Forum: Equipment
12-17-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 766
Motoport/Cycleport Alterations
After loosing 65 plus pounds and keeping it off for more than 2 years, I needed to deal with my 3X Motoport jacket. It was just to big and potentially would pull up and over on me if I slid on...
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Forum: Ride reports
04-23-2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 163
Views: 23,444
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Forum: Ride reports
04-19-2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 163
Views: 23,444
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-25-2012, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,498
With all due respect...
I do get OEM's do charge a premium, and this being my second Beemer, I know the manufacturer is very proud of their bikes. I have bought lots of parts from BMW dealer's and for the most part they...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-24-2012, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,498
6 dollar washer, WTF?
So after my last trip to Death Valley, Steele Pass road from the springs to the dunes took me out. Loose sand and a huge boulder (the size of a large waste basket) protruding from the side of a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-23-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 933
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-12-2011, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397
Thanks.
I'll see if I can do a repair first.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-12-2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 397
Repair or replace 08 Adventure Engine Crash Bar
I had a bit of a problem in Death Valley last weekend, smacking a big protruding rock on a berm on the road out of Eureka Springs to Steele Pass.
The left factory crash bar is damaged. BMW wants...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-05-2011, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 933
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-05-2011, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 933
WHy after 2 years with HID I now get "LAMPF!"
08 GSA
I have had HID for 2 years now, no problems. This AM as I am driving to work, and am leaving for Death Valley tonight, I get the LAMPF! The bulb is works fine.
As another data point...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-22-2011, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 1,688
Views: 570,046
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-14-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Final follow up. (All is good)
Thought I would follow up in case anyone else experiences similar issues.
So after Baja, I really kept the bike stored for a couple months, maybe even 3. this last weekend, I went out and figured...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-10-2011, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,287
OH yeah my favorite.
If I had just been standing up. Below is a pic my friend got of me as I was sliding around in Baja sand. While I did not dump it here, I did about 3-4 other times.
NOw the next day I went...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-10-2011, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,287
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-07-2011, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 756
Nott adding any value here but
I busted my windshield in Baja after xmas 2010. It busted as I flew over the handlebars and impacted with my RIBS, ouch.
I noticed I was in the same position you were and as I was duct taping my...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-30-2011, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,698
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2011, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 819
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2011, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 819
I like the turnbuckle idea, thanks.
I'll...
I like the turnbuckle idea, thanks.
I'll check with the boneyard on the housing.
On my K-1200-GT I had a Cee Bailey and whan I had it up to 100 into a 40 mph wind it just cracked. It was...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2011, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 819
Thanks for replying, Its just the cradle thats...
Thanks for replying, Its just the cradle thats torked, in fact just the audio out plug that was damaged, so I think I can try to operate on the cradle or get a new one for maybe 60 bucks or so if I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-12-2011, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 819
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Forum: Latin America
01-06-2011, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,638
We were there 12/27 and I think our measurment...
We were there 12/27 and I think our measurment was a tad less than 26 miles, but around that ball park. However, all the heavy equipment is just gone. NO evidence of any construction
Here are a...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-05-2011, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 952
Sorry for the crappy wind noise.
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Sorry for the crappy wind noise.
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2011, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Soon.
But here is a taste:
I biffed a...
Soon.
But here is a taste:
I biffed a bit ( I was lazy, not up on the pegs leaning back):
http://hazard.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Baja-XMAS2010/BajaXMAS201012271954/1143700105_kjH7X-M.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-05-2011, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
All seems well
So I got back from Baja after 6 days, and not one problem. It started everytime. I put about 2k on the bike, and it ran great. It was cold the last couple days, but still no problems.
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Forum: Vendors
01-04-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 838
motorcycleshippers.com
Shipped my bike from California to Texas for a 2 week trip through Mexico. They were fast and efficient.
JH
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-10-2010, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,291
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-06-2010, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-05-2010, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
So the fault code is
I hooked up my GS-911 and I see this: Thoughts?
GS911 Version:1011.1 Date:12/5/2010
10167: Output stage to Electric Fuel Pump faulty
The fault is not present now.
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-01-2010, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 402
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-30-2010, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 402
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-29-2010, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-29-2010, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
So I picked up the bike last week from the...
So I picked up the bike last week from the dealer. They did not charge me. The work order said they were only able to duplicate the sputter once. The GT-1 gave a code of "Canbus Communication...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-24-2010, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-19-2010, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-17-2010, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-16-2010, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-15-2010, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
Stick coil, A friend mentioned that as well. ...
Stick coil, A friend mentioned that as well. I'll check into it. I'm also wondering if I got some very crappy or water in the gas. Like I said though, I always go to national brands in busy areas.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-15-2010, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-15-2010, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,804
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