Forum: Airheads
Yesterday, 05:39 PM
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We'll see
We'll see. Not that the Avon was a bad tire, I just don't have much experience with bias ply tires and wanted to compare the Mich Activ to the Avon Roadrider.
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Forum: Airheads
05-17-2013, 10:04 PM
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Forum: Airheads
05-17-2013, 09:37 PM
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Forum: Airheads
05-17-2013, 06:17 PM
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Back to it...
Project S has gone silent for a few weeks, but it's time the get 'er going again. :ricky
I got the speedo back from Wirespokes and mounted back on the bike.
I got a set of Michelin Pilot Activ...
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Forum: Airheads
05-12-2013, 09:22 PM
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Bummed, I missed it!
I'm bummed that I missed this Airhead Tech Day, but it was for a goo cause as I was working to prepare the Ride for Kids event that Sunday http://larideforkids.org/
We raised $202K for the...
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Forum: Airheads
05-08-2013, 12:51 AM
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Forum: Airheads
05-06-2013, 09:05 PM
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PROJECT-S Fit
As the PROJECT-S (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=684054) builder/owner I can say with confidence the R100S fits a 6'2" rider (me) like a glove.
I have about 1,000 miles of riding...
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Forum: Airheads
05-06-2013, 08:51 PM
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Tools
Got the tools today to do rear main seal from cycleworks.net (http://www.cycleworks.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=29_33) .
So here's my entire set of BMW specific tools to date.
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-29-2013, 04:26 PM
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TV Crew
I don't know the details but ya they were filming (can you call digital "filming" ) for some documterary.
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Forum: Airheads
04-29-2013, 05:41 AM
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Remote Flash
Good eye. That was a remote flash that was under the bike to light up the orange background.
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Forum: Airheads
04-28-2013, 10:57 AM
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Shot of the day...
So I take the Beemer out for a ride this morning and had my camera with me. I've been searching for local location with an
interesting backdrop to do some shots of the the bike when I see a local...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-28-2013, 06:49 AM
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March VVMC Third Sunday Ride
Here's the slide show I shot at the March VVMC Third Sunday Ride
http://www.photosbytink.com/vvmc2013march/
TINK...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-28-2013, 06:46 AM
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VVMC Third Sunday Ride
Posted a slide show of B&W photos I took at the April VVMC http://www.venicevintage.com/ Third Sunday Ride.
http://www.photosbytink.com/vvmc2013april/
Shot with Ilford XP2 "film" using a...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-27-2013, 07:56 PM
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Coffee & CAFE Racing
Who's coming for coffee and bench racing in the morning?
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/544579_10200260941863849_990311925_n.jpg
TINK
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Forum: Airheads
04-25-2013, 09:22 PM
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My speedo is coming, my speedo is coming!
Wirespokes sent me an email to let me know he had finished my speedo. :wings:wings:wings Happy day!
I've been using the GPS, but I'm really looking forward to having my speedo back.
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Forum: Airheads
04-22-2013, 07:34 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-21-2013, 08:40 PM
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Carb sync close, but no cigar yet
I'm going to check the carb sync again when I have time. While she's running good, pulls strong from idle to cruise I'm not convinced that she is in perfect harmony quite yet. I get a little...
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Forum: Airheads
04-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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Rear main seal time
I've got about 800 miles on PROJECT-S since she's been back on the road and it's now time to address the things I now know need fixing.
There are always 10 or 12 drops of oil under her after each...
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Forum: Airheads
04-17-2013, 02:20 PM
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Max BMW to the rescue
This will help > http://www.maxbmwmotorcycles.com/fiche/NotesDiagrams/46_0059_1.pdf
TINK
PS
Get a Clymer manual, best there is.
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Forum: Airheads
04-14-2013, 12:00 PM
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Forum: Airheads
04-14-2013, 04:27 AM
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Airheads Tech Day
Rode PROJECT-S to San Diego (99.4 miles) to attend the Airheads Tech Day. It was fun visiting with like minded Airheads and showing off my R100S.
Slide show here >...
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Forum: Airheads
04-13-2013, 07:11 AM
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She's complete
I can't help myself, just had to post another photo of my PROJECT-S bike now that I've installed the side covers. TA-DA!
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Forum: Airheads
04-13-2013, 07:06 AM
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Kodachrome....
Same shot with some color adjustments.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/903101_10200284721738331_1038010227_o.jpg
TINK
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Forum: Airheads
04-13-2013, 12:41 AM
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John player special
What I need are a pair of these...
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/JOHN-PLAYER-SPECIAL-JPS-F1-PLAIN-100mm-round-stickers-/10/!BUF(6tQ!2k~$(KGrHgoH-EUEjlLl0EpmBKLtgSs7pw~~_12.JPG
or these...
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Forum: Airheads
04-12-2013, 09:25 PM
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Get a Life
Okay Kai Ju, get a life :lol2
Riding to San Diego (La Mesa) tomorrow for the Airhead Tech Day. Will swing by Ride for Kids Dual Sport at Glen Helen, then home. A 300 mile loop on the ol' R100S,...
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Forum: Airheads
04-12-2013, 04:21 PM
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Complete with Side Covers
Here's what PROJECT-S looks like with the side (battery) covers installed.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/901738_10200281956549203_306254838_o.jpg
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Forum: Airheads
04-12-2013, 03:30 PM
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Krylon, a backyard painters best friend
LOL, it's just Krylon Satin Black rattle can finish. The Satin Black never really lays down smooth like a gloss. The trouble I was having was the porous surface if the BMW side covers required many...
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Forum: Airheads
04-11-2013, 10:17 PM
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Sides Covered Up
Finally finished the side covers (battery covers). After 20+ coats of primer, with a wet sand in between each coat, I finally got the finish I was hoping for. :D
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
04-09-2013, 03:53 PM
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Great Minds...
Thanks.
There used to be a small group of friends that met there every Sunday before heading out for a run up Ortega Hwy, back when it was Diedrich Coffee.
But then Diedrich Coffee sold out and...
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Forum: Airheads
04-07-2013, 02:00 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-07-2013, 01:56 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-07-2013, 01:54 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-02-2013, 01:58 PM
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Forum: Airheads
04-02-2013, 09:38 AM
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Forum: Airheads
04-01-2013, 11:54 AM
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P r o j e c t - s
See my build thread > http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=684054
I went with Ikon shock and springs and am very pleased with the results.
No gaiter = original R90S, with gaiters...
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Forum: Airheads
03-28-2013, 07:49 AM
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Shoei to roiund too
I did the same to a Shoei helmet once upon a time. Shoei tend to be for round heads, not knuckle heads, pan heads, shovel heads, my heads...:rofl
I find that Nolan fits me best. I've had three of...
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Forum: Airheads
03-27-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 441
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A retro bike needs a retro helmet
Got me a TORC T-50 helmet, gloss black, and added gold pin strips.
Stopped by extremesupply.com (http://extremesupply.com/) on my way home to look at some open face retro helmets.
The Bell 500 are...
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Forum: Airheads
03-25-2013, 08:13 AM
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