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Forum: Ride reports 12-12-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,406
Posted By mmmpies
No shame in that. The first time I took on the...

No shame in that. The first time I took on the Dalton Highway I was set on making Prudhoe Bay, but I got sideways pretty badly about five times in the 30 miles past Coldfoot because the road was...
Forum: Ride reports 12-06-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,406
Posted By mmmpies
Just did some reading up, and an oil dump out the...

Just did some reading up, and an oil dump out the left side of that engine is pretty common, caused by a failed crankshaft seal. The good news is that it's pretty easily fixed and the replacement...
Forum: Ride reports 12-06-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,406
Posted By mmmpies
That's your crankcase cover, and the plate behind...

That's your crankcase cover, and the plate behind it you mentioned is just a spacer. Each has a specific gasket, shouldn't run you more than $20 for both and it's a fix you can do on your own. I...
Forum: Ride reports 12-06-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,406
Posted By mmmpies
What gasket blew? If its just your valve cover...

What gasket blew? If its just your valve cover gasket I can get one FedEx overnight to you, maybe even by tomorrow.
Forum: Ride reports 11-15-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,406
Posted By mmmpies
Jealous...I love my family but I miss the road. ...

Jealous...I love my family but I miss the road. Enjoy yourself.

Btw, the guys are right...less is more. You'll figure it out.
Forum: Hacks 04-16-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,208
Posted By mmmpies
Nifty rig, I dig it. Wouldn't have thought it'd...

Nifty rig, I dig it. Wouldn't have thought it'd be so light from the look of it.
Forum: Vendors 09-06-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 450
Posted By mmmpies
Right Sparky Peg for 2004 BMW R1150 twin sparks - $50

Brand new, complete with manufacturer's lube goop right side Sparky Peg for 2004 BMW R1150 twin spark models, including the GS, R, and RT. I believe it'll fit either side, but is intended to be on...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-01-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
Well lucky you. In my case it was probably a...

Well lucky you. In my case it was probably a combination of a too-quick install by Nate at Iron Horse, being on the road for months on end without workspace to tweak it, and getting absolutely no...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-12-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8,036
Views: 3,983,572
Posted By mmmpies
You know, I was going to bust on you that...

You know, I was going to bust on you that comment, and then I looked at that pic. Damn. Dude is riding out of BMW of SF, and needs that much crap for a four hour shot to Yosemite?
Forum: GS Boxers 10-07-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,632
Posted By mmmpies
Yeah, lost a mirror on the BRP too only mine was...

Yeah, lost a mirror on the BRP too only mine was a stop to save a turtle from the middle of the road. Dropped him off on the other side and turned just in time to watch the crunch.

Saw another...
Forum: GS Boxers 07-09-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8,036
Views: 3,983,572
Posted By mmmpies
More so than the OEM windshield, IMHO. I've used...

More so than the OEM windshield, IMHO. I've used one for a year or so and I much prefer the lower, unbuffeted airstream.
Forum: GS Boxers 06-03-2007, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8,036
Views: 3,983,572
Posted By mmmpies
http://www.r1200gs.de/img/zubehoer_fallertsport_un...

http://www.r1200gs.de/img/zubehoer_fallertsport_underseat_neu.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By mmmpies
The one above is the Shorty Beak. It'll run you...

The one above is the Shorty Beak. It'll run you $279. The other is the carbon fiber Speed Beak, which will set you back $399. It looks like this:
...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-14-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By mmmpies
I tossed the same question their way, and...

I tossed the same question their way, and surprisingly no one had rented in London.

Anyway, I got some feedback from other sources, and for those interested: general requirements to rent are just...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-13-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 527
Posted By mmmpies
UK trip - anyone rented a GS in London?

I'm heading to London on Saturday for two weeks of work, and I'm trying to slide in a couple days or slacking off so I can make the obligatory trip to Ace Cafe and also check out the countryside.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-10-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,659
Posted By mmmpies
That'll work. So long as the clearcoat is cured...

That'll work. So long as the clearcoat is cured (e.g. you didn't just paint the bike a week ago), any quality wax or finishing compound will take it out. If necessary, use a mild rubbing compound. ...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-09-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
Me too. I bought mine in Tucson and rode...

Me too. I bought mine in Tucson and rode straight through that night to San Diego. When I arrived, I had a bunch of warped and melted plastic bits in the case. :dog
Forum: GS Boxers 03-09-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
Its called afterfire, and it's caused by a lean...

Its called afterfire, and it's caused by a lean mix. When you let off the throttle the mixture gets too lean for the engine to maintain consistent combustion, and one or more combustion events are...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-08-2007, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By mmmpies
Congrats! Nice spot...I had an awesome nap on a...

