer thinks 2014...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-27-2012, 04:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN02NBg3HOY&hd=1...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN02NBg3HOY&hd=1
Forum: Road warriors 02-03-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,102
Views: 168,152
Posted By herrdirektor
Snow

Bike is currently enjoying winter storage. Can't wait to ride it in a month or so. Even ordered case protection, crash bars and the LED ground light.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-02-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
Couldn't resist it

So just this week, while still waiting for my license number and plate, I just had to start the bike up. Even sat on it for a while. Cannot ride it on public roads, so I opened the garage door...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-29-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
This is correct. You are well informed. BMW...

This is correct. You are well informed. BMW decided to introduce this new power source for energy efficiency reasons, and at the same time excluding the energy mafia such as Oil and Energy companies....
Forum: Old's Cool 11-29-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
Hi John, the K1600GT is such a different beast,...

Hi John, the K1600GT is such a different beast, there is no question about it's status. Since they are so different, I can now ride the bike that fits my mood of the day.

* The R80 is just a...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-28-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
Got my imported bike inspected by the Road...

Got my imported bike inspected by the Road Authority without problems. Now I will have to wait a week until the license number will drop in my mailbox and the insurance can be taken out. The first...
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1,102
Views: 168,152
Posted By herrdirektor
Not at all. Maybe this is related to the type of...

Not at all. Maybe this is related to the type of gear the rider is wearing ? I use motorcycle clothes only (Revit,BMW) and have proper socks and boots. No sneakers, shorts etc. on my rides. Heat...
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 1,102
Views: 168,152
Posted By herrdirektor
You're welcome Groucho. I can say as a latest...

You're welcome Groucho. I can say as a latest finding about the Throttle and the Cold Start update, that it does seem the harshness of the throttle causing some shaking at slower speeds has become...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-24-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,639
Posted By herrdirektor
One more day left and I am allowed to drive the...

One more day left and I am allowed to drive the R80 to the Road Authority to get it inspected and registered. I should be able to drive in on the Dutch roads in a week or so. The dealer did a 22500...
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