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Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,024
Views: 711,281
Posted By spagthorpe
Has anyone read what's changing in the 2014...

Has anyone read what's changing in the 2014 models? Supposedly they'll be here in another month.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By spagthorpe
I have one on mine. It was there when I got the...

I have one on mine. It was there when I got the bike, but no markings on it for identification. Given the other things the previous owner put on the bike, I would guess Wunderlich.
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 253
Posted By spagthorpe
Just make sure you're happy with the close ratio...

Just make sure you're happy with the close ratio gearbox. I found this to be lousy on the street. If all you're doing is connecting trails it's fine, but might be an issue if you are riding to the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-18-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 558
Posted By spagthorpe
My local dealer gives you dealer cost for the...

My local dealer gives you dealer cost for the first 30 days after your purchase. That is hard to beat. Good bunch of guys.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By spagthorpe
So weird....I honestly did a double take to make...

So weird....I honestly did a double take to make sure of the forum I was in. Such a bizarre title to see in G-Spot.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,153
Posted By spagthorpe
I like that in general, and maybe the gussets...

I like that in general, and maybe the gussets will handle the load, but I would personally feel much better if some supports came off the hitch area, and wrapped around to the passenger peg mounts. ...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 768
Posted By spagthorpe
I don't agree with that. A lot of guys with GSs...

I don't agree with that. A lot of guys with GSs are fanatical about maintinance, regardless of the mileage. Also, a 19K bike isn't even really broken in. I've test ridden a couple of 60K bikes...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-12-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,948
Posted By spagthorpe
Depends on which bikes we're talking about. The...

Depends on which bikes we're talking about. The stock 1200 seat on my 90 GSA was fine, and I never had an issue with it for thousands of miles.

The 1150 GSA seat is a board, and sucks in the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-10-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,345
Posted By spagthorpe
I loved the original Anakees. They were superior...

I loved the original Anakees. They were superior in every way to the Tourances, except in absolute mileage.

After the last set of Anakee 3s, I now plan to go back to Pilot Roads. They have...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-08-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 88,897
Posted By spagthorpe
I had that same thought. Several bikes later, I...

I had that same thought. Several bikes later, I ended up getting another 1150. While the grass always seems greener, I've never found another bike that does everything as well.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 305
Posted By spagthorpe
I've only lost one bulb in a set of 520s in a...

I've only lost one bulb in a set of 520s in a bunch of years of riding with them. At one time, I even had two sets of 520s on a bike (I know, I know...), they just kept going.

How do you have...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-29-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,264
Posted By spagthorpe
If you aren't going offroad, then throw some...

If you aren't going offroad, then throw some Pilot Roads on there. Stickiest tire you can get for an adv bike, and very neutral feeling as well. Made my GSA loose 100lbs.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,011
Posted By spagthorpe
Make sure that if you're going to really fill it...

Make sure that if you're going to really fill it up, you're immediately heading back out on the highway. I've made the mistake of filling up, and then grabbing some food, and had the gas expand...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,673
Posted By spagthorpe
Not much other than some put around experience...

Not much other than some put around experience with the Dakar, but the X-Challenge I rode at a dirt track was a really nice bike. It was a little heavy for the vet track, but some of the more...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,250
Views: 210,718
Posted By spagthorpe
Welcome to the family. I bought one last year...

Welcome to the family. I bought one last year with 9K on it. At least it's getting ridden almost daily now. This is my second 1150 GSA, and it's just a fantastic bike IMHO...definitely greater...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,673
Posted By spagthorpe
In my heart, I want the best all arounder to be...

In my heart, I want the best all arounder to be the KTM 500EXC. Street legal without hassles, power for days, light enough to take on any single track, etc. Sure, it needs a new seat for longer...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,591
Posted By spagthorpe
Also, types of tires, how much gas was in the...

Also, types of tires, how much gas was in the tank, did they have ESA, what settings?

I like the stable feel of the 1150. Having owned and sold a 1200, I would have to be really impressed with...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-21-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 375
Posted By spagthorpe
On my 1150, I wouldn't have been able to reach...

On my 1150, I wouldn't have been able to reach the top terminals, but with the angled adapters it all went together just fine. Another friend was able to hook directly to the top. Maybe they...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,297
Posted By spagthorpe
My original BMW branded charger that I bought for...

My original BMW branded charger that I bought for my 04 only had the plug for the accessory outlet on it.

My 06 1150 has the charging lugs on the left side of the engine, and I use those with...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By spagthorpe
I think the stock seat I had on my 04 GSA had a...