Congrats! Nice spot...I had an awesome nap on a rock just a stones throw from there.

http://mmmpies.smugmug.com/photos/134543453-M.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 659
Posted By mmmpies
Cool project man, nice work.

Cool project man, nice work.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,801
Posted By mmmpies
Funny, every time I see Skert do that demo...

Funny, every time I see Skert do that demo there's a horde of dudes around obviously hoping for a money shot. Don't know her too well, but she's no joke man...under the right circs I think she'd...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,769
Posted By mmmpies
Yeah, I've seen it quite a few times but I'm wary...

Yeah, I've seen it quite a few times but I'm wary of mixing bias ply and radial tires on the street. I've done it before and it really screws with how you feel the pavement.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By mmmpies
Shameless self glorification

Damn, I was the MOA picture of the week (http://www.bmwmoa.org/photo/gallery.htm?s=1&pic=114488836) two months ago and I wasn't even paying attention. Now I've made Baldy's front page rotation and...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
I hate to admit it, but you're right. She sounds...

I hate to admit it, but you're right. She sounds sexy carving a tight sweeper, but boy I wish that front end was less jittery.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,489
Posted By mmmpies
No joke. I burn mine pretty hard on pavement,...

No joke. I burn mine pretty hard on pavement, but even when fresh they give almost no warning before they decide to let go in the wet.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 755
Posted By mmmpies
I can't find the thread, but someone on UKGSer...

I can't find the thread, but someone on UKGSer was talking about this a while ago. I seem to remember it was just under a foot and they went down a lot.

+1 on the YouTube idea.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 776
Posted By mmmpies
Hmm, I'm shure that the system is 102 db at...

Hmm, I'm shure that the system is 102 db at 3500rpm and it's getting louder above...[/quote]
That'd be my guess. They're hellaloud.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
Case might be different now, but as I recall...

Case might be different now, but as I recall Laser's is the only set up "approved" by BMW.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 776
Posted By mmmpies
Akra claims all their production racing pipes are...

Akra claims all their production racing pipes are at or below the World Superbike 102 dB noise limit. A buddy of mine has a set, and they drown out my Remus completely.

Pix from Akra's site (yes,...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,437
Posted By mmmpies
+1 on whats the point without the headers. You...

+1 on whats the point without the headers. You have to junk the cat if you're going to bother.

IMHO I wouldn't do it without adding a power controller. It's use is the subject of much debate,...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-07-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,489
Posted By mmmpies
In het Nederlands they use kilometers, not miles,...

In het Nederlands they use kilometers, not miles, right? I've never had a rear TKC last anything close to 8000 miles. A smidge over 6000, at best.
Forum: GS Boxers 10-25-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 761
Posted By mmmpies
Yes, it is. It's around $250, if I remember...

Yes, it is. It's around $250, if I remember correctly. I tossed my top box and swapped out the useless plastic wing for that rack. Very nice.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 08-18-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,047
Posted By mmmpies
You can run the out of the box cord, but it isn't...

You can run the out of the box cord, but it isn't watertight so you'll probably ruin the speaker and corrode the connectors. If you wanted to cut in to it you could hard wire it or hook it up to a...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-18-2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,331
Posted By mmmpies
Check this thread:...

Check this thread: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156206
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-04-2006, 08:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By mmmpies
VA. Infractions that you've plead guilty to in...

VA. Infractions that you've plead guilty to in other states will impact your driving priveliges in your home state, as they're technically liable for ensuring that you're a safe version of a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-03-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By mmmpies
I know there's a happy medium, but the bottom...

I know there's a happy medium, but the bottom line right now is I need to slow my ass down. On the way to VT for the MOA rally my dad followed me and commented "wow, you're REALLY going the speed...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-03-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By mmmpies
Yeah, damn straight man...I'd say we should ride...

Yeah, damn straight man...I'd say we should ride this Saturday but I'm signed up for VA's Driver Improvement Clinic. :lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-02-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By mmmpies
+1

+1
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-02-2006, 08:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,462
Posted By mmmpies
A privelige, not a right

I know this idiot who over the last year got busted for 101/55 in TX, 81/55 in NV, and just plead guilty this morning to 72/55 in VA. He's now on the brink of having his license suspended, and is...
Forum: Face plant 08-02-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,280
Posted By mmmpies
I hear what you're saying. I guess I just feel...

I hear what you're saying. I guess I just feel like if they go down, they go down. Practical experience responding to an accident scene is just another skill to hone, albeit an unpleasant one.
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