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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-21-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,909
Posted By erkmania
Quote:Originally Posted by erkmania ...

Quote:Originally Posted by erkmania http://d26ya5yqg8yyvs.cloudfront.net/cRaSH/viewpost.gif (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21453925#post21453925) ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-20-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,909
Posted By erkmania
I know for a fact that a well driven M3 is...

I know for a fact that a well driven M3 is nothing to be trifled with. John Hopkins had his way with me in one on Highland Valley Rd. while I was trying to dog him hard on my 2007 RT. I was flat...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-16-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 388
Views: 20,103
Posted By erkmania
I can't imagine letting a vehicle getting too...

I can't imagine letting a vehicle getting too close without knowing it. I'll knock on wood about now.

It seems that he needs to work on his ability to predict potential dangers or traps in...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-15-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By erkmania
Welcome to the asylum; Eddie, too. That was...

Welcome to the asylum; Eddie, too.

That was a fun read. Thanks. I' m sure you, the wifey and Eddie will have fine times.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 20,103
Posted By erkmania
This!! All of this and especially the...

This!! All of this and especially the highlighted text. I have reconstructed plenty of accidents for work and have frequently found that somebody didn't pay attention before a collision between two...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,191
Posted By erkmania
I didn't read all the answers, but the weirdest...

I didn't read all the answers, but the weirdest thing I ever saw was a boar's severed head on the inside of one of my favorite banked turns. I think it was during a holiday weekend and I imagine...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 113,500
Posted By erkmania
I provide a good example of a real world injury...

I provide a good example of a real world injury caused by a bicyclist and you don't consider that he hurt somebody else, that he caused the collision and should be held accountable. Is everything in...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-06-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 113,500
Posted By erkmania
Definitely a numbers game, but the added "me...

Definitely a numbers game, but the added "me first" quotient is higher these days amongst all groups.



I'm sorry if you can't imagine how this might happen. I saw the results first-hand when...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-06-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 113,500
Posted By erkmania
Playing on a weak hand, dude. I simply told you...

Playing on a weak hand, dude. I simply told you about the straw that broke the camel's back. This crap has been going on for a couple of years locally, but the last event was enough. As I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-06-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2,197
Views: 113,500
Posted By erkmania
I'm finally here. :cry During a recent local...

I'm finally here. :cry

During a recent local bicycle event the riders were all over the road. There were road hogging pelotons all over a prime back country road and during one of the SAG stops...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-06-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21,097
Views: 4,530,785
Posted By erkmania
And, you didn't provide a pic. I guess that's...

And, you didn't provide a pic. I guess that's only for the 'other' Dragon thread. :evil :deal
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,695
Posted By erkmania
Not hoping, but once they get their speed awards...

Not hoping, but once they get their speed awards you'll find the pace much more manageable. :deal

The GS will run 99.9 mph all day long. At a hunert+, police officers completely lose their sense...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-27-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,386
Posted By erkmania
In a life I lived long, long ago I installed a...

In a life I lived long, long ago I installed a lot of plug hole inserts in VW Bug engines. I would always grease the tap to catch any swarf I created while cutting the hole for an insert. Then I...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-27-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,602
Posted By erkmania
That's a bummer! You might be able to use the...

That's a bummer! You might be able to use the fluted style of extractors that use drill guides. If you're lucky you will find a drill guide that will fit in the screw bore enough to help guide a...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 19,615
Posted By erkmania
Speaking of mileage, it seems like the mileage...

Speaking of mileage, it seems like the mileage has dropped from ~41 or 42 to ~39 or 40. Does this mimic you experience?
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 19,615
Posted By erkmania
Ironic. I just reset my IICE Air from 0 to -20...

Ironic. I just reset my IICE Air from 0 to -20 to (hopefully) get rid of some pinging at high revs and 3/4 to WOT. I'll have to see if my oil consumption went up.

How is the bike's performance...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-22-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 509
Posted By erkmania
No. The engagement point becomes less defined...

No. The engagement point becomes less defined (soggier) as the disc wears; same as a car with a worn disc. Diaphragm sprung clutches are a little less linear than coil spring clutches.

Think...
Forum: Vendors 04-19-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By erkmania
You had me with "Alps", "experienced", "Frank"...

You had me with "Alps", "experienced", "Frank" and "Henning."

I got lost at $3K. Damn, that sounds fun!!! I even have a KTM Adventure and a GS.

That trip should be a blast for anyone...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,285
Posted By erkmania
I like the concept. Just continue the stripes to...

I like the concept. Just continue the stripes to the bottom edge of the tank. :thumb
Forum: GS Boxers 04-19-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 19,615
Posted By erkmania
1) I think 19 bar doesn't sound right. That...