I think the stock seat I had on my 04 GSA had a lot more of a gap than the OPs. The stock seat on the 06 GSA wasn't quite as bad, but I think there is a lot of variability in the pans for the seats,...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 568
Posted By spagthorpe
Looks normal for the stock seat to me.

Looks normal for the stock seat to me.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-23-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,105
Posted By spagthorpe
Well, first thing I do is just ride the bike, and...

Well, first thing I do is just ride the bike, and wait till something seems like it needs to be changed. Then, I only change one thing and see if it made a difference.

Usually a good day in the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-23-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By spagthorpe
I don't see your bike listed. On the 1150...

I don't see your bike listed.

On the 1150 GSA I have now, the Sargent is far better than stock. It's not the best seat I've had on an 1150, but it's pretty good.

On my 2009 1200 GSA, I kept it...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-18-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,380
Posted By spagthorpe
I was under 40 when I bought my first 1150. I'm...

I was under 40 when I bought my first 1150. I'm not now.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 644
Posted By spagthorpe
That's the main reason I leave my side bags off. ...

That's the main reason I leave my side bags off. I had the plastic system bags years ago, and they were occasionally getting scuffed.....

The top cases do come up in the FM periodically. They of...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By spagthorpe
I like what I read about the Cyclops Motorsports...

I like what I read about the Cyclops Motorsports Optimus Prime lights (in Vendor forum), and obviously curious about how they compare to the Kristas.
Forum: Vendors 03-14-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 33,983
Posted By spagthorpe
Not to open a can of worms with the comparison...

Not to open a can of worms with the comparison pictures or anything, but have you done a comparison with the Clearwater Kristas?
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 644
Posted By spagthorpe
I guess you don't want the factory bag on top? I...

I guess you don't want the factory bag on top? I think the BMW top case is the most useful that I've tried over the years, as it will hold a full size helmet. It's the one bag that is almost always...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,286
Posted By spagthorpe
Are you stuck with those mounts? I had the...

Are you stuck with those mounts? I had the Safaris with their twist-click mounting system, and there is no way the bags would ever fall off the bike.

I really liked everything about the...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 475
Posted By spagthorpe
Tobinators helped a little for me. I'm 6'5", so...

Tobinators helped a little for me. I'm 6'5", so it's a tougher problem. Anyway, the Tobinators would get rid of the high speed thumping which helped a lot, but the noise was still there.

A...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-02-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 150,501
Posted By spagthorpe
The winglets I made. Nothing fancy, but they...

The winglets I made. Nothing fancy, but they work great. In fact, I think when it gets hot here, and I pull off the windshield and handguards like I normally do, I'll probably leave these as I...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 03-01-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 48,598
Posted By spagthorpe
Separate question. I got an external antenna a...

Separate question. I got an external antenna a while back from an inmate that I've never hooked up. I see that the 4.4 update for the 478 says that it updates the antenna as well. Does it upgrade...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 03-01-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 48,598
Posted By spagthorpe
Am I the only one that seems to go through...

Am I the only one that seems to go through batteries a lot with the 478? They seem to start out fine, but quickly get to the point where they won't fully charge. I never had this happen on my...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-28-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 150,501
Posted By spagthorpe
I'll post up a couple of pictures tomorrow.

I'll post up a couple of pictures tomorrow.
Forum: GS Boxers 02-28-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 150,501
Posted By spagthorpe
Made some winglets for the 1150GSA. They work...

Made some winglets for the 1150GSA. They work surprisingly well at cutting the noise. The air is very controlled in the cockpit now.
Forum: Equipment 02-28-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By spagthorpe
I have a cast on my right leg at the moment. I'm...

I have a cast on my right leg at the moment. I'm a little slow to get it rolling.
Forum: Equipment 02-28-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By spagthorpe
Went out this morning, and the red charging light...

Went out this morning, and the red charging light was on the tender still. I pulled it, and checked the voltage. I know there is some residual charging voltage there, but I was curious. It looked...
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By spagthorpe
I measured the voltage when I got home, 10.5V. ...

I measured the voltage when I got home, 10.5V. Hooked the little porta-charger up to the bike, it wouldn't start it. Same solenoid sounds.

I know I'll get chastised here, but I hooked a...
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By spagthorpe
It has to be something like that. I've had...

It has to be something like that. I've had issues with the 478, as the first one I had had constant charging issues, that it would never fully charge a battery. It was replaced by Garmin, but now...
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 857
Posted By spagthorpe
Friend of mine is going to meet me later tonight...

Friend of mine is going to meet me later tonight with one of those portable battery jumper units. The bike is parked where I can't get a car over to it. If I can get the bike started, I'll take it...
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