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Forum: Face plant 04-26-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,363
Posted By tlwood99
I am definitely seriously upping the gear I wear,...

I am definitely seriously upping the gear I wear, although in Texas, that will likely affect how much I ride because of the heat.

I have thought about airbag vests as part of that equation and...
Forum: Face plant 04-25-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,363
Posted By tlwood99
Thanks for all the well wishes, shared experience...

Thanks for all the well wishes, shared experience and insight. As I said I have a few months before I can ride so I have some time to think about what I am going to do. I have heard from a lot of...
Forum: Face plant 04-24-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,363
Posted By tlwood99
Big Price for a Little Inattention

About 5 weeks ago I was riding with a buddy on an oil lease in North Texas. We had been on some boring, flat gravel roads. One road turned on to another and so on, all in a kind of grid pattern. I...
Forum: Face plant 04-07-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,136
Posted By tlwood99
I don't really know what to say about the...

I don't really know what to say about the accident other than I am sorry for your friend's loss and for the obvious suffering of all involved.

In answer to your question, I think you would be...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-24-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 456
Posted By tlwood99
+1. I replaced front and back with non-ESA...

+1. I replaced front and back with non-ESA Ohlins on an 09 GS. No issues.
Forum: Vendors 02-19-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,970
Posted By tlwood99
:lurk

:lurk
Forum: Vendors 02-19-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,358
Posted By tlwood99
I don't see how. I would say "adds weekness." ...

I don't see how. I would say "adds weekness."

You take a very geometric design with rolled seamless corners that an elephant can stand on (remember that one?) and you cut it up, replacing the...
Forum: Equipment 02-07-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Posted By tlwood99
Nice review of a company just a few miles away. I...

Nice review of a company just a few miles away. I will definitely check them out and appreciate the good info.

But this:



Why that's just being Texan. :D
Forum: GS Boxers 02-06-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,063
Posted By tlwood99
This is funny. I was in exactly your situation. I...

This is funny. I was in exactly your situation. I had an '09 GS, equipped with ESA, and I ride 99.5% of the time solo (ok, more like 99.6%). My only real variable was + or - 60 lbs of gear. I ride...
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 976
Posted By tlwood99
Can you post a larger pic so that we can see what...

Can you post a larger pic so that we can see what you did?

Thanks!
Forum: Equipment 02-05-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 976
Posted By tlwood99
+1! :freaky

+1! :freaky
Forum: GS Boxers 02-04-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By tlwood99
Now you did it. That lowering bar has driven me...

Now you did it. That lowering bar has driven me mad but I didn't think there was anything I could do about it. Now I got to find a centerstand....
Forum: GS Boxers 02-03-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By tlwood99
Thanks Marty, I am thinking about buying it, but...

Thanks Marty, I am thinking about buying it, but right now I have two conflicting opinions as to whether it will or will not conflict with my standard GS centerstand. :huh

Thanks Beach, I have...
Forum: GS Boxers 02-03-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 810
Posted By tlwood99
R1200GSA sidestand fit on a GS?

Two questions:

Will a GSA sidestand fit on a GS without interfering with the GS centerstand when both are in the up position?

Will the GSA sidestand set the bike up more vertically than...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-24-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
Well enough of you guys have it that hopefully I...

Well enough of you guys have it that hopefully I am not spoiling anything by giving you a route to make the grab a little more fun. For those of you who live near US75, it makes a nice route when you...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-24-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
When I posted this I thought it would be an easy...

When I posted this I thought it would be an easy catch for someone. Its on a pretty well known route--or so I thought. :hmmmmm:twitch

Anyway tomorrow is suppose to be a pretty nice day for...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-23-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
All right, all right. I am feeling bad for you...

All right, all right. I am feeling bad for you guys.


If I told you that there were two bridges leading to the restaurant would that give you New Hope?

:pope
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-23-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
:kat

:kat
Forum: Equipment 01-23-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,074
Posted By tlwood99
I think you are making a mistake not at least...

I think you are making a mistake not at least considering the Rallye 3. It doesn't comply with your requirements that it have no waterproof liners, but the idea of liners is to maintain the...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-22-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
Here you go--NEW TAG: ...

Here you go--NEW TAG:

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/tlwood99/Tag-o-rama006.jpg

This little catfish place is located at a turn along a pretty good little route which is not too far...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-22-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
Boy you guys are restless. :eek1 All right,...