1) I think 19 bar doesn't sound right. That would be 275 psi and the engine would ping like crazy.

2) Good compression rings doesn't mean good oil control rings.

I only mention these things...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-15-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,977
Posted By erkmania
^^^^ OK, guys. I can't take it anymore. Some...

^^^^

OK, guys. I can't take it anymore. Some dude trolls by using the term "single-shear" and this whole place goes up in flames. Please disregard that portion of the discussion. It has served to...
Forum: The Garage 04-13-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,081
Posted By erkmania
Just as an added data point, that tire suffered a...

Just as an added data point, that tire suffered a delamination apparently due to impact. Call Conti if you want, but they will likely say the same thing.

Replace it, be happy with 11k miles and...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 33,977
Posted By erkmania
It seems that he was depending on the diagram to...

It seems that he was depending on the diagram to determine that the shafts were held in single shear, which means that each shaft would have only been held securely at one end. This method (for an...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
It's my opinion that you could create a problem...

It's my opinion that you could create a problem that will be caused by mismatching the spring rate to the damping invoked by the software. I just caution against radical spring rate changes.
...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
No. I am not sure. I just checked my stock...

No. I am not sure. I just checked my stock Showas (2011 GS) and they appear to have removable tube caps. The complexity is in releaving the nitrogen gas pressure and whether they are DeCarbon or...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-02-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
I and others I know are concerned about the same...

I and others I know are concerned about the same thing. Since I am the one who is going to rebuild my local group's shocks when they are worn I revisited the LC-GS last week at the local dealer and...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
Spare us the sycophantism. This thread is chock...

Spare us the sycophantism. This thread is chock full already. :puke1

It's more than OK that you didn't think that your Ohlins were worthwhile. I truly believe that has more to do with the way you...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
I hope that knowing that the transmission is...

I hope that knowing that the transmission is Japanese sourced doesn't then send you over the edge. If it does, can I have your bike...at a deep discount? I'm concerned about your health. :deal

I...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-25-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,654
Posted By erkmania
I tried Grip Puppies to your Beemer Buddies and...

I tried Grip Puppies to your Beemer Buddies and felt the same way... :puke1

The only difference between your alternative and mine is the tape we used. I chose silicone tape found at Home Depot...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-23-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By erkmania
Ditto ugly's statement or I'm going to have to do...

Ditto ugly's statement or I'm going to have to do some serious Googling. :1drink
Forum: GS Boxers 03-23-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By erkmania
Oh. Perhaps you're right. I'll just be over here....

Oh. Perhaps you're right. I'll just be over here. :norton
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,325
Posted By erkmania
Last week I wrapped my grips with Silicone Rescue...

Last week I wrapped my grips with Silicone Rescue Tape. I can happily report that they feel great and don't make the grips too bulky. :D

Also, the heaters feel just fine. In fact, I think I can...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By erkmania
I have never moved the tank or even taken off the...

I have never moved the tank or even taken off the upper body panel to get the front shock off. I just use a medium length deepwell 3/8" socket, impact swivel and an extension to reach the upper nut....
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By erkmania
Thanks, Jim. I didn't check them since I thought...

Thanks, Jim. I didn't check them since I thought they didn't do EBC's.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By erkmania
I'm glad to hear that HH's aren't over the top...

I'm glad to hear that HH's aren't over the top strong. That was my concern. Thanks, rdc.
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By erkmania
Front Pads - Opinions

I'm needing new front pads on my 2011 GS. I am going to go aftermarket because I want grippier pads (and, not spend $200!).

I put EBC Extreme Pros on both my GSXR 1000 and on my 2007 RT and just...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-22-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 428
Posted By erkmania
I've rebuilt my own ESA shocks on an '07 RT. I...

I've rebuilt my own ESA shocks on an '07 RT. I even installed a remote reservoir onto the front shock.

There's nothing really special about them other than 1) repositioning the oil/N2 piston and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21,097
Views: 4,530,785
Posted By erkmania
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/892574_...

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/892574_10151599546848140_1612070265_o.jpg

"TOP BOX"? You're either the master of irony or the double entendre! :wink:
Forum: GS Boxers 03-16-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
Exactly what I thought. Exactly what I...

Exactly what I thought.



Exactly what I thought.

You're not me are you? My shrink says that I'm the only ME. :happay
Forum: GS Boxers 03-16-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9,083
Views: 1,377,882
Posted By erkmania
Don't be afraid. It is a very nice bike, but...

Don't be afraid. It is a very nice bike, but there's enough similarity to the older bike that I think you will make it home just fine despite how positively agricultural the old 1200 now feels.

As...
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