Forum: The Garage
01-18-2010, 11:52 AM
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Forum: The Garage
05-08-2009, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 572
110 dilemma
well here is my question. Upon rebuilding the forks, I loosened up the screws at the bottom of the fork legs thinking it be required to dis assemble the forks as is other forks I have rebuilt. The...
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Forum: The Garage
05-07-2009, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 572
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-23-2009, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,093
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-15-2009, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 429
Alrighty then,
I have an 02 GS Advenure that I have maintained and ridden 70 thou. Yes, I have replaced the rear drive twice and dealt with the other BMW related issues as well. Still, my wife and I have felt it to...
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Forum: Vendors
11-23-2008, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 816
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Forum: Equipment
02-10-2008, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,018
Adventure Suits?
My wife and I purchased a set of these suits at the same time.Bottom line here for you.I have an older Kili jacket and HT over pants that I recieved with a bike purchase recently. Far greater...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-29-2007, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,146
Back-up FD?
......is that the one with reverse?:huh
Whata nightmare riding out on a planned vacation wondering when that all too familiar grumbling feedback will start in the pegs. Have had my...
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Forum: Vendors
11-22-2007, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,447
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Forum: Vendors
10-01-2007, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
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Forum: Ride reports
09-17-2007, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 9,839
.......well I best reply.
As the "Chief...
.......well I best reply.
As the "Chief of Transportation" for the Laguna Security Team in charge of "watching" the Paddock Mistresses, Id hafta say, these guys made my stay worthwhile fer...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-14-2007, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 729
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Forum: Equipment
09-13-2007, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 469
Zippers Suck-n-small parts
Yuppers,
Had 2 of em. Bags that is and both have had zippers fail. The first I warrenteed and the second I made do with just to avoid the hassle.
Yes, I agree, they have issues it seems with the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-11-2007, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 483
1150-850R Final Drive swap?
What do you guys think? Found an 850 FD to swap my 1150 Adventure FD for.
I have seen some threads regarding this swap as a go because of the the lower gearing so to "cow trail".
Any...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-05-2007, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 944
O,o.
Check the tire air pressure and look for tire cupping. Will relate vibes to pegs etc.
Lastly, yah, have had a couple of FDs go out and after vibes had reached the pegs etc. Put the bike up on a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-05-2007, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 349
02 GS ADv FD switcheroo
Hey all you educated people,
I need some advice.
FD has failed me twice now in 50 thou. Time to change out. I need to do it due to the rig being a work tool as well.
Question though,
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Forum: Vendors
08-24-2007, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 681
Right On Rick!
Good on you Rick!
Had good experiences with Rick ourselves. He really took good care of us as well.
Yah, yah, yah. I know, there were/are some complaints on the site.
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-24-2007, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 851
Special tool eh?
....does that come with special sauce as well?
For 5 hunert bucks, it better!
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Forum: GS Boxers
08-23-2007, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Vendors
08-13-2007, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 414
Need some Help in Sturgis!
Fellow Mates,
I have a Buddy who is limping in with a blown front shock after having been a way up north.Hoping to get a replacement under warranty for a 1200 Adv. Who is the person that makes...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-13-2007, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 825
Right on Bruce!
Hey Dude!
Good on you for being able to help this guy out!
Had a friend write this AM from the the Arctic. Blown front shock. Do you roadside assistance? How far will you go?:rofl
Are...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-09-2007, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,426
It Was Quite a party fer sher!
...good on the check.
Got an email myself saying checks were in the mail.:clap
Will be working for Ron again in a week or so.Hope to get those reccomended changes so to see you all again...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2007, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
Ride a bike unseen?
Damn Straight I would.
Seriously, given half an idea of its condition by someone in the know,it should be a reasonable assumption of its ability to make the trip.
When you get an idea...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2007, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
No Trailer
.....Id ride it out to you though for a plane fare back!:lol3
What did you buy?
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-08-2007, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,426
Payment?
Any of you Boys been paid yet?
Will
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Forum: Ride reports
08-08-2007, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 153
Views: 16,740
Hey Mate,
Good to meet you the other day in Modesto.
Have a safe trip to Sandy Eggo!
Will
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-27-2007, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 663
Calling all MotoGP workers!
Mods might move this around I know but I am trying to find the guys I worked with at the MotoGP last weekend.
You guys know who you are,Shane, Woo,F15 Cool Dude and others.
I was the Madman...
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Forum: Racing
07-24-2007, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 493
Laguna Fun Works!
Just a short note and I guess I might as well start this thread.I lost my email address info for you guys and gals I had the pleasure of working with and I hope all responds so to keep in touch.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,546
Replace or rebuild the engine.
Keep the...
Replace or rebuild the engine.
Keep the rig.
For me in your situation. Having done all my own work over the years on the bike, Id hate to give it up.Even after a major failure such as this.
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Forum: Equipment
07-11-2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,471
Which Stove?
I have years of experience with many different stoves. Msr's and Snowpeak most recently.
For cooking, us a stove with the remote cannister. Do not use the stove head that threads into the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-06-2007, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Thats Great!
Nice to hear of a quality experience with the dealer.
Will
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-03-2007, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 992
Fragged bearing,
:wave
Pinion seal once, rear drive bearing replacement twice in 50 thou.
Unacceptable, but the love the bike too much to unload.
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Forum: GS Boxers
07-02-2007, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,436
Sand riding/diving
Hey Mate,
Hope you recover quickly.
Normal stuff for a big bike as the GS. I have the Adventure and it will dive bigtime in sand or loose dirt. What I do is go top gear full wide open and it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
06-13-2007, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,759
Rattle
Im with Jim,
Cam chain or detonation.
Ride 2 up myself with 1000lbs of crap and wifee and if ya grab it. It will ping.
Cam chain upgrade took care of a MAJOR amount of the engine noise.
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Forum: Ride reports
06-08-2007, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 1,602
Views: 393,132
Wow! A Legend I have met!
Sooo Cool!
It was nice to meet you Ara in Modesto. Having read all your stories and places of travels it was cool to meet the artist of these travels.
Take Care and keep the stories of...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2007, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 916
Ah Dude,
...following this thread about replacing fork seals and Jims suggestion.
I follow you in not asking for advice. Jims suggestion of joining a club was IMO an entry level suggestion of comraderie,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2007, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 490
2 Bothers
Dont do it.
Minimal gain for loudness. Save for a Remus or comparable quality unit.
Just my .02
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-11-2007, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 662
Whew!
...the suspense was killing me! Glad the dealer decided to take care of you. Sounds like BMW would have blown you off though given the chance.
I hate it when warranty ends. Seems there is...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-06-2007, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,643
Bavarian Mule!
Yah, my GS is a piece of shit too!:lol3
Hate it and would not ever buy another.
By the way, how much do you want for yours?:deal
Seriously, haulin down the highway or across the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-26-2007, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 551
Thanks Mate,
Total "Big Bearing" toast. Destroyed section of bearing cage.Ring gear and everything else looks good Thank God! When I rebuilt it, "all" bearings and seals were replaced.
As far as preload,...
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