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Forum: Equipment Today, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,676
Posted By genka
I'm also watching this helmet. The availability...

I'm also watching this helmet. The availability date used to be May 16th, now it says "Summer".
It would be the first enduro style helmet of a decent quality with a build-in sun shade. Right now the...
Forum: Equipment Today, 07:15 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
If this light has a half decent PWM based...

If this light has a half decent PWM based controller, it should be able to deal with any voltage. I power the 10W light I have from a variable power supply, and its output doesn't change a bit with...
Forum: Equipment Today, 06:16 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
Good video. The author came to the same...

Good video. The author came to the same conclusion I did- the technology is developing rapidly, and buying expensive lights as a long term investment is not a good move.
I am a bit skeptical about...
Forum: Equipment Yesterday, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 291
Posted By genka
They did upgrade the hardware at least once, when...

They did upgrade the hardware at least once, when they changed from mini USB to micro USB connectors. I bought mine in 2011 and it already had micro USB. I haven't heard about more recent updates.
Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
People on that forum are self righteous to the...

People on that forum are self righteous to the extreme. Anyway, I found what I needed without them. If the parts I ordered will work as intended, I might be able to improve on the light and maybe...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-21-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,986
Posted By genka
Probably what Jim posted. This tape was a...

Probably what Jim posted. This tape was a leftover from water heater replacement, I used it on the gas line. It came from Home Depot.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 856
Views: 297,334
Posted By genka
Nice lightbar setup. Did you make the brackets...

Nice lightbar setup. Did you make the brackets yourself?
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
Really? Why do you think they have high and low...

Really? Why do you think they have high and low beams? Do they look the same for you?
Using high powered spot lights on a public roads is rude and dangerous. And using dimmers doesn't help. If you...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,181
Posted By genka
Load resistor will simulate a lower resistance. I...

Load resistor will simulate a lower resistance. I have an aftermarket LED light, it came with additional resistors on board and I have no warning messages.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-15-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,221
Posted By genka
I had a location under water- fish, turtles,...

I had a location under water- fish, turtles, corals. I correctly guessed that it was Great Barrier Reef, but still was off by 130km.

freetors, I hate you. So much time wasted:D
Forum: Equipment 05-13-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By genka
This is sad. Teknic had a number of interesting...

This is sad. Teknic had a number of interesting and reasonably priced products.
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
These lights are very different. Baja Squadron...

These lights are very different. Baja Squadron are regular offroad lights, similar to the 10W discussed here, but they pack 4 of everything and draw 40W. You can find similar lights on ebay....
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
Jim, I'm trying not to venture beyond my...

Jim, I'm trying not to venture beyond my competencies, and my knowledge of optics is basic. I'd be glad if someone who knows more would pitch in. There is a good discussion in Baja Design thread in...
Forum: Vendors 05-07-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,361
Posted By genka
Thanks. I don't need a new disk right away, but...

Thanks. I don't need a new disk right away, but will keep in mind.
Forum: Vendors 05-07-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,361
Posted By genka
Typically the rear rotor on R1200GS needs...

Typically the rear rotor on R1200GS needs replacement well before the front ones do. Do you offer it and pads separately?
Forum: GS Boxers 05-07-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By genka
It was assembly lubricant. Don't worry, you are...

It was assembly lubricant. Don't worry, you are not about to have the first documented wethead final drive failure :)
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,292
Posted By genka
I'm still enjoying going over this trip in my...

I'm still enjoying going over this trip in my memory. Do it if you can!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pSVdTj10Dvw/US7feRJALKI/AAAAAAAABc8/0ayiaEgEqeI/s1000/IMG_7064.jpg
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Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 921
Posted By genka
Your cylinder head guards may be bent. You'll...

Your cylinder head guards may be bent. You'll know when you'll take them off for a valve adjustment and reinstalling will be a bitch. Ask me how I know :D
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,939
Posted By genka
I saw Micatechs at a rally, and they are really...

I saw Micatechs at a rally, and they are really well made and functional. But they have all the beauty of a filing cabinet.
Forum: Equipment 05-06-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
I did a little bit of reading on the subject,...

