Forum: GS Boxers
01-31-2013, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,047
Never Bar to Engine
Yep ! Absolutely true. In the event of a get off, fall, slide, etc - you stand a high probability of the bar ripping a hole in the engine case. Right where the bar mounts to the standoff / lug. I...
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Forum: GS Boxers
01-30-2013, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,118
Dealers
Concur - dealers seem to be firm on their prices. My local dealer was telling me that BMW has put a 90 day holdback on their bike inventory - this effectively gives the dealer 90 days of no penalty,...
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Forum: Americas
01-28-2013, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,822
White Rim Route - Counter Clockwise
I chose to run the White Rim Counter Clockwise - primarily to get the tough sections of sand and river bottom out of the way - early - while it was cooler and everyone was fresh. Rather than the last...
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Forum: Americas
01-16-2013, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 7,058
Alaska June 2013
Myself and a couple others ( 2 or 3) are planning for a trip to Alaska this coming Spring. Departing Texas on or about 25 May. Here's the planned routing. Dallas TX to Junction CO to Salt Lake...
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Forum: Americas
01-16-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Carrying extra gas
I have frequently use the wine sacks ( the ones from the wine boxes). I get the wife to drink the wine and I get to use the empty bag for a fuel bladder. Just pop the spigot off - and snap it back...
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Forum: Americas
01-16-2013, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 3,163
Alaska 2013
Myself and a couple others ( 2 or 3) are planning for a trip to Alaska this coming Spring. Departing Texas on or about 25 May. Here's the planned routing. Dallas TX to Junction CO to Salt Lake City...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
12-09-2012, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Regarding Engineers Pass
My 2 cents. Depending upon your level of experience ............. I would not recommend a novice rider taking a GSA, solo, through Engineers Pass, Ophir Pass, Black Bear or Cinnamon. The GSA is...
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Forum: Americas
11-06-2012, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,543
CDR Ride
I'll throw my hat in the ring, with any riders that want to run the CDR in late August or early September 2013. September weather conditions are normally good through the entire route. It's a great...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-03-2012, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 940
Front Brake Line
You may want to consider the Spiegler PT # S-BM0160. cost about $60. I used it for my Rox Risers - line adds +2 inches.
link: http://spieglerusa.com/brake-line-kit-182.htm
KOH
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Forum: Americas
11-07-2011, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 556
Out of San Antonio
A couple of ideas for street bikes: 1.) Head on over to Kerrville and ride the 3 sisters - FM 335, 336 and 337
2.) Head over to the Big Bend - via Del Rio, Langtry, Marathon, Study Butte-...
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Forum: Americas
11-07-2011, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 471
Out of San Antonio
A couple of ideas for street bikes: 1.) Head on over to Kerrville and ride the 3 sisters - FM 335, 336 and 337
2.) Head over to the Big Bend - via Del Rio, Langtry, Marathon, Study Butte-...
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Forum: Americas
10-30-2011, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,000
2012 tat
I'll play - Just got back from the CDR. Rode the eastern section of the TAT earlier this year - so I would like to join up in Oklahoma. Submitted friend request for facebook/ KOH
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Forum: Americas
03-20-2011, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 3,807
TAT - TN to OK
Will be departing Jellico on Saturday 30 April. Running TAT from Jellico to middle of Oklahoma - then turnin south into Texas.
Right now - 2 KLR's .
KOH
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Forum: Americas
03-20-2011, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 375
Jellico - Motel
Options are :
1. Jellico Motel ( 4 reviews - good)
181 Douglas Lane <NOBR>(423) 784-7211</NOBR>
2. Days Inn (7 reviews - bad)
1417 5th street tel # (423) 784-7281
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Forum: Americas
02-02-2011, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 681
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Forum: Americas
02-02-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 454
Post by John933
FYI - John 933 has a post - regarding a similar thought.
He is in the UK.
link:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553255 (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553255)
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Forum: Equipment
03-23-2008, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 596
Metzler 880 Marathon
Ditto on the Metzler - On the road, I typically get 15K on the Metzler' 880 Marathon. They have a deep pattern, provide excellent grip and wears well. KOH
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