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Forum: Equipment 02-09-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,842
Posted By Wy'east
Just came across my old thread, FWiW I ended up...

Just came across my old thread, FWiW I ended up with the SIDI Discovery. The fit for me is perfect. I had to hike about 3 miles in them and they didn't destroy my feet, they were almost like a second...
Forum: Thumpers 12-05-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 22,172
Posted By Wy'east
Here. Hopefully this is better. ...

Here. Hopefully this is better.

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w479/zulufive/660rly.jpg
Forum: Face plant 12-05-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,837
Posted By Wy'east
Looks somewhat familiar. Glad you're still...

Looks somewhat familiar. Glad you're still walking the Earth. Don't worry about the groin thing, I did the same thing. I was walking around with a "bag" of plums in my shorts for about a week or so....
Forum: Equipment 11-15-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,309
Posted By Wy'east
+1

+1
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2012, 03:14 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 719,816
Posted By Wy'east
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: GS Boxers 11-15-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,759
Posted By Wy'east
Well at-least she was having fun and the bike...

Well at-least she was having fun and the bike wasn't a hangar-queen.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-15-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wy'east
Actually all joking aside, you could do your...

Actually all joking aside, you could do your final drive if you wanted or take grease samples, but you need to do it consistently and build your "data-base" for comparison.

I don't know how much...
Forum: Ride reports 11-15-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 4,652
Views: 2,511,869
Posted By Wy'east
Enjoying the ride. Great pictures and keep up the...

Enjoying the ride. Great pictures and keep up the motivation!
Forum: Day Trippin' 11-11-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,598
Posted By Wy'east
:lurk Great pictures...

:lurk Great pictures...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-10-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wy'east
Found this semi-related thread, copper glitter in...

Found this semi-related thread, copper glitter in r1150gsa engine oil (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=828497).
Forum: GS Boxers 11-09-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wy'east
That is good news. Thanks guys!

That is good news. Thanks guys!
Forum: GS Boxers 11-09-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By Wy'east
Spectrographic Oil Analysis (SOAP) testing

Newbie in the boxer field.

Do any of you do SOAP (Spectrographic Oil Analysis Program) or any other type of oil analysis and/or testing to see what type of wear is going on inside your engine or...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-09-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 9,759
Posted By Wy'east
How much further could you go? Unlacing the...

How much further could you go? Unlacing the wheels maybe... Seriously though, good job so far and thanks for posting the pictures. Any idea what might have contributed or helped along this situation...
Forum: Day Trippin' 11-08-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,868
Posted By Wy'east
Glad you had a good time. Makes me miss home all...

Glad you had a good time. Makes me miss home all that much more. Sorry you couldn't see more of the Columbia Gorge, maybe next time - it's not going anywhere!

Obviously I'm a bit biased, but I...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1,619
Views: 637,435
Posted By Wy'east
The above suggestion are good ideas once...

The above suggestion are good ideas once everything else is correct. Some type of impact wrench or driver can be useful too. The desired usefulness can also be construed as a measure of how much...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,891
Posted By Wy'east
+1

+1
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 04:00 AM
Replies: 1,619
Views: 637,435
Posted By Wy'east
Work in aviation too. I have seen some...

Work in aviation too. I have seen some "mechanics" get lazy and use a #8 four-wing Torq in a #10 four-wing Torq slot or #8/#10 four-wing Torq in a #1/4" four-wing Torq slot with various results. The...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 01:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,891
Posted By Wy'east
Just don't try eating baklava while wearing your...

Just don't try eating baklava while wearing your balaclava...
Forum: Trip Planning 11-06-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,663
Posted By Wy'east
Quick suggestion on the shoes. Don't know what...

Quick suggestion on the shoes. Don't know what your riding boots are, but I envisioned something like the Sidi Adventures or Crossfires! I usually wear my Redbacks ("Austrailian" slip on boot, like a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-05-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,583
Posted By Wy'east
If you are really concerned, just take the plates...

If you are really concerned, just take the plates off before you take the picture or be "old skool" and throw a rag over it. You guys are wayyyy over thinking this.

In so far as the desired...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-04-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,299
Posted By Wy'east
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-04-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,464
Posted By Wy'east
There was a guard-rail related accident I saw in...

There was a guard-rail related accident I saw in the news around here yesterday. Husband and wife 2-up on a sportbike go into a corner, bike starts to slide , rider can't recover and slams into the...
Forum: Face plant 11-04-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,939
Posted By Wy'east
I've heard it said many a time, "Motorcycles are...

