Forum: The Garage
08-02-2009, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
That's plan B or C. Plan A being the screw...
That's plan B or C. Plan A being the screw driver slot. Since the second torx bolt can be removed, I heard just but arcing the caliper out may provide enough freeplay to remove the stripped one.
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Forum: The Garage
07-31-2009, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
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Forum: The Garage
07-31-2009, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
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Forum: The Garage
07-31-2009, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Stripped Torx Bolt
Greetings!
I F'ed up and stripped the T40 torx bolt of my rear brake calipers by turning the wrong way :puke1
What to do? I've read that others in this situation have cut slots into the head...
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Forum: GS Boxers
04-25-2008, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,629
Wow -- Two Completely Different Bikes
Before I start let me qualify my statement by saying that I've never ridden the R1200GS. However I own both the R1150GS and R1150RT. I love both but given your dislikes of the GS, I'd say the RT with...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
05-21-2007, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 3,129
Views: 159,134
Did I hear beer? :slurp
Since the weather has gotten warm, the only real beer garden in NYC worth considering is Zum Schneider (http://www.zumschneider.com/) -- East Village. Many German brews on tap and they have 1.0L...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
05-20-2007, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 3,129
Views: 159,134
You suck monkey ass! You schedule a ride and...
You suck monkey ass! You schedule a ride and don't show up? :wink:
We had a good ride and a good time - good company always helps. Heck I don't remember any of the Adv names that showed up today...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
11-14-2006, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 688
I can lend a hand...
I've got a RT and GS (previous gen) and do all my routine maintenance on my bikes. I've got tools as well including a meter to do throttle body syncs. Propose some days and if it fits my schedule,...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-11-2006, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,141
Top Quality Fabrication!
A testimonial from a satisfied customer: I don't have the spark plug puller tool, but I have a couple of his other products -- wheel balancer and throttle body adjuster rings. If this is the same...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-30-2006, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,543
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Forum: Equipment
09-06-2006, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 398
It's hard to beat RAM Mounts for price and...
It's hard to beat RAM Mounts for price and funtionality. You'll find posts all over this site regarding RAM Mounts. If you use a tankbag, positioning the radar detector in the tankbag is a...
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Forum: Equipment
09-06-2006, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 998
I completed a 5,300 mile trip out West from the...
I completed a 5,300 mile trip out West from the East Coast on my RT this summer. I used a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar camera bag (www.crumplerbags.com) and stored it in one of my saddle bags. It's a...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-27-2006, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 727
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Forum: Equipment
04-18-2006, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,362
You mentioned that you have a light-weight...
You mentioned that you have a light-weight digital camera. Please be specific because all tripods/monopods are weight rated. One persons light-weight camera is another person's ball and chain.
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Forum: Road warriors
11-17-2005, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 536
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-08-2005, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 4,706
Views: 1,548,806
Get broadband!
Considering how much you post here, it's about time!
I have broadband, and I can't see it either.
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-08-2005, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 376
Both work....
It depends on your budget. You can find almost new OEM shocks for a substantial discount to new, or you can spend a little more for aftermarket which can be rebuilt over and over. Aftermarket...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-08-2005, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
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Forum: Equipment
11-05-2005, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 567
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Forum: Equipment
11-04-2005, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 355
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-04-2005, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 899
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-04-2005, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 369
I have a pair for my RT and a pair for my...
I have a pair for my RT and a pair for my R1150GS. The GS ones have the holes for the mirror stems and have velcro. You're suppose to stick the self-adhesive velcro to the GS hand guards so that...
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-03-2005, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 899
F'n cheapskates...
What do you say we go in on a group buy? Someone buy all three crush washers (engine oil, final drive, tranny) in bulk and mail out to people for replacement cost? Who's in?
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Forum: GS Boxers
11-03-2005, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 514
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Forum: Road warriors
11-03-2005, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Equipment
10-31-2005, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Equipment
10-31-2005, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,154
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
10-31-2005, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,479
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-30-2005, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 3,888
Do you ride with a tankbag?
I throw mine in the clear vinyl / plastic map holder of my tankbag. Tankbag isolates it from vibration, and I can still use the controls through the plastic. However it usually ends up turning...
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-26-2005, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Road warriors
10-26-2005, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Not much new to add but after taking the MSF...
Not much new to add but after taking the MSF course in '91 on the 250cc Nighthawk, I purchased a lightly used 750cc. It was a great first bike which I didn't outgrow right away. Almost no maintence...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-11-2005, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 966
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Forum: Road warriors
10-11-2005, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,331
Another Thumbs Up
:thumbs
I have a twin spark model and think it's a great bike. Great for cooler, wetter climes of the UK. The linked brakes are my only gripe. Also it feels a bit heavy at slow speeds. I...
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Forum: Equipment
10-09-2005, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 456
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-26-2005, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 843
Where are you getting this misinformation? Two...
Where are you getting this misinformation? Two Bros recommends a repack every 6k. I repacked mine at 12k b/c it was getting a bit loud. When I examined the fiberglass packing, it looked like it...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-23-2005, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 518
Lay off the beans!
:evil
How long have you had your bike? Search pinging on this web site and you'll find plenty of examples including discussions of "water torture treatment", Techron, etc. It's hard to say what...
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Forum: Equipment
09-21-2005, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 673
Depends on what your looking for?
One caveat of the DarienLight is the lower abrasion resistance due to the 160 denier fabric. Having totaled a regular 500 denier Darien outfit, I woudn't want less protection. Unlike the...
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-12-2005, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 4,372
Anyone going to get their brakes inspected?
Got mine for my '04 RT. It includes an offer for free brake inspection until April 2006 at an authorized dealer. If this is not a problem why are they then inspecting brakes? To reassure us?
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-12-2005, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 586
Forget about it...
It's good practice, but I never do it. However I do always put it on my spark plugs.
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Forum: GS Boxers
09-07-2005, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 562
I posed this same question many moons ago. I...
I posed this same question many moons ago. I soaked for a few days with "Liquid Wrench" and then used a long box wrench with a hammer tap that Rad mentioned. I was surprised how little force it...
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