Boy you guys are restless. :eek1

All right, incoming...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-22-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
I was checking to see if you had any good photos...

I was checking to see if you had any good photos of that new pig of yours, and found that you had planted your flag about 2 miles from my house! It took me longer to load the photo that it did to get...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-21-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 74,710
Posted By tlwood99
So there's a new sheriff in town: ...

So there's a new sheriff in town:

http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb445/tlwood99/IMG_0439.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers 01-21-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,186
Posted By tlwood99
I have a GS, voted GS, and am pretty sure I would...

I have a GS, voted GS, and am pretty sure I would buy a GS if I did it all over again, or when it comes time to replace. But when I think about it I never see a clear decision.

When in West...
Forum: Vendors 01-13-2013, 08:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,195
Posted By tlwood99
Bike, gear, guide, photographer and cook! Hell...

Bike, gear, guide, photographer and cook! Hell of an idea and a heck of a value! Best of luck with this new venture!

Tom W.
Forum: Equipment 12-25-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By tlwood99
You will definitely like them. Congrats!:freaky

You will definitely like them. Congrats!:freaky
Forum: Equipment 12-25-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,795
Posted By tlwood99
I have the TT DrySpec D38, coupled with the D28...

I have the TT DrySpec D38, coupled with the D28 sold as a set:


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/twisted-throttle-dryspectm-d66-waterproof-motorcycle-dry-bag-modular-packing-system

The D38...
Forum: Equipment 12-23-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By tlwood99
Agreed! ...

Agreed!

http://www.prochan.com/view?p=003_1354378428
Forum: GS Boxers 12-22-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,158
Posted By tlwood99
^^^ Nothing to add on the...

^^^

Nothing to add on the 'which-bike-to-get' question although my .02 is that the regular GS is a mighty fine bike.

I would imagine you are wanting to get back home, but if you can stand...
Forum: Equipment 12-13-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,337
Posted By tlwood99
Finn, I have enjoyed reading many of your posts...

Finn, I have enjoyed reading many of your posts in the past. We share the same passion for riding and the same taste in bikes. I love your photography, and learned alot from you about how to work up...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-10-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,910
Posted By tlwood99
I am a R12GS rider that got hooked into more and...

I am a R12GS rider that got hooked into more and more off-road stuff that led me to buying a light weight dual sport. I see myself a little a head of you and can readily identify where you are.
...
Forum: Equipment 12-09-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,337
Posted By tlwood99
:viking

:viking
Forum: GS Boxers 12-08-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,068
Posted By tlwood99
Congrats R-N-R, you are going to love that...

Congrats R-N-R, you are going to love that bike--its a real show-stopper! :clap
Forum: GS Boxers 12-07-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,068
Posted By tlwood99
What is the price? "Nicely under $8k" what does...

What is the price? "Nicely under $8k" what does that mean? It is evident that people are reading that to mean different things. I agree bike is way overpriced at or near 8k.
Forum: GS Boxers 12-06-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,068
Posted By tlwood99
I honestly don't know the answer to your...

I honestly don't know the answer to your question, but such a well-maintained well-looked after bike like that... If it was a trade in I might ask to talk to the previous owner after looking at all...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-02-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,886
Posted By tlwood99
My two cents: Never buy new. I own an 09 and...

My two cents: Never buy new. I own an 09 and had a little experience with a 10. The improvements of the newer motor were lost on me and the 10 is little loud going in and out of campgrounds late...
Forum: Equipment 11-13-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,799
Posted By tlwood99
One of the best, if not THE best overall boots...

One of the best, if not THE best overall boots has to be Sidi On-Road Boots. They have been around forever, are waterproof, very comfortable and reasonably protective. Whether they are enough...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-13-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 935
Posted By tlwood99
I had problems with the nylon nuts staying on. In...

I had problems with the nylon nuts staying on. In fact I lost one of the laches when one of the nuts fell off. The replacement latch from Touratech cost me over $30 shipped so enough of that.

I...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-19-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,657
Posted By tlwood99
Can we develope this a little more? 1) I...

Can we develope this a little more?

1) I understand the damping on the Ohlins ESA (Mechatronic) will be adjustable, not by the rider, but by any Ohlins dealer once they get the proper equipment....
Forum: GS Boxers 10-12-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,268
Posted By tlwood99
Walking into a dealership, two new bikes side by...

Walking into a dealership, two new bikes side by side, same price, and most of the answers here say they would buy the older bike? I find that hard to believe. This is sounding like the threads...
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