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Forum: Americas Yesterday, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks Dave, I' all check those out. Mike

Thanks Dave, I' all check those out.
Mike
Forum: Americas Yesterday, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By Mike Figielski
Great info, thanks. Those roads all look good....

Great info, thanks. Those roads all look good. Have to see if I can make it down to 16 in WV, that looks good too. Keep the suggestions coming guys. Anyone else have a favorite road or two in that...
Forum: Americas 05-20-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 82
Posted By Mike Figielski
Good road suggestions in SW PA, SE OH and nearby WV?

Hey Guys,
Trying to plan a short trip to far western MD. Will be very close to SW PA and SE OH. Also WV. Have not ridden in that corner of PA yet nor in SE Ohio. Have heard there are some great...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-10-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,886
Posted By Mike Figielski
Try taking a small awl or tiny screw driver and...

Try taking a small awl or tiny screw driver and get it between the hose and fitting. Pry the hose outward a little and squirt some WD40 or the like in there. Do this around the circumference of the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,270
Posted By Mike Figielski
If you look at BMW's fiche they show a diferent...

If you look at BMW's fiche they show a diferent seat for early model R1100GS bikes. The pans seem different too. Had an early one that I had to modify the pan in order for my later model mounting bar...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,886
Posted By Mike Figielski
Did your flange have cracks that were leaking? As...

Did your flange have cracks that were leaking? As Jim said take it all apart on the weekend, clean it well, apply sealant to the male threads and let set up a while. Put the clamp on snug but not...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,886
Posted By Mike Figielski
I hate to say it but if you don't wait for the...

I hate to say it but if you don't wait for the sealant to cure it will probably leak. i am not familiar with Permatex 59214 but a quick Google search brought up the specs:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-28-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,270
Posted By Mike Figielski
If you got the seat used it may have been built...

If you got the seat used it may have been built on a pan from a early 1100GS. In '95 the bikes had plastic tanks for a short while before BMW switched to metal tanks. The early seats are different to...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Mike Figielski
If you are not too far into it TAKE DIGITAL PICS...

If you are not too far into it TAKE DIGITAL PICS of everything before taking it apart. It makes life so much easier for routing cables and wires upon reassembly. I know it helped me when I did it....
Forum: GS Boxers 03-31-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Mike Figielski
They will fix you up, very competant people. It...

They will fix you up, very competant people. It is kind of a PIA getting the top clamp off when the frame is bent. Also take pics of the wire harness layout and everything else before you...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By Mike Figielski
Using syringe from the caliper nipple and forcing...

Using syringe from the caliper nipple and forcing fluid back up into the MC works well for stubborn trapped air too.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-29-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Mike Figielski
I gave you the info in my first response. "The...

I gave you the info in my first response. "The Frame Man" http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/ in Sacramento CA has the jigs to straighten the front frame and he does it very reasonably. I think I paid...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-28-2013, 02:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Mike Figielski
The top crown and the forks should be...

The top crown and the forks should be perpendicular. Sorry, don't have a pic but this was the same issue I had. After all of the axle losening and pinch bolt loosening I still had the weird angle...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-27-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,155
Posted By Mike Figielski
My R1200R had been in a very low speed fender...

My R1200R had been in a very low speed fender bender before I bought it(10 mph - hit rear bumper of a vehicle) and it turned out the front frame, fork tubes and A-arm all turned out to be tweaked...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,886
Posted By Mike Figielski
Guys, I'd suggest cleaning the threads with...

Guys,
I'd suggest cleaning the threads with something other than gas, maybe carb cleaner or something similar. Should clean up easily. A tooth brush works. Sealant can be applied with your finger or...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-11-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,886
Posted By Mike Figielski
Hey JC, First, did you thoroughly clean out all...

Hey JC,
First, did you thoroughly clean out all gas from the threaded hole in the flange and clean the threads with carb cleaner or the like? This is important. Then you need to coat the threads...
Forum: Vendors 02-20-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,613
Posted By Mike Figielski
Any help for the HP2 Enduro?

Can you do anything for the forks on the HP2 Enduro? PM'd you as well. Thanks,
Mike
Forum: GS Boxers 02-03-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 406
Posted By Mike Figielski
Those are the Carbone Lorraine pads and are the...

Those are the Carbone Lorraine pads and are the correct part #s for your bike.
Mike
Forum: GS Boxers 01-22-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 576
Posted By Mike Figielski
I like using the syringe along with traditional...

I like using the syringe along with traditional bleeding. Helps get some of the stubborn bubbles. May need to bleed a banjo bolt or two by cracking them open with the lever held. A little messy but...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By Mike Figielski
You should be able to use an R1100R, R1100GS,...

