Forum: Face plant
03-11-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 8,789
Here's hoping......
for better days ahead. Hats off to ya for getting that far and riding the world.:thumb
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-11-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-11-2013, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
Thanks.....
Jim, I was looking at the 535 for the Odyssey. The one site sells them pre modded so you don't lose the warranty and they are about $25 more than the best price that I can find. Don't want to have...
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Forum: GS Boxers
03-10-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 414
Battery Size....
I'm narrowing down my decision on a battery but thought I'd ask a question about the size of the battery. Narrowing it down to Odyssey or Yuasa (with Westco in 3rd). I notice the Yuasa is a tad...
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Forum: Face plant
03-02-2013, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 8,789
Wow.........
that explains alot. That's some serious crazy traffic!:eek1
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Forum: Face plant
03-02-2013, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 8,789
Yeah.....
..a bit ballsy. When you're feeling the bike and the road and the whole rhythm of it all, you can get lost in what you are doing. I thought I'd never change my riding practices until I jumped on a...
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Forum: Face plant
03-02-2013, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,407
One under my belt..
Ok, 45mph, if that's what it really was, is a tad fast in a residential neighborhood. Not going to say I've never done it. But seriously, swerving to miss a rabbit with other cars parked along side...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-20-2013, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 5,334
Hmmmm.....
That video is very reminiscent of the motocycle safety course I took....:lol3
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
02-18-2013, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 5,334
Nice pics!
Going to have to partake of that ride next time. I was on call for the weekend and couldn't leave the State College area. That also means no libations as well. Great pics and slide show. What...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-13-2013, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 1,897
Views: 563,401
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
01-06-2013, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 1,029
Views: 55,735
Sounds good....
Just post the date for the 7mtns ride. I'm game. Bought the GS to hit the dirt from time to time and after doing that, remembered how much I missed it. Looking forward to it....
Also interested...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
01-06-2013, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 1,029
Views: 55,735
Great Thread.......
Been on AdvRider for some time and nice to see riders from the area and out of the area enjoying the BESF. I didn't know about the Bald Eagle trail system either although we did some riding on the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-04-2013, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 6,470
15000?
Used Duc Multistrada 2010 or greater if it existed at that price. The GS is lots of fun. The Duc is a kick in the ass fun!
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-04-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 6,750
Convinced....
After riding my Suzuki cruiser for 2+ years with guys on Ducati's and BMW's (and always being last in line on a ride), I decided to look into the GS/Mulitstrada regime. Multiple test rides and the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-30-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,785
manufacture date.........
How can I figure out when the bike was manufactured? Have a 2005 GS that I bought going on 2 years now. Had 36400 miles on it when purchased from the dealer and now has 41000. (Yeah I know, I...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-27-2012, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,347
We have a dealer in town here and I love the...
We have a dealer in town here and I love the looks of the bike. Haven't ridden one yet. My wife said "no way". She said yes to the GS so I can't complain. Road a Harley with a side car with my...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-03-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 599
Odyssey?
I keep seeing 2 different model numbers on the Odyssey battery. One is the 535 and the other is the 680. I see the 535 has more CCA but less HCA/MCA. Assumption is more overall power from the 680...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-03-2012, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
Latest update....
Just got the latest info on the bike in question... New fuel pump and controller were put in. Reprogramming done. Fuel injectors cleaned and working properly. They test rode it for 3 hours and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-23-2012, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
Update...
Just got another text from my friend. Apparently BMW (or the dealer) found low pressure to the injectors. Dealer will put some miles on the bike after replacing the fuel pump controller and pump. ...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-21-2012, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
Sorry guys.....
Just writing it the way he explained it to me., but yes, the fuel pump controller sounds right. Getting this second hand. I'll pass along the info on the injectors as well. Thanks
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-20-2012, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
Update...
I just spoke to my friend today. He said the dealership talked to BMW. Apparently they are going to replace the ECU and the fuel pump at no cost to him. They have had problems in the past with...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-17-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-15-2012, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-15-2012, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-14-2012, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,445
650 GS won't start......
A friend has a 2011 650 GS that he purchased in late 2010. This year, we were finishing a ride and stopped at a buddies camp for grub. When we came out, the 650 would turn over but wouldn't start. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-14-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 477
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-15-2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,055
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-15-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,836
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-15-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 942
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-15-2012, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
same here.........
I had a leak earlier in the summer. It was a bad O ring on 90 degree quick disconnect. Tried some O rings from the local auto store but seemed to work a few months, then started leaking again. ...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-12-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-08-2012, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,126
I 'm a member....
Did that after pulling in to work. Had too many things on my mind and down she went...
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Forum: Americas
09-07-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 370
Hmmmmm...
I had read an article in a bike magazine a year or two ago about renting bikes in WV from a shop in Summersville area but can't find anything on them now. I think it was this crew but...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-03-2012, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 9,127
Very Similar....
2005 GS with 38000+ miles. Noticed this summer the increased noise with the clutch out vs in. Fairly noisy on startup. Changed the gearbox oil in July. (Mobil 1 Synthetic LS Gear Oil) A little less...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2012, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 645
AviatorTroy...
I was riding past a spring that looked like it would be a good picture so I stopped past the spring and was turning around. I never did put it in 1st as I started to turn around. Didn't cut it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,076
No pain, but.....
I do get numb fingers, usually in the 2nd and 3rd fingers during the twisties from holding the grips too hard. Once I relax it usually goes away. I have a throttle lock that came with the bike that...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 645
Thanks...
I had no difference in shifting the rest of the ride but figured if this is how I'm going to get to know the inner workings of my bike, then that's how it has to be......but keeping in mind to put...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-02-2012, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 645
So..........
Is it bad to smell heated up clutch when you are trying to go uphill from a dead stop and you wonder why the bike seems sluggish and protests by being in second gear and not first? :eek1 No...
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