I did a little bit of reading on the subject, trying to understand the optics better than what I learned in high school. Forming a correct beam is not a trivial task, and understanding the basic laws...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,986
Posted By genka
Jim, thanks. The tape was labeled as gas and oil...

Jim, thanks. The tape was labeled as gas and oil resistant.
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 130,998
Posted By genka
I had a similar idea, but a quick check of couple...

I had a similar idea, but a quick check of couple of sites showed that Fly liner is also nowhere to be found.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,939
Posted By genka
You confuse them with Micatech :D

You confuse them with Micatech :D
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,986
Posted By genka
QDs can snap without a warning, leaving you...

QDs can snap without a warning, leaving you stranded. Cracks develop overtime and the fix can be postponed. But it is just $35 and 1 minute of work.
Forum: Vendors 05-06-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 130,998
Posted By genka
I'm also looking for a liner. My settled in...

I'm also looking for a liner. My settled in excessively, but AFX refused to admit it was covered by the warranty and told me they had no liners they could sell me. Such poor support of a current...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-06-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,986
Posted By genka
Three wraps of the yellow Teflon tape did the...

Three wraps of the yellow Teflon tape did the trick. The disconnect has been dry for several days. Can I leave it there as a permanent fix? Is it possible that the sealer is not better than the tape,...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-05-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 10,533
Posted By genka
Do you know if the new unit will have a faster...

Do you know if the new unit will have a faster CPU and allow for more map detail and MP3 player will be able to sort the tracks properly?

Map detail on Streetpilot 2720...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-05-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By genka
You confuse LEDs with HIDs. HIDs have a start-up...

You confuse LEDs with HIDs. HIDs have a start-up surge, LEDs don't. Actually even the conventional incandescent lights have a start-up surge, so from this point of view LEDs are the safest option.
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
If you decide to buy them, please post teardown...

If you decide to buy them, please post teardown pictures like I did. Would be interesting to compare their guts.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-04-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,939
Posted By genka
I agree with most of what you are saying, but...

I agree with most of what you are saying, but broken headlights and ripped off bash plates do happen. I also like the functionality of Varios, but know first hand how fragile they are.
I think most...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21,081
Views: 4,523,761
Posted By genka
Man, glad you're OK. I can't believe you haven't...

Man, glad you're OK. I can't believe you haven't purchase the crash photos. I'd get every one of them.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,422
Posted By genka
... if you don't smash it in the process. I...

... if you don't smash it in the process.

I have a mount and a USB port for charging. They both work well. When I was looking for the mount, I only considered RAM brand- they are US made high...
Forum: Face plant 05-02-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,911
Posted By genka
Not so long ago it was a topic here about a...

Not so long ago it was a topic here about a newspaper article, which covered sufferings of a woman who killed a motorcyclist. She was very distraught because her little doggie ran away during the...
Forum: Equipment 05-02-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By genka
Not quite 10W the OP wanted, but probably as...

Not quite 10W the OP wanted, but probably as powerful as they get with the amber LEDs.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,938
Posted By genka
I remember reading that Montana speed limit...

I remember reading that Montana speed limit reinstatement was at least partially caused by all Corvette, Porsche and other sport car rallies being drawn to the state from all over the continent.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-02-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,643
Posted By genka
I have a 07 without the trip computer and...

I have a 07 without the trip computer and apparently with a traditional "floater" fuel level sensor. It still has the mileage countdown feature. I intentionally ran it dry once. It lasted for 20...
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 676
Posted By genka
All "H" series headlight bulbs in the LED form...

All "H" series headlight bulbs in the LED form are useless, they produce very little light. Filtering may not work well because white LEDs don't have the uniform spectral distribution of the...
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 26,346
Posted By genka
I don't want to give a direct link to avoid...

I don't want to give a direct link to avoid further accusations, but if you google "10W Cree LED Work Light" you'll find a plenty of places selling similar lights. I purchased that particular light...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By genka
Another +1. Even better, buy one of their kits...

Another +1. Even better, buy one of their kits with oil filters and gaskets.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-01-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,986
Posted By genka
Before the upgrade I had some cracks, not no...

Before the upgrade I had some cracks, not no leaks. Even if with the clamp installed and tightened the female fitting goes in and out very easy. I'll try the tape today, and will seal permanently...
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