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Forum: GS Boxers 05-20-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By rdcyclist
The charcoal canister is the first place. Yank...

The charcoal canister is the first place. Yank the hose going to the top of the canister and see if that fixes it. Make sure that hose isn't pinched. On the 08's I think the tank vents at the gas cap...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-11-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By rdcyclist
I've not had any issues with either Hepco-Becker...

I've not had any issues with either Hepco-Becker bars or the BMW bars with my header. I'm pretty sure the Remus, Akra and LeoVince headers all fit without trouble. I've only had the stock bash plate...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-11-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By rdcyclist
If you purchase a system for a '10 and up most...

If you purchase a system for a '10 and up most will accommodate the flapper.

If you're just getting a cat eliminator and using the stock muffler like I've done, the bike will not be appreciably...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-09-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By rdcyclist
I built a cat eliminating Y-Pipe that also...

I built a cat eliminating Y-Pipe that also lowered the muffler to allow a full size left Jesse bag for my first 05GS. I transferred the pipe and muffler from #1 to #2 to #3 and now #4 GS's over the...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-09-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 542
Posted By rdcyclist
Just got one a month ago or so. Did a ride in and...

Just got one a month ago or so. Did a ride in and live build using a BMW low seat as the basis. I'm about the same height as you with a inch or so of inseam on you. I've put about 3k on it so far and...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By rdcyclist
Yeah, depends on who you talk to for sure. I've...

Yeah, depends on who you talk to for sure. I've had four GS's and have put well over 200k on them total.

BikeOne: Early 2005. The first one had an inner seal fail at 600 miles. That lasted until...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By rdcyclist
Your best bet would be to have someone send you a...

Your best bet would be to have someone send you a replacement final drive. There are good used ones available here for $2-300US. Shipping would run another $100US. I may even know of one...
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Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3,351
Views: 427,466
Posted By rdcyclist
It takes much richer mixture than any fueling mod...

It takes much richer mixture than any fueling mod we're talkin' 'bout here to melt a cat. Think rich like two out of six in a car not firing and your wife drives it around town anyway, thinking it...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By rdcyclist
I've installed several cells on five different...

I've installed several cells on five different GS's. Like your friends, I don't like drilling the tank and have used the suck pump plate on the Adventures and earlier GS's. I believe the 08's don't...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-07-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,677
Posted By rdcyclist
I too live on a road with a pretty good slope and...

I too live on a road with a pretty good slope and I've NEVER been able to light it off coasting it down the hill. Probably 10mph, 4th gear and the bike just stops like I stood on the rear brake....
Forum: Layin' down tracks 03-27-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,484
Posted By rdcyclist
Did NOT work today...dammit.

Did NOT work today...dammit.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-26-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 942
Posted By rdcyclist
Yes, there is supposed to be a spring in there....

Yes, there is supposed to be a spring in there. It can fall out when you take the linkage off the OEM levers and if it hits the garage floor, it's all over but the singing...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By rdcyclist
I ran the HH's with Braking Wave rotors on my...

I ran the HH's with Braking Wave rotors on my last two 05's. I transferred the rotors and pads from one to the other and got about 80k out of them AND then sold them with the second GS (wouldn't...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,543
Posted By rdcyclist
Do you have a link for this special offer? The...

Do you have a link for this special offer? The SXM website has nothing.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,289
Posted By rdcyclist
That's a terrible bummer. I would be totally...

That's a terrible bummer. I would be totally f*cked had that happened to me.

I've run the Odyssey bags with the double cam-over clamps for years with no problems. In fact, I've ridden quite a few...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-19-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,997
Posted By rdcyclist
What DarkHelmet and Tuckers said...Exactly. The...

What DarkHelmet and Tuckers said...Exactly. The 12 is way better off-road than the previous iterations, even the R100/80. I'm not even close to having Jimmie Lewis skills and I've taken my 12's up...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-09-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,177
Posted By rdcyclist
I believe the older R12GS's used nichrome wire...

I believe the older R12GS's used nichrome wire for the heating element under the grip and it's not easily soldered. I don't know when they went to the flexible printed circuit elements but the 05...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-14-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By rdcyclist
You want the grub screw for two reasons: 1. It...

You want the grub screw for two reasons: 1. It locks the nipple to the spoke to keep it from loosening on its own. 2. It keeps dirt from collecting in the nipple and seizing it to the spoke.

So,...
Forum: GS Boxers 01-14-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By rdcyclist
Andy, the engine is new. You have warranty. Have...

Andy, the engine is new. You have warranty. Have the shop fix the problem.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-05-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,943
Posted By rdcyclist
I've got about 250k on Fastways. One of the top...

I've got about 250k on Fastways. One of the top five farkles ever. I've ridden Pivot Pegs and they felt weird to me. I suppose I could get used to them eventually. There was no such adaptation...
Forum: Vendors 01-04-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,443
Posted By rdcyclist
Very Cool. Real pretty design. I would've...