You should be able to use an R1100R, R1100GS, R1150R or R1150GS tank as long as you are not concerned with other body work fitting up perfectly. Might have to play with seats and seat mounting...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Mike Figielski
Yes, the rotor will fit after you remove it from...

Yes, the rotor will fit after you remove it from the carrier. Not sure if you need the spacer or not, maybe look at the parts fiche for the GS and see if it is used with that bike. If not you...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-20-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 21,911
Posted By Mike Figielski
I might be a little biased but, uh.... No!:D ...

I might be a little biased but, uh.... No!:D
Mike
Forum: Equipment 12-19-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks! Mike

Thanks!
Mike
Forum: Equipment 12-19-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By Mike Figielski
Which Verizon phones work (For sure) with the GS 911 Bluetooth

Need to know before buying a phone. The info on the Hexcode site is old and not too helpful. Which phones have you used with the GS911 BT? Looking for advice on current Verizon phones such as...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-12-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 21,911
Posted By Mike Figielski
The female fittings do fail quite often,...

The female fittings do fail quite often, actually. If you are carefull and do not overtighten the female fitting installing the complete set of metal fittings is the way to go. Just tighten by hand...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-01-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,955
Posted By Mike Figielski
Yeah, Chinese manufacturers are famous for that....

Yeah, Chinese manufacturers are famous for that. They sell you a big qty at "special price - just for you, exclusive deal" and then a couple months later they are all of Ebay retail priced at not...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks, I'll have a look at the switch and see...

Thanks, I'll have a look at the switch and see what I can do with it.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Mike Figielski
I thought of that but when I reverse the wires it...

I thought of that but when I reverse the wires it still does not work. Not sure if reversing the wires would reverse the operation of the switch though.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks, I hear the click and the stock switch...

Thanks, I hear the click and the stock switch works fine. When I splice the wires for the new aftermarket master cylinder switch into the stock wires the brake light does not work (brake light on all...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-25-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By Mike Figielski
Question on hooking up aftermarket brake switch to bike

Hi All,
Picked up an HP2 and I am attempting to improve the brakes for road use. Fitted a radial master cylinder which works well but I am having trouble getting the brake switch which comes with...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-26-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,083
Posted By Mike Figielski
Hi Sam, There were errors on the coil specs in...

Hi Sam,
There were errors on the coil specs in some of the manuals out there. The spec you measured is OK. As was mentioned I'd check compression on the non-running cylinder. No sense chasing your...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-18-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks Roger! Mike

Thanks Roger!
Mike
Forum: GS Boxers 09-18-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mike Figielski
No problem RFK, I appreciate your business and...

No problem RFK, I appreciate your business and totaly get trying to save a few $. Just wanted to point out that with the discount and the extras we include the the price difference is very small and...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-17-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mike Figielski
Actually if you use the ADV Rider discount we...

Actually if you use the ADV Rider discount we offer (see member discount sticky in the Vendor Forum) you'll get 10% off from us and you'll get all of the hose clamps you'll need and an extra set of...
Forum: Vendors 08-26-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,696
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thumb Thanks Steve, really appreciate your continued...

Thanks Steve, really appreciate your continued business :thumb
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Forum: Vendors 08-25-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,696
Posted By Mike Figielski
Thanks Steve! We just sourced the spark plugs for...

Thanks Steve! We just sourced the spark plugs for the camheads last week (man are they pricey!). They were not available until just recently. The valve cover gaskets are different as well but...
Forum: Vendors 07-19-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 210
Posted By Mike Figielski
R1200RT Upper Windshield Replacement Arms Available @ Beemerboneyard!

Hey Guys,
Just thought I'd post here that we now stock high strength machined aluminum upper windshield replacement arms for all R1200RT bikes. BMW gets $130 for a set of the crappy stock breakage...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-13-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,227
Posted By Mike Figielski
I rented a GS in the Alps a few years ago and...

I rented a GS in the Alps a few years ago and another guy had the R. We swapped for an hour. Currently I own a 2007 R12R and also a 2005 GS. I love both bikes. The GS's longer suspension will...
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,696
Posted By Mike Figielski
I am assuming the TT tank uses the same...

I am assuming the TT tank uses the same arrangement with the crossover hose? If so the standard GS ADV quick release set we sell would be fine. On the GS ADV tank the crossover line (and our fittings...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 555
Posted By Mike Figielski
First confirm when your bike was built. If you...

First confirm when your bike was built. If you have the newer type ABS (non-servo) then you have a bike built after 8/06. You can install the older one on a newer bike but the speedo and ABS won't...
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