Forum: GS Boxers
08-03-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,948
Max service
has been great so far. Bet our bikes shared the same truck ride. Mine is being delivered out to Long Island today after completing a major service. They've been top-notch in my limited interactions...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-25-2012, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Cape Breton
Thanks for the write up. I just did Nova Scotia from Long Island earlier this month and have already started thinking about Newfoundland next year. Great to see what's in store. My Canada experience...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-24-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 1,890
Views: 560,675
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Forum: Ride reports
07-05-2010, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,162
Andreas
A genuine pleasure meeting you. We'll have to head back for some more exploration, looks perfect. Great pics and great RR. Too bad Yosemite is as crowded as Disney World but great to know that there...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
02-09-2009, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 645
Federal
I've had good luck with these guys...
http://www.funtransport.com/
Of course YMMV.
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-22-2008, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 8,479
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Forum: Racing
06-03-2008, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,323
Why?
The terrorist threat on the '08 event was one of convenience not a particular grievance with the event itself. It would make no sense to endure the logistics to follow it to S.Am. when the same...
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-27-2008, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,136
fuel starved
Sounds like the problem I had with floats. Bowl ran dry at high throttle and the bike stumbled until it got more gas. Replaced the floats, problem solved.
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Forum: Americas
05-01-2008, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,457
MX doesn't look too bad to me...
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7422953982622403041
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-te.md.officer16apr16,0,478642.story
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Forum: Equipment
03-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,180
Big Agnes
I have a large Hog Park from BA w/ a pad. PM me if you're interested. Unused, but not a mummy. I bought it when I lived in Denver and promptly moved to San Antonio.
BTW I replaced it with a lighter...
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Forum: Vendors
02-29-2008, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 467
Views: 63,901
Workshop
I think even Andrew will admit he could do better w/ shipping and staying up w/ emails. BUT, I've bought lots of stuff through him and he is a stand up guy who actually participates in the sport...
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Forum: Equipment
02-29-2008, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 557
Views: 87,875
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Forum: Equipment
02-22-2008, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 421
Go Refurb
Apple just dropped the refurb one to $39. :deal Ordered mine from the store last night.
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
02-21-2008, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 6,271
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Forum: Equipment
01-18-2008, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,708
Big Agnes
+1 for Big Agnes. Their system has been the best for me and packs small too.
If you watch their website you can grab some great deals on their samples.
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-16-2008, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 2,912
Views: 1,205,087
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-16-2008, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 2,912
Views: 1,205,087
Girlz
In the garage. Oldest is 6 now and points out every GS she sees. Youngest is 4 and has a great eye for exotic cars.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-11-2008, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,043
Conti
Nothing beats the TKC on the 1150 for me. On my R100 or when I had the R12 not so much, but it was by far the best all round on my '00 1150.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-10-2007, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,210
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Forum: Australia
11-28-2007, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 169
Views: 18,404
quick and ez
Instant oats, gotta have warm food for b-fast after camping.
Lunch at a greasy spoon on the rd. or pwr bars/trail mix.
Dehydrated pasta or rice meal for dinner with fruit and veggies acquired at...
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Forum: Equipment
11-27-2007, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,572
laptop
I recently saw the opportunity to buy one for a reasonable price ($3-400 I think) and one would be donated to someone within the targeted demographic. I'll see if I can find a link and update. ...
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-09-2007, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,047
the little stuff
Focus on all the little stuff for now. Fluids, seals , bearings... all the things that can wear and need attention. Then learn to tune it 'til it purrs.
At that point you may find that the...
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Forum: Face plant
11-01-2007, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,865
Specifics of this encounter aside...
"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both."
Benjamin Franklin (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/benjaminfr109844.html)...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-22-2007, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 608
Thanks
To everyone who tried to help. Found a shock, had it FedEx'd and made it to Creel. A little late for the festivities but had fun none the less.
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-13-2007, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 608
Help, need a 92 GS shock in MX
Title says it all. I need a rear shock for an '91 airhead GS. Headed to Creel and my friends GS is incapacitated. Email me at ric.cline at yahoo.com. Let us know what you have and we will work out...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-28-2007, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,482
dash
I get the no drilling part but... I drilled the dead area between the clock and the idiot lights (left turn indicator) below the trip reset. There is nothing behind it that can't be moved and it...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-27-2007, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,167
TKC vs AVON
I've run both on oilheads and airheads.
Oilhead LOVED the TKC's. I could run them hard through the twistys no problem and they definately helped a ton in the dirt especially up front. Everything...
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Forum: Vendors
08-14-2007, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 845
ADV Wrkshp
While I've seen stories on both sides of this fence I hafta say my experience with Andrew has been exceptional. While he is occasionally offline, as you might expect from a one man show run by an...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-14-2007, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 374
Manti-La Sal
We camped in a beautiful aspen grove east of Moab in the Manti La Sal and it was appreciably cooler than the valley. A little altitude goes a long way in the desert.
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
07-24-2007, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 1,939
Views: 156,123
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-27-2007, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,223
floats
I'd start with fuel supply on that side. Not enough fuel in the bowl, sucks it dry on hard acceleration. Kink in the line, float sticking, sumthin like that.
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States
06-18-2007, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 1,939
Views: 156,123
SA to Creel
Any San Antonio/Austin riders headed to Creel for the HU meeting? New to the area and MX. and I'd like to find some experienced south of the border types headed that way in Oct. First Cervezas on me....
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Forum: Face plant
06-07-2007, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 88
Views: 6,078
Lol
Now that is F N funny. Sorry about the pants. :lol3
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-30-2007, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 4,544
too long when...
You accelerate and pull up on the bars... err wheel when hitting a bump in the road.
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-23-2007, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,700
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-14-2007, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 122
Views: 14,694
Lookin' for a Y pipe loaner
Does anyone have a R100GS Y pipe (I'd prefer the "keihan" style) that they'd be willing to part with long enough to use as a template to have a few made? I'll buy it for a reasonable price if you'd...
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Forum: Airheads
03-09-2007, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 810
Views: 153,394
Love my PD
Had a couple early 90's airhead GS's, went to an 1150GS then a 12GS. I never stopped missin' the older bikes. Then this one popped up right here on advrider and I'm old school again. :D
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Forum: Face plant
02-08-2007, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 469
Views: 238,359
Great tale
My kudos also, a great tale.
However, please refrain from any more lines such as, "Ok, so I don’t have any money, or clothes, or passport. I’m a big picture guy and those are details."I sprayed...
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-10-2007, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 669
Sold
Sent a PM. I'll take it, BTW anyone want to buy the black one I was going to paint white?
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-22-2006, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 122
Views: 14,694
Keihan
Since there seems to be significant interest I emailed Keihan about a group order of Y pipes. 10 units could be had for $163.67 ea. + shipping or $218.22 + shipping for single units w/o the group...
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