Very Cool. Real pretty design.

I would've suggested a tang on the leftside rear for a linear steering damper. The Paralever lever already has a location for the other end of the damper so if you...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-27-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
They only deleted the VSS signal at the GPS...

They only deleted the VSS signal at the GPS interface. Apparently the Nav4 doesn't use the VSS for dead reckoning like the previous Nav 1 through 3. I'll be seein' 'bout the signal at Pin 42 at the...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-27-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
Thank you for that Poolside. I'll check into that...

Thank you for that Poolside. I'll check into that pin and see if it gives a usable VSS. I imagine the previously mentioned pull up resistor network will be needed to make it work with the Rostra.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-23-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
This is great information for those of you doing...

This is great information for those of you doing the install on 09's and earlier bikes. Unfortunately Motorrad deleted the VSS signal on the 10's and up bikes since the NavIV GPS doesn't use it and...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-23-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
Good stuff. You didn't really need to add the...

Good stuff. You didn't really need to add the slack tube to the cable as the RT cruise spool is isolated from the throttle spool by a pin/slot mechanism. As long as you use the RT cruise spool...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-23-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
On the 04-07's its under the tank. On the 08 and...

On the 04-07's its under the tank. On the 08 and up it's taped to the fairing support just behind the oil cooler.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-23-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
You're going to need an RT Bowden Box Cover to...

You're going to need an RT Bowden Box Cover to work with the CC spool; the GS cover doesn't have the right feature internally to mate up with the RT spool.

To get the over rev protection you're...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-09-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,876
Posted By rdcyclist
As were British cars prior to 62.

As were British cars prior to 62.
Forum: GS Boxers 09-27-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,525
Posted By rdcyclist
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/R1200GSprod.h...

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/R1200GSprod.html
Forum: GS Boxers 09-18-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 22,044
Posted By rdcyclist
[rant/on]Some more VE from BMW, like the extruded...

[rant/on]Some more VE from BMW, like the extruded aluminum drive flanges, that will lead to premature failure of a part that should last the life of the bike. Not only tapered pipe threads into...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-12-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,360
Posted By rdcyclist
Vewy, vewy coo! Thank you for putting up the time...

Vewy, vewy coo! Thank you for putting up the time and skrilla for the dyno runs.

A coupla questions:
1. Did the PC5/autotune fix the 4200 shakes? My bike has the same jitters with or without the...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-12-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 995
Posted By rdcyclist
Yeah, I had the same grease in the pinion pocket....

Yeah, I had the same grease in the pinion pocket. They grease up the end of the boot to seal it to the housing. It's weird how the final drive can fail through three seals at the same time.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-12-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 995
Posted By rdcyclist
I believe BMW should at the very least give us...

I believe BMW should at the very least give us that part for free when we have a failure. I can understand how some of the other recurring failures have happened in a short development cycle but when...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-12-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 995
Posted By rdcyclist
Hey Mike, I had the same leak in my last 05 GS...

Hey Mike, I had the same leak in my last 05 GS and it was the axle seal causing it. I think the bearing looks clean because the flange fits closely to the housing and the oil doesn't have a chance to...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-11-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 995
Posted By rdcyclist
Yep. It's probably the left side inner seal. To...

Yep. It's probably the left side inner seal. To replace it you'll need to remove the bearing flange and crown wheel assembly. Press the crown/axle out of the crown bearing, replace the crown bearing...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-08-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,798
Posted By rdcyclist
Yes, all of this information is excellent. Thanks...

Yes, all of this information is excellent. Thanks for the pull-up resistor info Jim. I spent quite a bit of time trying to get that signal to work and ended up throwing up my hands and going with the...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-05-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9,074
Views: 1,376,621
Posted By rdcyclist
I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked. Is that why...

I'm shocked, I tell you, shocked. Is that why they use more cylinders on those engines? Maybe we should be after BMW to make a six cylinder GS?

Yes, there is rocking couple in the Boxer twin....
Forum: GS Boxers 09-03-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 47,007
Posted By rdcyclist
The R11XX bikes had the improper shim and crap...

The R11XX bikes had the improper shim and crap bearing problems. In the R1200 bikes BMW narrowed it down to crap seals. Both problems can lead to similar results...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-03-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 47,007
Posted By rdcyclist
Sorry Erk, the GSXR is working with apples and...

Sorry Erk, the GSXR is working with apples and the GS runs on oranges. Different power characteristics and riding conditions. If I maintain the chain and sprockets on my VFR properly, it will run for...
Forum: GS Boxers 09-03-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9,074
Views: 1,376,621
Posted By rdcyclist
The primary reason for the secondary shaft is to...

The primary reason for the secondary shaft is to reduce the torque effect of the inline crankshaft. The shaft was left out of the HP2's and the difference in smoothness between the two is negligible....
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