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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-02-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Hellbender...

WTH? That is a strange critter. I have never seen anything like that in a trout stream.
I would have killed him, assuming he was some type of invasive asian snakehead frankenfish....
heck, I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-02-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 28,930
Posted By Gumbeaux
I like it for what it is. BMW knows what works...

I like it for what it is. BMW knows what works and what will sell for the most part, so they have delivered just that in a nice package that combines a couple real developments with a lot of pretty...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-22-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By Gumbeaux
I know where it is and have ridden up to that...

I know where it is and have ridden up to that spot.

I always figured it had something to do with the nearby Army Ranger training camp...but that was just a hunch. Maybe a training Landing Zone or...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-13-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Riding forest roads tomorrow (Sunday). Starting...

Riding forest roads tomorrow (Sunday). Starting around Nimblewell Church around 8:30. No big plans...just burning the last few miles of this rear tire and getting my church time in!

Hoping to...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-07-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,524
Posted By Gumbeaux
Sounds bad, but unfortunately common. I just...

Sounds bad, but unfortunately common.

I just sold the BMW vario racks and bags from my F800GS that were installed by my dealer here when I bought the bike new. Discovered that 1 of the 4 fender...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-25-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Hey there Sam. Glad this picture put a smile on...

Hey there Sam. Glad this picture put a smile on your face and pulled you off the sidelines. That day I was on a white F800GS, with Coletrain on a yellow F650GS and SuchesRider on a DRZ400. We did...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-14-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Gumbeaux
Assuming it's the same function as my 2010...

Assuming it's the same function as my 2010 F800GS...I can confirm I used the accessory plug (the BMW repair plug, as it is often referred to) to provide the switched power to my Fuse Block. The real...
Forum: Racing 03-11-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 60,491
Posted By Gumbeaux
First time riding in sand and enters a rally? ...

First time riding in sand and enters a rally? :clap:clap:clap

Isn't this a bit unusual? I got the impression that someone should train and train and train and train in the sand...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-08-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 510
Posted By Gumbeaux
Well sure, knobbies are "better", but for the...

Well sure, knobbies are "better", but for the basic forest roads, you can get by pretty well with dualsport tires in dry conditions. I am not familiar with the Saharas specifically, but the Anakees...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-08-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 510
Posted By Gumbeaux
Happy to help, as I first started riding this...

Happy to help, as I first started riding this area 4-5 years ago and the guys here in the DOGS thread have helped me out accordingly.

I won't be revealing any secret stuff here...just the public...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-05-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Frickin boot thread.

Frickin boot thread.
Forum: Vendors 03-05-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By Gumbeaux
Got a set of these to go on my Wolfman racks...

Got a set of these to go on my Wolfman racks (also got the Rocky Mountain saddlebags). Really nice little solution and one of those things that I cannot believe was not already on the market.

I am...
Forum: Vendors 03-05-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,201
Posted By Gumbeaux
Got my Rocky Mountains... Wooooooo. These...

Got my Rocky Mountains...

Wooooooo. These are nice!

Perfect fit for the F800GS.

:clap.
Forum: Racing 02-23-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 9,975
Posted By Gumbeaux
Enjoying the last laps of this Saturday race. If...

Enjoying the last laps of this Saturday race. If Pastrana could get some drafting help, he and his partner might have a shot to win. Otherwise without a dance partner he will be lucky to get a top...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-16-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 958
Posted By Gumbeaux
This did not work out so well for me. I used the...

This did not work out so well for me. I used the VHT lens tint and it looks terrible. Like it has a spider web of cracks all through it. Now I gotta figure out how to clean this crap off or buy a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-15-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,476
Posted By Gumbeaux
All this talk of springs has me wondering. ...

All this talk of springs has me wondering.

I had the Ohlins NIX kit put on the front by the guys at Ohlins USA, and they told me they would just use the stock springs cause they were good enough...
Forum: Racing 02-14-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,691
Posted By Gumbeaux
:eek1 :clap

:eek1 :clap
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-12-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By Gumbeaux
Nah...my wife was from New Orleans...not me. ...

Nah...my wife was from New Orleans...not me.

Either way, you will find a good fit in this group of bikes. The move from the F650 single to my F800GS was a great logical step as my riding became...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-12-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 702
Posted By Gumbeaux
What "these bikes" are you talking about? Only...

What "these bikes" are you talking about? Only certain years of the F650 single? All F bikes? All BMWs?
Agreed, there was some kind of rash based on the links you provide above...just not sure how...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-09-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Karoo 2 for free

nevermind. tire has been claimed.
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-08-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Gumbeaux
Thanks Steve. Good insight. I guess this Twisted...

