Forum: Face plant
04-18-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,987
+1 on the bad line
Sorry to see the pics of the crash, but glad you are OK.
+ 1 It looks like you were just left of center when you went down. If the pot-hole did not take you down, the metal grate would have....
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-19-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 21,023
Views: 4,504,415
Washington DC
I'm not sure how this got off topic, but in 2011 DC was about 50% black/AA and 42% white (http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/11000.html). I do not think this has anything to do with the who is...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-19-2013, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 21,023
Views: 4,504,415
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-09-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 635
Esa
I have a 1012 GS with the ESA. It is one of the reasons I purchased the bike. I like it and will put the Ohlins ESA unit on when it goes.
I ride solo, two up, with or without luggage and it is...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
01-23-2013, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 400
Rockville
Have you tried RAM Cycles on Gude Dr? I have never dealt with them but have heard good things.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-19-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,464
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-18-2013, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
Cee Baileys bolts
+1 These do the job.
Make sure you have a lock nut at the end of the windshield bolt, preventing the bolt from backing all the way out. For some reason I did not have them on my 06 and I had a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-29-2012, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 661
Fuze block location
Since I do not carry the stock tool kit, I mounted my FB on the plastic tray where the tool kit normally goes.
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-16-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 673
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-12-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,589
Even cars fall over
how about a crash proof bike:
http://www.snotr.com/video/5158/Crashproof_motorbike
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-22-2012, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 9,657
sending shocks off for a rebuild
Keep the stockers and put them on the bike while you ship the "aftermarket" (whichever brand you chose) off for the rebuild. Keep riding and swap back when the rebuild is complete. It does not take...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2012, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,100
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-18-2012, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,785
Locking the bike
When I use to live in a condo they would not allow me to install an anchoring system into the parking lot. So I took a piece or rebar bent into a "U" shape and put it into a 5 gal bucket of cement...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-09-2012, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 9,657
worn out shocks
At 45K the stockers are probably gone. It's like gaining weight, it happens very gradually so you don't notice it. Once you get a new set of shocks on the bike you will notice a big difference. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-04-2012, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,980
Turn signals
I have no problem with the turn signals, but I hate the horn. I have over 70K on GS's and still hit the left turn signal when I go for the horn (try riding in the DC/Baltimore area and not use your...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-01-2012, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,506
+1 on the Zurich warranty. I had the FD...
+1 on the Zurich warranty. I had the FD replaced through Zurich, as well as some other work. They took a few weeks to OK the FD replacement, but it was done at no charge. Overall it saved me over...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-28-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,479
04 gsa
Forgive me, I'm not that familar with the 04's, but could that be an 1150 GSA? Didn't they make both the 1150GSA and the 1200GS in 04? Is the 1150 a dual spark?
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-18-2012, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,506
rent a truck
That just sucks, sorry to hear about it.
Why not rent a truck and drive it home?
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-27-2012, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,643
E-Z Pass
I use to have it velco'd to the windshield and one day it popped off riding over the railroad tracks (I love working on Baltimore). Since then I have kept it in the breast pocket of my Aerostitch...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-26-2012, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,607
Rear brake wear
Rear pads tend to go quickly on the 05-06 GS's, so check them often. I started using EBC pads (about 1/3 the cost of OEM) and carrying a set of rear pads with me on trips. The EBC's have good...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-16-2012, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,549
hand guards
Did you happen to bump into the hand guards and is the right side making contact with the front brake lever? If it is the servos will not work. Try hitting the bottom of the handguard and bumping...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-12-2012, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,092
Alzheimer
At least you spelled it corectly. Auto correct use to tell me I spelled my last name incorrectly and would change it to Alzheimer. Now when I type Alzheimer it corrects it to my last name,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-05-2012, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,158
Extend it
I did the same thing. As long as you are still under the factory warranty, it is considered a "new" bike warranty and yes, the ABS is covered.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-25-2012, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,369
Top case
I have had the Vario cases on my 06 and 2012 GS's without any problems and I do not have the bolt down kit. About 70K miles and the top case is always on the bike. When riding two up my wife uses...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-23-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 6,183
hot seat
:lurk
My wife and I were on an Edelweiss tour in 2010 and one of the GS's had a battery fire. It was a new bike (2010) and Edelweiss ran a new bike out right away. Luckily the rider was able to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-02-2012, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 782
Mounting lights
I just picked up the same bike, with the same HB crash-bars. I installed a pair of Clearwater's Krista lights on the mounting plates, but had to drill additional holes in the bracket. My drill press...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-26-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,980
O-Ring
My grip was pretty close to the bar-end and the O-Ring would not fall into the gap, so I ended up grinding off the corner of the bar-end (about 1/8 of an inch) so it fits in easier.
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-18-2012, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 4,170
Signals
+1
I have adjusted to the turn signal switches, but the horn location sucks. I also ride a Honda and it is not a problem changing bikes, except for the horn. It's not often that I need to use...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-29-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,425
Buzzard hit
My wife and I hit a turkey buzzard in WV last fall. Hit me in the head and then bounced off her head. Luckily I took the most of it and it did not puke on us. Two friends that were following were...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-13-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 133
Views: 14,779
Original battery
I guess I am doing something wrong. I have an 06 (first owner purchased new in April 06 and I bought it in November of 06) that is still on the stock battery. I have 62K on it and use a Battery...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-06-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,233
I'd wait
I have an 06 (which was purchased by the original owner on 4/15/06 and I got it from him 6 months, and 1,400 miles, later) with 62K and is still on the stock battery. I use it for long or short...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2012, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 921
extended warranty
I purchased an extended warranty (Zurich) while my bike was still under the factory warranty. For me it paid off, they replaced the FD and a few other items (over $3K). A friend of mine had over...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-28-2011, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 5,719
Wtf
? :huh
+1
If I were buying a new $20K+ motorcycle I would not want imperfections in it either. If I saw these flaws on the bike I would ask for a different bike or not take it and go to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-15-2011, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,976
What about...
Heated gloves?
Some of these options seem kind of pricey and you could get heated gloves, or glove liners, for just a little bit more. How many people are already running with a heated jacket or...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-04-2011, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 589
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-23-2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 377
Views: 50,330
MCN Editor
[QUOTE=BCC;17368864]I'm glad they had someone other than the editor do the review. He has an anti bmw bias./QUOTE]
Dave Searle (the Editor) has a GS, it is even pictured in his "open road" page....
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-23-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 600
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-20-2011, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,687
riding gear?
You could wear an Aerostitch over your work clothes and leave your shoes at the office (that is what I do).
Another option is to get the Vario cases and pull one off and carry it in.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-12-2011, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 13,691
Louder GS
+1
We my wife and I went to Europe last year we rented a 2010. The only reason I would trade in my 06 on a 2010, or newer, GS is because of the sound.
If the new GS is too loud, how do you...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-12-2011, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,140
repairs
+1
Although, sometimes I wish mine wasn't so much fun:deal
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