Forum: Road warriors
12-10-2012, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,896
Thoughts...
FWIW...
I've had the pleasure of owning an 09 GSA and I loved that bike- it was my go anywhere / ride everyday bike (full time commuter). It was good 2-up but not great- I traded it in on 12 16GT...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-02-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
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Forum: Road warriors
06-02-2012, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
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Forum: Road warriors
06-01-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
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Forum: Road warriors
06-01-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,080
Ducati 1098/SF Valve Adjust
All,
Wanted to provide an in depth look at the valve adjust procedure for the SF/TESTA style motors- couple with the 7500k mile service. Back ground on the bike- bought from a car dealership in...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-21-2012, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 790
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-06-2012, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 150
Views: 7,516
I commute- about 60 miles daily give or take...
I commute- about 60 miles daily give or take stopping for lunch. For me it's all about the gear- the right gear makes commuting a breeze but the wrong gear makes it suck a ball sack. I ride a GSA...
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Forum: Equipment
03-24-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,388
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Forum: Equipment
03-06-2012, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,669
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-07-2012, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Beach,
I ordered it online- I don't remember...
Beach,
I ordered it online- I don't remember where but I followed the link on the thread here in oil head boxers (apologies on not being able to provide link). IIRC I had to do a slight...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-06-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
Beach,
I replaced my 09 with an odyssey only...
Beach,
I replaced my 09 with an odyssey only because I commute regularly and in the winter the oem battery struggled to much for my liking. I put in an odyssey and haven't looked back- worth the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-05-2011, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,096
I-g-m
I got mine!
Installed last week- now it appears that front wheel has been on a diet because it is getting waaaay light. Thanks Poolside.
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Forum: Equipment
09-18-2011, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,028
I have one and its the heat (literally)
I commute mostly 4 lane highway everyday all year (its a virginia winter not a Wisconsin one). In any case, commuting means keeping things simple, now you have one plug into your suit and you can...
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Forum: Equipment
06-10-2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,890
She's COLD as ICE
Posted this on another forum- here are my first month impressions:
Have had it for about three weeks now- ride everyday and this sum-bitch works! I wore/wear my black stich and it was 95 Degrees...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-29-2011, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,788
Leave it to Beaver - Eastern Beaver
Fellas-
just put in an eastern beaver PC 8 on my 09 GSA. Took switched power from the blue/green wire at the plug via posi-tab. Have autocom, gps, stebel, and aux plug for heated gear/veskimo...
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,890
Reverse!
I know this is going to sound bad, but i like the oem setup, especially when it rains and on the highway i have very little buffeting which is huge when im jamming to the 80's on 8 (xm radio), on my...
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2011, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,890
What do you wear with your veskimo
TipToe650- what do you wear with your veskimo? What type jacket/Pant combo? Which set up do you recommend? 9qt/4qt or backpack for the commute?
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Forum: Equipment
05-14-2011, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,890
Hot to trot- Veskimo or Mesh
I've searched and searched and although I've found some great info- I would still like some opinions on the choice between active cooling or Mesh (with Evap Vest).
Background on me-
I am a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-24-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 201
Views: 22,957
I know i know...dead horse but...
09 GSA- 23K (bought Nov 09) ride everyday to work and got the dreaded fuel strip failure (yellow triangle and no fuel reading). I left for work, it was fine- i turn it on to go home and... FWIW i...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-04-2011, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 425
im sorry did you just honk at me- you know i did
I wired both up- to high beam and horn (stebel) and that combination is the heat. For example- young whiper-snapper in the lane next to me texting on his phone and looking for an song on his ipod...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida
03-26-2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 825
Views: 100,332
Got and read the doc
Chip- got it/ read it- thanks for setting this up. looking forward to it.
regards
j
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-03-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 6,935
blowing shocks
My 09 GSA's rear shock sprang a leak and lost all rebounding properties at 16,900 miles- got it replaced under warranty. Im a little over 200 lbs, mostly high way and back roads- long road trip this...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-26-2010, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
nice pipe- thats what she said...
I run a used carbon fiber remus on my 09 GSA. got it cheap, so why not- good sound but to be honest negligble performance gain (if any) and well it does looks better. For me, the pipe isnt the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-24-2010, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,869
the old lady...
i took the vieja on 6 day trip through the blue ridge parkway and through the smokeys on the GSA- we had enough room to pack camping gear and stuff for looking presentable. her only complaint was...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-20-2010, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,869
twins....
I had about 5 big twins in a row (a pan, a shovel, and several evo variations) love the things- but nothing compares to the GSA when it comes to all around durability, ride-ability, and fun. The...
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Forum: Equipment
12-18-2010, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,684
Not for nothing but...
not for nothing but i went with the HID50 set up and mounting system- it was expensive but good quality- i also went with ddm for my aux lights. dont think you could go wrong either way, if i had to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-18-2010, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 164
Views: 53,176
go-go gadget....
I had to replace the OEM battery in my 09 GSA- picked up a PC535 from those fellas at GMAN.... in any case- cut that piece below the bracket to help the battery fit, straightened out the strap- no...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-14-2010, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
let there be light
i commute- i run HID low beam, and did the HID conversion to the oem FOG lights- i run them all the time. I think they make a big difference as they are bright enough to be seen during the day and...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-10-2010, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 11,433
hungry hungry hippo...
I have hippo hands on my 09 GSA, i also use warm and safe gloves- if you commute and you intend to commute year round (lowest temp around 15 to around 35 high in winter) the combination is a must. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-10-2010, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,759
for what its worth...
I have purchased bikes from Max's and they are a top notch dealership, the best purchasing experience i have had to date. No comment on Gengras or Cliffs.
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-12-2010, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,242
in harmony!
my 09 GSA (15K miles- commuter) does the same deal, i notice it if i forget to downshift going on/off ramps or slow down due to traffic. its not a bad noise, like was said before- its the way the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-09-2010, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,569
toot-toot
i just installed the excel cycles stebel kit and it is awesome (albeit a little pricey and a bear to install if your too lazy to take the beak and some panels off.) In any case it can be done within...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-06-2010, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,194
Ride Report...
Hey,
There was this ride report from a guy named "Grad" that did an awesome cross country trip with his old lady on a GS maybe a year or so ago. My vieja saw that a year ago and I had a new GSA-...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-06-2010, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 949
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2010, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,875
get your tire change on
I bought a harbor frieght, mojo blocks/lever, and a marc parnes balancer. Its the heat. Have your computer or instructions ready the first time- the ones that come with the mojo lever are really...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-11-2010, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 992
Its not a bad thing...
I have a 09 GSA and that front wheel loves the sky. As long as you know it could happen and know how to control it or make it happen- then its not a bad thing!:D Its a GSA ride the piss out it!
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Forum: Ride reports
05-27-2010, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,752
That Road Is The Heat
I was out in late march early april- I hit the KOA outside front royal because the park was full. I headed west on my way to Blackwater Falls and some how by the grace of all things holy my GPS put...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
05-21-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 876
my .02 cents
This thread is probably going to get moved to another forum but...
I have a 2820 and I while i love the features and BT it hasn't stood the test of time for me (I have replaced it through Garmin 3...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-21-2010, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 161
Views: 17,101
Good Looking Out!
Peanut Gallery-
GOOD LOOKING OUT! Got a set yesterday afternoon. Thanks for the post.
Time for a harborfrieght tire machine, marc paines....
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-01-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 720
It works you need to buy a different bag end.
I bought the GS bag and went to MAX BMW online and purchased a GSA tank bag end and velcro. I then took it to a tailor and had a new zipper placed on it- the zippers are not compatible (I also had...
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