Thanks Steve. Good insight. I guess this Twisted Throttle connector facilitates the tap to the headlight as opposed to the way the BMW plug connects. Jeebus. I gotta quit reading the interwebs. ...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-08-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 50,221
Posted By Gumbeaux
hey cy, I see that thread now :deal...great...

hey cy, I see that thread now :deal...great information!

Anyway, I still think I will be fine with this battery. I am not heading off to South America with mounds of heated gear. I will run a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-07-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 50,221
Posted By Gumbeaux
FWIW I guess Shorai now specifies the 21A battery...

FWIW I guess Shorai now specifies the 21A battery for the F800GS, according to Andrew at Acme Rider Supply (my trusted accessories guy here in the Atlanta area). Picked mine up today. Will let you...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-06-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 650
Posted By Gumbeaux
Ok, I have this BMW connector, but for powering a...

Ok, I have this BMW connector, but for powering a fuse block, where does the ground from this connector attach? The negative battery post just like the main Fuse Block ground?

Digging in with a...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-05-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Gumbeaux
Thanks fellas. Appreciate the help! :thumb

Thanks fellas. Appreciate the help! :thumb
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-05-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Gumbeaux
Good stuff. Thanks! Hell, I forgot I bought one...

Good stuff. Thanks! Hell, I forgot I bought one of those BMW pigtails some time ago...just found it in the toolbox...gonna wire it up and add the Fuse Block.

If using either of these CAN-Bus...
Forum: Parallel Universe 02-04-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,627
Posted By Gumbeaux
Fuse Block and CAN BUS connector together

Getting set to order this plus Connector plus the Fuse Block...just want to make sure I understand something...

If using the Twisted Throttle Fuse Block with this connector, do I wire that fuse...
Forum: Airheads 02-04-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,497
Posted By Gumbeaux
:thumb:lurk

:thumb:lurk
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-03-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Nice. A 1973 model just like me. I am always...

Nice. A 1973 model just like me. I am always looking for '73 bikes...but have not had the courage to buy any of them yet. Good luck with it. Does it need a lot of work?
Forum: Racing 01-22-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,442
Posted By Gumbeaux
This is the most humble, subtle first post to a...

This is the most humble, subtle first post to a thread...

How many people did not even get to the last line "...last year we tried it on a 150...."...????

Luis, Congratulations on your...
Forum: Racing 01-19-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,291
Posted By Gumbeaux
I am just hoping it turns out Lopez did a "fake"...

I am just hoping it turns out Lopez did a "fake" engine swap...that would be cool!
Forum: Racing 01-19-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,291
Posted By Gumbeaux
Maybe. But given that Lopez penalty not yet...

Maybe.
But given that Lopez penalty not yet added, he would need to lose ~23 minutes for it to matter....
Forum: Racing 01-19-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,291
Posted By Gumbeaux
Dakar.com clearly says the 15 minutes will be...

Dakar.com clearly says the 15 minutes will be added AFTER today's special. no real drama here at all.
Forum: Racing 01-19-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,291
Posted By Gumbeaux
why all the fuss? Lopez penalty not yet...

why all the fuss? Lopez penalty not yet assessed....maybe he can make the podium, but the winner is probably a done deal unless he breaks his bike or crashes...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-17-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
How 'bout these Cats? Met them as we came off...

How 'bout these Cats? Met them as we came off Duncan Ridge and they were heading towards 180...

http://gumbeaux.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycle-pics/i-hzVHw6b/0/M/dudes%20on%20Duncan-M.png
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-17-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
Chatted with this guy briefly on Old Bucktown...

Chatted with this guy briefly on Old Bucktown road last Sunday on his shiny new Multistrada. Giving the Ducati marketing brochures a true test! Good on you man. Anybody here??
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-17-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
I like it. Maybe we could use this for...

I like it.
Maybe we could use this for navigation: http://www.rallynavigator.com/ and have our own little version of Dakar....at 1/4 the speeds :lol3
Lemme know if you need any planning assistance.
Forum: Racing 01-17-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 929,291
Posted By Gumbeaux
This guy is wearing a bluetooth Sena or Chattebox...

This guy is wearing a bluetooth Sena or Chattebox headset thingy? Is his wife riding pillion with him or something? Or is this connected to the emergency radio so he can call even if he is lying...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-15-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
:clap:ear

:clap:ear
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-13-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27,436
Views: 1,866,615
Posted By Gumbeaux
+1. Nice ride. Duncan Ridge and Old Bucktown...

+1. Nice ride. Duncan Ridge and Old Bucktown perfect dualsport conditions...
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