Forum: Asia
05-18-2013, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
Finding a bike in Korea
If you can't ship a bike, there are options.
There are used SOFA registered bikes that come up for sale. Mostly Harleys but sometimes other stuff.
On the Korean economy you can find just about...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-10-2013, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
backroads
Riding the back roads of Pyeongtaek area, wandering through small villages
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh287/Warthog_HP2/HP2/hp2_backroad.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2013, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
toolkits
search "Cruztools bmw Roadtech tool kit"
also, Pit Posse dot com has good tool kits, though not BMW specific.
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Oil on rotors
I read a tech response to a reader with a similar problem (...in one of the major motorcycle mags Motorcyclist or Cycle World)
The magazine tech guys said that fork oil on the rotors can be...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-29-2012, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
HP2 Enduro leaned over
Joe, that HP2 Enduro in post #3424 is leaned over pretty good. I think I see a single-side brake, and the original Enduro forks slid up in the triple clamps about 30mm or so?
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Forum: Asia
06-19-2012, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-13-2012, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,077
Great post CS, thanks for the report. Things I...
Great post CS, thanks for the report. Things I have feedback on:
1. Air gap of 90mm to 100mm seems to be a good amount of air at the top for spirited riding. Any less than 90mm and that fork will...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-09-2012, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-14-2012, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,602
rear carrier and rack
I installed the rear carrier this weekend. It fit my rear frame perfectly. The crummy little rear plastics didn't quite fit. I had to squeeze 'em and make them fit.
I also have the rack from...
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Forum: Asia
05-10-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
More river roads
These roads are all generally between Osan and Humphreys....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JBjI1TeTT8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
The levy roads see a fair amount of construction. Portions...
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Forum: Asia
05-10-2012, 04:06 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
Korean classifieds
Largest classified site - motorcycles, cars, boats, jetskis, planes, helicopters....
Www.passo.co.kr
The site has been a host for lots of viruses and and Trojans in the past, with many Chinese...
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Forum: Asia
05-06-2012, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
Osan to Hump
Back road along the river
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huvwW3bsVZU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-29-2012, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 893
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-20-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,077
I added progressive springs, and less air space...
I added progressive springs, and less air space at the top of the oil chamber. I have heard about the Ohlins inserts, but didn't know if it was determined that there was a fit for the 45mm Zokes.
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-20-2012, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,051
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Forum: Asia
04-20-2012, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
dirt, enduro, places to ride
There is a bike shop that has new and used dirtbikes (YZs I think), about 3 km directly east of AK plaza on the main road. They also carry track bikes and road bikes. I believe the shop is east of...
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Forum: Asia
04-20-2012, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 178
Views: 15,376
motorbikes and expressways in Korea
Motorbikes are not allowed on express ways in Korea. Express ways are those requiring a toll. I have been riding in Korea for a while, and the best riding is on the smaller highways, the east...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2012, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,556
Side of the helmet
I have found that mounting the cam on the side of the helmet, using some extension arms to get it away from the head, gives a decent result.
I would like to build a swivel cam or a swing cam. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2012, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 731
BMW magic tools
There are a few spots in the HP2 manual where some strange tool is called for...such as "Tubular drift"... wtf? Sometimes a guy can make-do with a butter knife. I remember the first time I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-15-2012, 03:15 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
Skid plate for your cylinder
Im not unhappy with function and life-span of the TT valve cover guards. They are pretty tough and very light. Eventually they grind down or tear away from the mounts....
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-10-2012, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-09-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
Warthog in Korea
Spring ride, Pyongtaek-si area.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh287/Warthog_HP2/HP2/IMG_2979.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-08-2012, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 611
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-07-2012, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 611
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-07-2012, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 842
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-05-2012, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 842
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-05-2012, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 842
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-05-2012, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,436
Dropped HP2 E circles like a jet ski
I've found that if you perform a mild low side in soft dirt, the HP2 will circle like a jet ski (F.I. keeps the wheel turning, as the bike is idling) until you can jump up, run over and hit the kill...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-04-2012, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 385
Views: 73,387
Shorai Lithium battery
Yes, I installed one this past weekend on my HP2. Shorai LFX14A1-BS12... 14Ah model. It spins a little slow on first hit. I recommend turning the bike on, and waiting 60 seconds or so to let the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-08-2011, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-17-2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-15-2011, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
Cory, I see you riding snow, dirt, trails, with...
Cory, I see you riding snow, dirt, trails, with those Karoo 50/50 sorta knobbies. Kendal 776F or Michelin StArcross in the front will make the dirt ride much more tractable and fun. d606 or Pirelli...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-06-2011, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
X-heads v.s. Touratech guards ?
X-head protectors are plastic. Plastic can be very tough, but I think they might rip away faster than a steel mount. After 2 easy slides on gravel, my stock plastic OEM guards ripped away from the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-07-2011, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
square box is throttle cam/spring housing
Its been a while since I was digging around under the airbox...but if I remember correctly, the square box houses the throttle cable return spring and cam. Not sure about the black plastic cylinder....
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-06-2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
HP2 kick start model
There is a kick-starter on the right side. No battery.
Bike has ECU and CanBus ... no fuses.
ok, there isn't really a kick-starter. :D But really, no fusebox.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-17-2010, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 3,587
Views: 1,667,833
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-12-2010, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,641
Torx
I'm convinced that BMW engineers were given orders by upper-upper-management, after several meetings with pasty-white tight-ass Accounting types, to created a stunning array of stupidly sized torx...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-12-2010, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,681
lighter? Did you say ...lighter, as in less mass?
GS is lighter than a Yamaha Super-Duper Tenere? Well, I learn new stuff every day. Super Tenere is a standard touring bike. GS is a Winnebago Swiss-Army knife of functionality...and lighter. Who...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-09-2010, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 10,142
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Forum: Ride reports
11-01-2010, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,041
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