I've heard it said many a time, "Motorcycles are dangerous!"

Glad you both came out of it relatively unscathed.
Forum: Trip Planning 11-04-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,663
Posted By Wy'east
Throw another one in here. I've carried-on my...

Throw another one in here. I've carried-on my helmets back and forth from the USA-Middle East and back again no problems. The helmets will fit under the seat in front of you on some ACs and in most...
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By Wy'east
First of all I am not a doctor in anyway shape or...

First of all I am not a doctor in anyway shape or form.

I suspect you have not allowed sufficient time for your original injury to completely heal and you more than likely did not do sufficient...
Forum: Equipment 11-03-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,268
Posted By Wy'east
I was looking at this for a while,...

I was looking at this for a while, http://www.marathonwatch.com/products/item/shortwave-radio-alarm-clock-emergency-EFTR-short-wave/, but that CCrane one looks pretty good too.

They used to have...
Forum: Equipment 11-03-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,483
Posted By Wy'east
Well, good luck with what you bought. Hope it...

Well, good luck with what you bought. Hope it works out well for you. As a side note, put a jar/box, what have you on a shelf an just start tossing in an "extra" $10 or $20 here and there. You'd be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-03-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,464
Posted By Wy'east
Almost every weekend there's wrecks up there on...

Almost every weekend there's wrecks up there on those roads. Before I moved out of LA, I was out riding those same roads for over 10 years. You get to see some crazy stuff, but it's great riding out...
Forum: Trip Planning 11-02-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,321
Posted By Wy'east
Tooling around North America and most of Europe...

Tooling around North America and most of Europe without a specific plan I can understand, but try that across North Africa, Asia or the Mid-East and you my friend are going to be screwin' the pooch...
Forum: Equipment 11-01-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,552
Posted By Wy'east
Posted "International Fuel Names"...

Posted "International Fuel Names" http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=838236.
Forum: Equipment 11-01-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By Wy'east
International Fuel Names

Didn't see this posted, so I'll post it...

http://fuel.papo-art.com/ (http://fuel.papo-art.com/)

Just a sample, the actual page has a table with everything!
Forum: Equipment 11-01-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,552
Posted By Wy'east
Just saw this post, so I'll weigh in too, ...

Just saw this post, so I'll weigh in too,

This is an excerpt from my "Equipment" post, http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19686135&postcount=1612...
Forum: Trip Planning 10-31-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By Wy'east
I originally discovered this book when I was...

I originally discovered this book when I was looking for a replacement jacket to my first generation Kilimanjaro that finally gave up the ghost. I saw a review for the Aerostich Fallstaff jacket that...
Forum: Face plant 10-26-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,218
Posted By Wy'east
I'm waiting for either BMWs R3550 GSA that has 80...

I'm waiting for either BMWs R3550 GSA that has 80 cm of ground clearance and an optional 65 litre fuel tank or KTMs 2990 ADV R/S. I figure one of those should get me anywhere. :clap
Forum: Trip Planning 10-20-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By Wy'east
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook (AMH6)

I've been looking forward to this for a while. Just checked my email and was notified, "that all the pre-orders of Adventure Motorcycling Handbook No.6 (AMH6) went out to all UK and most Europe...
Forum: Face plant 10-15-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,218
Posted By Wy'east
Good luck and all, but I'd be careful as a all...

Good luck and all, but I'd be careful as a all hell setting of a flare gun/aerial flare in the forest! You have absolutely no control where the damn thing will go with a high potential of starting a...
Forum: Equipment 10-14-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,742
Posted By Wy'east
Well I've owned 3 jackets and a pair of pants...

Well I've owned 3 jackets and a pair of pants that were Langlitz. The pants srhunk :shog and I still have one of the jackets - 20 years now. I also have a worn out first generation Kilimanjaro and a...
Forum: Face plant 10-14-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,218
Posted By Wy'east
Man I knew somebody was going to say this, but I...

Man I knew somebody was going to say this, but I thought I'd get lucky. Apparently not. These are signalling devices for people that are actively looking for you. I'll agree with you that if nobody...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By Wy'east
"Fortune favours the bold..." This is actually a...

"Fortune favours the bold..." This is actually a really good video!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-14-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,047
Posted By Wy'east
Finger pointing aside in regards to drivers, that...

Finger pointing aside in regards to drivers, that particular intersection is a known meat grinder; bikes, cars, trucks whatever all get devoured there. Currently there are flashing yellow signals and...
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